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Basement Songs: U2, “One”
You’ve watched the news footage, seen the photos and read the news tweets; you’ve heard the screams and pleas and shook your head at the ludicrous comments by idiots. Whenever a disaster strikes like
Read More »Basement Songs: Bob Dylan, “‘Cross the Green Mountain”
I dread an empty house. When Julie and the kids are out of town, as they were the week before Christmas, our home is too quiet. No matter how many televisions I have blaring
Read More »Basement Songs: Coldplay, “Reign of Love”
During the summer, when getting up to run at the crack of dawn didn’t mean donning four layers of clothes and a wool cap, I was able to run longer distances simply because I
Read More »Basement Songs: The Rolling Stones, “Waiting on a Friend”
On a frigid winter’s night in December 1994, a group of friends met at some bar in Lakewood, Ohio, I think the name of the place was Around the Corner. Outside, the streets were
Read More »Basement Songs: The Waitresses, “Christmas Wrapping”
We gathered around the tree hanging ornaments on its branches while baby Jacob looked on and Christmas music played over the stereo. It was our first Christmas in our new home and Jacob’s first
Read More »Basement Songs: 100 and Counting
Scott Malchus celebrates his 100th Basement Songs column by doing what he does best -- opening his heart and fearlessly expressing his feelings
Read More »Basement Songs: The Donnas, “New Kid in School”
Scott Malchus gets fast and loud in this week's Basement Songs, wishing his son a happy birthday to the strains of a Rock Band favorite
Read More »Basement Songs: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, “Stick With Me Baby”
In his latest column, Scott Malchus listens to a sweet duet and reflects on 17 years of life with his wife
Read More »Basement Songs: Jeff Beck with Terry Bozzio and Tony Hyams, “Big Block”
In an effort to conserve gas and save money, I’ve been riding my bike to the train station on a regular basis. It reminds me of my sophomore year at BGSU, when I’d zip
Read More »Basement Songs: Patty Griffin, “Be Careful”
Since the day we moved into our house, I have regularly snuggled my daughter Sophie for about 10 minutes before she goes to sleep at night. When she was younger, it was to help
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