How would you like to take a cruise with the Atlanta Rhythm Section, B.J. Thomas, Poco, Badfinger featuring Joey Molland, Styx, Michael McDonald, War, The Guess Who, and nearly 40 acts? You can, and the trick is to make your reservation now even though the cruise that won’t set sail till 2018! It’s the ‘70s’s […]
Walker Minnesota is not a city we suggest you visit in February. It is a wonderful place to spend some time in mid-July. The temperatures will be nice, and the Moondance Jam in Walker, MN will kick off July 20th through the 22nd. This will be the 26th time Walker has hosted this festival, so […]
1978 was an interesting year for music. Disco was on its last leg, and rock was beginning to become popular again. Gas was $.63 cents a gallon, and the Son of Sam serial killer in NYC was sentenced – 25 to life. The film ‘Grease’ was a big hit at the theaters, and the music […]
The moment the Beatles stepped on the Ed Sullivan stage that cold New York City February back in 1964, popular music changed forever. “I Saw Her Standing There,” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” were the tunes these FOUR lads played, chasing Mitch Miller and Doris Day off the charts forever. Paul McCartney and […]
“I Think We’re Alone Now” was a smash hit for Tiffany in 1987, but the original artist Tommy James and the Shondells version is still the best version around. Born Thomas Gregory Jackson in Niles, Michigan in 1947, Tommy was destined to be a star. He began his business career as a child model at […]
Earth Wind and Fire began their musical journey in the early 70s in Chicago, bringing horns and a jazz/pop sound to the charts with great hits like “Reasons,” “September” and more. Earth Wind and Fire has sold millions of records, eared countless awards, and has sustained a successful career for nearly 50 years. Paul McCartney […]
Monday is always the least popular day of the week, so let’s put a smile on your face with a few music news headlines… Who was the richest British rocker in 2016? Paul McCartney is worth nearly a $1 Billion Dollars (that’s with a B) while Adele, Brian May (Queen), the members of U2, Elton […]
We’re all familiar with the nationally popular ‘Austin City Limits’ live television show, the partner of the real venue that has brought music fans the best acts for over 40 years. Did you know that the Austin City Limits’ has a hall of fame? The 2017 class was announced recently, and it includes Roy Orbison, […]
London is fabulous, Honk Kong is exotic, and Sydney is a long ways away. Another of the greatest cities in the world is of course the Big Apple, New York City. Long Island is a different animal all together though. LI is 118 miles long and 23 miles wide at its peak, and is the […]
The Bee Gees were honored in concert at a Grammy related show a few weeks ago, with various contemporary artists singing Bee Gees songs. This wonderful concert made us think of all the great songs used in film. Here’s another installment of great songs of the silver screen. Mike Nichols produced the 70 classic “The […]