I’m sure many of you have never heard of the pop group the Kiki Dee Band. But they hit it big back in the early 70s and the hit song “I’ve Got the Music in Me” was their one-hit wonder, though Kiki Dee herself, the professional alias of Pauline Mathews, went on to have a
I’m sure many of you have never heard of the pop group the Kiki Dee Band. But they hit it big back in the early 70s and the hit song “I’ve Got the Music in Me” was their one-hit wonder, though Kiki Dee herself, the professional alias of Pauline Mathews, went on to have a
More Blasts From the Past
September 19, 2018 in MusicFor those of you who faithfully follow this blog, over the past 9 years since I became a contributor, I’ve written a number of posts that were basically nostalgia trips. I’ve shared my love of old movies and books and television, especially the series I’ve loved,...
I Used My Lawn Mower as a Time Trav...
June 13, 2018 in Entertainment, MusicIt was just in last week’s post here that I spoke of my love of all the oldie shows on TV as well as mentioning my fascination with anything to do with time travel. It has always been my opinion that time travel truly...
‘Tis the Season
December 6, 2017 in Christmas, MusicYes, ’tis the season to not only be jolly, but to play and sing the joy of the holidays. Christmas carols waft galore over the airwaves of the television and radio this time of the year, as well as on home stereo equipment.
Mannheim Steamroller: A “Joy...
December 7, 2016 in Christmas, Entertainment, MusicNo Christmas is complete in my home without the sounds of Mannheim Steamroller flowing out of my stereo speakers. I was introduced to this group by my mother back in the 80’s. If I’m not mistaken, she first heard them on a late-night radio talk...
The Original Home of Real Country M...
June 15, 2016 in Attraction, Entertainment, Music, TravelOn our recent trip to Nashville, Tennessee, after completing our business, I had one goal in mind: to visit the original home of the famous Grand Ole Opry. The building originally opened in 1892, built by Thomas Ryman, a saloon and riverboat operator. But considering...
“Walking the Floor…R...
June 8, 2016 in Entertainment, Music, TravelWe recently took a much-needed road trip. We’ve taken a few over the last couple of years but they’ve been of a local nature, nothing major like our previous trips to DC, Baltimore and Atlanta. And though this one had to do with some...
Let There Be Music
May 11, 2016 in Family, Family Fun, Music…and music there was. Last night we went to our son’s middle school concert band performance. It was nothing short of magnificent! He’s in the 7th grade, his third year of music, and without a doubt, just listening made it very clear of the leaps...
LEAF Downtown Asheville
August 10, 2015 in Art, Events, Music, TravelHere’s another event that you should not miss out if you plan to visit Asheville, North Carolina, in the future. For the first time ever, LEAF graced downtown Asheville last August 1 and 2 and I consider myself lucky enough to join the fun...
