In the name of equal time, I present the set from Donovan’s recent School of Rock performance. His band—Fruity Tunes—played a tight five son...

This what one’s happy place looks like Jack White month comes to an end with a few clips from Norah’s most excellent School of Rock “Man...

Last Saturday was Jack White show #1 for Norah and her School of Rock friends. One of my personal highlights was Norah singing The White Str...

My eight-year-old son hates Donald Trump. I know hate is a strong word. I rarely use it (except when describing the most evil of all condi...

I never thought I’d be the parent of private school kids. I am a proud survivor of the School District of Philadelphia, and always assumed t...

Thirteen years ago today I married my best friend. I’m happy to report that the thunderstorms that rocked Cleveland on August 29, 2003, were...

Someday I am going to convert this legal blog into a full-time dad/music blog. Until then, you get my semi-regular kids/musical posts. Like ...

They are responsible for the matching outfits, not me. Norah and Donovan could not be happier to be back @lakeridgeacademy. #backtosc...

If you are looking for a fun Sunday afternoon of music and food truck, look no further than the Strongsville School of Rock . On Sunday,...

That time you walked into Third Man Records before the Courtney Barnett show and ran into Courtney Barnett. A photo posted by Jon...

A very happy 10th birthday to my smart, sassy, wise beyond her years, talented, and beautiful daughter, Norah. I have no idea how this happe...

I gotta say, I love watch the evolution of my daughter as a performer. Case in point: last weekend’s epic Weezer vs. Green Day shows. Furthe...

Those of you who’ve been readers for any length of time know of my love of all things Old 97’s . Well, they are back in town next Wednesday ...

This is Donovan. He’s 7 years old. And he has Noonan Syndrome . Noonan Syndrome is genetic disorder caused by one of several genetic mu...

This week’s musical highlight comes courtesy of the Cleveland School of Rock Jr. Headliners. What can I say? I’m either a proud dad or a shi...

Last Saturday night Norah performed to a crowd of 1000-plus inside the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We weren’t allowed backstage, but heard...

I hate Valentine’s Day. It’s not a visceral hate; it’s more of a disgustful annoyance. And, no, it’s not because I’m not romantic. Quite th...

So we’re in the car Wednesday night, and I mention to the fam that I’m excited because, today, a new Starbucks is opening downstairs from ...

Someday, Donovan will comb through the archives of this blog and ask, “Dad, you sure wrote a lot about Norah’s music. What about mine?” So...

I'm well aware that I write a lot about my daughter’s music, but I do so because (a) I know a lot you enjoy it, and (b) I’m a really pr...