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It’s the same thing every Wednesday morning. “You’re a big guy,” my trainer, Paul, says. “I mean, for a marathoner.” This week, Paul kicked it up a notch. “You’ve got a pretty thick neck. Did you ever play football in high school?” This is, to me, somewhat hilarious. I’m staring at myself in the mirror…

I woke up this morning to the realization that my new CD, “Heartland,” will be released in exactly two weeks. Instead of boring you with what isn’t done (bio, press, pre-order, plane tickets), let me share with you a little bit about what is done, and what it all means to me. (Meanwhile, you can…

I wasn’t sure how the band would go over in the East Village. But sure enough, they had them dancing — square dancing, no less — on Avenue C. It’s been quite a week having The Nadas in town. Hard workers, all, but there’s not nine to fiver amongst ’em. They’re noon to fivers. Five…

“Americas Next Top Model” was the talk of the MTV News morning meeting. Sadly, there was no mention of the sonic pyrotechnics coming from The Rodeo Bar last night. It was pretty overwhelming bringing The Smith Family and The Nadas together. If these two worlds collided at Monday’s Rockwood Music Hall show, they absolutely super…

Wow, what a day. And it’s barely even lunch time. I knew this week was gonna be a doozy, what with two shows, The Nadas in my living room, the marathon in a week, and my record release in two. So I’m not surprised. But it is a little ridiculous. 6:30 – Wake up, check…

Mike and Jason tipped the scales. When they climbed on stage with Will, Tony, Chris, and me last night, there were more of us onstage than off. Of course, it’s pretty heartbreaking when no one shows up for your rock show. Especially when you’re playing every Monday night to get people excited and build momentum…