No more misery.
A significant portion of my life has been spent working in record stores. While I've reluctantly embraced the changes that have decimated the music retail community, I still wax nostalgic about the old days.
Not surprisingly, one of my first stops on a visit to Omaha earlier this week was the Homer's store on Howard Street. I instinctively began chatting up the guy behind the counter. We bonded over our mutual admiration of The Hold Steady, Bruce Springsteen and The New York Dolls.
I learned that my new friend was Scott Severin. He's a tough, gritty songwriter who paid his dues in New York. Little girls may not understand the craggy voice and street poetry of Severin's 2005 CD Unknown Rider. Similar-minded artists including David Johansen and Lou Reed, however, would surely recognize Severin as one of their own.
This video gives a sense of Severin's personality.
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Kansas City Click: I spend a lot of time embarrassing myself. Last week I told a stranger how much I admire Kristie Stremel. The dude turned out to be the drummer for Exit 159. I vaguely recall the band but I had no idea it included Stremel. They reunite at the Record Bar tonight.
Rufus Wainwright entertains at The Uptown Theater on Saturday.
Knuckleheads hosts Myra Taylor's 92nd birthday party Sunday.
5 comments:
Glad to now Homer's is still around.
I am not sure if either of them are still working there, but I had 2 business pals that were essential employees there.
I've always loved the guys at Homer's, BGO. The flagship store still looks great- deep selection, compelling sales, intriguing blend of non-music gift items.
I know Scott personally from his NY days... I was living in Boston at the time... he's good people and a great musician...
Thanks for checking in, Heather. I like Scott a lot, too.
Severin is an asshole.
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