by jess | Apr 30, 2013 | Blogging from A to Z Challenge, Ear Candy
Well, our journey is just about over. We’ve reached the end of the line. It’s fitting to say, as we reach the end of our A to Z journey through the Music-Fan Connection, that the music never dies. Fans may fade away and bands may part ways, but the music...
by jess | Apr 29, 2013 | Blogging from A to Z Challenge
I’m a chick (as you know). I work for a band called moe. (you might have heard me mention them). I go to rock shows. How could I NOT dedicate my Y day to the Yodeladies? Yodeladies is a women-led association of individuals who actively promote a friendly and...
by jess | Apr 27, 2013 | Blogging from A to Z Challenge, Ear Candy
OK. I contemplated my music-related X topic for a while. I thought about profiling Australian singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and all around cool Aussie dude Xavier Rudd. He’s certainly X-worthy, with those blue eyes and that big, long didgeridoo! Love...
by jess | Apr 26, 2013 | Blogging from A to Z Challenge
Wow, wow, WOW – we are almost there! Today I’ve got 2 very worthy rock and roll charitable endeavors to make you aware of: WEAR Your Music The brainchild of former Relix owner/publisher Steve Bernstein and jewelry designer Hannah Garrison,...
by jess | Apr 25, 2013 | Blogging from A to Z Challenge
Viva la V! In my latest installment of the A to Z journey through the Music-Fan Connection, we’ve got rockers hitting the streets to make sure fans know that every vote counts. HeadCount is a non-partisan organization that unleashes the power of musicians and...
by jess | Apr 24, 2013 | Blogging from A to Z Challenge, Ear Candy
U… ugh. Tough letter. But I’ve been thinking the ukulele has been making a comeback lately. Well, not sure it was ever popular enough to warrant a comeback, but I think of it as a fun “gateway” instrument to other stringed things. My daughter...
by jess | Apr 23, 2013 | Blogging from A to Z Challenge, Ear Candy
For my T post in my A to Z journey through the Music Fan Connection, I thought I would tackle a topic of technology out of my typical realm: Tapers. While many bands prohibit fans from recording their live shows, other bands have made it part of their policy to...
by jess | Apr 22, 2013 | Blogging from A to Z Challenge, Eye Candy
We’re heading into the final stretch of our A to Z journey through the Music-Fan Connection, and so I thought I would highlight the men responsible for bringing several great music documentaries to the fans in recent years. Sam Dunn is a heavy metal...
by jess | Apr 20, 2013 | Blogging from A to Z Challenge, Ear Candy
How fitting that “R” should fall on April 20th, as it happens to be the 6th Annual Record Store Day! I couldn’t imagine the A to Z Music-Fan Connection being complete without a mention of record stores. CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS? If so, you undoubtedly...
by jess | Apr 19, 2013 | Blogging from A to Z Challenge, Eye Candy
Qué Pasa, folks – we’ve reached letter Q in the A to Z journey through the Music-Fan connection! Wanna sleep with your favorite rockers? I’m talking about swaddling yourself in all the warm-fuzzy memories and all those under-used but certainly not...
