I’ve been putting this off for a while dreading the idea of having to write a break-up letter.
He’s tanned, he’s rested but he’s not ready. Not ready to crank out a column this week as he’s busy in Vegas.
It was late fall in 2003 when I first delivered my application and resume’ to the Human Resources office on the campus of Lander University.
I’ve watched it three times now from start to finish.
This week we are bringing you the best of the past half-decade of trivia questions that I have scraped together for this little music column. Consider it a greatest hits or K-Tel collection of random and mostly useless facts (it does come in handy at holiday parties on occasion). If for no o…
A social media post from Greenwood Mayor Brandon Smith caught my eye last week.
“Who is the gaucho, amigo?”
For many years as a radio host I would offer up a collection of what are now commonly referred to as Dad jokes — typically held back for the end of the week to air on Bad Joke Friday.
I remember how the little bell on the door would jingle when you opened it and walked in.
It’s that time once again to gather around the campfire, water cooler, or coffee table and play some music trivia.
Most every band has humble beginnings.
“It’s not where you go. It’s what you leave behind.”
That was the pitch. The setup. The lure.
This week let’s tackle some interesting band name etymology (in alphabetical order, no less). Strap yourselves in and let’s go:
Have I mentioned that I am a big fan of music playlists?
It’s time once again to dust off the old thinking cap, bring the family around the kitchen table, and compete in a throw-down test of useless trivial knowledge.
“What do you call it when an
Roger Hawkins passed away last week at the age of 75.
“No work of art is ever finished; it can only be abandoned in an interesting place.” — Jeff Tweedy
Does it really matter?
I’m excited about the glorious day that is to come. The day when you will hand your ticket to an attendant, find your way to your carefully selected seat, take in the flowery pre-show aroma, watch the bright lights fade to black, feel the energy of a sold-out auditorium cheering with anticip…
We are not there yet, but we are getting closer. Can you feel it?
If you’ve never tried to name a band, let me just tell you that it can be a difficult challenge.
It’s time once again to wake the dog, gather the kids, and let’s throw down some trivia. Winner gets lunch on Richard Whiting (I haven’t mentioned it to him yet, but I’m sure he will be fine with this). Keep score and let me know how you did. Answers (at least in the print edition) should be…
I’m on drugs right now.
One of my resolutions for the new year is to teach myself a new way to play guitar.
