When I look at old pictures, I sometimes see beyond the obvious subject matter and sort of re-imagine it. Or to be more accurate, I guess I should say that I combine what I see in the picture with selected memories, and throw in a touch of guesswork. The result can be interesting. Recently I … Continue reading Granddad and the Victrola
Category: Nostalgia
The Beau Brummels’ Answer To The British Invasion
Pop music in the 1960's sometimes seemed to be all about bands like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and others -- an era that came to be known as the British Invasion. But there was also a secondary effect. Many of the American groups scrambling for success during that period found themselves - consciously or … Continue reading The Beau Brummels’ Answer To The British Invasion
REVIEW: Michael Higgins – The Moon And The Lady Dancing
My first review of the new year is - ironically enough - an album that seems to have a couple of different issue dates. Jazz guitarist Michael Higgins' effort, The Moon And The Lady Dancing, appears to have been available in some spots last Summer, but the album's official street date is January 1st, 2009. … Continue reading REVIEW: Michael Higgins – The Moon And The Lady Dancing
Ringing In The New Year With Auld Music
I have to confess that I haven't been to a New Year's Eve party for a long time, but I would be willing to bet that at least a few party-goers will still follow the tradition of singing "Auld Lang Syne" when midnight arrives. I would also guess that most of them will have no … Continue reading Ringing In The New Year With Auld Music
Album Of The Year – It’s A Tie!
First I need to get something out of the way. In a review I wrote earlier this year, I mentioned that the album I'd reviewed had attained a special status -- it had become a VCD. I then went on to explain that the sobriquet stands for Visor CD -- albums that I like so … Continue reading Album Of The Year – It’s A Tie!
Sometimes You Can Have Too Much Tequila
Now that Christmas is in the rear-view mirror, a lot of folks will be looking towards New Year's Eve for their next celebration. If you're one of those who plan to host a party, you might want to heed the advice of an oldies-era instrumental group -- it's possible to have too much tequila. In … Continue reading Sometimes You Can Have Too Much Tequila
Merry Christmas!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the GMC Christmas Medley - Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Album
REVIEW: Cynthia Hilts – Second Story Breeze
If you're unfamiliar with New York-based jazz artist Cynthia Hilts, you might assume that she's just one of many conventional female vocalists active on the current music scene. But if you listen to her new album, Second Story Breeze, now out on the Blond Coyote label, you'll discover that she's something special. Hilts is a … Continue reading REVIEW: Cynthia Hilts – Second Story Breeze
From Summer Camp To Pop Music Stardom
One of the quirkiest musical stories of the 1950's had to be that of the singing sisters known as Patience and Prudence. Their first two recordings reached hit status in the same year and that made them pretty special, but the really surprising part is that the young ladies were only 14 and 11 years … Continue reading From Summer Camp To Pop Music Stardom
REVIEW: Barbara King – Perfect Timing
Although she's been a hit on tour and in clubs for many years, New York-based jazz singer/songwriter Barbara King recently decided that the time was right to take her turn in the recording studio. Her debut album - appropriately named Perfect Timing - is now out on the CCC Music Group label, and it gives … Continue reading REVIEW: Barbara King – Perfect Timing
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