TONY LEVIN PLAYS LIVE IN KINGSTON

That's right, you aren't dreaming. Tony Levin, our own local legend will be performing this Friday night at Keegan Ales Brewery on St James Street.

Tony, with his decades of session, live and studio work, brings it all home this weekend. For those who don't know his work, you can find his influence and performances with Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, King Crimson and dozens more, as well as his own delicious releases.

Do yourself a favor, alter your plans this for this Friday night and witness greatness in our own back yard. The intimate performance of Pat Metheny at the Coach House this past weekend will be tough to surpass, but since Pat and Tony know and admire each other, I'll say get to Keegan for your share of the local talent.

Tony Levin with Pat Mastelotto and Mike Bernier
Show starts at 8pm, get there earlier and sample the Mother's Milk.
$10 cover! Thats all!

Here is a cute video I found on YOUtube to prime you for the fun.

OBAMA CLOSES THE DEAL

I know all my political junkie friends were watching the Democratic Convention tonight. You all saw what I saw. A stadium full of enthusiastic democrats who long for change. A change from the politics of exclusion, elitism and policies aimed to help those of wealth and privilege.

As a long time Hillary supporter, you know I have been hesitant to jump on-board with this movement, but that's what it is…a movement from the ground up, of everyday people who have had enough of the failed policies of the last 7+ years. Yes, Hillary would have won this race had she been chosen, but to see the crowd at Keegan Ales tonight, for the Obama viewing party, I saw an energized grass roots movement willing to work for change.

Obama finally laid out a detailed plan and the means to fund it. The grandiose illusive speeches of the past were replaced by a detailed and sincere speech worthy of a Clinton. For that, I am thankful and have decided to open myself to the possibility of President Obama.

With the big screen behind me and the sound turned off, I got to tell the crowd of 100+ guests, that their enthusiasm shouldn’t stop with just the top ticket in November. I reminded everyone that we cant implement the change Obama is offering unless we vote all of Row A in November.

In the audience were Kevin Cahill, Elliott Auerbach, Tom Hoffay and Peter Laughran. We, and so many fellow Democrats, are on the front line everyday.

The philosophy of the 20th century is embedded in the Republican Party and we damn well better do something to stop the continuation of the Bush/Vader/McCain policies of the last century.

Look for me on Channel 6 news Friday evening for the party coverage Thursday night.