Welcome to Notes on New York. I'm Rick Stachura. I cover things that happen around the city in music, history, current affairs, daily life, the performing arts, preservation, and real estate--or whatever needs to be investigated. From February 2013 to June 2018, Notes was hosted on Tumblr. I began this site both to build on its legacy and create something new. Thanks for stopping by!
He was having fun: Bantering with the band, inviting fans in the front row to strum his guitar, and baying a few of his trademark yelps after songs.
