MUSIC MONDAY: EZRA FURMAN

One of my very best friends lives all the way across the country from me in New York, and though we don't talk on the phone all that often, we just get each other on a certain level.  I'm talking about my friend Dave, who is one of my favorite musicians and with whom I see eye to eye on most music, even though we're both very picky.

Last week he sent me a link to Ezra Furman and I fell in love.

"Makin' the rounds in my $5 dollar dress" I CAN RELATE.

I want to join him inside this beautiful video.

Ezra Furman, thank you for being you.  I'm totally inspired.

Images from Austin, TX, Part 1

Some scenes from my recent trip to Austin.

My friend Jesse Dayton plays old school country at the Spoke every Thursday night.

How many Torchy's Tacos can I eat per day?

Courtney Love's wardrobe prior to being steamed. I really wanted to look inside the bag to see the labels but I restrained myself.

Vegetarian lasagna with homemade pasta and homemade sauce, courtesy of my multi-talented friend Jeff. 

A brief break in the rain.

MUSIC MONDAY: Midnight Star

It's Monday morning and many of us are back on email and being flooded with virtual everything, so here's my ode to old school technology.

I love Midnight Star.

MUSIC MONDAY: Phoebe Bridgers

I just found out about Phoebe Bridgers from my friend Donnie on Instagram.

I'm struck by her voice and her songwriting.  She doesn't sound like anyone else, which is an amazing feat.  She is trew.  Hearing Phoebe Bridgers reminds me a little of how excited I was when I first discovered Patty Griffin's "Living With Ghosts".  That's not a musical comparison, it's just a similar feeling that I had, and "Living With Ghosts" has been in my top 10 records since 1997.

Here's a live version of her original song "Georgia":

Here's a cover of Harrison Whitford's "Part Time Heart":

• Buy the 7-inch she released via Ryan Adams' Pax Am label
• Follow Phoebe on Instagram