Gram/Gene Parsons -- no relation. Gene Parsons, however, is co-inventor of the Parsons/White B-string Bender which made Clarence White's unique electric guitar sound. You can still send Gene your Tele, and he'll put one in.

There was a concert here a few weeks ago by a band called Burrito Deluxe, featuring Sneaky Pete, Garth Hudson, and some other guys whose names I've forgotten because their performance was, frankly, forgettable. A yawn. And a shame.

There is something to be said for just hanging it up, at some point.

Cheers,
Michael