Interview with George Porter Jr.

Monday, 8 February 2010 11:19

Interview with George Porter Jr.

A conversation with George Porter Jr.

George Porter Jr. is an iconic bass player from the city of New Orleans. He was a founding member of the seminal funk band, the Meters,

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George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners in Baltimore, MD

Thursday, 4 February 2010 12:19

George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners in Baltimore, MD

Review of George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners

Live at the 8X10 in Baltimore, 1/29/10
By Bob Adamek

George Porter Jr. has reconstituted his band the Runnin’ Pardners,

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Vampire Weekend – Contra

Monday, 1 February 2010 04:35

Vampire Weekend – Contra

* * * * (four stars out of five)

You bought the debut Vampire Weekend album as soon as it came out thanks to the pre-release buzz. It lived up to the hype, spending a full year in heavy rotation on your iPod,

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Mardi Gras Parties, Feb 11, 12 and 13th

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 09:20

Mardi Gras Parties, Feb 11, 12 and 13th

We are very excited about our 3 nights of music and food at Mexicali Live in Teaneck, NJ. for our three Mardi Gras Parties, Feb 11, 12 and 13th in Teaneck, NJ.
Our special CFF Mardi Gras Talent Lineupwill include:
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Promotions

Willie Nile “House Of A Thousand Guitars”
Willie Nile “House Of A Thousand Guitars”
Willie Nile “House Of A Thousand Guitars” (River House Records) * * * * (four stars out of five) One of the things I can never get my head around is how Willie Nile has managed to fly so far under the radar for his entire career.  He’s a terrific songwriter and top-notch live performer who was “this close” to fame and fortune in the early 80’s, even earning himself a sweet spot More
Police Woman on TLC
Police Woman on TLC
Let me just say that I LOVE the show Cops. I really think that there should be a Cops Channel–all Cops, all the time! So when I heard that TLC was coming out with basically a female version of this classic show, I began polishing my nightstick.
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Passion In The Pit With Passion Pit And Phoenix
Passion In The Pit With Passion Pit And Phoenix
Passion In The Pit With Passion Pit And Phoenix By ZOE RHINEHART Brilliant lights, deafening music, and the rowdy roar of a crowd stirred Central Park, usually a tranquil place for New Yorkers to relax, on September 25. The raucous electro pop group, Passion Pit and French alt rock sensation, Phoenix played a sold out show there that night More
First Day Sales Chart (Tuesday, January 12, 2009)
First Day Sales Chart (Tuesday, January 12, 2009)
This chart reflects first day sales of CDs and DVDs of Tuesday, January 12, 2009 at a select group of Music Monitor Network locations… 1 HALLOWEEN 2 (2009)/DOURIF/TAYLOR-COMPTON/MANE (04339634443) 2 VAMPIRE WEEKEND/CONTRA (63490404292) 3 HURT LOCKER/RENNER/MACKIE/GERAGHTY (02519204855) 4 J. STALIN/PRENUPTIAL AGREE (85281900392) 5 MOON/ROCKWELL/SPACEY (04339631525) 5 HURT LOCKER/RENNER/MACKIE/GERAGHTY (02519204856) 7 HALLOWEEN 2 (2009)/DOURIF/TAYLOR-COMPTON/MANE (04339634187) 8 STARR,RINGO/Y NOT (60252727380) More

This Week

Willie Nile “House Of A Thousand Guitars”
Willie Nile “House Of A Thousand Guitars” (River House Records) * * * * (four stars out of five) One of the things I can never get my head around is how Willie Nile has managed to fly so far under the radar for his entire career.  He’s a terrific songwriter and top-notch live performer who was “this close” to fame and fortune in the early 80’s, even earning himself a sweet spot More
Willie Nile “House Of A Thousand Guitars”
Willie Nile “House Of A Thousand Guitars” (River House Records) * * * * (four stars out of five) One of the things I can never get my head around is how Willie Nile has managed to fly so far under the radar for his entire career.  He’s a terrific songwriter and top-notch live performer who was “this close” to fame and fortune in the early 80’s, even earning himself a sweet spot More
Raves, Faves, and Flops – A Look Back At 2009
I listen to tons of music, and do my best to stay current.  But let’s face it, the world is turning pretty fast and there’s a lot of stuff being released out there.  Even the fanatics among us just can’t get to everything.  It would be irresponsible More
On the History Channel Written by Frank Ranu of Ranu’s Reviews
Pawn Stars The History Channel is one of those channels that used to get in the way of me finding a network with television shows that weren’t in black and white. Let’s face it–the History Channel does not have mass appeal–unless you were actually in a war or old enough to be part of history–I don’t think many people are saving a spot on their favorite channel list for the History Channel. More