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Archive for January, 2009

Lucky Ghost: “Network Stars”

Lucky Ghost is the brainchild of singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Seth Berkowitz, formerly of Aaron Hill & The Crimson Guard, Conquistador, and Skabba the Hut. Synthesizing influences from ’80’s pop, ’70’s prog and modern indie rock, Lucky Ghost emerges with a crisp sound, laden with hooks, melody, and strong arrangements.

Jazz Audience Part II: Jazz and Youth Soccer?

I was listening to sports talk radio the other day, and the topic was how no one really cares about the Stanley Cup Finals. (I’m not here to argue either way on that one) The conversation continued to other sports that don’t get much TV attention, and thus big fan bases here in the US. [...]

Update: Yoshi’s pulls CD

Yesterday I mentioned the controversy surrounding a new 10th anniversary CD from the venerable Oakland jazz club Yoshi’s - a CD that didn’t include any music by black artists. Well, in today’s San Francisco Chronicle, word comes that the club has decided to pull the CD, and is working on putting together a more diverse [...]