It can be a thin line between a “dud” and a “banger.” And to further complicate matters, some artists have a sole diamond in their virtual jewelry box of hits. With a list of personal faves amidst the stiffs, here’s Contributing Author blu-cheez
Decades after earning his first byline, Contributing Author Chuck Small has one here today, reflecting on his full-circle journey from student journalist to mentor
Coonskin cap-clad Contributing Author and DJ Professor Dan has been writing this bit since the wee small hours of the morning – so can all be in-the-know about what was happening musically around this time… in 1955
We’re feline good today! Sorry, just kitten around. And before I commit another verbal cat-astrophe, let’s welcome Guest Author and Cat Training Expert Aspen White, who has some musical suggestions to help Mr. Whiskers find his groove
The music! The lights! The exciting performances! The flying bottles of – um… maybe we’d best let our good friend and Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds take it from here
It’s all coming back to him now: Contributing Author rollerboogie presents persistent polonaises for your perceptive pleasure. (Maybe)
Have you seen the Federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention website recently? Learn more in this opinion piece from Contributing Author Chuck Small
Currently in search of a snappy portmanteau to call his own, it’s Contributing Author and DJ Professor Dan, with copious notes on what was happening musically around this time… in 2005
Of the millions of musical instruments that have been crafted over the centuries, most meet an expected and unceremonious ending. In some fashion, they are retired. They become broken, lost, or just plain worn out. But sometimes, they are re-discovered and go on to create new music. Here are a few situations where a particular instrument ended up changing hands – and received a new assignment. The Famed Instrument: This Kay M-1 Maestro Upright Bass Where You’ve Heard It: On just about all of the early Elvis Presley hits. Bill Black was Elvis Presley’s original bassist and played on many
“I wasn’t in a rush because I’m not really a Bob Dylan fan. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to see it anyway, but a line used in the trailer got my attention…”
Contributing Author and music historian Bill Bois reviews the new film, A Complete Unknown
You couldn't stump Ozmoe!
Someday, maybe I'll write a book(let) on the history of disco and how it evolved from early 1970s Philly R&B…
If I hear "The Hustle" once in a blue moon, I like it. It does wear out its welcome quickly…
For me "The Hustle" is a 10. This is probably because its sound is just SO VERY distinctive of the…
I don't recall watching the show, but I definitely recall the theme song. Somebody in my family must have watched…