We Arrived. We Blogged. We Conquered. Congrats to my fellow A to Zers who made it through the alphabet in April! This was my second year attempting, and completing, the Challenge. I feel a little wiser and well-traveled after having made the journey. In my 2012 Reflections post, I likened the challenge to one of […]
Z is for… Zoso brings Zeppelin to Argentina
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 will endure. And it will […]
Y is for… Yodeladies
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 safe environment for women in the […]
Let’s Put the X in… the worst song lyric ever
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 Xavier. But I got to thinking about my E is for earworm post. It’s bad enough when a song […]
W is for… Worthy Rock and Roll Endeavors!
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, wearyourmusic.org is a music merchandise company with a philanthropic and environmental vision. Their Artist Bracelet […]
V is for… Vote and be (Head)Counted!
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 fans to make a difference. The group stages organized action campaigns […]
U is for… Ukulele Flashmob!
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 recently received one as a gift, and it’s been fun learning […]
T is for… Tapers
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 encourage fans not only to […]
R is for… Record Store Day
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 remember the glory days of The Record Store. Row after […]