October 28, 2009
"This Is It" hits theaters today for an alleged limited run. Will you be there?
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July 29, 2009
Slate has an interesting piece running about the death of music magazines. Writer Jonah Weiner points to the
folding of Vibe and Blender, lay-offs at Spin, and staff cuts at Rolling Stone. He further notes te notes
the challenges faced in covering music...
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May 28, 2009
For the next few posts, I'll be logging in from New York City, where I'm on a multi-tasking trip that
includes a trio (at least) of Broadway shows to review. I also will be reporting from BookExpo America,
the publishers/booksellers...
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March 24, 2009
Over at the Huffington Post, John Mellencamp has gone on at length about the state of the music business
today.
Some excerpts:
--"Sadly, these days, it's really a matter of 'every man for himself.' In terms of possibilities, we are
but...
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September 16, 2008
"Traditionally, it isn't over until the fat lady sings. But it seems it will soon be over for the singing
fat lady."
So opens a piece in The London newspaper The Independent concerning the slimmer and fitter brand of opera...
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August 7, 2008
With a new season starting on Broadway, I thought it a good time to give a listen to a stack of cast
recordings of 2007/2008 shows. More than the original production, I believe, the cast recording is what encourages
future...
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It's also across the street from Fogo de Chao and Morton's....
Yep, the haters are trying to make good news bad. I guess it is hard to get people to believe the series is dying when they are gaining new sponsors.
David Copperfield! I remember watching his specials on TV when I was little.
Don't forget this is next to an MMA gym, a pawn shop, and some abandoned spaces.
Good project for Zionsville - A group who has owned the property for many years has waited and worked patiently to bring highest and best use development to a major corridor, and mix that in with the great downtown you have. Win Win. All the Best to Pittman Partners and Zionsville.