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Blog posts filed under "music"
Amazon MP3 deals for March
March 1 — 1 Comment
Amazon MP3 download deals for March 2010: 100 albums for $5 each
Pomplamoose: Music duo going viral via social media
October 26 — 5 Comments
While the music industry is floundering, this music duo appears to be thriving -- thanks in no small part to their use of social media.
Halloween music playlist: Scary, spooky songs for the horror season
October 14 — 1 Comment
If you need some Halloween-themed tracks to fill out your iPod's library, here are a few suggestions.
Drive-By Truckers: 'Live from Austin, TX' on 'The Righteous Path'
July 11 — No Comments
The band's new CD/DVD release was recorded live at 'Austin City Limits'.
4th of July video: Racine's Fourth Fest Parade 2009
July 6 — 6 Comments
Ten minutes of video to let the world glimpse this outstanding Racine event.
Pet Lions at Summerfest
July 5 — 2 Comments
Pet Lions played forty-five minutes of mostly driving, uptempo rock with some good, popular hooks.
Michael Jackson: Carving an icon
June 26 — No Comments
If artist achievement is what endures, then 'Billie Jean' is what I'll remember Michael Jackson for.
Regina Spektor on Letterman, NPR with new album 'Far'
June 25 — No Comments
Listen to an NPR interview that aired this morning, and watch her on Letterman tomorrow night.
Justine Henin: Retired from tennis, she's singing, acting, cooking, and more
June 16 — No Comments
'Les 12 travaux de Justine Henin' was a recent Belgian reality show which put the former tennis superstar to a dozen tests.
Amazon.com music: June deals on MP3 downloads
June 1 — No Comments
Eau Claire, Wisconsin's own Bon Iver is featured this month as one of Amazon.com's June '50 Albums for $5' picks.
The Killers do 'A Dustland Fairytale' on Letterman
May 16 — No Comments
I was reminded of Electric Light Orchestra at their best, which would be 'Eldorado.'
Free Coldplay, WMYX loses Jane Matenaer, original Twitter, morel mushroom festival
May 15 — 6 Comments
Four items spotted this morning on Twitter, including Jane Matenaer's departure from WMYX.
Movie review: 'Neil Young: Heart of Gold' (2006)
May 11 — 3 Comments
A simple, functional, and timeless piece of work from Neil Young and Jonathan Demme.
Amazon.com music: MP3 download deals
May 1 — 1 Comment
'Middle Cyclone' by Neko Case and 'American Beauty' by the Grateful Dead are each just $5.
Bizarre Billy Bob Thornton interview with CBC Radio's Q / Qtv
April 9 — 2 Comments
Billy Bob Thornton is one irritated musician. I think it's odd that you have to smoke, period.
Easter earworm: Main theme from 'King of Kings'
April 5 — 1 Comment
The 1961 film starring Jeffrey Hunter has always been my personal cheesy Jesus movie.
Bruce Springsteen to perform on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' tonight
March 19 — No Comments
Bruce Springsteen will be doing a solo performance of the title track, "Working on a Dream."
The power of now: Eckhart Tolle and a Bike Ride on 35W
March 17 — 3 Comments
Be here now. In the moment. Possibly on a bicycle.
Jeff Dowd, inspiration for The Dude in 'Big Lebowski,' joins Peter Himmelman tonight
March 3 — No Comments
The live, one-hour show starts at 7:00 Pacific or 8:00 Mountain or 9:00 Central or 10:00 Eastern.
'Engine 2 Diet' fad from Texas, 'Tecktonik' dance craze from France
February 24 — 1 Comment
Scouring the globe to bring you the new and the cutting edge, I have found a dance and a diet.
Mardi Gras music playlist: My favorite songs of New Orleans and Louisiana
February 19 — 2 Comments
Songs from Professor Longhair, Dr. John, The Meters and Kermit Ruffins that I simply must hear this time of year.
