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A Call to "Larsonism"

A Call to "Larsonism"

A Call to "Larsonism"

May 58 min read

Monetize Your Talent: Unique Ways Musicians Can Earn Extra Income

Monetize Your Talent: Unique Ways Musicians Can Earn Extra Income

Monetize Your Talent: Unique Ways Musicians Can Earn Extra Income

Dec 19, 20244 min read

It's Time to CABARET at the Lineage Performing Arts Center

It's Time to CABARET at the Lineage Performing Arts Center

It's Time to CABARET at the Lineage Performing Arts Center

Elizabeth Gracen

Jan 7, 20246 min read

Concert Film Trilogy—Part Three: Saving the Beyst for Last, "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé"

Concert Film Trilogy—Part Three: Saving the Beyst for Last, "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé"

Concert Film Trilogy—Part Three: Saving the Beyst for Last, "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé"

Dec 30, 20236 min read

Concert Film Trilogy—Part Two: "Stop Making Sense"

Concert Film Trilogy—Part Two: "Stop Making Sense"

Concert Film Trilogy—Part Two: "Stop Making Sense"

Elizabeth Gracen

Dec 22, 20234 min read

Concert Film Trilogy—Part One: "The Eras Tour"

Concert Film Trilogy—Part One: "The Eras Tour"

Concert Film Trilogy—Part One: "The Eras Tour"

Elizabeth Gracen

Dec 8, 20236 min read

The Mystery of Creative Collaboration: "Matter of Time" at the Lineage Performing Arts Center

The Mystery of Creative Collaboration: "Matter of Time" at the Lineage Performing Arts Center

The Mystery of Creative Collaboration: "Matter of Time" at the Lineage Performing Arts Center

Elizabeth Gracen

Oct 17, 20237 min read

A Day at Austin City Limits 2023

A Day at Austin City Limits 2023

A Day at Austin City Limits 2023

Oct 13, 202310 min read

An Evening with Sondheim

An Evening with Sondheim

An Evening with Sondheim

Elizabeth Gracen

Aug 31, 20233 min read

A Case for Physical Media

A Case for Physical Media

A Case for Physical Media

Aug 29, 20237 min read

The Secret to Writing Great Lyrics

The Secret to Writing Great Lyrics

The Secret to Writing Great Lyrics

Aug 15, 20233 min read

The Virtuosa Society: Interview with Founder Katie Harman—Part 2

The Virtuosa Society: Interview with Founder Katie Harman—Part 2

The Virtuosa Society: Interview with Founder Katie Harman—Part 2

Apr 28, 20237 min read

The Virtuosa Society: Interview with Founder Katie Harman—Part 1

The Virtuosa Society: Interview with Founder Katie Harman—Part 1

The Virtuosa Society: Interview with Founder Katie Harman—Part 1

Apr 27, 202310 min read

Bacharach, David, & Morris: "The Look of Love" Review

Bacharach, David, & Morris: "The Look of Love" Review

Bacharach, David, & Morris: "The Look of Love" Review

Elizabeth Gracen

Nov 17, 20224 min read

9 Iconic LGBTQ+ Musical Artists

9 Iconic LGBTQ+ Musical Artists

9 Iconic LGBTQ+ Musical Artists

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Nov 15, 20221 min read

Congratulations to Newly Honored Order of Canada Recipient Jim Byrnes!

Congratulations to Newly Honored Order of Canada Recipient Jim Byrnes!

Congratulations to Newly Honored Order of Canada Recipient Jim Byrnes!

