Twenty-two years ago, I was just minding my own business.

At the consulting company where I worked, I had just finished developing BankBoston’s HomeLink & OfficeLink banking applications, and was about to roll onto a new project for a local startup.

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Reflecting back on the hundreds-if not thousands-of concerts I've been to, there are a couple that stand out as tremendously disappointing, and they have quite a bit in common.

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If I were to choose the destination for a birthday trip, I probably wouldn’t choose Cleveland. However, that’s what Inna wanted. At least it’s easily accessible from home. Here’s a quick trip report.

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It’s official: in six weeks TT the Bears will shutter and disappear, leaving Central Square that much more normal.

Right next door to the Middle East, TT’s booked bands that would have struggled in that larger venue. But that gave TT’s the freedom to feature all kinds of unknown but enjoyable acts.

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I find myself in the mood to record a brief rundown of the major events of 2011.

In terms of my Buddhist practice, a few nice things happened. I completed a year of dedicated compassion practice, I became a paying member of CIMC for the first time, I began volunteering to read ( Read more... )

I used to spend my free time hanging out in the Boston club scene, seeing live music nearly every day. In those years, I saw a lot of noteworthy shows, some of which are cherished memories.

But those days peaked about sixteen years ago. I really don’t go ( Read more... )

Anyone care to venture a guess who that handsome baldy fanboy in the front row is, rocking out to the first DEVO show in Boston in 25 years? (the original writeup here)

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I remember the first time I learned of DEVO’s existence. It was 1981. After he got home from work, my father used to watch the Merv Griffin Show before supper. One day, his musical guest was a band called DEVO. I wish I could find it on the net somewhere.

They came on in their energy domes and played “Whip It”, plus one or ( Read more... )

All answers. Two words. Got picture? Now go!

1. Explain what ended your last relationship? Thermonuclear war.
2. When was the last time you shaved? Carpe diem.
3. What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.? Reading clock.
4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago? Presto change-o.
5. Are you any good at math? Radical one.
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The Bentmen
They keep on fighting for the love to show…
 
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