In my forty-eight years of life, I think I may have gone to a total of four concerts, Van Halen (in my teen years), Bush, the Gin Blossoms (in college), and a Jo Dee Messina (free concert) concert in the late 90s. I never really got into the crowds of concerts, it just wasn’t appealing [...]
Tag: Music
How Kurt Cobain Influenced LGBTQ Rights
September 24, 1991, marked the day when the music world changed. The rumblings of this event started four years earlier in Aberdeen, Washington. Gen Xers witnessed a phenomenon grow and become the mindset of that generation. I fully remember this day. It was eight months before I would graduate high school. I had only started [...]
7 Must-Hear Anti-Valentine’s Day Songs
Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone. It definitely seems to be a holiday where couples make sure everyone knows they are in love, especially single people. For that, I give you the anti-Valentine’s Day Playlist. Seven songs to get you through this mushy holiday. 7. I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton This is the [...]
So You Think You Know Siouxsie and the Banshees
When I was a young kid, music was a lot harder to get exposed to. You pretty much dealt with what your parents subjected you to. At least until you started making friends and meeting people. This is when you start to notice other musicians and music styles. That is, unless you grow up in [...]
Who Are The Revolting Cocks?
Who are the Revolting Cocks? Short article telling you how the Revolting Cocks got started and the changes to their band over time. Also, why they are one of my favorite bands.
Top Ten Bizarre Christmas Songs
***Warning, this post is NSFW and may contain material and opinions that some deem offensive. If you are offended easily, please hit the back button now*** We all have our go to favorites for our Christmas playlists. I even shared some of my favorite 80s Christmas songs with you last week. Classics are good and [...]
Top Ten 80s Christmas Songs
Okay, you are probably wondering why I am doing a Top Ten list of Christmas songs when I have stated that I am not a real Christmas person. It’s simply my friends, I absolutely love 80s music and it seems that pop stars of the 80s were much better at doing Christmas songs then any [...]
My Halloween Playlist
My favorite Songs for Halloween playlists. From the Monster Mash to Thriller, awesome must haves for your Halloween parties.
Appalachian Halloween Memories
My love for Halloween can be traced back to my childhood. Sure, most people will say that and chalk it up to kids and candy but it was more for me. I have always loved a good scare. What I think really plays into it was growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. It [...]
Pandemic Music Blues
If you’ve spent the past several weeks under quarantine, then you are probably starting to run out of good music to listen to. As I was going through my old playlists, it occurred to me that I listen to a lot of bands with especially weird names. So, without further ado, I’d like to share [...]