We’ll Miss You, Dave Brubeck: Why Jazz Is Still Awesome

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I spent an inordinate amount of time in my youth making loud noises. They tended to be melodic and nice to hear, but it took time to get there. It's where my appreciation for good music, practiced musicians and beautiful melodies stem from. In other words, I was a band geek. From the ages of 8 to … [Read more...]

Fall In Love With Ramona Falls All Over Again

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You may be familiar with the band Menomena, I know I am. From the moment I heard their name I knew I'd found something fantastic. With unique instrumentals and often awkward melodies, they are totally weird and fantastic.  When I found out lead singer/guitarist Brent Knopf was starting a new … [Read more...]