And now, for something completely different
I don’t know how Facebook fiend Scott G. finds all these…but I’m about to ruin your morning coffee time. The Russians. Always the Russians.
From the Annals of Awesomeness
“Some Things Simply Must Be Seen to Be Believed” Division: Russian singers from the 70s — awesome. Russian singers lip-synching a vocalise on Soviet television, complete with gorgeous set tricked out in week-old mustard-colored backdrop and tattered fence-like apparatus — incomparable. Watch it twice. It’s Finkday, after all. Treat yourself.
Aw, bummer.
The R & B world lost another great last night. Teddy Pendergrass, formerly of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes (remember them, fellow 70s people?), has passed away after colon cancer surgery. I liked his voice a whole lot better than Barry White’s. In fact, BW kind of creeped me out. Not only did every [...]
NYE memories
[Hey, I forgot to wish Lars a happy 26th birthday here at Finktown yesterday. The baby grows up...] Live music at large parties has seen its share of troubles over the last 25 years or so, agreed BoomR? I remember having to market my cover band extra-enthusiastically when the DJ idea started to catch on [...]
A rare moment of gasconade
I’ve always wanted to use that word in a sentence. Those who know me as a choral director also know that I do not like to brag about my students’ musical achievement, prowess, what have you. In other words, I’m not too generous with the compliments. Recently, I had a request from a former student [...]