Elizabeth Gracen

Aug 16, 202212 min read

For Olivia

For Olivia

For Olivia

Aug 12, 20222 min read

Make a Joyful, Funky Noise: An Evening with Silk Sonic in Las Vegas

Make a Joyful, Funky Noise: An Evening with Silk Sonic in Las Vegas

Make a Joyful, Funky Noise: An Evening with Silk Sonic in Las Vegas

Elizabeth Gracen

May 18, 20226 min read

Back to ONE

Back to ONE

Back to ONE

Elizabeth Gracen

Mar 17, 20224 min read

Just Because You Could, Doesn't Mean You Should

Just Because You Could, Doesn't Mean You Should

Just Because You Could, Doesn't Mean You Should

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Jan 19, 20223 min read

Master of the Atmosphere: All About Composer Bernard Herrmann

Master of the Atmosphere: All About Composer Bernard Herrmann

Master of the Atmosphere: All About Composer Bernard Herrmann

John C. Alsedek

Oct 23, 20214 min read

The Photography of Esther Halio-Peyron

The Photography of Esther Halio-Peyron

The Photography of Esther Halio-Peyron

Elizabeth Gracen

Oct 14, 202110 min read

Unbeatable: The Life and Drumming of Buddy Rich

Unbeatable: The Life and Drumming of Buddy Rich

Unbeatable: The Life and Drumming of Buddy Rich

John C. Alsedek

Jul 16, 20214 min read

Pickin’ & Grinnin’: The Story of Country Star Roy Clark

Pickin’ & Grinnin’: The Story of Country Star Roy Clark

Pickin’ & Grinnin’: The Story of Country Star Roy Clark

John C. Alsedek

Jun 4, 20215 min read

Television Trailblazer: The Story of Della Reese and DELLA

Television Trailblazer: The Story of Della Reese and DELLA

Television Trailblazer: The Story of Della Reese and DELLA

Mar 12, 20214 min read

Unforgettable: The Career of Trailblazing Entertainer Nat King Cole

Unforgettable: The Career of Trailblazing Entertainer Nat King Cole

Unforgettable: The Career of Trailblazing Entertainer Nat King Cole

Feb 26, 20215 min read

The Strange Tears of Joe Florance

The Strange Tears of Joe Florance

The Strange Tears of Joe Florance

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Feb 19, 20215 min read

HEARTS OF SPACE: A Look at Radio’s Longest-Running Ambient Music Program

HEARTS OF SPACE: A Look at Radio’s Longest-Running Ambient Music Program

HEARTS OF SPACE: A Look at Radio’s Longest-Running Ambient Music Program

Nov 20, 20204 min read

Where Are My Keys?

Where Are My Keys?

Where Are My Keys?

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Oct 29, 20203 min read

Idle Hands Are of the Devil, People

Idle Hands Are of the Devil, People

Idle Hands Are of the Devil, People

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Aug 22, 20203 min read

Musical Wordplay

Musical Wordplay

Musical Wordplay

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Jun 18, 20204 min read

Love Letter to Fiona

Love Letter to Fiona

Love Letter to Fiona

Jun 5, 20208 min read

Let Friendship Thrive

Let Friendship Thrive

Let Friendship Thrive

May 5, 20207 min read

Musings: The Eagles

Musings: The Eagles

Musings: The Eagles

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May 1, 20203 min read

Pasta Alla Norma

Pasta Alla Norma

Pasta Alla Norma

Feb 26, 20202 min read

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: 40th Anniversary Tour

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: 40th Anniversary Tour

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: 40th Anniversary Tour

Sep 16, 20194 min read

Korea’s Metal Scene through the eyes of a Legend: Coke Finlay, of UK Thrash Metal pioneers "Virus"

Korea’s Metal Scene through the eyes of a Legend: Coke Finlay, of UK Thrash Metal pioneers "Virus"

Korea’s Metal Scene through the eyes of a Legend: Coke Finlay, of UK Thrash Metal pioneers "Virus"

Aug 29, 20197 min read

Review: Natalia LaFourcade at the Hollywood Bowl

Review: Natalia LaFourcade at the Hollywood Bowl

Review: Natalia LaFourcade at the Hollywood Bowl

Aug 19, 20194 min read

A Unique Musical Blend: Gostwind = Metal + Traditional Korean Music

A Unique Musical Blend: Gostwind = Metal + Traditional Korean Music

A Unique Musical Blend: Gostwind = Metal + Traditional Korean Music

Aug 15, 20195 min read

What I Owe to Metal

What I Owe to Metal

What I Owe to Metal

Mar 21, 20198 min read

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

Jan 7, 20195 min read

The Roots of K-pop—When it was actually pretty darn good.

The Roots of K-pop—When it was actually pretty darn good.

The Roots of K-pop—When it was actually pretty darn good.

Dec 27, 20187 min read

The Land of K-pop / A Metal Wasteland

The Land of K-pop / A Metal Wasteland

The Land of K-pop / A Metal Wasteland

Nov 29, 20185 min read

Corporate Slave by Day, Hard Rocking ************ by Night

Corporate Slave by Day, Hard Rocking ************ by Night

Corporate Slave by Day, Hard Rocking ************ by Night

Nov 8, 20187 min read

R.I.P. Doc Pomus

R.I.P. Doc Pomus

R.I.P. Doc Pomus

Sep 14, 20182 min read

"Pass the biscuits, It's King Biscuit Time!"

"Pass the biscuits, It's King Biscuit Time!"

"Pass the biscuits, It's King Biscuit Time!"

Aug 24, 20183 min read

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