First Friday is coming

It’s free music for the masses. Here’s a list of who will be playing.

Yes to Indy; No to Pop

The lack of one gives her a headache, the presence of the other is like, “hallucinating the awesomness.”

Because we can

We post a link to this performance of “Don’t Stop Believin” by Petra Haden. It not only has sweet video it’s, mostly, A cappella. It’s the perfect Friday pick me up.

Permission to add your vocal accompaniment is included.

Bad blogging neighbors

Good neighbors don’t play their “Best of Manilow” CDs too loud or mow their lawn at 5:00am on a Sunday morning. Good blog neighbors don’t post videos like this.

A friend of Friends

The Friends University Jazz Festival consistently brings an interesting array of  world class musicians to Wichita. This year is no different. Their headliner is native son Gordon Goodwin and his Big Phat Band.

In the navy

That’s where Phil was when he made his Idol run. It almost cost him his chance on the show too. Just another inside scoop stirred in with the latest American Idol recap.

What would Jesus copy?

Kirk wants you to remember that Christian artists have to feed their family, just like every one else.

To Dish or not to Dish

Phil Stacey is not here to bash American Idol or its performers. He wants to give us a unique view of the event rather than the usual snark. Tuesday nights episode?

Now that you know my blogging philosophy you will understand when I say tonight’s show was bad… it was really BAD! There were only really two redeeming auditions and if they were shown on any other night they would be an afterthought.

Hyde’s year in music

The statistical breakdown of his album accquisitons for 2008 plus a list of his top ten favorite albums from this year.

The Lone Ranger’s mom

Everything a mother says during the day, compressed to just under three minutes and set to the William Tell Overture.

Bring me java, bring me joy

Carly has just the right video to brighten up your day/night whenever.

A good thing that’s fun

Do you like music? Do you want to help kids? Do you want to help kids enjoy music? Then here is the event for you:
Guitars For Kids at the Artichoke on Dec. 5th. Bryan Masters of back porch budda has the details.

Sleeper list

The top twenty lullabies of the 21st century.

If you run out of things to put on your blog

then Linda has a suggestion. IPod your life for everyone to ponder.

Creativity takes inspiration

Entermotion shares what’s been inspiring them lately.