Song of the Day: 'Mary Anne' by Marshall Crenshaw

A nod to the late Mexican restaurant -- filmed at the Ritz (in Webster Hall) in 1985 just months before my first trip to NYC!

UPDATE: Video was removed so enjoy the studio version instead!

Debbie Harry to Headline John Lennon Tribute Concert

The Dec. 5 tribute concert to the late Beatle will be held in New York City, and will also feature performances from Kate Pierson of the B-52s, Marshall Crenshaw and Joan Osbourne. Read HERE.

Song of the Day: 'Cynical Girl' by Marshall Crenhaw

I've got a date with Marshall Crenshaw Wednesday at City Winery and couldn't be more excited. I've heard the Detroit native has become bitter in his old age, but if I had written songs as brilliant as this one -- jangle pop meets '50s rocker -- and my career had gone nowhere, I'd probably be pissed too. As they say, all the more for me. 

Song of the Day: 'Girls' by Marshall Crenshaw

Can't even imagine what it's like to have created something as incredible as Marshall Crenshaw's debut album and have it not changed the world. 

Song of the Day: 'You're My Favorite Waste of Time' by Marshall Crenshaw

You know you're an underrated genius when THIS is one of your toss-away tracks.

Song of the Day: 'Someday, Someway' by Marshall Crenshaw

Despite his remarkable songwriting abilities, Marshall Crenshaw never became a superstar. Still, he was responsible for one of the best singles of the early MTV era. After putting out a lot of music in the '80s and '90s, things slowed down considerably for the Detroit native, who grew up not far from me in Berkley. But the 58-year-old who once played John Lennon in "Beatlemania" will be back soon -- he just got funding for a new project via Kickstarter.