For the longest time I have wondered why, when I mistype the word “like” in my iPhone, it replaces it with “Luke.” I think I just found out. Luke Brindley. The phone wins. As of this moment, in Kathyland, “Luke” and “like” are officially interchangeable.

First of all, he’s user friendly. No, I don’t mean he’s easy to lick stamps to. What I mean is he’s got a clean, engaging and informative website, where he’s made it easy to access his brand of rock ‘n’ roll. INCLUDING FREE DOWNLOADS! I’m sorry…what? Free music? It’s geekish to mention, but you’d be surprised at how many artists get this so very wrong. Go now: www.lukebrindley.com. You can thank me later. With stamps.

But more on point, the tunes…sure, he’s a guy with a guitar, but that’s like saying Cezanne was a guy with a paintbrush. Luke Brindley is more than just your average, everyday singer/songwriter. The categories on his listening page include: Rock Songs, Instrumentals, “Love” Songs, Songs with Horns and Songs that Mention New Jersey. Pretty much, if I mistype “variety” in my phone, it should replace the word with “Luke.” And really, any musician who puts the word love in quotes, rocks with horns and mentions New Jersey is either Bruce Springsteen or just plain awesome.

O.k., Luke Brindley is not The Boss. (No matter what he told you to get you on his tour bus.) Although there is a Boss-y influence, he’s more Bob Dylan and Neil Young with a Jon Bon Jovi-type appeal, visually speaking. So, if he’s not Bruce Springsteen, by process of elimination, he must be awesome.

I’m never wrong about these things (or any things), so head over to the World Café Live on December 1st and let yourself like Luke. In fact, the holidays are coming up, I say let yourself “love” him. Maybe throw in some affection for New Jersey as well. They need it.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8 p.m.
Luke Brindley with Peter Bradley Adams and Rosi Golan
@ World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19104
215-222-1400
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