“Remember kid, there’s heroes and there’s legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die”. This is a very well said, direct quote from Babe Ruth, or rather, from Art LaFleur, the man who plays “The Babe” in the iconic movie The Sandlot. Now before I go any further with this, you’re probably already pondering a few … Continue reading »
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Three Musicians Who Changed The Face of Jazz
You know, it’s a funny thing to be dedicated to a particular genre of music and listen to all the misconceptions that someone on the outside of that genre firmly believes in. Punk rock, metal, and rap are just a few of the genres that are the victims of endless and tired stigmas. So who … Continue reading »
Bring The Noise: How Sound Works In Mysterious Ways
Non-stop sunshine. Cut throat driving. Countless street art at every turn. Child pop stars in training who can play the accordion. Famous Asian celebrities in bright pink Hummer limos. Legendary chicken and waffles at Roscoe’s in Inglewood. All of this must mean one thing; I’m currently vacationing in Los Angeles. As I sit on my … Continue reading »
Top Five Bay Area Music Venues That Won’t Drain Your Wallet
Cheapest Van Halen tickets for this Summer at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on StubHub: $50. Service and instant download fee for ticket: $14.95. Parking at HP Pavilion: $25. Plastic cup of mediocre light beer: $10. The essential Van Halen 2012 tour shirt: $20. Right there, you’re looking at $119.95 for a single concert. … Continue reading »
Building the Perfect Summer Playlist
Sweatshirts and jackets begin to collect dust in dark closets. Test and homework burn piles are in full effect. Graduation invites are all sealed up and ready to be shipped in crisp crème envelopes. Rising temperatures and countless sunlight see no end in sight. You know what that means; summer’s just around the corner. While … Continue reading »
Three Songs to Help Break The Ice With Your Dad On Father’s Day
The synchronized flowers paired together in the spiral vase at the center of the living room table begin to slightly wilt and shed their delicate petals. Half empty wine bottles that had previously been christened and celebrated now stand dormant awaiting the next momentous event. The elaborately clever and touching cards that stand up in … Continue reading »
Tear Down The Walls: Four Bay Area Bands That Defy Their Labels
You know, it’s a funny thing when you first develop a curious interest in a subculture and want to learn more about it. You have all these ideas about what that subculture is all about as well as all these negative preconcieved notions that you’ve developed from your family, the media, and the rest of society. It’s like hearing … Continue reading »