Diane Keaton: Live from the NYPL 14 November 2011

Yes – she was dressed like Diane Keaton. White crocheted beret, white turtleneck with long sleeves that had thumbholes, white blazer, wide white pants, and white Christian Luboutin heels. The clothes all fuzzy and cashemere-y if not actual cashmere. Her real name is Diane Hall and her father called her Di-annie. Annie Hall, made after […]

Gilberto Gil: Live From the NYPL 10 November 2011

Gilberto Gil used more than seven words to describe himself. Among them were singer, songwriter, musician, politician, environmentalist, and promoter of digital culture. In his opening remarks Paul Holdengräber mentioned a line from a favorite African poet: “When an old man or an old woman dies, a library dies with them.” It’s great that the […]

Joan Baez and Kris Kristofferson: Beacon Theater 8 November 2011

Two great artists – one known for her beautiful voice and interpretations and the other for his songwriting. Yet Joan Baez wrote one of the most beautiful songs ever and Kris Kristofferson’s voice can break your heart. Two more musicians that I have loved for years but have never seen live. And with Kristofferson it’s […]