RichC | May 15, 2013
The first Canadian to walk in space, who also was the first Canadian to command the International Space Station, is now the first human to shoot a music video in space on his last day on the job.
RichC | May 6, 2013
I’ve posted a few Van Session links in the past and figured why not at a SiriusXM Jam_ON session recording a “Little Too Late.” It has been fun watching the Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers expand their audience last year as they toured the country. The “cream rises the top” and it is great to [...]
RichC | April 12, 2013
While trying to relax a day before Katelyn and Drew’s big day, I’ve been listening to a “new to me” album by Alexi Murdoch. It’s laid back mellow sound does for me what some people get from yoga, meditation or a stiff drink. Maybe it is just enjoying finding a new artist that I want [...]
RichC | March 11, 2013
My favorite for live entertainer is Jimmy Buffett (and I’ve been to several concerts starting back in the late 1970s) with my favorite songwriter and performer Jackson Browne together in Texas this May … wow, what great concerts (I probably listen to the Pandora station Jackson Browne more than any other station – check it out). [...]
RichC | January 27, 2013
Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers continue to promote their talents as road performers on YouTube while touring which makes for enjoyable viewing and listening (here’s last year’s post). I regret missing their show during their two stops in Ohio last year, but think their Van Sessions exhibit more of their raw talent than any studio [...]
RichC | August 28, 2012
Facebook comes through again and offered a connection to the past (1, 2, 3). Recently I received an invite indicating my “XX” year Sidney High School reunion was being planned (35th if you must know). A Facebook URL was given so I dutifully plugged in my lightly used FB account and ended up adding a [...]
RichC | August 1, 2012
Age has its advantages – I felt like a sage (sophos) when relaying a bit of 70′s music trivia from The Who (I really don’t know that much music trivia). The Who — Baba O’Riley – live (mp3) In a conversation today I mentioned that I heard “Baba O’Riley” as a lead in while listening [...]
RichC | July 12, 2012
Hot summer evenings and old music seem to go together, at least for me. This evening, while listening to my Jackson Browne Pandora station, I thought about Buffalo Springfield, a group which started careers for several talented artists and groups in the late 60s and has a few memorable songs as well (Stephen Stills, Dewey [...]
RichC | July 6, 2012
I heard the song “In The Summertime” and was catapulted back a few years to 1970s and Ray Dorset’s one big hit … well actually the group Mungo Jerry’s one big hit. You’ve probably heard the song, remember the moonshine jug (or apple cider jug), the unique “chi-chi” bluegrass sounds, but may not remember the [...]
RichC | April 19, 2012
SiriusXM Radio’s The Spectrum (ch28) highlighted Jack Johnson on Wednesday afternoon and I just happened to be in the car to enjoy the broadcast. I’ve also recently installed a RAM Mount for my Honda Pilot and decided to test out the WavePad app and decided to send the mp3 audio clip to my nephew (both [...]
RichC | April 5, 2012
Perhaps I’m not around musicians enough to appreciate their unique creativity when it comes to great ways to promote themselves … but Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers caught my attention with their recording sessions as they travel between gigs. A couple of my son’s talented friends might want to give the “Van Sessions” idea a [...]
RichC | February 29, 2012
Although I count myself as “too young” to have enjoyed The Monkees when they made their 1966 debut, I do remember visiting my older cousin’s house (obviously female) and seeing a Davy Jones poster on her wall. His heart attack came way too soon with all the medical advancements available nowadays (1945 – 2012). [...]
RichC | December 23, 2011
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides Can I handle the seasons of my life? Landslide – Stevie Nicks in 2007 (originally 1975) We didn’t put that much time or effort into including a thoughtful letter with our Christmas cards this year, instead we merely included a collage of photos (below). That said we [...]
RichC | November 15, 2011
Thanks to Google+ friend Paul Young, I had a chance to play with Google’s new Music beta on Monday. I can’t say that I’m a must have music listener (I’m not), but I do enjoy listening to tunes once in a while. I’m partial to Pandora but have enjoyed Spotify and do listen to several [...]
