I’m going to take a bit of liberty with my first contribution to this column. Rather than a life event, this post is more about the effect that music can have on our personal outlook, worldview, etc. I’m a pretty easy going guy. At least that’s what I like to think. Turns out, in some ways I’m wound up pretty tight. This is probably most true in my work life. Although it wasn’t my initial plan, at this point I […]
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A Taste of Heaven: The Story of Raymond Myles (A Story That Needs Your Help To Be Told)
New Orleans gospel singer Raymond Myles is the subject of a documentary, currently in progress, that needs your help. Read on for details.
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Mardi Gras 2013
Happy Shrove Tuesday / Mardi Gras to you all! I am not a New Orleans native, but like millions of others, I’ve fallen in love with the allure of the Crescent City’s rich history and culture. I’ve never been to Mardi Gras, but from what I gather it’s much more of a tourist affair than a local one (at least in the French Quarter). Even so, Mardi Gras gives us an opportunity to openly and proudly celebrate one of America’s […]
Popblerd’s Best Albums of 2012: The Master List
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In case you were wondering what the Popblerd collective loved this year, here’s our full list, ranked and compiled!
Popblerd’s Best of 2012: Gonzo’s Top 3 Albums / Shows
Dr. Gonzo’s picks for best album and concert of 2012
Best Albums of 2012: The IrishJava Fave 12
Let the year-end lists begin! Mega-Springsteen fan Dennis lists his best Bruce-related and non Bruce-related moments of 2012.
We Saw It!: Dr. John and the Lower 911 at the Flood City Music Festival
Back in the spotlight thanks to a new album produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, we caught Dr. John and the Lower 911’s performance at the Flood City Music Festival in Johnstown, PA.
The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Iko Iko”
You remember “Iko Iko” from “Rain Man,” but I bet you didn’t know how many versions of the song there were! Big Money and Dr. Gonzo take a listen in the latest Cover Convo!
New Release Report 4/3/12: Oh, Nicki, You’re So Fine!
Can Nicki MInaj beat the sophomore slump? That’s one question we’re asking as we look over the crop of this week’s releases. What else is on the list?
Spin Cycle: Hugh Laurie’s “Let Them Talk”
Hey, who wants to read a formulaic paragraph about how actors who turn to music typically churn out vanity projects that nobody ends up liking, citing Bruce Willis and Keanu Reeves as particularly egregious examples? …Good, because I’m not interested in writing it. In other news, House M.D. made a blues record. As it turns out, Hugh Laurie – star of television’s hugely-popular House, among other things – is both an accomplished musician and a tremendous fan of the blues. His […]
Overdue? Waits, Dr. John, Neil Diamond Lead Rock Hall Inductees
Tom Waits and Neil Diamond lead the list of 2011 inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Bon Jovi and the Beastie Boys are among the artists who were left off.
Will the Hall of Fame Have Room for Bon Jovi and the Beasties?
The finalists for nomination into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2011 have been announced, and a wildly eclectic group finds themselves in contention. Several artists up for nomination this year have been knocking on the HOF’s door for eons, while some artists find themselves vying for the prestigious honor for the first time. One thing that you can’t really argue-just about every artist on this list is a certified legend. 15 artists are vying for the […]