Blast from the Past: Random Bits of November

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
by Geoff Young
Let's see, what were we talking about this time last year? Two years ago? Four years? Six? 2007 We were chatting with our pal Steve Poltz about music, baseball, and life: I have a song coming out on my new CD that's called "A Brief History of My Life." It starts off with us moving to Pasadena from Halifax and taking an oath that we wouldn't join the Communist party. That's the first thing I remember -- standing next to my dad, and him becoming an American citizen. Then later in the song, the chorus goes: We talked Hollywood and baseball in the car The voice of Vin Scully will travel real far The next chorus says, "The voice of Jack Buck"; the third one says, "The voice of Ernie Harwell"; ...

Friday Links (7 Mar 08)

Friday, March 7, 2008
by Geoff Young
Greetings from Peoria (well, presumably I'm there -- I'm doing the ol' fake-a-rooni today and posting in advance; blogger's best friend, yo). Hey, look, here are some links: Our friends at Gaslamp Ball note that Jerry Coleman has written a book. It's called An American Journey: My Life on the Field, in the Air, and on the Air (aff link), and it's coming out April 28. You know the Colonel has some stories to tell. Tom Krasovic chats with Padres owner John Moores, who likes the direction his club ...
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Interview: Steve Poltz, Part 1

Thursday, November 8, 2007
by Geoff Young
Troubadour Steve Poltz (poltz.com) has been a mainstay of the San Diego music scene for the better part of two decades, starting with the Rugburns ("Hitchhiker Joe," "Me and Eddie Vedder"), later collaborations with Jewel (including her monster hit, "You Were Meant for Me"), and a successful solo career. He also is a fellow USD alum, diehard Padres fan, and faithful reader of Ducksnorts. Poltz currently is working on two CDs and touring like a madman. He recently took time out of his busy schedule to meet with me at his Starlite club (Poltz is co-owner with Tim Mays of Casbah and Turf Supper Club fame), where we discussed music, baseball, and life over pork chops ...