In response to Randy Ludacer's letter, "Stars and Bars," that appeared on Thursday, July 9. This is the first time I have ever agreed with Mr. Ludacer; he hit a home run this time. ...more

July 14, 2009

Lee Gordon, who entertained and educated thousands over the last four decades as a music director, died Wednesday after a yearlong fight with cancer. ...more

January 8, 2009

These fans need no special day to celebrate their idol, dead now 30 years but still rocking in their hearts. They meet once a month in a back room of Beef O'Brady's to sing the songs and praises of the King. ...more

November 19, 2007

The first to audition this evening is a baritone and computer consultant of 51 who has tried and failed twice before. He is wearing a blue blazer that offsets his pale expression of calm terror. It is time to stand naked, vocally speaking; it is time to sing. ...more

November 4, 2007

Janet Reno is the executive producer of the three-CD, 50-song "Song of America" compilation, a project she calls a history book that begins with an American Indian song and ends with songs inspired by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. ...more

September 17, 2007