Category: Mighty Fine Arts

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    Remembering Dallas When It Was Dallas: Follow up

    A few weeks back I posted asking readers to post their memories of Dallas back when it was still a “small” town and got some great responses. Reader Barclay Kleese remembered: My Grandfather started a radio show called the Early Birds. It aired every morning. Kind of a music, skit kind of thing. I was only six or seven at…

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    Inside the Recording Studio

    So much for live blogging the vinyl => mp3 recording process. Halfway through the first album the PC locks up an I lose 20 minutes of recording and 15 minutes worth of writing. Oh well. The recording is going well. This could take awhile. Got through six albums yesterday. Six down, several hundred to go. Started out with Aerosmith’s “Rocks”,…

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    Back In The Saddle

    Some of you might have noticed that I’ve been on a bit of a blogger’s holiday for the last few weeks. The reasons are manifold. Been busy. Been uninspired. Been conflicted on where I want to go with this whole blog thing. I’m all over the map when it comes to posts. Everything from family stuff to politics to sports.…

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    Friday Funkishness – Pre-Memorial Day Edition

    Lee Greenwood – God Bless The USA A step back from the usual Friday Funkishness fare for a Memorial Day tribute to the service members who have in past wars, and are today, putting their lives on the line in the service of our country. Wes, Will, Cody, Ryan and Tim this one is for you as you all serve…