December 2002 Highlights

27th   Michael McDermott at Schubas in Chicago...(with both shows webcast and 
and    archived at DCN.com).  Two amazing shows I'm so thankful to have
28th   experienced!!! Photos and commentary coming soon!!!

25th  Merry Christmas!!!

23rd  Brian Fitzpatrick at  The Bitter End in NYC (full band show). 
        Another truly standout show!!! Photos and commentary coming soon!!!

November 2002 Highlights

30th  Brian Fitzpatrick opens for Michael McDermott (Anne Harris closes) at 
        The Double Door in Chicago!  And, no, you're not mistaken if you thought there
         was webcast info for this show posted here last time you visited.  Unfortunately, it's
         since been learned that DCN.com's equipment at the DD is down, so this won't be
         made available after all.  However, if you happen to be in or around the Chicago
         area Sat. night, don't miss this opportunity to catch one fantastic night of live
         music!!!

28th  Happy Thanksgiving!!!

October 2002 Highlights

24th After several days of technical difficulties with my web host, artistinsane.com seems to
       be up and running properly again.  Thanks for your patience during this frustrating
       time!  While you're here, by all means to check out the new "stuff" that's been added
       recently as per the various links below.  And, of course, welcome back!!!

17th  A new "Random Rant" by Mil -- a humorous essay about faith, logic, fear of
       flying and...Photo ID's (?*?*!?) !!!  Click Here to read it now! Enjoy!!!

       And, after you've read this new work,, take a minute to let  me know what you think
      (about it or anything else) on the Discussion Board.  Come on, people...I've had well
       over three thousand visitors to this site and a palty five or six messages.  Do your part
       here, folks -- talk back to me!

17th  Cat still got your tongue?  Well, here's something else to talk about -- a review
       of the just-released-to-video Edward Burns, Angelina Jolie film, Life or 
       Something Like It.  Click Here!!!

12th  A review of Laura Lippman's Tess Monaghan Mysteries (book series)...
       Click Here to check it out now!

September 2002 Highlights

28th  Photos and commentary from Brian Fitzpatrick's 
        Aug. 19th and 25th performances at The Point
        and the Underpass... at last!  Click Here!!!  

August 2002 Highlights

25th  Brian Fitzpatrick at the 5th anniversary 
        celebration of the Underpass in Elmwood Park,
        NJ -- at which he did a killer version of Michael
        McDermott's "Kung Fu Videos", played for the first time ever with a full band!!!

25th  All McDermott supporters who participated in "the idea", there's an update for
       you...To at last check out the fruits of your labor...Click Here!!!       

19th  Brian Fitzpatrick and Ed Fritze at The Point in Bryn Mawr, PA. -- their first
        ever full set at this venue.  An outstanding show!!! Photos, commentary, etc. coming
        soon!!!    

17th   Third Eye Blind and The Goo Goo Dolls (with Vanessa Carlton) at the PNC
         Bank Arts Center...yeah, I know the Goo Goo Dolls were the headliner but I 
         actually went for Third Eye Blind -- speaking of which, in case you didn't know, I 
         wrote a bio for this band that's featured on the largest 3eb site on the web (using info
         compiled and a couple portions of a preliminary draft by another 3eb fan).  Here's
         the link if you'd like to check this out at...Stephan Jenkins.com.

10th  ATTN:  Michael McDermott supporters!!! Only one week left for participating
        in the idea introduced on 7/19 (and linked at the beginning of the August section just 
        below on this page).  And, I can already tell you this is becoming something BIG! 
        So check it out now and don't be left out of this very special event!!!

10th  Photos, commentary, etc. from Brian Fitzpatrick's 7/25 show at The Underpass --
        with Ed Fritze and a very special guest... Click Here!!! 

2nd   Photos, commentary, etc. from Michael McDermott's 7/22 performance (with
       special guests Brian Fitzpatrick and Ed Fritze at Makor in NYC!!! 
         Click Here !!!

2nd   Photos, commentary, etc. from Brian Fitzpatrick's 7/18 show at The Underpass...
       Click Here!!! 

7/19   (The response to this has been fantastic! Thanks so much and...
 to     keep it coming!!!)
8/17   Mil had a stroke of mad inspiration!!!!  Yeah, I know that's kind of 
            scary, but if you're a Michael McDermott supporter, you'll still  want
         to  CLICK HERE to see how you can be a part of this particular insanity!!!
         But...time is of the essence so be sure to check it out NOW!!!  (P.S. If you
         happen to be Michael himself...don't even THINK of clicking above...you'll find
         out in good time what the madness is all about -- provided everyone else agrees it's
         a good idea.  If not well then, there's nothing to know anyway!!!)         

July 2002 Highlights

25th   Brian Fitzpatrick at The Underpass...photos, commentary, etc. coming soon!!!

22nd   Michael McDermott w/Brian Fitzpatrick and Ed Fritze at Makor in NYC!  
         Photos and commentary coming soon!!!

18th   Brian Fitzpatrick at The Underpass...photos, commentary, etc. coming soon!!!

11th-   John Armstrong and directing partner Bill Mutimer present "And The World
28th   Goes Round" at The Barrister's Club in Allentown, PA...the debut show of their
         brand new company, StrongWill Productions.  For more info call 610-437-4510.

5th-?  Brian Fitpatrick's summer performance schedule kicks into high gear.  For dates,
         venues and other info visit brian-fitzpatrick.com.

