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New Music: The Explorers Club, “Grand Hotel”
I love new music. And I love old music. Therefore, by extension, there are very few things I love more than when new bands make old music. Jangly Beatlesque pop? Bring it on. The
Read More »Versionality: “Into the Mystic”
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Kelly Stitzel discusses her favorite Van Morrison song and its many cover versions
Read More »Soul Serenade: Al Wilson, “Show and Tell”
“Show and Tell” is just one of those songs that thrills me whenever it comes on the radio. It’s been doing that since Al Wilson released it in 1973. I was only vaguely aware
Read More »Bootleg City: “Vin Scelsa’s Live at Lunch,” 6/28/00 (Pt. 3)
Here are some fun facts about singer-songwriter Jules Shear: 1. He’s from Pittsburgh. So is actor Jeff Goldblum, who stars in a 2006 pseudo-documentary called Pittsburgh that chronicles his homecoming performance in a production
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