Michael’s Year in (Ick)Music: 2007:
Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Write a Year-End Best of Column I’ll be honest, the thought of figuring out a ‘Top 10’ for the year is far more daunting a task than I had imagined. So much…
Happy New Year! An Ickmix just for You…
So how was 2007 for you guys and gals? I can’t complain here. I’m blessed with a beautiful wife and two precious girls, I have a steady job (knock wood), and my family and loved ones are healthy. I thought…
Shuggie Otis – a psyche-funky-soulful classic
One of the categories I forgot to include on my Year in Music post was “Best Aged Album Discovered This Year”. Undoubtedly, it was 1974’s Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis. Some buddies on my defunct Prince forum recommended Shuggie as…
Pete’s Year in (Ick)Music: 2007
I know you’re probably all sick of the obligatory year end list mania sweeping the interwebs, but indulge me, if you will, as I throw in a few favorites myself. I give you…. Pete’s Year in (Ick)Music: 2007 Songs of…
Merry Christmas Eve
A little holiday cheer from Jason Mraz Featuring the Voices of Prayz of Lakeview Baptist Church in Chula Vista, CA. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFvEWNYHdUU 450 355] Merry Christmas Eve everyone!
Santa Smokes Mistletoe! Christmas with Rotary Connection
A guest post coming to you from reader & fellow funk brother # 1, Jshua….. Happy Holidays Brothers and Sisters (or as I like to say–Happy Holy Daze….) But I digress…. Today’s topic of discussion comes from the legendary Rotary…
Joe Strummer: 5 Years Gone
Hard to believe it’s already been five years since Joe Strummer passed away at age 50. Until it’s time for me to check out, his music will remain a huge part of my life. We miss you Joe. Videos: The…
Kanye’s updated Billie Jean
For the 25th anniversary of Thriller, the reissued CD includes some contemporary versions by the likes of the ubiquitous, overrated and overhyped Will.i.am, Fergie, Akon, and Kanye West. Ol’ Kanye offers up “Billie Jean 2008”. After hearing it, all I…
P-Funk: Um, Yeah, I’ll Have Some of What They’re Having
I have one of these sweet little Apple Airport Express gizmos that allows me to play my iTunes on any stereo inside or outside my house. So when it was time to string up the Christmas lights this past weekend,…
Prince: available for a Bar Mitzvah or Sweet 16 near you
Prince Roger$ Nel$on may not believe in Christmas and birthdays, but he sure makes himself available for the almighty dollar! How ’bout a U.S. tour, purple guy? From The Miami Herald’s Scene in the Tropics section… OK, so now we’ve…
