Music
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Guitar Center For All Your Needs
If you play a guitar, you know that having all the parts you need in on easy-to-find place. I would invite you to look up the Guitar Center website. You will be able to find everything from premium products to used gear. You will find the best prices, and you will only find the best quality. Better still, everything you […] -
Top 10 Workout Songs for October 2014
Fort Wayne, IN – September 30, 2014 – Pop rules in this month’s workout music recap. First off, you have the lingering effects of this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Collaborations pairing Ariana Grande with Zedd and Iggy Azalea with Rita Ora both received a significant boost in popularity following performances on this year’s broadcast. Moreover, the show is where […] -
This Day in History September 13, 1989
Today’s feature is a bit unusual, but it involves an amazing musical that I still have yet to see live on stage. I was going to several years ago, but I went to England instead. Not a bad trade-off. Anyway, on this date in 1989, Les Miserables opened at the Fisher Theater in Detroit, Michigan. For more info: http://point11.tripod.com/lmfacts.htm http://www.brainyhistory.com/days/september_13.html -
“The Identical” Soundtrack Giveaway (ends 9/20) U.S./Canada
The Identical Soundtrack Giveaway Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Co-Hosted by Deals of Sweetness The Identical tells the compelling story of twin brothers unknowingly separated at birth during the Great Depression. Drexel Hemsley becomes an iconic 50’s rock ’n’ roll star, while Ryan Wade (Blake Rayne) struggles to balance his love for music and pleasing his father. The Reverend Wade […] -
“The Identical” Movie/Soundtrack Review/Giveaway (ends 9/13) U.S.
The IDENTICAL tells the compelling story of twin brothers unknowingly separated at birth during the Great Depression. DREXEL HEMSLEY becomes an iconic 50’s rock ’n’ roll star, while RYAN WADE (Blake Rayne) struggles to balance his love for music and pleasing his father. The Reverend Wade (Ray Liotta) and his wife (Ashley Judd) are sure their adopted son has been […] -
The Top 10 Workout Songs for September 2014
Fort Wayne, IN – September 1, 2014 – Summer might be winding down, but you’d never guess it from this set of sunny songs. The top 10 list below kicks off with a remix of Calvin Harris’ ode to the warmest season and continues to heat up from there. I don’t know about you, but I cannot workout without music. Picking […] -
This Day in History August 29, 1966
For those who love the Beatles (I like some of their stuff, honestly), today is a special day. On this date in 1966, the Beatles performed their final official concert together. It was in Candlestick Park in San Francisco, and they knew this was it. Interestingly enough, it is this historic park that will be demolished next year. You might […] -
This Day in History August 23, 1912
It was on this date in 1912, that one of the greatest dancers of all-time (possibly the best tap dancer to have lived) was born–Gene Kelly. I first discovered his great talent when I happened to pick up the film Singin’ in the Rain from our local library back when I was a preteen. I was instantly smitten with his […] -
This Day in History August 19, 1986
Okay, I’m not a Twilight fan. I don’t plan to read the book, watch the movie, or anything like that. I first heard Christina Perri’s song “A Thousand Years” on the radio, and I did not know the origin. I still like the song. On this date in 1986, Christina Perri was born. Her first single “Jar of Hearts” was […] -
“Tales of a Tenacious Tenor” by Robert P. Mitchell Book Review
Summary (from goodreads): Why aren’t you singing at the Met? …a question frequently asked of the author after a performance. Bob liked to say to people, “I could never come up with a snappy come-back, so I sat down and wrote the whole story…” from when the great movie tenor, Mario Lanza, in the movie Student Prince (1954), inspired him […]