Song of the Day, “Let The Drummer Kick”
I saw a beer commercial last night during the La Salle game, I can’t remember what beer it was for, but it centered on a waitress and a group of guys. She asks if they are in a band, they replied yes. She went on to ask which one was the drummer because she […]
How the NCAA Tournament creates March Madness on social media
One of the best sporting events of the year is upon us: The NCAA men’s basketball tournament. With the field expanded to 68 teams, the tourney actually started yesterday with the first round of play-in games; tonight, the next round of play-in games happen, including La Salle taking on Boise St. La Salle, receiving an […]
Song of the Day: Thievery Corporation, “The Mirror Conspiracy”
Usually I have a reason for choosing the daily song, today however is not one of those days. This was chosen because it is one of my favorite albums of the new millennium. Every song on it is five stars. Here is the title track. This is Thievery Corporation with “The Mirror Conspiracy.” —Craig […]
Song of the Day: Charles Bradley, “The World is Going Up in Flames”
Here’s yet another artist that was doing a showcase at SXSW last week, and one of the music business’ great stories of the past ten years. This is Charles Bradley with “The World is Going Up in Flames.” Charles toured for 20+ years as a James Brown cover act before hooking up with the […]
Song Of The Day: “Heartbroken, In Disrepair”
Since SXSW is winding down, I thought I’d play something from a little-heard solo record. Can you guess who this is? Hint: His band only had a cult following prior to 2010. These guys played a bunch of times in Austin. Now multiple Grammys including this year’s Producer of the Year make it hard […]
