Monthly Archives: April 2012

A Taste of Things to Come: A-Town Fest at Verdi Club in San Francisco

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

This is the jump-bluesy, western-swingy Reno band Golden West Trio with Miss Kay Marie, part of a celebration of American roots music from the ’30s through ’60s. There are a ton of folks all gussied up in retro dresses and … Continue reading →

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SONG DUEL!: “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye vs. “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Elliott Smith

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

Two songs enter. One song leaves. Well, OK, both leave. It’s not like we erase all traces of the losing song from the Internet, but we determine once and for all which tune has the right to their strikingly similar … Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “Don’t Get Married Without Me” by Punch Brothers

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

These are the posts where I gush about some song that I’ve got a huge crush on at the moment, and you put up with it and listen because you’re a good friend. “Don’t Get Married Without Me,” Punch Brothers … Continue reading →

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Here’s a cartoon I drew

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Let’s see if you can identify the song it references. To answer your next question–“What, is this blog a webcomic now?”: Yes, apparently it is. I’m going to have work on my drawing skills if that’s the case.

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