Sad Affleck Batman v Superman video makes us feel sorry for Ben Affleck
Fearing Superman is too powerful left unchecked Batman takes him on, meanwhile a new threat called Doomsday is created by Lex Luthor. It's the 30 seconds or so in which Ben Affleck says nothing with...
View ArticleMusic can be the sound track to your life
Joan Dorsey Contributing columnist My sound track has some awesome music from the 60's. Some tunes from the 50's, which make me remember my older siblings, and a few from the 40's which are just classy...
View ArticleDisturbed to Perform on "Conan" Tonight
Disturbed is bringing "The Sound of Silence" to Conan . The band will perform their cover of the Simon & Garfunkel classic on tonight's episode of the late-night show.
View ArticleSilverSounds Northwest to Perform in Burien, 4/17
SilverSounds Northwest believes that you're never too old to rock 'n roll. More than sixty fun-loving retirees, ranging in age from 60 to 87, will present a high energy show that includes clever...
View ArticleFolk veteran Carthy to play solo gig at Legion in June
Folk music veteran Martin Carthy will visit Shetland as part of his extensive UK tour, appearing at the Lerwick Legion on Friday 24th June in a solo capacity with local support. Since the mid-1960s...
View ArticleLauren Daley - Spotlight Fall River: Folk duo Aztec Two-Step...
The folk duo Aztec Two-Step celebrates its 45th anniversary with a concert at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River on Saturday, April 9. “It's always fun to be at the Narrows; we...
View ArticleThe Milk Carton Kids At FTC Warehouse
Folk duo the Milk Carton Kids from Los Angeles make gentle folk music with two guitars and beautiful harmonies. Their sound is reminiscent of folk greats Simon and Garfunkel or Aztec Two-Step, and...
View ArticlePaul Simon Praises Disturbed's "Powerful" Cover of "The Sound of Silence"
Disturbed 's cover of the Simon & Garfunkel classic "The Sound of Silence" has been met with a lot of acclaim, and it's now earned the stamp of approval from the songwriter himself. In a Facebook...
View ArticleTaking harmony to new heights
Today's folk bands -- or Americana bands, as they're known now -- both expand and contradict the rich traditions of the '40s, '50s and '60s. Harmony duo The Milk Carton Kids are no exception.
View ArticlePaul Simon details new album 'Stranger to Stranger,' shares new song 'Wristband'
Paul Simon recently said he was working on a new album called Stranger to Stranger , and now more details are here. It will be out in June, and Paul produced it with Roy Halee, who he's worked with...
View ArticleFresh herbs: Cut above the rest | Garden Column
When ever I think about writing about herbs the lyrics of the old Simon and Garfunkel, "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme" run through my head. I usually begin with the words and melody of this old...
View ArticlePaul Simon pursues new fusion on his upcoming album
Paul Simon, the folk star turned world music champion, plans a range of further experimentation including a collaboration with a flamenco band on his new album. "Stranger to Stranger" is the...
View ArticleDisturbed's "The Sound Of Silence" Leads Active Rock Airplay Chart For Sixth...
The April 3-9 tracking period marked the twelfth week in which Disturbed's "The Sound Of Silence" appeared on Mediabase's active rock airplay chart. The band's smash hit cover of the Simon and...
View ArticleSad Ben Affleck gets Simon and Garfunkel song into charts
A parody video called "Sad Affleck" set to The Sound of Silence , a '60s ballad by Simon and Garfunkel, quickly went viral. The video has since had more than 21 million views.
View ArticleFantasia, Jennifer Hudson And Latoya London Reunite For 'American Idol' Finale
Thursday night's grand finale of "American Idol" left fans with a special parting gift courtesy of Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson and Latoya London. The "Three Divas" reunited on the 'Idol' stage...
View ArticleDisturbed's "The Sound Of Silence" Leads Active Rock Radio For 7th Straight Week
Disturbed's "The Sound Of Silence" has now spent more than half its active rock radio chart tenure at #1. "The Sound Of Silence" continues its dominant run at active rock radio.
View ArticleRyan, Trump more like oil and water than peanut butter and jelly
Reggie Jackson and Billy Martin scrapped in the Yankees dugout during an epic 1977 bout. Yet the two forged a truce as Jackson propelled the Yankees to the championship, smacking three home runs in...
View ArticlePaul Simon: 'The older you get, the happier you get'
As he approaches his 75th birthday, legendary musician Paul Simon declares that the older he gets, the happier he is. "When you've passed through crises a few times - when people die, when you...
View ArticleAnniversary tour will celebrate career of Simon and Garfunkel
Both will map out the alternatives in this insightful new show entitled Has Capitalism Had Its Day? Plus, Paul's new book Postcapitalism will be available to buy on the night at the discounted rate of...
View ArticleParsing Time and Feelin' Groovy | EE Times
The Today's numberless design -- with noon and midnight gently divided by a cloud-like dawn and dusk -- relieves the urgency of modern time. Ever since I started work on my Cunning Chronograph project,...
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