Category Archives: music

Memories of Ibne Hasan

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

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

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

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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