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Karma Co.

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Site Admin

Sam Bayer, Guest Blogger A long time ago, when the world was young, there was a guy named Russell Wolff. Russell was this amazing ball of energy from, um, maybe Philadelphia – he moved up to Boston and immediately became … Continue reading →

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My Problem with American Idol

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Site Admin

By Dan Cloutier I have problems with American Idol and programming like it. I believe that this TV show tells the lie that the average person has no part in modern music. Simply put, American Idol is the search for … Continue reading →

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Just Some Guy

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Site Admin

Sam Bayer, Guest Blogger I recently participated in a salon. I’m sure, for some of you, I’ve just conjured up an ancient Palmolive commercial, with Madge softening your nails with dish detergent (seriously, how is it that she was never … Continue reading →

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Music, Life and the Quality of Bad

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Site Admin

D. Michael Loveridge, Guest Blogger I love music. I love listening to it. I love the way notes work, how they line up to form melodies and dance around each other in endless combinations of harmonies and chords; with infinite … Continue reading →

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Start ‘Em Young!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Site Admin

By Kim Jennings A recent conversation with my son went something like this: Little J: “There’s this girl in my class, and she dances crazy like this! (arms flailing, lacking rhythm)  She likes someone I don’t even like!!” Me (thinking … Continue reading →

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Things

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Site Admin

Anonymous There’s an ethic in our world that identifies the possession of things – especially things that don’t have an obvious utilitarian function – as a negative. The philosophical foundation of this ethic is that ‘things’ are an illusion, and … Continue reading →

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Artifacts

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Site Admin

Sam Bayer, Guest Blogger Welcome to another installment of my occasional feature, Sam’s Book Corner, where I rise from my sofa and not actually review a book I’ve just finished. This time, we’re talking (or not talking) about “Marshall McLuhan: … Continue reading →

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Benefit Concerts “With a Little Help from My Friends”

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Site Admin

“Strike a Chord Women for Rosie’s Place” this Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Framingham Ruthann Baler, Guest Blogger In January, my husband Michael and I were having dinner at La Carreta Mexican in Framingham when I began scoping out the … Continue reading →

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Where Is Music Going and How Is It Getting There?

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Site Admin

Tom Crossman, Guest Blogger I love local music. I’ve been a Boston based musician for 10 years (off-and-on), a booking agent/promoter for 3 years, and now I’m venturing into the world of podcasts/internet radio. My program will be debuting this … Continue reading →

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Catchin’ Up with CasUno

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Site Admin

Jake Ostreicher, Guest Blogger The local hip-hop scene is not a friendly environment. People are nice enough to talk to and will always make acquaintances where personal gain abounds. But these are not friends. These are people who want to … Continue reading →

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