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Song(s) Of The Day: Oct. 26, 2018
RIP: Tony Joe White. Swamp-rocker who wrote these essential classics:
Song Of The Day: Oct. 25, 2018
So much for my forays into classical music. The least number of page views for Song Of The Day ever. Had the World Series on my mind (sorta) when I chose this one:
Why Greg Lavelle Wants To Change The Subject…
…from the fact that he has clearly violated campaign finance laws, I mean. The guy who is always first to the microphone to allege misdeeds by others now claims that he’s the victim of some unwarranted election year scrutiny. Setting aside that his misdeeds took place during an election year. This election year. In the […]
Song Of The Day: Oct. 24, 2018
Well, not a song, but a sonata. Perhaps the most difficult notable sonata ever written. By a guy named Beethoven. But not difficult in a showy way. This, from Quora: But the “Hammerklavier” is deceptive nonetheless, since it doesn’t sound like a flash-technique showstopper. That is what makes it Beethovenian: all its extreme demands subserve […]
More Delaware Way Shit: Helene Keeley Edition
The insiders sure know how to take care of their own. State Rep. Helene Keeley, who is retiring both from her state rep gig and her, wait for it, ‘community outreach officer’ gig, has coincidentally landed a job as–Deputy Director for the Delaware State Lottery. The new position pays roughly the equivalent for her previous […]
Song Of The Day: Oct. 23, 2018
One of the most fascinating jazz compositions of all time–with a truly compelling story about the recording sessions. The ambitious piece was almost impossible to play, despite the participation of hall-of-famers Sonny Rollins and Max Roach. During the sessions, both bassist Oscar Pettiford and sax player Ernie Henry ‘checked out’ from time to time. I […]
Monique Johns Caught Stealing Lit
Isn’t there a single D in RD 9 who can challenge Kevin Hensley? It’s sure not Monique Johns. She didn’t come close to beating Hensley last time, and now she’s been caught on tape taking her opponent’s campaign lit from a voter’s household. Here’s the News-Journal story. Here’s her lame apology: “I work hard to […]
Song Of The Day: Oct. 22, 2018
Long before I ever started booking concerts, this guy and his band did the first show for what was to become the Arden Concert Gild. Actually, he was on a double-bill with Tony Trischka, who’s coming back to Arden in December. What a way to kick off a run!:
Song Of The Day: Oct. 21, 2018
This person has developed a bad bad cold. Only one musical (comedy) remedy for that:
Song(s) Of The Day: Oct. 18, 2018
Kaia Kater is a wonderful all-purpose musical threat: singer, songwriter and banjo-picker deluxe. She’s coming to the Arden Gild Hall on Sat., Nov. 3. While I’m not producing the show, I’m psyched to see her. Here are a couple of her songs, including a brand-new one:
BREAKING: Tom Wagner Appoints Candidate James Spadola To Take Over For His Sorry Ass!
This is a true story. After getting rid of a real auditor who ran the office during his lengthy absences from the job, outgoing State Auditor Tom Wagner has appointed a pretend auditor, James ‘Hug Me, I Used To Be A Cop’ Spadola, as Deputy Auditor. He will in fact be the Acting Auditor b/c […]
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