John here. In November, when the band usually reflects on how grateful we are for our fans, our families, the venue owners, and other important supporters, we are always deeply touched by how the support we receive is bountiful and sincere. We ask ourselves “How did we get so lucky?” Although we are eternally humbled … Continue reading For Those Who Came Before
Short Immigrant Stories
Grandmothers have a way about them, don't they? Teaching us old songs and rhymes; telling us family stories; building the meaning behind our last names. In the United States in 2025, we're connected to our shared histories. We can look back in time, and take note of the fact that our families came from the … Continue reading Short Immigrant Stories
Why Is Ozzy Important To Us
This past month, Rock and Roll lost one of its foremost personalities and frontmen. John Michael Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, the Godfather of Heavy Metal, the Blizzard of Ozz, is no more. He has ceased to be, bereft of life, pushing up the daisies, gone to meet his maker. The one and only Ozzy … Continue reading Why Is Ozzy Important To Us
My Heart Is Still In Ireland
The bus was legendary. The mix of people was so perfect. We had a bartender. On the bus (Sup,Mark?). Turns out if you buy a bottle of whiskey, and you share it with the bus, everyone gets a taste. It's like buying the bus a round. That's a pretty good lesson, if you think about it. We had four generations on … Continue reading My Heart Is Still In Ireland
Want To Go For A Very Long Ride?
How would you like to go on a lovely whiskey, music and bus tour of Counties Down, Antrim, Donnegal, Sligo and Dublin? As for me, I'm ready to return to the Irish Island, and to see some legendary sights. I'm ready to visit the cold Northern coasts. Being a Florida person, I'm really only ready to … Continue reading Want To Go For A Very Long Ride?