75,000 people peacefully crowded into the main stage arena at the Coachella Music Festival to witness a new ‘good vibration’ called Atoms for Peace. Taking the stage were my son Joey and his mates Thom Yorke, Nigel Godrich, Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Brazilian percussionist, Mauro Refosco. Our spirits were elevated to new heights [...]
There’s a whole lot of re-calibrating going on through the music that Thom Yorke’s new Super Group Atoms For Peace is putting out there. Members of his band include my son Joey, Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Nigel Godrich (Radiohead producer) and percussionist Mauro Refosco. Check out the video of Thom’s solo at Roseland Ballroom [...]
On February 11th the American Cinematheque hosted an evening of Beach Party Movies at the landmark Egyptian Theater in Hollywood with a live performance by ‘me’ and a Q&A by Sheryl Farber of LuxuriaMusic.com. Me and my associate in Hawaii, Charles Brotman, guitarist extraordinaire and owner of Palm Records, co-produced an updated arrangement of a [...]
She is passionately asking us to wake up. Now, with the tragedy in Haiti, our hearts are responding to those who are suffering. We, the citizens of our planet have allowed neglect and exploitation of Mother Nature to the degree that She must remind us who She is.Remember and thank Her every moment for [...]
Hope this finds you all well and busily scurrying around preparing for the holidays.
It’s been a very fulfilling time for me. Amidst the chaos on the planet I have managed to find a greater peace. This year, my mother died leaving her legacy for me to march on. At the same time my [...]
What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Now, more than ever, let us unite in showing gratitude for LIFE! Isn’t every day a challenge? Now, more than ever, give thanks.
I am so grateful to have been part of my baby Kt’s celebration of marriage. So much appreciation was shown by her family and friends.Flying home to [...]
A new dose of HOPE is being dispersed; can you feel it? I know it looks gloomy ‘out there’ and inside. Gets our attention, huh! I guess that’s what it takes after so many decades, nay centuries of slow and steady dis-empowerment. Each one of us, and not just us humans, are born from an [...]
There’s a new man in my life. No, it’s not what you think… I’m still happily married. Hal Lifson is the man who revived Nancy Sinatra in the 90’s. He contacted me after seeing my video on YouTube and asked me when the photo of me was taken on the most recent home page as [...]
Our president has a knack for keeping his cool. It’s a true test of character to be of a benevolent nature in such an overwhelming position. I try and take his lead. I also congratulate the honor of his winning the Nobel Peace Prize. A peaceful warrior cannot react emotionally without contributing to the toxic [...]
Being in LA means two things to me; first and foremost I have opportunities to visit with my children and loved ones; second, to assimilate myself into the world of music. This time around I found myself in the studio recording some original tunes and some covers. A wonderful little place in Silverlake has produced [...]