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Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Juli Patchouli's February Miserablist Mish-Mash Playlist:
Introduction My friend Juli is a music lover, DJ, Poet, Writer, Performer, Snake Owner, and Cat Lover and publishes playlists on Facebook. I suggested she put one on Vocal, which piqued her interest. Then I said I would put it together and credit her.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 3 months ago in BeatRap isThe New Rock and Roll ? Kanye Believe It?
Introduction This post from Seven Days In on the Glastonbury Festival of 2015 has been getting a lot of traction so I thought I would share it on Vocal. It has my thoughts on Rap, Rock, and Kanye West. It was written in 2015 so some bits may be out of date, but you may still find it interesting.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 3 months ago in BeatRate-O-Rama: A Hazy Shade of Winter
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Rick Henry ChristopherPublished 3 months ago in BeatAnother Collection Of Traditional Folk Songs This Time From The Laws Index
Introduction This piece was inspired by a comment by Sally Whytehead in The Ballad Tree: Traditional Folk Ballads and Songs who provided this link to
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 3 months ago in Beat- Top Story - January 2024
A Sibling-Influenced Musical Journey
Part 2: The Teenage Years and My Introduction to Live Music As I stepped closer to my teenage years, the music my brothers loved continued laying the foundation of my own musical world. During the summers, our house in Sherman, Connecticut, would be alive with music – particularly on Wednesday nights. Weekly beach picnics ended up at our house – the teenagers downstairs, the adults upstairs. Too young to hang out with either group, I would fall asleep in my bed to the sounds of The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Led Zeppelin echoing through the house.
Xine SegalasPublished 3 months ago in Beat The Quest for the Cosmic Cake
Title: "The Quest for the Cosmic Cake" In the outer reaches of our celestial neighborhood, beyond the familiar planets and into the cosmic unknown, there lived an astronaut named Cosmo. Cosmo, a whimsical character with a helmet adorned with stickers of planets and stars, harbored a peculiar dream – a dream of a cake, not just any cake, but a cosmic confection.
The night I met my friend Willy Chirino
I had the honor of finally meeting my friend Willy Chirino on December 16, 2022. My cousin bought me a front row ticket for his concert at NJPAC performing arts center in Newark, New Jersey. That night Willy was performing with another popular singer Leoni Torres. Willy and Leoni did a duet remake of Willy’s song “pa’mi Viejo”. I never heard Leoni Torres songs before and I was treated to his music which was really good. Leoni is a talented singer and performer. He opened for Willy.
RIKKI LA ROUGEPublished 3 months ago in BeatBack to Black : a review and tribute to Amy Winehouse
Amy Jade Winehouse a true talent who tragically passed away way before her time. Amy was a true original she was a revival of new jazz and 60’s soul. Amy was in a class by herself and she was a true original. Her voice was incredible, her musicianship fantastic, and her songwriting amazing. Unfortunately, bad choices and personal heartbreak cut her young life short and her promising career never became what it was destined to be. Her album “Back to Black” an album of 60’s revival and I loved the album it was fresh and exciting the album.
RIKKI LA ROUGEPublished 3 months ago in BeatResonating Influences
It's road trip time—this time down memory lane. Join me on a musical journey deeply intertwined with the men who have shaped it. In this multi-part series, I explore how key male figures in my life have crafted the soundtrack of my existence. From my father's cherished classics to the rock anthems my brothers and boyfriends introduced and even the musical influences of my son, each man has added a unique note to my personal symphony.
Xine SegalasPublished 3 months ago in BeatA Few Traditional Folk Songs From The British And Irish Isles And Beyond
Introduction These are a series of traditional folk ballads inspired by comments from members of The Ballad Tree: Traditional Folk Ballads. The group is linked below and contains a lot of great music and articles and is well worth your time to discover more about traditional folk music.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 3 months ago in BeatThe Black Water Song and Its Connection to Resistance Bands
Who would have thought that a classic song and a contemporary fitness tool could share such a unique connection? That's right, folks, we're diving into the surprising relationship between the timeless Black Water song and the modern marvel known as resistance bands. This post explores the compelling narrative behind this unlikely duo and the resulting blend of rhythm and fitness.
The Manchester Passion
Introduction I am reading "Pies and Prejudice" by Stuart Maconie and originally I was going to put this on my Seven Days In blog but I then decided it deserved a Vocal Story.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 3 months ago in Beat