Howie Newman
MUSIC, COMEDY and MORE
MUSIC, COMEDY and MORE
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RED SOX MANAGERIAL SEARCH: HEY, I WAS AVAILABLE
I must admit I am very disappointed with the Red Sox choice for a manager,
Bobby Valentine. Why? Because it’s quite apparent that I was the best
candidate for the job.
I've been coaching modified fast-pitch softball for the past two decades-plus –
with great success. Two teams, men (Reds) and women (Ringers). OK, you
skeptics might say that once-a-week softball is a far cry from major league
baseball but, when you think about it, it’s not a whole lot different. Three
strikes, three outs, three bases, one home plate. The team with the most runs
wins.
Trust me, it's not that complicated.
Plus, I've had to deal with a lot of issues that major league managers never
experience. For instance, players who actually have the chutzpah to go on
vacation during the season (imagine that). And, of course, the biggest
challenge of all: fielding a team with six or seven players my age.
Bobby Valentine never had to deal with that type of thing, believe me.
And everyone likes a players' manager, right? Well, I'm a player and a manager.
Sometimes I have to discipline myself.
Anyway, I think the numbers speak for themselves. Check out the statistics
below and see who is really best qualified to be the next Red Sox manager. I've
omitted Valentine’s record as a manager in Japan because a) it makes me look
much better and b) I haven’t had an opportunity to coach softball in Japan.
CAR TALK
If you were lucky enough to be listening to NPR's Car Talk a couple of weeks
ago, you might have heard "My Baby Can’t Parallel Park," a song from my new
live CD. If not, you can listen to a free podcast on iTunes but you'll have to
listen to the whole show just to hear 45 seconds of my song. So it probably
makes more sense to take my word for it or buy a download of the song (or the
CD).
If you're really curious, click here for the podcast of the Nov. 19 show (No.
1147, I Love You So Please Shut Up).
This is my third time on Car Talk and I can't tell you how much it's meant to my
career. I can't tell you because I haven't found out yet. But, rest assured, you'll
be the first to know.
The other two songs were "One Day on the Gas Line" and "Drivin' in Boston is
Drivin' Me to Drink." The new CD also includes "That Old Car," which might also
pop up on the show some day.
MUSIC IN MELROSE
It’s last call for the Music in Melrose Coffeehouse on Thursday, Dec. 8. After six-
and-a-half years, we’re closing down.
The feature for our final show is Kin’rede Spirits (www.kinredespirits.com), a
husband and wife instrumental duo who play a blend of classical, folk and rock
music on guitar and bass. They will perform a 30-minute set at 8:20.
For more info, visit the Music in Melrose Web page.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Concert calendar
For all shows, click here.
I must admit I am very disappointed with the Red Sox choice for a manager,
Bobby Valentine. Why? Because it’s quite apparent that I was the best
candidate for the job.
I've been coaching modified fast-pitch softball for the past two decades-plus –
with great success. Two teams, men (Reds) and women (Ringers). OK, you
skeptics might say that once-a-week softball is a far cry from major league
baseball but, when you think about it, it’s not a whole lot different. Three
strikes, three outs, three bases, one home plate. The team with the most runs
wins.
Trust me, it's not that complicated.
Plus, I've had to deal with a lot of issues that major league managers never
experience. For instance, players who actually have the chutzpah to go on
vacation during the season (imagine that). And, of course, the biggest
challenge of all: fielding a team with six or seven players my age.
Bobby Valentine never had to deal with that type of thing, believe me.
And everyone likes a players' manager, right? Well, I'm a player and a manager.
Sometimes I have to discipline myself.
Anyway, I think the numbers speak for themselves. Check out the statistics
below and see who is really best qualified to be the next Red Sox manager. I've
omitted Valentine’s record as a manager in Japan because a) it makes me look
much better and b) I haven’t had an opportunity to coach softball in Japan.
CAR TALK
If you were lucky enough to be listening to NPR's Car Talk a couple of weeks
ago, you might have heard "My Baby Can’t Parallel Park," a song from my new
live CD. If not, you can listen to a free podcast on iTunes but you'll have to
listen to the whole show just to hear 45 seconds of my song. So it probably
makes more sense to take my word for it or buy a download of the song (or the
CD).
If you're really curious, click here for the podcast of the Nov. 19 show (No.
1147, I Love You So Please Shut Up).
This is my third time on Car Talk and I can't tell you how much it's meant to my
career. I can't tell you because I haven't found out yet. But, rest assured, you'll
be the first to know.
The other two songs were "One Day on the Gas Line" and "Drivin' in Boston is
Drivin' Me to Drink." The new CD also includes "That Old Car," which might also
pop up on the show some day.
MUSIC IN MELROSE
It’s last call for the Music in Melrose Coffeehouse on Thursday, Dec. 8. After six-
and-a-half years, we’re closing down.
The feature for our final show is Kin’rede Spirits (www.kinredespirits.com), a
husband and wife instrumental duo who play a blend of classical, folk and rock
music on guitar and bass. They will perform a 30-minute set at 8:20.
For more info, visit the Music in Melrose Web page.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Concert calendar
For all shows, click here.
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