Ickmusic goes to the Grammys
As the shadow of Amy Winehouse’s brunette beehive casts a shadow on the 2008 Grammy Awards – it is time, friends, to open the refrigerator, fetch a cold Heineken Premium Lite, and drink my way through this ceremony. The official…
The Grammy Drinking Game
Here’s what I have so far. By all means, feel free to add more rules in the comments. I’ll be adding live commentary beginning at 7:00pm MST. Every time someone thanks God (or any higher power) during an acceptance speech…
Coming Sunday: The Ickmusic Grammy Drinking Game with Live Commentary
If you’re watching the Grammys on Sunday night, don’t forget to dial up Ickmusic for some live commentary from me and Michael, as well as the premier Ickmusic Grammy Drinking Game ®. If somebody thanks a higher power during an…
The Time + Rihanna = Jungle Umbrella Love? – Watch the Grammys
Here’s a newsworthy item for a Prince geek like me… According to this Billboard article, Rihanna will be joined by none other than the Time for a performance at next weekend’s Grammys. I’ll be adding my sometimes snide, sometimes cynical,…
LastFM takes it to the next level
If you’re here, you love music. And if you love music, you should be on LastFM – a free social music networking site. Especially with this morning’s news… LastFM, which CBS bought last year, just announced a major deal with…
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
Folks, my hosting plan renews on the 14th of this month, and – wellll – I could use some help. This is my first ever plea – if any of you have a few dollars you can kick in to…
Of Lothars and Theremins
And now for something completely different. I first found out about the Lothars when I listened to The Sandinista Project: A Tribute to the Clash. Their version of “The Call Up” was up there among the strangest of the bunch…
Zunes
In April, I turned into an Apple guy when I bought a new iMac. I also have my iPod, and, as of a few weeks ago, an iPhone (can you say L-o-v-e?). So call me heavily biased in favor of…
March Fourth Marching Band
I’m a sucker for a brass band music experience, whether it’s the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Bruce’s Seeger Sessions Band, or even a kick ass high school marching band at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. So when our local scene rag…
Ickmusic @ ACL: Day Two Recap
With the cancellation of the White Stripes, Saturday’s headliner, many called this the weakest day of the festival lineup-wise. But for me, it turned out to be my favorite. Here’s why: Raul Malo – What can be said about Raul…