Tag Archives: Get involved!

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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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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I Am a Local Musician

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Site Admin

D. Michael Loveridge, Guest Blogger I am a local musician. I play for local people in local venues and have no aspirations to be anything more (though I once did). And in my travels, I will sometimes hear people wondering … Continue reading →

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Teenage Open Mike Newbie (What It’s Really Like)

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Site Admin

Ashley Jordan, Guest Blogger Do you remember your first experience at an open mic?   Was playing in front of a group of fellow musicians something that you eagerly anticipated…or something that you totally dreaded but somehow forced yourself to try?  … Continue reading →

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Where Are the Teenagers?

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Site Admin

Ashley Jordan, Guest Blogger One thing that I’ve observed about the open mics that I’ve attended is that there aren’t many “young people” who are around my age out performing.  In fact, I can count on one hand the number … Continue reading →

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Learning How to Play Nice with Others

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Site Admin

Trisha Knudsen, Guest Blogger My husband Phil and I have been married for nearly 28 years. All couples that have shared life for such a long time know that without a few essentials, this living together thing is HARD! Of … 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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Want to Write For Us?

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Kim Jennings

By Dan Cloutier and Kim Jennings As 2010 comes to a close, we are reflecting back on the great year we have had launching this blog. First and foremost, huge thanks to all the wonderful contributors we have, who have … 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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