June 2002 Highlights

14th  Introducing "Random Rants" -- a new section just
       added to artistinsane.com. Click Here to check
       it out now and read the Father's Day-themed entry
       that marks its debut!!!

10th Photos, commentary, etc. from Brian 
      Fitzpatrick's 6/8 show at The Underpass...
      Click Here!!!

4th  Photos, commentary, etc. from Brian 
      Fitzpatrick's 5/27 show at The Bitter End...
            Click Here!!!

2nd  Photos, commentary, etc. from Michael
       McDermott's 5/26 performance as part of
       The Bryn Mawr Folk Festival at The Point 
       in BrynMawr, PA!!!  Click Here !!!

May 2002 Highlights

29th    Short story "Acceptance" added to the
          "Mil's Writing"... Stories page.

27th   Brian Fitpatrick and Ed Fritze at
        The Bitter End.

26th  Michael McDermott takes part in the Bryn Mawr Folk Festival at The Point!

12th  Photos, commentary, etc. from Brian Fitzpatrick's 5/3 show at The Underpass...
       Click Here to check it out now!!!

9th  At last!!!  Photos, commentary, etc.
       from Michael McDermott's 4/19 show at The Point in Bryn Mawr, PA
       (featuring special guests Brian Fitzpatrick and Ed Fritze)!!!
                    Click Here now!!!

3rd   Brian Fitzpatrick at  The Underpass in Elmwood Park, NJ!  Photos and a full
        review coming soon!!!       

April 2002 Highlights

29th   They're here -- photos, commentary, etc. from Michael McDermott's 4/18
          appearance at The Bitter End in NYC... Click Here!!

19th   Michael McDermott returns to  The Point in Bryn Mawr, PA...and guess who
         he made a last minute addition to the show -- Brian Fitzpatrick and Ed Fritze!!!
         Photos, commentary, etc. coming soon!!!

18th   Michael McDermott at The Bitter End in NYC!!!

3rd    Lyric "How We Become" added.  A very special song, as it was written for my
         sister-in-law (who is herself adopted) to sing at a fundraiser for a private adoption 
         agency. 
        To view this brand new work, go to the Lyrics page now!

3rd    All three of Michael McDermott's St. Patrick's weekend shows are now archived
         at dcn.com.  Click Here and go to the "Webcasts" section of the page to check out
         the show of your choice! 

March 2002 Highlights

31st    Happy...

        ...Easter

19th   Review of Brian Fitzpatrick's St. Patrick's weekend CD release 
        shows at The Underpass and Bitter End added... Click Here!

15th - Michael McDermott is plays THREE
17th   consecutive nights at Schubas in Chicago!

16th-  Brian Fitzpatrick's back-to-back CD
17th    release shows for the new album, State of
        Grace at The Underpass in
        Elmwood Park, NJ and The Bitter End
        in NYC.  Slainte!

6th   Titles "Junk Mail" and "Will" added
        to the Lyrics page.

2nd    I did a little site re-organizing last night, moving all of the "New Madness" from
        2001 to its own page.  As a result, I thought I should mention that if anyone
        happens to click onto the "Nevin's Live" page (listed under Feb. 2002 Highlights
        below) and notice that the 2001 Michael McDermott shows are no longer accessible
        from it, fear not!  They are now linked to the "2001 Madness" page (and to each
        other as well).  So, if you want to view any or all of these again (or indeed for the
        first time), just go to that page and follow the link(s)  provided there.  Enjoy!!!
         

1st     Brian Fitzpatrick's new album, State of Grace is now available.  To check out the
         track list and read the one sheet press release describing this work and the artist
         behind it (who you may recall shared the stage as a guest of Michael McDermott
         at two of his fall 2001 shows) Click Here.  

February 2002 Highlights

25th   After well over a week of unexpected technical difficulties on the part of my web
           presence provider (that even resulted in the complete disappearance of the site for a
         while!), at last artistinsane.com is once more up and running.  Thanks to all visitors
         for your patience during this frustrating time!

17th   Review of Moulin Rouge added to the Mad Ravings On...Movies  page.

16th   Attended a theatre review/performance celebrating the music of Rodgers and
        Hart, co-directed by John Armstrong, who once played the role of Horatio in my 
        one-act play, A Piece of Them (and who also happens to be among the most
        talented actors I've ever had the privilege to know).

3rd   They're Here!!! Photos and commentary from Michael McDermott's 1/26 show 
         at Nevin's Live in Evanston, IL...   Click Here!!!

2nd    Artistinsane.com turns one year old.  Thanks to everyone who's visited and supported
        this endeavor!!!

January 2002 Highlights

26th   Mil's first-ever visit to Chicago -- to attend yet another incredible show by Michael
         McDermott.  Photos and commentary coming soon!!!

19th   A review of the film, Waking The Dead, added to the Mad Ravings   
         On...Movies  page!  

19th   Michael McDermott sings the National Anthem for the Chicago Bears vs.
         Philadelphia Eagles NFL Playoff game at Soldier Field!!! Aired on Fox TV.

15th   Photos, commentary, etc. on Brian Fitzpatrick's show at The Underpass
        added...Click Here!!!

12th   Brian Fitzpatrick at The Underpass in Elmwood Park, NJ. 
         And for more info visit  brian-fitzpatrick.com.

5th   A review of the film, A Beautiful Mind, added to the Mad Ravings On...Movies 
         page!  

1st    Happy New Year to you and yours from artistinsane.com!!!

To check out 2001's "New Madness"... Click Here!!!