12.Feb.2009 The Beacon
From the New York Times, a look at the restored Beacon Theater in Manhattan, where Paul Simon will be performing Friday and Saturday nights. During a rehearsal on Wednesday, Paul Simon, the headliner for the reopening celebration on Friday night, said: “I’ve performed here many times and it was always fun, but I was overwhelmed [...]
10.Feb.2009 Surprise?
The Internet is flooded – flooded! – with rumours that Art Garfunkel will be joining Paul Simon for a few numbers at this Friday’s Beacon Theater concert. Garfunkel is in the middle of a tour of Florida, with stops in Key Largo on Thursday and Fort Pierce on Saturday, so a quick jaunt to New [...]
28.Jan.2009 証拠
That’s Japanese for “Proof,” captured in all its goofy glory in this YouTube video dating back to May 14, 1991, at the Tokyo Dome. Note Paul’s spotting of a Hanshin Tigers fan during the non-musical interlude.
23.Jan.2009 Paul Simon at the Beacon Theatre – Tickets
As we reported earlier, Paul Simon will re-open the Beacon Theatre in New York City with a pair of concerts on February 13th and 14th. If you’re interested in attending, please note that tickets begin to go on sale this weekend. In typically frustrating fashion, the TicketMaster website will only reveal that the American Express pre-sale runs from this [...]
16.Jan.2009 Paul Simon at the Beacon Theatre – February 13 & 14 – Full Details
Paul Simon will be re-opening the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan following the landmark venue’s $15 million restoration. Simon will perform on February 13 and 14. Tickets go on sale January 25 at 9 a.m. (eastern), though this appears to be a limited pre-sale. The main ticket sale is February 1 (no word on the pre-sale conditions yet). Tickets [...]
05.Jan.2009 Sunday Gospel: Bridge Over Troubled Water (redux)
Here’s an impromptu “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” featuring the brilliant Patti Austin, recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival last July. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Right-click to download
29.Dec.2008 Simon & Joel
A performance of “America” in Montauk, New York, at some point in the early 1990s, featuring Billy Joel on vocals and piano. Art Garfunkel need not fear for his part-time job.
23.Dec.2008 Davy Graham, 1940-2008
In memory of Davy Grahm, who died on December 15th, here’s Paul and Eddie Simon performing Graham’s “Anji” on the Kraft Music Hall in 1968:
