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Something for Thursday
Last week, Dusty Hill died. He was the bass player for ZZ Top. ZZ Top is one of those bands that has been a part of the soundtrack of my life pretty much ever since early-adolescence, when I first became … Continue reading
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Eyes on the Prize
When the prize is the can of tuna in my hand. (Sorry for how washed out this is, particularly Carla. I had to brighten the whole thing to get our cat Rosa to show up.)
Happy Birthday…
…to the person whose influence on my life includes, among many other things, a love of these various musical numbers. And so many more! (The person in question is my mother, who turns 80 today!)
Sure, we got a billion bucks lyin’ around someplace
Looks like the shoe is finally dropping in Buffalo and WNY, regarding the future of the region’s NFL franchise: the team’s owners, Terry and Kim Pegula, are floating the idea of a new stadium to replace the team’s existing venue, … Continue reading
Tone Poem Tuesday
The operas of Giachino Rossini are staples of the operatic stage, and the overtures from those operas are staples of the concert world. But even within Rossini’s well-known work, some works are more well-known than others. William Tell and The … Continue reading
Scenes from Chestnut Ridge
A week ago….
Something for Thursday (Friday edition)
UPDATE: The video for the performance I chose, for some reason, won’t embed here, so click through to hear the music. A day late, but not my usual excuse this time! I wasn’t too busy…in fact, I was all set to post, … Continue reading
AAAGGGGHHHHHHH!!!
This is in my workplace’s parking lot. I drive past this each and every day. And if it has to bug me, well, now it’s damned well gonna bug you! Rending of teeth! Gnashing of garments!
Tone Poem Tuesday
A contemporary work today, by Belize-born British composer Errollyn Wallen.Wallen’s family moved to London when she was just two, and it was there that she grew and matured into her professional life as a prolific composer and teacher. Of this … Continue reading
WNY Love Letter: The Dumas Bridge
First things first: it’s not a bridge. Also, I am quite literally the only person who calls it the Dumas Bridge. Let’s back up. One of my favorite locations for nature walks in my neck o’ the woods is Knox … Continue reading
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