Category Archives: music

The Five Syllables or Less Review: Quiet Riot Live at the US Festival

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Mike

Subject: Quiet Riot. Live at the US Festival 1983. Shout! Factory LLC, 2012. CD/DVD. The Five Syllables or Less Review: Excerpt Source: Marcuse, Herbert. Eros and Civilization: A Philosophical Inquiry into Freud. New York: Vintage Books, 1961. Other T5SOLRs: The … Continue reading →

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Lullabies from the Axis of Evil

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Mike

I keep a decent selection of CDs by the big, comfy rocking chair in Dimitri’s room so that we always have something interesting to listen to around nap time…or, if nothing else, I’ll have something pleasant to focus on when … Continue reading →

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Ah, childhood

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Mike

Back in late 1979, I went with my mom to visit the Jean Thomas Museum. Known far and wide as “The Traipsin’ Woman,” Thomas was most famous for her efforts at sharing and promoting Appalachian culture. Located in Ashland, Kentucky, … Continue reading →

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Memories of Ibne Hasan

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Mike

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a large public awards ceremony honoring the achievements of some local kids and young adults. When the award recipients were announced, one of the names I heard was both distinct and familiar: the … Continue reading →

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The Five Syllables or Less Review: The Melvins Solo Albums

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Mike

A while back, I rolled out a series of articles called “The Five Syllables or Less Review” via my pal Brady’s website. I’ve always thought of it as a pretty cool concept, really; I basically share my opinions of something … Continue reading →

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Eric Carr: The Memorial Tribute

Posted on February 1, 2007 by Mike

Originally written 01 Feb 2007 I was very lucky to get the chance to attend a Kiss Expo in Louisville, Kentucky way back in late 2001.  It was really a great time as we got to see Eric Singer and … Continue reading →

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Zoya Sabet and Khatereh Parvaneh

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Mike

Originally posted 13 June 2006 on greeklish.org; revised 29 April 2012 It’s been a little while now since I became acquainted with the music of Zoya Sabet.  I don’t really know how long it’s been, but I do remember what … Continue reading →

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