Olivia Chaney photo from 2010, taken at The Purcell Room Interview with Olivia Chaney (instead of a quote) here. I wrote about Olivia back in 2019, which you can read (and hear one of my favorite songs by her) here I’ve got, “Offa Rex” (her collaboration with The Decemberists) and her solo album, “Shelter.” Discography:…
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Women Music March 2023 – Day 3 – Neko Case
photo by crazybobbles Playing in an independent rock band will eventually make you equal parts truck driver, gladiator and mule. Glamour is for those with trust funds. ~ Neko Case Neko Richelle Case, (b. 9/8/70) is an American singer-songwriter and member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers. Case has a powerful, untrained…
Women Music March — Day 2 — The Judds
Naomi (left) and Wynonna (right) Judd, taken in 2008 People always say ‘They [teens] need a good talking to.’ I’ve never agreed with that. A kid needs a good listening to.~ Naomi Judd There’s just no stopping those girls with guitars.~ Wynonna Judd The Judds were an American country music duo composed of lead…
Women Music March 2023 — Day 1 — Debbie Harry
Here we are again, at the first of the 3rd month of the year, and it’s time for Women Music March! The format will stay pretty much the same, where each day a woman musician will be highlighted. This is not an in-depth feature, more an introduction for those who may never have heard of…
dVerse Q170 — Song of Spring
Music me with season’snotes, cast bright light streams that alchemize dark, dispel; bringing not leaves butarrivals, fresh green sprung. Butter dandelion mop tops ascend as first bee manna;crocus buds bowl to striped lilac, thawed humus notes tickle my pinked ivory nose. Linda Lee Lyberg is today’s host for dVerse’ Quadrille Monday. Linda says:write a…
Turntable Talk Round 11 – A Really Big Show – Talking Heads’, “Stop Making Sense” (Concert Movie)
image link Dave’s assignment this time was, “If you could safely go back in time and move about for one day, what one concert or live performance would you choose to go to?” The restriction of narrowing it down to one made it next-to-impossible. I would have loved to see The Beatles at The Cavern…
Burt Bacharach Rest in Peace
Bacharach (left) and David (right) Learned today that Burt Bacharach passed away recently and must say his and Hal David’s musical creations brought me so much joy over the years. I have created a spotify playlist of many of my favorites. Hoping you enjoy listening to it and thinking of Burt smiling in heaven with…
Tao-Talk 