Music
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Song appreciation: The Last DJ (Tom Petty, 2002)
Today would have been Tom Petty’s 75th birthday. I’m a longtime fan of Petty’s music and he was definitely one of the most talented and interesting of the famous rock musicians, and I want to pay some respect to one of my musical heroes. The Last DJ is one of my favorite songs of his, Continue reading
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Song recommendation: Red Barchetta (Rush 1981)
One of my favorite bands is Rush, and I realize they are from Canada but the Rush guys loved late 20th century America and their song Red Barchetta is a great song to highlight on this American holiday week. Red Barchetta is the perfect song for summertime driving and I believe it captures the freedom Continue reading
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Some thoughts on Kurt Cobain, music collecting, and economics
This week is the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s tragic passing back in 1994. I like many of Nirvana’s songs, and I like watching old footage of Kurt in interviews. There are also a couple of unauthorized documentaries from Chrome Dreams Media featuring interviews with people that knew him in the few years before the Continue reading
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Happy New Year
I meant to post this over new years, but better late than never. This Michigan January 2024 reminded me of January 2007 (I believe I am remembering the year right) when we didn’t get any snowfall until January 10. I remember walking with my dad and his dog Lady early that January on bare ground on a Continue reading
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appreciating Elliott Smith’s music
It was 20 years ago today that the very talented musician Elliott Smith unfortunately passed away. I wasn’t familiar with his music then, but became a fan of his music about 9 years later around 2012, so better late than never. Thank you to my coworker Dave at the time for introducing me to the Continue reading
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Army Band Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City hosts free concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings in July and August. I enjoyed seeing the 126th Army Band of the Michigan National Guard this past Saturday evening. Continue reading
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Blogger living in Michigan. Interests include older movies, music, history, economics, philosophy, science/technology
Brandon Coale Notes 