ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, AUG. 5, 2009 IT’S A TAD surreal visiting the Commodore Ballroom in the light of day, with no one around but the coming night’s performers and a handful of staffers. I’ve seen countless shows here since my first, KISS, in ’76, but the historic venue seems totally foreign without the welcoming roar … Continue reading Rich Hope whips up soulful sounds for good times