I recently had the pleasure of spending a few days with my friends in Stick Men: Tony Levin, Markus Reuter, and Pat Mastelotto. They were in Italy for a short tour, and I was invited to open their show in Carrara, in northern Tuscany — a place I had never visited before. Luckily, I had some … Continua a leggere My salad days with Stick Men
So, here we are in 2025. I will abide by the Larry David rule and refrain from wishing anyone a “Happy New Year” after January 7th… Oh wait, I just did! My mind never really rests, does it? I’m currently juggling a few different projects, including the translation of three new books alongside my ongoing … Continua a leggere “The first death is in the heart, Harry”
A quick update. The massive Bob Dylan book that I translated for Rizzoli Lizard is coming out on November 26. I’m quite excited to finally leaf through its pages. It’s the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who’s into Dylan — like, very much obsessed with Dylan. There is just so much to read and admire. … Continua a leggere November (but also a bit of October)
August was very slow for me. Unbearably hot in Italy. I made the decision to find shelter in London for a few days, in search of some much-needed Northern European weather. I miss it — during my four years in Brussels, I was happy to spend summer in town while everyone else escaped to warmer … Continua a leggere Cross that off the bucket list
Last week, I played a wonderful show at the Roman Amphitheatre of Luni, a small town in Liguria (very close to Tuscany). It was special — not only was the setting beautiful, but Pat Mastelotto was also invited to take part. He played drums and percussion during my set, joining Alessandro Inolti, Eugene, and yours … Continua a leggere Live in Luni
Marco Machera 