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Strange bedfellows
2815 days ago
A ballroom dance known as a Waltz, places an accented beat on the first of every 3 counts.
” ONE 2 3, ONE 2 3, ONE 2 3, etc…”
The dancers tend to move more on these accented counts, using them as strong beats. The other two can sometimes be tho... more info
Put Your Energy Where It Counts
2866 days ago
Many tips for songwriting seem too vague or unfocused. Do you have dreams of writing music and songs for Movies, Musicals, Games, Television, etc.? The following perspective might just help you develop the necessary skills and strategies for success ... more info
Rolling Along with Triplets!
3052 days ago
Triplets are fun!
They have a relaxed & rollin-along sort of feel that is very different from all the other rhythms. Like rolling a ball instead of bouncing it.
They are used in all genres.
The “feel-good” music of early Jazz, Rock’n Roll, Bl... more info
Summer’s Almost Over (new music from Tim Easton, Pokey Lafarge and Peter Cooper)
4091 days ago
It’s the summer and hard to get motivated to do blog posts with the sun shining here in Chicago. Nevertheless there are a couple of releases that should be on your radar but due to the state of music pr, the decline of radio, and the demise of musi... more info
New Mando Saenz record – “Studebaker” (w/Kim Richey, Bobby Bare, Jr.)
4160 days ago
This is the third record by Nashville singer-songwriter Mando Saenz and it’s the third time I’ve covered his music. To my ears he’s one of the best lyricist working in “americana” as well as a distinctive singer. The new record sees Mando c... more info
Gregory Alan Isakov – “The Weatherman” (July 9)
4161 days ago
It’s been six years or more since I wrote about Gregory Alan Isakov’s debut record The Gambler (at the time I could only link to his MySpace page). In that time he’s gone from an undiscovered gem to an acclaimed critics darling with a small leg... more info
New EP from Boston based folk ensemble The Gallerist – “A Falling Waltz”
4820 days ago
The Gallerist is basically Mike Collins production with a little help from some friends. The band is based out of Boston and this is their first ep. Titled A Falling Waltz the ep swings from straight-up folk to the more full band sounds of The Avet... more info
Exclusive first listen – Amber Rubarth – “Letter From My Lonelier Self” from A Common Case of Disappearing (Sept. 22)
4827 days ago
I’m a bit afraid for Amber Rubarth. I’m afraid of what the industry will do to her. The problem is she’s good, really good. Her songs are great (as evidence of her win at Mountain Stage NewSong competition) and the music is high quality (she... more info
The Milk Carton Kids new record/Chicago date
4840 days ago
If The Milk Carton Kids band name misleads you into thinking they are some sort of Green Day knock off, don’t worry. The band (actually a duo) play acoustic guitars and sing such great harmony vocals you’ll want to compare them to some of the gr... more info
Danny Schmidt House Concert – September 11 – Oak Park, Il
4843 days ago
Our next house concert is scheduled and it is with Austin singer-songwriter Danny Schmidt on Sunday, September 11. Danny has played our series once before and he is one of the few artists I would consider for a return engagement. I honestly can’t ... more info
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