February 2009
Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King
Okay, I just heard this will be the title of Dave Matthews Band new studio album to be released on June 2, 2009. It is as strange and good as any album title, and I’m just guessing based on the title that this new album may celebrate the band’s [...]
Sting 1954 Fender Bass Quote
Love this quote from Sting about his beat up old bass, and I love to see him playing that bass! It’s like the comfortable, worn out old shoes you automatically reach for in your closet.
“I have a fender bass from 1954, which is almost as old as me. It [...]
Kiss of Death for Danny Gokey, American Idol Predictions
Just read the latest Entertainment Weekly and their early predictions of who will win American Idol. These predictions seem a little premature since some of the people mentioned haven’t even performed yet in the Top 36. And Danny Gokey is right there at the top of their list unfortunately. That is just [...]
Charlie Parkers Diner Revisited
I love Charlie Parker’s Diner and the restaurant has been a frequent topic of discussion on this blog, including my first visit to Charlie Parker’s Diner and my victory in a giant pancake eating contest held at the restaurant. Just yesterday the SJR reported on ownership of the restaurant [...]
Blessed Sacrament School 8th Grade Boys Basketball State Champions!
Congratulations to the 8th Grade boys basketball team from Blessed Sacrament School for winning the Boys Class 8-1A championship game last night in Divernon with a score of 45-35!
Blessed Sacrament School had some great basketball teams this year with the 7th grade girls winning state and now the [...]
Go Danny Gokey Go, American Idol Season 8
I was already rooting for Danny Gokey before the first live show last night for American Idol Season 8, and I was so happy to see him perform well and be voted into the Final 12. American Idol obviously wants him to do well also. He has the heart-wrenching story of his wife’s [...]
Police Song on American Idol
“Every little thing she does is magic” was performed last night by Casey Carlson on American Idol Season 8, and it was just terrible! First of all, Casey is a female, so she changed the lyrics to “Every little thing HE does is magic”, it just didn’t sound right. [...]
Will the real Sting please stand up?
Classical Sting, jazz Sting, ochestral movements of Sting . . . . but where is the REAL Sting? I’m waiting for that new album, and it’s been an agonizing long time that will continue to drag out as Sting appears to be busy with so many other things! [...]
New Illinois License Plate and Slogan
Illinois – where our Governors make our license plates! Had to laugh when I saw this, thought I’d share if you haven’t seen this yet. Click on the thumbnail.
Obama a Sting Fan?
If the new musical trends in the White House are any indication, then Barack Obama could be considered a Sting fan! A recent CBS News article described the changes in music (among other things) occurring at the White House since Obama has become president.
http://news.aol.com/main/obama-presidency/article/obama-relaxes-white-house-dress-code/323903
On Day One of his presidency, [...]