Thinking about Elton John
I want to like Elton John. I appreciate him — I think he’s immensely talented and his longevity and originality …
Category Archives: Music
When the singer-songwriter’s life turns tragic
It’s been my theory that fans of bands fall into one of two camps: 1) They like the music. 2) …
Johnny Marr Day on KMSU
The Jan. 20 edition of Shuffle Function was devoted to Johnny Marr. I was the special guest, as co-hosts Tim …
Behind the scenes of manufactured music
Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears (clockwise from left) For a current project I’m working on, I’m reading more about music. …
Just ‘cuz I felt like it…
…you’re welcome.
Support the arts, get a tattoo
View this post on Instagram "You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway." #Oasis #tattoo #music A post …
Concert review: KISS in Mankato
I attended the KISS concert at Mankato’s Verizon Wireless Civic Center on Aug. 1. I’m not sure how many times I’ve …
Writing About Music: A Class for Teens
Registration is open for my Loft youth class Sounding Off: Writing About Music. Class will be held every day Monday-Friday from 1-2:30 …
Frightened Rabbit, Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, April 27
Despite the dark subject matter in many of Frightened Rabbit’s songs—especially those on the new album, “Painting of a Panic …
David Bowie and the culture of celebrity “secrets”
Why are we surprised when celebrities keep a secret?
