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50 States In 50 Weeks… Connecticut
posted: November 10, 2009
Did you know residents of Connecticut are sometimes referred to as Nutmeggers? Learn more fun facts about the Constitution state and its musical landscape in this week's 50 States in 50 Weeks post!
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Metal Monday: Metal Videos 101
posted: November 9, 2009
Unlike many genres of music these days, the metal community is still making music videos with as much fervor as ever. Each and every metal video features some of the same common traits. …
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Captain Hooks
posted: November 9, 2009
Every musician chases his or her own particular muse. For rappers, it’s verbal dexterity, the gift of flow. For funk/soul purists, it’s the groove. And for the legions of pop-punks out there, it’s hooks. Irresistibly…
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COUNTRY CALL 'EM: 2009 CMA AWARDS PICKS
posted: November 8, 2009
This year, on November 11, the Country Music Association will present the best of the best of 2009 at their annual awards show. At their 43rd show, the nominees are unprecedented in talent, presence and…
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OMNIVORE'S DELIGHT 7: Q&A WITH THE HAUNTED WINDCHIMES
posted: November 7, 2009
Sure as the overflowing soul in their nomadic tunes, The Haunted Windchimes are giving folk music yet another modern revitalization. These Colorado natives (and others like them) are steadily introducing young listeners all over the…
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FRIDAY FLOW: "MARYLAND MATTERS" BY CHRIS MCDONALD
posted: November 6, 2009
Every Friday on the OurStage blog, I’ll be featuring a great example of flow and lyricism in hip hop songs pulled from the OurStage ranks. I’ll get the artist’s thoughts on the song, as well…
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