Monthly Archives: May 2010

WHFS Festival 2010 and Other Festivals

(Thanks to Tracey for the tip on this one.) I recently saw the line-up for the HFStival 2010, and wondered if it was 1999.  All of the bands that are listed were popular when I was in high school (except … Continue reading

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Dear Kings of Leon…

Dear Kings of Leon, I’ve been a huge fan of yours for a long time.  I’m not mad at you for making Only By the Night. It’s a bit polished for my tastes, and had some decent songs and two … Continue reading

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Tour Cancellation

I’m already somewhat aggravated U2 cancelled their summer tour – but that was with good reason.  Bono pulled out his back.  Christina Aguilera decided to pull hers, because she doesn’t have enough time to prepare and is starring in a … Continue reading

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Gaga Night On “Glee”

Gaga’s freaky and theatrical nature is a perfect fit  for Glee – a show where almost every major character has or had a mask at some point. Last night’s episode did advertise itself as being Gaga-centric, and only contained two … Continue reading

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Irony and “Love” Songs

I was at a wedding the other day, and one of the last songs to be played was Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight”.  A decent song – not one of my favorites of his.  With its slow and loose feel, “Wonderful … Continue reading

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U2 Tour Postponed and Summer Venues

Not that I’m wishing Bono ill, but this cancellation of the 360 Tour sucks.  I just bought tickets to the Philly show two weeks ago, and for various reasons this was going to be the first show of the year … Continue reading

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Bob Dylan – A Reflection & Personal History

(Since it’s Bob Dylan’s birthday, I decided to write about him – again.) Say what you want about greatest hits collections, but one greatest hits collection changed my life.  On a break from college freshmen year, my dad decided to … Continue reading

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Quick Update

I’m going to a wedding for the weekend, so until Monday enjoy this clip of Joe Strummer performing “London Calling” with the Pogues.

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Eddie Vedder – The Best Surprise Guest?

No matter what you think of Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder can sing.  And he also happens to be one hell of a performer.  He’s also an avid fan of music in general.  Pearl Jam sets are known just as much … Continue reading

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Idol Does “Hallelujah” Again

On last night’s American Idol we had Lee DeWyze cover Leonard Cohen’s”Hallelujah” on last night’s American Idol at Simon’s request.  ”We always talk about the moment. I wanted him to do something that shows he has the potential to be … Continue reading

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