peppering

Back from CMJ where I had a blast. My biggest claim to fame on this trip was that Nick introduced me to Little Steven.

I knew the name Little Steven, but I didn't know why. I thought he was a musician, but I didn't know why. I didn't know he's been playing with Bruce Springsteen since 1967. This is because I never listen to Bruce Springsteen. [Love his politics, can't stand the band.]

This was at our pal Dave Kaplan's showcase at the Mercury Lounge. Holly Golightly was playing and Little Steven was there, wearing a bandana on his head. He was completely approachable to anyone who went up to him. Clearly, he appreciates his fans and was warm and friendly to them all.

I didn't recognize him, so Nick kept saying, "He's the guy from the Sopranos. The one with the lip!" as he re-enacted the pushed-out lower lip thing. "Oh yeah." I said. But I didn't want to meet him. Really. I didn't.

But Nick had such a nice chat with Little Steven that he decided to rope me in for an introduction. I was kicking and screaming, but it was too late. Next thing I heard Nick say was, "This is my wife, Rosemary."

I said "I love the Sopranos!" He said "Thanks" and he smiled.

Then I said, "You do music too?"

He fled so fast, he actually vaporized.