My old stamping ground remembers The Rockin' Dogs

My friends from the San Diego music scene of the early ‘80s have put together a website http://cheunderground.com/blog/ and now the San Diego Reader has provided my old band The Rockin’ Dogs with some historical reference http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/rockin-dogs/. "Baby rock, baby roll, baby lose your self-control, Do the Candy Rock!"

The best show I've seen in years.

Upon arriving at my seat at Manhattan Center's Grand Ballroom I glimpsed Elvis Costello's drummer Pete Thomas walking nearby with his wife. Pete's wife was kind enough to take some photos while I questioned him about his current work with Elvis. Pete proudly told me that he and Elvis had filmed the first episode of Costello's new television show at 4 o'clock, and that Bill Clinton was on the show. He also mentioned the upcoming tour with Elvis and The Police. Pete Thomas has long been a musical hero to me, and meeting him was a moment I'll always treasure.

As for the show that followed with Robyn Hitchcock performing solo opening duties for Nick Lowe that eventually segued into a surprise appearance from Mr. Costello; it was remarkable.

Elvis Costello's New Variety Television Show

Variety announced on April 3rd that the Sundance Channel will launch "Spectacle: Elvis Costello With…" in December. The 13-part series promises to bring some much-needed musical zest to audiences. Icon, legend, and the world’s greatest living songwriter, Elvis Costello never fails to surprise. And his show should prove no different.

Cole's 3.28.08 V-Log