Droning On and On to a World Record

There is an old joke that asks, "Why are bagpipe players always walking? To get away from the sound!" There are, however, folks who truly love the pipes - Australians, for example. This week there was an event in Australia that featured an ensemble of 374 bagpipers playing "It's a Long Way to the Top … Continue reading Droning On and On to a World Record →

Friday Photo Flashback

Every once in a while I find a photo that makes me laugh more than it should. Here is an example. I am guessing that this was at a wedding or a holiday party I was DJing. The black LED curtain behind me was something a friend let me experiment with. It was pretty cool, … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Book Recommendation – My Friends

I'm a bit behind on my book recommendations, and I thought I had better post at least one of them before I get further behind. Even though this book is a perfect summer read, it is good in any season. Today I want to suggest My Friends by Fredrik Backman. My Friends is the sixth … Continue reading Book Recommendation – My Friends →

Cue The Music …

It does not take long for my wife to get into the Christmas Spirit. Longtime readers of this blog know that she listens to Christmas music all year round. Once November is here, the season is "officially" underway according to her. I took advantage of a semi-warm day over the weekend and took down all … Continue reading Cue The Music … →

Tune Tuesday – Someday, Someway

I hope you don't mind if I focus on a hometown hero that often gets overlooked. Today Marshall Crenshaw celebrates birthday 72. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in the suburb of Berkley. A radio buddy of mine went to high school with him. He had hit songs with "Cynical Girl" and … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Someday, Someway →

Movie Music Monday – Follow That Bird

A huge piece of my childhood premiered 56 years ago today. Long before Elmo and all of the newer cast members, I sat in front of the TV watching Ernie and Bert, Kermit, Grover, the Count, and Big Bird. In 1985, Big Bird and the rest of the cast starred in the theatrical movie "Follow … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Follow That Bird →

Turntable Talk #43 – Spooky Tunes

It's time once again for Turntable Talk. This is the 43rd round and since it will begin around Halloween, Dave from A Sound Day asked us to "pick a song that you like that is either about a scary story or person, or just sounds kind of spooky or scary to you." What do you … Continue reading Turntable Talk #43 – Spooky Tunes →

Historical Trivial Fun Fact

Today is November 8th. In all my years of radio, I cannot believe I never saw this connection before (and we used to do a lot of "This Day in History" stuff). The fun fact has to do with these two men: Both of these men were born on this day*. November 8, 1431 is … Continue reading Historical Trivial Fun Fact →

Friday Photo Flashback

As the chilly fall weather creeps in, I thought I would share a summer photo today. The above photo was taken in August of 1979. From left to right, you have my brother, me, and our friends Nicole and Jim. It looks as though we were ready to go swimming, but we didn't have a … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Halloween Leftover

I came across a couple pictures I forgot to post in connection with Halloween. I thought you might get a kick out of these. If I had to add a parenthetical title it might be "Cool Couple Costumes." While out trick or treating with the kids I happened to see one of our neighbors. They … Continue reading Halloween Leftover →