Category Archives: music

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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