A friend of mine recently asked me if my blog had filed for a court injunction against me.

Not the case; just been working in overdrive on other things at The Merc. But don't worry, it's not like me and Scene & Heard are fighting. We're just seeing some other people right now, ya know? We're not getting a divorce, because we love each other, and we don't want you to think that any of this is your fault.

Good? Good. Now that we got the "no, we're not getting divorced" talk out of the way...

Happy Fourth of July! It's one of my favorite times of the year to crank up the speakers and pump the world full of snarling, sparkling rock and roll, in all it's explosive goodness. Speaking of which, if you're in the Pottstown area today, head down to Memorial Park for all the Fourth festivities. It's the place to be. Meaning, you should not be reading this blog today! Get outside and dance and eat hot dogs! But if you must, here's what we're listening to:

Scene & Heard's Star Spangled Mix
1. John Lennon - "Power to the People"
2. Jimi Hendrix Experience - "Star Spangled Banner" (Live at Woodstock)
3. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - "American Girl"
4. Foo Fighters - "I Feel Free" (Cream cover)
5. John Fogerty - "Born on the Bayou"
6. Elvis Costello & the Attractions - "(What's so Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding?"
7. David Bowie - "Young Americans"
8. Howard Huntsberry - "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher and Higher" (Jackie Wilson cover)
9. U2 - "Pride (In the Name of Love)"
10. Elton John - "Philadelphia Freedom"
11. Neil Young - "Rockin' in the Free World"
12. Green Day - "21 Guns"
13. Rancid - "Civilian Ways"
14. Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros - "Johnny Appleseed"
15. Bob Dylan - "I Shall Be Free"
16. Bright Eyes - "Easy/Lucky/Free"
17. Bruce Springsteen & The Seeger Sessions Band - "American Land"
18. Ray Charles - "America The Beautiful"