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Musings From Your Crazy Uncle

The Lost Art Of Listening To Music

Do you ever listen to an album anymore? I mean the way we used to do it, start at Track 1 on Side A play it through and then (if…

No One Seems To Remember When Chicago Was Cool

I was talking to a friend the other day and as always the conversation turned to music. He asked me what are you listening to lately (obviously he doesn’t read…

Music Is Subjective But Is Jazz?

Music is subjective, I say that all the time. I mean look at all of the misguided people out there that like Rush. (just kidding people…..) Musical taste change all…

When Does A Band Become Just A Cover Version Of Themselves?

When does a band become a cover/tribute version of itself? The reason I am sitting around here musing on this subject is I recently was reading an interview with Burton…

World Series Of Rock Still Resonates 50 Years Later

Today marks the 50th anniversary of what has become a historical moment but at the same time a mystical time in Cleveland’s music scene.  50 years ago today the first…

Is It Talent Or Luck?

Cover Photo: Michael Stanley Band 1976 Courtesy of Janet Macoska Ever wonder what makes a band a stadium headliner or a never known bar band? Is it luck? Is it…

23yrs Ago Today David Gilmour Surprises Floyd Fans

23yrs ago today, Pink Floyd fans that were at the O2 Arena in London listening to Roger Waters “The Wall” tour were treated to a special moment during the song…

The Cleveland Pop Festival, The Festival You Probably Never Heard About?

In 1969 there were a multitude of summer music festivals, the Atlanta Pop Festival, the Atlantic City Pop Festival, the Texas International Pop Festival, Altamont and of course the granddaddy…

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