Text by Bruce Gallanther (Downtown Music Gallery, May 21, 2026)
“Old Fart at Play” by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band from Trout Mask Replica (released in 1969)
A Homage to the legendary Captain Beefheart
Category Archives: Commentary
Michael Harrison Remembered
Text by Dawoud Kringle
It is with deep sadness that the members of MFM acknowledge the passing of Michael Harrison. Michael died in New York City on April 17, 2026, at the age of 67. The cause of death was complications from pancreatic cancer.
A Homage to the legendary Robert Wyatt (Soft Machine, UK)
Text by Bruce Gallanther (Downtown Music Gallery)
“O Caroline” was written by Dave Sinclair, composed the music, and Robert Wyatt wrote the lyrics from the first Matching Mole album (released 1972)
Editorial: The Trump Administration Wants to Destroy You.
An Editorial by Dawoud Kringle
Since Trump took office in 2016, he has been consistent in his efforts to destroy the arts and any fair business practices for professionals in music and the arts.
Trump’s Shutdown: A Crisis for Professional Musicians » DooBeeDooBeeDoo NY
Trump Fights to Destroy the Arts. Artists and Arts Activists Fight Back.
A Hommage to The Kinks’ “Well Respected Man”
Text by Bruce Gallanter (Downtown Music Gallery, January 29, 2026)
“A Well Respected Man” by The Kinks, released as a single in 1965
‘Cause he gets up in the morning
And he goes to work at nine
And he comes back home at five-thirty
Gets the same train every time
‘Cause his world is built ’round punctuality
It never fails
