Emusic RocksEmusic Rocks
I’ve been a long time fan and subscriber of emusic, the online music subscriptions service, where for $15 a month you can (legally) download as many albums you want in
Category: Music
Record SaleRecord Sale
Today while running an errand here in Ann Arbor, I saw a sign for a garage sale that featured lots of records for sale. Yes, I still have my turntable
Future of Music CoalitionFuture of Music Coalition
Those of you who are concerned about issues of corportate media control of the music industry will be well served by checking out the Future of Music Coalitionr r From
Nina SimoneNina Simone
The great Nina Simone passed away yesterday at the age of 70.r r One of the great voices of American music, Ms. Simone not only was a amazing performer, but
Freedy Johnston -Live at 33 1/3Freedy Johnston -Live at 33 1/3
Listening to the brilliant live studio recording Live at 33 1/3 by the wonderful and sadly underappreciated Freedy Johnston makes me wish I could pull strings at radio stations so
Viva Santana!Viva Santana!
I was talking with my friend Adam today about guitar players when we began discussing Carlos Santana. In dark times like these, the passion and vision of Santana is even
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic
Question: What is the best radio music program in America? Answer: KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic Reason: Great taste in music and in studio performances that are as well recorded as
The Polyphonic SpreeThe Polyphonic Spree
My friend Lee Williams just introduced me to the very strange and wonderful band, The Polyphonic Spree. Featuring 23 white robe-clad members, a ten voice chorus backed by 13 instumentalists,
Dar’s new albumDar’s new album
My dear friend Dar Williams released her latest album the other day. Entitled, The Beauty of the Rain, from the few tracks I’ve heard so far, it sounds like a
Farewll VinFarewll Vin
One of the great radio hosts in America, Vin Scelsa, has decided to stop alowing his shows on New York’s WFUV from being broadcasted online. As a fan who has