...and no, this has nothing to do with Forgetting Sarah Marshal, which, while hilarious, is another matter entirely.

Turns out Steven Page, one of two front-men for the Barenaked Ladies for 20 years is leaving the band.

The band is continuing on without him, and Steve is pursuing other things, but damn.

20 years?  I've been listening to these guys for ( Read more... )

Some lyrics for your Friday afternoon, my current band du-jour, Winnipeg's The Weakerthans ( Read more... )

Gearing up for Radcon in scenic Pasco tomorrow..  I have most of my ducks in a row, but want to print up a few things, and update my memory stick so I have electronic copies of everything -- just in case.  Despite the early morning, lugging a few things by bus to the departure point, etc, I'm looking forward to it.  I have my new business cards in ( Read more... )

As part of my continuing crusade to introduce people to under-exposed music, I bring you all The Weakerthans.

Impossible to categorize, they combine elements of punk, alternative, folk, and even a touch of country -- depending on the song or album.  Their lyrics are literate, smart, very well constructed, but above all, honest.   Apparently these ( Read more... )

In honor of Martin Luther King Day and tomorrow's change of leadership, I leave you with some timely music.
The fight isn't over, people, and this is no time to get complacent.  We voted for change, and now we have to work for it.

But, in the meantime, enjoy the wisdom and rich tones of Donny Hathaway.

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Who says going to the gym is good for ya?  Turns out I strained some muscles in the back of my left hand.  Had to see a doctor, who then went on to recommend me to a physical therapist.  Damn.  This is going to slow down my writing output.

Discovered, much to my great surprise, that I like opera.  I doubt I'll be able to make it to The Pearl Fishers ( Read more... )

After my last karaoke expedition, I decided that I needed to go out to the Rickshaw more often.  At the time, I was so grandiose as to think I would go once a pay period.  Well, holidays being what they were, that didn't happen ( Read more... )

I've been asked before if I have certain music in mind when I write my novels.  Usually this is asked by people who know what a music whore I am.  And yes, I create playlists to help set the mood.  In the case of Death Plays an Accordion, I actually put together a soundtrack which I can port around from machine to machine, or play on the home ( Read more... )

Courtesy of Blue Scholars, the song, North by Northwest ( Read more... )

I've long been a fan of music that captures the soul of the moment, or the spirit of a time and place.  This frequently means older music (vintage jazz, for instance), or revival/roots music such as Neko Case, Asylum Street Spankers, or Squirrel Nut Zippers.  And then there are bands like Calexico whom I have loved for years.

I think I read once ( Read more... )