"Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence" Rocks!

In case you didn't get the memo, "Elvis Mitchell: Under the Inluence" rocks!

One of my best kept secrets is tuning into TCM, not only to visit classic films, but to check out Elvis Mitchell's super cool show "Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence." Not only is Elvis a snappy dresser and a nice person you'd like to share a beer with, but he's by far the best interviewer in the biz. The fact that he he told the New York Times to take their job and shove it when they tried to screw him over just goes to prove that he's a badass that walks the walk. Rumor has it that some Sony Pitcures publicists prevented him from screening "Quantum of Solace" a few weeks ago in favor of letting in a slew of unpaid dilettante junketeers. Don't get me started on Sony's latest new hire amateur publicist. It's thier loss since they haven't done their homework on Mitchell.

If you haven't checked out "Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence," by all means do so. You will not be disappointed. Tell your friends I told you so.

Robyn Hitchcock's Sundance Channel Documentary

Music fans of all genres might want to check out a great doucumentary about Robyn Hitchcock that's showing on the Sundance Channel on March 30 and 31st.

I watched it last night and enjoyed every bleeding second of it.

Here's how the doc is described: "One heady week last summer, Robyn recorded a group of new songs in his London house , with help from famous musician friends, including REM's lead guitarist Peter Buck, legendary songwriter Nick Lowe and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin."

This documentary eavesdrops on Robyn at work as he adds to his stockpile of dark ,witty and surreal rock songs and explores with contributors including Gillian Welch and David Rawlings what makes Hitchcock's songs so memorable. The film culminates with the band taking the songs on the road in America for Robyn's latest album Ole Tarantula. Includes live performances of 15 new and old songs!