The Main Point

“I wish (my Mom) was alive to hear the news. She didn’t respond to rock and roll per se, but she would have loved to have a reason to get all dolled up… And the idea of having a Waldorf salad at the Waldorf Astoria, would for her have been the cat’s pajamas. Actually, my mom made [...]

Okay folks! As you may already know, one of our first objectives in establishing a website for the Main Point, was to acknowledge and honor the tremendous contributions made to the music community by Jeanette Campbell! The time has come to begin gathering funds to honor Jeanette Campbell and to remember the Main Point… What [...]

Well, winter’s icy grip is upon us here at MainPointMusic.com… We try to get outside & stay active… But sometimes, it’s just as therapeutic to sit by the fireside with a glass of red wine, listen to some great music, and watch the snow pile up outside our windows… With that in mind, here’s the latest [...]

A couple of folks whose names are synonymous with the Main Point – James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and Jackson Browne backstage at the 25th Anniversary for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. All three joined other “Main-Pointers” like Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel in celebration of the Hall… And it all started [...]

Another season has begun! This one is probably my favorite… Or at least in the Top Four! Time for me to compile another CD of tunes to enjoy while the days get shorter & the temps get cooler… Here’s what I’m listen to while I sit back and enjoy a nice Stone Fence: SeanMix – [...]

We were saddened when we learned of the untimely passing of Vince Raimondo… Vince was a stalwart of the Main Point, starting out there as a volunteer back in the 1970′s while he was in high school, and continuing there until the club closed in 1981. He was inspired by the music he heard back [...]

Ahhh, It’s the 1st day of Summer & the livin’, as they say, is easy! Each season, I try to produce a CD of tunes that gets me in the spirit… Here’s what I’m listen to on this, the longest day of 2010: SeanMix – Summer 2010 Sheryl Crow – Summer Day Phoenix – 1901 [...]

JD Souther, one of the principal architects of the Southern California country-rock sound, was honored Monday night, October 19, with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during the 47th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards, at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium. The ASCAP Golden Note Award is presented to songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved extraordinary [...]