RichC | November 14, 2011
A popular Rolling Stones song came on the radio this weekend and triggered memories as music often does. I remembered my daughter in her car seat when we were out driving and thought … “we may not have been the best parents.” We would sing the chorus to the Rolling Stones song (below) when she [...]
RichC | October 4, 2011
Wipeout Beach Boys The government grows, the private sector slows. As I listen to Fed Chairman Bernanke answer questions from our elected representatives this morning, the bulk of question seems to focus on the politics of class warfare. Once again the economies of the world sputter while bureaucrats argue over ways to manage our economy. [...]
RichC | September 13, 2011
After struggling this past week with WordPress, posting and particularly hosting issues, I’m going to be making a few … as David Bowie says it in 1971 … Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes to My Desultory Blog. Hopefully they will not be all that noticeable or long lasting but a few of the immediate problems will be the multiple [...]
RichC | July 16, 2011
If you’re looking for a new way to listen to music, give Spotify a try … Coca-Cola is sending out free beta trials – LINK
RichC | June 20, 2011
I’m not rushing out to pre-order the HP Touchpad, although wanted to be sure those who were anxious knew that it is available. The excitement over the seemingly slow to market webOS Touchpad has waned for me, especially since the Pre3 doesn’t look as if it will be available for Sprint (my current carrier). Nevertheless, [...]
RichC | June 4, 2011
I was feeling melancholy last night after posting the fifth straight down week for the benchmark Dow Jones Industrials, and it got me thinking that there aren’t all that many more years before this ‘pirate’ (moi) hits another milemarker? There just isn’t that much more working time left in me to complete “the planned” retirement [...]
RichC | February 25, 2011
A great rock n roll band, REO Speedwagon was will be performing opening day Monday, July 25 at EAA Airventure 2011 this summer in Oshkosh Wisconsin. The concert is courtesy of Ford Motor Company and is free of charge to all AirVenture guests following the afternoon air show. Advance purchase admission tickets and camping for [...]
RichC | February 2, 2011
Testing a mp3 script button to see how it works in a WordPress post. 1: Chynna & Vaughan – One Reason 2: Chynna & Vaughan – Every Day 3: Chynna & Vaughan – Something Divine Chynna & Vaughan website
RichC | January 28, 2011
A few words of appreciation from Jimmy Buffett … humbled by the outpouring of concern and well wishes from his fans. From his comments it does look like he is going to be just fine although will miss the New Zealand concert. Gotta love the the “Fins Up!” smile.
RichC | November 4, 2010
I’m not sure why, but out of the blue my college age son sent me a music video last night? I don’t know whether I should take the lyrics to heart, just enjoy the music or look to improve some flawed area of my life? Get the latest Flash Player to see this player. [Javascript [...]
RichC | July 8, 2010
[audio src=http://myarchive.us/mp3/Seal_Crofts_SummerBreezeLive1973.mp3] SUMMER BREEZE (1971) lyrics by James Seals music by James Seals & Dash Crofts
RichC | June 29, 2010
As the gulf coast continues to clean up oil damaged shorelines, folks in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida resort businesses welcome home grown singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who with some friends will be helping to promote tourism with a free beach concert Thursday night. While oil gushes and a more noticeable oil slick moves closer to the [...]
RichC | June 11, 2010
Just because I like the music … since I’m long past 40. Posted via email from richc’s posterous
RichC | May 19, 2010
After reading the article about Jon David in the WSJ the other day, I’ve been wanting to listen to the song that is played at Tea Party rallies around the country … it’s moving (video below). It has me remembering the 1980s Reagan Revolution and Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” (check out AmericanHeartMusic.com)
RichC | April 26, 2010
Is there a generation alive that doesn’t love listening to the feel good doo-wop song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight?” (listen to MP3) While sifting through and deleting some Tivo recordings in order to recover some hard drive space, I saw the short snippet about vanity plates from CBS (video below the split) and looked into [...]