Joaquin Phoenix on 'Late Show with David Letterman'
February 12 — 1 Comment
Was Joaquin Phoenix's disoriented 'Late Show with David Letterman' appearance all part of a "hilarious documentary"?
'Peter Himmelman's Furious World'
February 3 — 7 Comments
A streaming musical variety show, Tuesday nights at 9:00 Central: http://tinyurl.com/furiousworld
Roland Burris, Senate Trail Blazer
January 8 — No Comments
Warren Zevon's 'Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner' is in my head today, but with Roland Burris lyrics.
Auld Lang Syne lyrics, with Dougie MacLean's recording
December 31 — No Comments
My favorite version of 'Auld Lang Syne,' by Dougie MacLean, with the original Robert Burns poem.
Buzz Kilman show tonight at Bill's Blues in Evanston
December 12 — 1 Comment
Buzz Kilman and the Blues Rocket Scientists are doing two sets -- one at 8:30, and another at midnight.
'Everything That Happens Will Happen Today'
September 15 — No Comments
Who cares if I'm listening to the latest David Byrne / Brian Eno album? Well, ByrneEno, for one.
July 3 at Summerfest
July 6 — No Comments
A full day of music, including Drive-By Truckers, Romantica, Alejandro Escovedo, and Lucinda Williams on Milwaukee's lakefront.
Book review: 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead' by Crystal Zevon
April 1 — No Comments
Warren Zevon's former wife has put together a joyous and heartbreaking account of his life -- including, as he requested, the bad parts.
'Shine a Light': Martin Scorsese's new Rolling Stones movie
March 30 — 4 Comments
Yes -- another Stones movie, this time on the big, big screen. It turns out to be a very enjoyable show.
Back Door Slam: British youngsters have got the blues
January 29 — No Comments
This band from the Isle of Man and its 20-year-old guitarist Davy Knowles have some impressive blues chops.
Big music night on TV
November 29 — No Comments
Public TV has the best of 'The Johnny Cash Show,' Bruce Springsteen in Dublin, and Van Morrison on 'Austin City Limits'.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen: Earworm of the day
October 29 — 1 Comment
As played on classical guitar, as arranged by Edgar Cruz, as sung by the University of California Men's Octet.
Summer festivals and events 2007
May 4 — 1 Comment
My own list of parades, festivals, and public events in our area.
"In Spite of Ourselves" / John Prine and Iris DeMent
March 23 — No Comments
A video clip from the old 'Sessions at West 54th Street' show.
St. Patrick's Day with Irish breakfast, Racine parade, and Irish stew recipe
March 19 — No Comments
Since it fell on a Saturday this year, we could celebrate all day -- from an Irish breakfast to the Racine parade to a homemade Irish stew.
Erik Mongrain: "AirTap!"
March 15 — No Comments
I have never heard of this guitarist before, but he has an amazing technique.
'Good Eats' gumbo recipe and streaming Mardi Gras music
February 19 — 3 Comments
We learned a genius technique by watching Alton Brown on the Food Network.
Aloha from Siberia
February 15 — No Comments
Our Wisconsin winter was making us nearly suicidal, but the music and food of Hawaii and Barack Obama all give us the audacity of hope.
Regina Spektor
January 30 — 1 Comment
Thanks to 'CBS Sunday Morning' for introducing us to the introspective, playful musician.
Trying on music
December 28 — No Comments
I already like all the songs in my iTunes library. Where can I discover new music to like?
Coming Friday: The New Mastersounds
December 7 — No Comments
Go see this great funk band from Leeds at The Kinetic Playground.
Earworm infestation
August 15 — No Comments
Peace and quiet out in the yard? Not with Kenny Loggins singing "Danny's Song" over and over and over.
'Quiet Town' by Josh Rouse
May 11 — No Comments
This short, mild song is perfect for my MySpace profile.
The New Mastersounds
May 23 — 5 Comments
Review of the May 21, 2005 New Mastersounds concert at Subterranean in Chicago.
