The Back Room Blog

John Cohen, who passed away Monday, was a national treasure. He was a founding member of the New Lost City… Read More

Next week is Bruce Springsteen’s birthday. “I’m hitch hikin’ all day long.” Happy Birthday, Bruce! When I first heard his… Read More

I was visiting photographer extraordinaire Gered Mankowitz at his terrific studio in England. I noticed in a corner of the… Read More

A highlight of my summer was attending a concert on August 17th honoring Brian Jones, his music with the Rolling… Read More

While Junior Marvin is known worldwide as the extraordinary guitarist for Bob Marley and The Wailers, he was earlier known… Read More

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon in 1969. The Georgetowner honored the anniversary… Read More

This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Astrid Kirchherr and Max Scheler’s first exhibition in the United States, Liverpool Days,… Read More

Gypsy Dave Mills – sculptor, author, poet, and raconteur, was Donovan’s best friend. He passed on Tuesday, June 18th. Gypsy… Read More

Dr. John was one of the most inspiring and groove-inducing musical artists in my life. Enjoy this photo of him… Read More

Today Netflix launches Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese. Dylan hired Ken Regan to accompany him… Read More