musical

Back. Again.

Published on July 15 2008

Wow. When I disappear from the blog, I really disappear, eh? I just have to plead "busy". When I haven't been working or slaving over essay questions, I've been... well.... digging holes in my yard. Photos will follow. In the meantime, I've finally finished...

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check this out

Published on January 29 2008

I used to love this old Kansas tune. So does this young girl, judging from the way she rocks out. I love the feather boa. And since right now we have MINUS 45 degree windchills outside, order me up a dozen. Winter storm warnings and wind chill advisories...

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The Leader of the Band

Published on December 16 2007

Dan Fogelberg ~ News Sunday, December 16 Dear friends, Dan left us this morning at 6:00am. He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side. His strength, dignity, and grace in the face of the daunting...

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Kurt is spinning at this moment

Published on December 12 2007

I am watching David Letterman right now and I have just seen the most bizarre thing in my entire life. Paul Anka doing Nirvana's "Smells like Teen Spirit" with a swing beat in front of a big band. I think the end of the world is nigh.

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Shawny, I heart you for the h/t!!

Published on November 16 2007

Wausau Daily Herald - Bruce Springsteen to perform in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE AP — Bruce Springsteen is returning to Milwaukee. The musician and the E Street Band will be playing at the Bradley Center on March 17th.The Journal Sentinel reports this morning...

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The Boss does it again

Published on October 1 2007

I've been listening to the new album since last night, when it first was available for download. Go here for samples. Even better, go buy the thing--it's his best since 2002,and very possibly one of his best ever. I mean that, and I've been a fan since...

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Your Weekend Assignment

Published on September 28 2007

Name every band in this video. The clock is ticking. GO.

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Today's Earworm

Published on August 8 2007

I heard this tune awhile back on XM, but it came across the local "pretty music for old farts" radio station last night while I was at work. It's a new-ish song by REOSpeedwagon. Now it's stuck. I always was a sucker for a good old Midwestern-roots rock...

A co-worker of mine is the mother of Jasin Todd, the lead guitarist for the band Shine down. They recently returned from Iraq where they did a concert for our men and women in the military. I really like seeing these guys go out of their way to do this....