Graphic by Rachael Novak Click here for details on how you can be a part of The Monday Morning Mix and win some cool stuff! We’ve got some great mixes in hand and on the way – where is yours? About Today’s Mix: Welcome to another exciting Columbus Day! It’s time for audience participation time! […]
An open letter to Bruce Springsteen
Dear Mr. Springsteen, I have to admit, it’s been a thrilling year for both you and me, and our good mutual friends in the E. Street Band. For me, I’ll end 2009 having seen three Bruce shows(including Bonnaroo!,) which is nothing for some of your really hardcore fans, but for this guy, three Bruce shows […]
I’m in love with the modern world…..
Today’s vinyl score while shopping w/ Brian from Broken Headphones! You’ll recall that I was looking for this….. ….and now I need a CD/MP3!
The Monday Morning Mix – Scenes From A Flood – 10/5/09
Graphic by Rachael Novak Click here for details on how you can be a part of The Monday Morning Mix and win some cool stuff! We’ve got some great mixes in hand and on the way – where is yours? About Today’s Mix: I apologize for the lateness on today’s Monday Mix – those darn […]
It’s a Bleedin’ Board – The Tragically Hip in L.A.
Hello again music lovers and welcome to this edition of “It’s A Bleedin’ Board!” Please join me, the Stereo Dictator, as we unlock the vaults to find yet another pearl in music history deemed essential to a finely crafted rock and roll collection. In the words of my Deadhead buddy Barry, “It’s a Bleedin’ Board!” […]
Cleveland Bachelor’s Show of the Week: Mofro
Oh, look who it is….it’s Mr. “I missed posting last week because I was busy moving or something like that” guy, known otherwise as The Cleveland Bachelor, aka “CB”, aka “unprintable expletive string.” From reading the below post, you’d start to think that he might have a little bit of remorse about his actions. However, […]
ZZ Top – Double Down Live: 1980/2008
When I think about the early concerts that played an important part in my development as a music fan, there’s one that comes up in conversation quite a bit. My friend David had tickets to see ZZ Top at Richfield Coliseum in February of 1991, a concert that is also notable for featuring the Black […]
Show of the Week: Os Mutantes
This week, our pal CB is in the midst of moving hell and emailed me to let me know that he would not have time to send me his traditional show of the week post. I’m pinch hitting for CB, and thanks to the fine folks at the Beachland, I’ve got details for you regarding […]
New Music: Dennis Diken with Bell Sound
Let me introduce you to your new favorite “guilty pleasure” listening music – Late Music, the very welcome new release that hit stores and digital outlets today from Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken with Bell Sound. The Bell Sound project pairs Diken with collaborator Pete DiBella, and a list of special guests that will put a […]
Bill Champlin: The ATV Interview
During my early years as a music fan, I came across albums that would be important mile markers in my continuing musical education. Chicago 17 was an important album that introduced me to the production of David Foster, and perhaps more importantly, the vocals of Peter Cetera and Bill Champlin. Champlin was a recent addition […]