The death of Lou Reed on Sunday started me thinking about his out-sized influence on countless musicians since the 1960s, when he emerged as the leader of the Velvet Underground.
There has been disgruntlement in certain quarters for years about the lack of music venues and clubs in Florence. A significant part of that disgruntlement is centered on the city
’s restrictive rules governing alcohol at special events and parking space requirements for clubs.
Jason Isbell’s reputation as a fine songwriter keeps gaining momentum. For affirmation, see the Saturday, June 1, issue of The New York Times.
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