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 [...]
Fab Wednesday
Yes, fiends. It’s 09.09.09. And we all know what that means… I covets it. I wants the game. Complete with the Hofner bass and Ludwig drum kit. And speaking of the Fabs (and being fab in general), RtB fiend Ross — my writer idol — did a new piece for AskMen.com on the top ten [...]
When in the course of human events…
…it becomes necessary for people to dissolve the emotional bonds that make them suffer, go mad, or just be sad, then it also becomes necessary to watch this 3-minute video. For RtB regulars, it’s a repeat from 15 months ago. For everyone else, I hope it’s a great way to start your Finkday. If you [...]
Stunned
I still can’t believe it. His influence on popular music is almost impossible to quantify. His contribution to the music video and studio effects genres is incalculable, as were his groundbreaking ideas about including choreography and backstory to videos and live performances. He was the ultimate entertainer, but don’t forget “We Are the World.” How [...]