Tuesday, April 22, 2014

"MOTOWN THE MUSICAL" GOES ON TOUR!


If you're a fan of Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and The Temptations, you are a fan of Motown.  Motown was the record label founded by Berry Gordy, Jr and proved to be the home an incredibly talented group of soul/pop performers.  The successful Broadway show "Motown, The Musical," is bringing that sound to America.  Check out the tour dates for the year ahead by clicking here...

Monday, April 21, 2014

TULIPS ARE SPRINGING TO LIFE ( OR AT LEAST TRYING)

Around the Coulee Region, tulips are doing their best to grow toward flowering proving how tough they are considering the cold spring.  It doesn't take much rain and sunshine to get them going.  Check out the attached photo essay on tulips...(and check out the attached picture of tulips blooming in the Netherlands.

Friday, April 18, 2014

THE WHO'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR!

He may have his doubts about touring, but Pete Townsend says he will be out there starting late this year in the U.K. and eventually in the states.  He also mentions a new album in the works but that could take some time and effort.  Find out more here...

Thursday, April 17, 2014

THE MUSTANG TURNS 50!

The Ford Mustang made its debut appearance at the Worlds Fair in New York City on April 17th, 1964.  I have fond memories of riding in a bright yellow 1971 Mach 1 around SE Minneapolis.  Lots of flash and lots of power.  Click here for a trip down Mustang memory lane...

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

NEW AND RECENT ALBUM RELEASES!!

Check out new album releases ( or new mastered classics) from veteran artists.  Albums like "Duets" from Linda Ronstadt, Leon Russell's "Life Journeys," Rod Stewart's "Tonight's The Night," and Paul Rodgers, "The Royal Sessions."  Learn more here...

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

STEELY DAN TAKES A SUMMER TOUR!

It's called the "Jamalot Ever After Tour" and Donald Fagen and Walter Becker will be joined by their 11 member band as Steely Dan hits the road this summer.  Madison and Appleton will see August dates.  View the complete schedule here...

THE "UNSINKABLE" TITANIC!!

Today is the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the ultimate passenger ship of its time and thought to be practically unsinkable.  Learn more about the Titanic here...