Tag Archives: art

Pressure

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Site Admin

By Kim Jennings I have only been comfortable in my own skin as a songwriter for about three years.  That isn’t a terribly long time in the grand scheme of things. As a songwriter, though, I think about the process … Continue reading →

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Green Acres

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Site Admin

Sam Bayer, Guest Blogger It might have been a warm spring night, the sort of night where the moon seems to glow and promise drips from every budding tree. It was a party, a community dance, maybe, on the second … Continue reading →

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Yellow Pages in the Snow: Direct to Recycle. Will CDs Follow?

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Site Admin

Steve Rapson, Guest Blogger Editor’s note: Since Steve originally wrote this entry, and sent it to us  to post here, it’s been reported that many companies are no longer going to print phone books.  Very interesting… The first week of … Continue reading →

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Kid Music

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Site Admin

Ashley Jordan, Guest Blogger Little kids are great – and I think I’ve learned a valuable lesson in working with them the past few months in a music class. As part of my high school senior year community service project, … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Sharing

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Site Admin

Local folksinger Tom Smith shares his insights about sharing creativity with others. Continue reading →

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The Importance of Creative Retreats

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Site Admin

Trisha Knudsen, Guest Blogger Do you feel like an artist? How important is your art to you? Do you feel guilty for spending time on what others may consider your hobby that you consider a soul-feeding part of your life? … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Ellen Schmidt: Gifted Songwriter and Longtime Community Mentor and Activist

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Site Admin

Ellen Schmidt: songwriter, activist, open mike host, concert presenter, and compassionate supporter of many local musicians throughout eastern Massachusetts. Continue reading →

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Massachusetts vs. Iceland

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Dan Cloutier

Dan Cloutier makes the case that Massachusetts is bigger than Iceland but has less broad influence in the world of music. Let’s get out there and support local music in Massachusetts. We need your help to make it happen. Continue reading →

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Art in an Age of Noise

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Site Admin

Jon McAuliffe, Guest Blogger During a recent feature by singer/songwriter Oen Kennedy at The Center for the Arts in Natick, he noted from the stage, “Does anyone notice how much louder everything is getting?”  He mentioned weekend mornings filled with … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Muse

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Site Admin

The energy behind the muse of inspiration can come and go, and change over time. Continue reading →

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