Bear with me here, this is going to be a long one. But there’s a lot to talk about, and it’s all worth a read. Rediscovery is what I do best. I have stacks of CDs that range all decades and pretty much all genres. I have just as many MORE loaded to my computers, … Continue reading
Discovery: Karmin
Karmin is proof that sometimes a remake can be better than the original. The duo of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan, have taken and put their own special spin on an array of current hits that you hear on the radio (Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Britney to name a few). Most of the time, they … Continue reading
Artist profile: Kari Kimmel
Kari Kimmel, at least in my world, has been dubbed the Soundtrack Queen. Her songs have been heard in more than 100 movies and shows over the course of her career. And for good reason: Her voice is heaven. Kimmel borders the pop/country/folkish line, and does it well. Which, given that she wrote her first … Continue reading
Star Turtle and Harry Connick Jr.
Harry Connick Jr. is known for his soulful smooth voice and beautiful lyrics. When the CD Star Turtle came out in 1996, it was a little off the wall of what people had Connick Jr. pegged for. I loved it. I was 13 at the time when it came out. My older sister happened to … Continue reading
Imagining Dragons.
I tend to steer clear of the regular radio as often as I can. It’s all diluted with over processed music with obnoxious repetitive lyrics and vocals that have been put through a food processor to sound “good”. Satellite radio, when I had it was a better option. Now, I have my cell phone hooked … Continue reading
Mitch Lucker, and Suicide Silence.
(This blog entry originally appeared, Nov. 5, 2012 on Life at the Quarry) I’ve been wanting for a little bit here to get a blog up about two new dinners and some outward thoughts about the new wave of CrossFitters, but between being busy and whatnot, I haven’t gotten around to it. Then my mind … Continue reading