As we begin a new year, it’s always good to read a really nice “feel good” story about friends. Today, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted helps to provide the storyline for that story. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting him or interviewing him, he comes off as a good dude. But what is […]
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Tougher Than The Rest…..
One of the great things about blogging – besides the international fame and noteriety that it brings – is the never-ending exposure to things that are new and cool. It’s a give and take thing – you give somebody something that you perceive to be cool, and they turn around and hit you with a […]
A few words in defense of Human Touch and Lucky Town
My longtime blogging comrade TJ at Viva La Mainstream has been admirably reviewing an album a day, both new and old releases, since the beginning of the year. It’s one of my favorite daily reads, and this week is of special note and interest to Bruce Springsteen fans – the entire week is dedicated to […]
Going home + things to see and do
I’m on my way out of town to clear my head, and I’ll be remembering an old friend as I travel across the miles, while listening to some of my favorite music turned up nice and loud. The ultimate tribute in my book, from one music lover to another. I’m going home this weekend to […]
More BC – A Look At The Art Process
Former Buzzard artist Brian Chalmers had one of the most brilliantly creative minds I’ve ever known. In any person, that trait combined with a love for music means that we’re going to be friends for life. In 2002, I graduated and moved on from WMMS to a new job and plenty of new projects. This […]
Memorial Details for Brian Chalmers Updated
IMPORTANT NOTE – See below from Colleen Ventura, Brian’s niece: Due to the overwhelming response of his passing the funeral home has to move the service to a larger facility. If you could help pass the word. Brian Chalmers’s memorial service is now going to be at North Royalton Christian Church 5100 Royalton Road, North […]
Goodnight, BC
While waiting to meet a friend for lunch at Melt on Saturday afternoon, I was enjoying looking at the many pieces of Cleveland memorabilia on the walls – old concert posters, and sports memorabilia that I hadn’t noticed during previous visits. One item that caught my eye in particular was a WMMS “Buzzard Next Generation” […]
At Bonnaroo (sort of.)
Well kids, here we are! After making my way through seemingly insurmountable amounts of work on Monday and Tuesday, I was finally ready and able to step out the door for Bonnaroo. At this point, I need to stop down and give huge amounts of thanks to my co-worker and fantastic friend Rebecca for being […]
Bruuuuuce! Photos from last night in NJ
photo by Ron Ring This morning I was reading a great endorsement of the Springsteen live experience via Gail Worley and The Worley Gig. Gail sez: Bruce and the E Street Band played for three hours and blew our heads right off. Think she had fun? Her concert comrade Geoffrey Dicker has a few GREAT […]
I heart The Friday Five
Today’s post is dedicated to my good friends Michael and Pete at Ickmusic. Michael has a nice weekly series called The Friday Five, in which sharing from the class is heavily encouraged. As you know, we heavily encourage the audience participation here as well, so I very quickly became a fan of The Friday Five. […]