David Bowie

Went to Tony Visconti's Bowie band at the Barbican last night - had it's moments but probably the weakest Bowie tribute I've seen, nowhere near the standards of Garson's band and border-line pub rock at times. Still, the moments (and those songs!) made it just about worth the journey.

Last night I caught Chris Brokaw (Codeine) performing locally and I really liked him. His music was an interesting juxtaposition to the two other bands that played. I found him really soothing, and his lyrics can be really funny. 

I saw this album on the merch table and it really piqued my interest.



Here is an interview that appeared in the German online magazine Gaesteliste. Chris speaks a little about the process and challenges of making instrumental versions of some of David Bowie's songs. I'll admit to being a little incredulous at the interviewers statement, "I wouldn't have taken you for a huge Bowie...fan."

I had a great interaction today re: a Bowie tee shirt. While waiting in line for my food order on the way to work I saw a little boy, 9 or 10, waiting with his grandmother for food on the way to school. He was wearing the DIY black gloves and a studded arm band. Then I saw he had on a Bowie tee. 

I asked him about his gloves and we got to talking. He told me he made the gloves (out of socks!) and that he played electric guitar. I asked what musicians he liked and he named Queen. Bowie, Zeppelin, Paul Stanley, The White Stripes, etc. Ah, there's still a lot of good in the world. 

David Bowie Center for the Study of Performing Arts to open at London's Victoria & Albert Museum in 2025: www.nytimes.com/2023/02/23/arts/music/david-bowie-victoria-albert-museum.html

I never knew about the "cut up lyrics" technique! I love it! It's like those poetry magnets that used to be popular.