My New Years Resolution this year was to cut back on live events for 2013. They cost and arm and a leg. So far I am off to a poor start in fulfilling that resolution.  Itgs like Springsteen used to scream at his concerts: "I  can't help myself!  I'm just a prisoner of rock and roll!!"

Well. for me, its mostly rock, but it's the lure of the live event that gets to me. I just don't want to miss something. Here's what the next few months look like already:

February 2: The Who,  in concert, performing "Quadreaphenia." As great as they are considered, I still think The Who are generally underrated. I place them in the Top-10 rock acts of all time February 8: Comedian Lewis Black.  Definitely one of the angriest, funniest guys out there March 28-30:  NCAA Western Regionals at Staples Center. March Madness is the greatest, and I'm looking forward to just sitting in the stands and being a fan,  as opposed to a silent observer in the press box April 20:  Joe Bonamassa.  Here's the guy I think is the best guitarist in the world, and I'll see him in Vegas, good seats too.

April 25:  Bon Jovi.  Still a top act, in fact maybe more popular than ever. The music is great, and these guys totally have the art of the LIVE concert down.

That takes me through the first four months. Hopefully,l I'll have some money left to get me through the rest of the year.