Monthly Archives: December 2011

Smart resolutions for musicians and soon-to-be musicians

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jamiebobamie

Mastering a Hendrix solo by the end of January probably isn’t a realistic goal, unless you’re Clapton. However, there are lots of smart resolutions you can make. Learn to play Did Santa bring you a new instrument? After you kiss … Continue reading →

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Twenty great music TV shows and yes, I included The Monkees

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jamiebobamie

Last week’s blog featured music films. Now I want to focus on the small screen. These are the shows that showed me how to dance the jerk, that women could play the banjo, and gave me faith that mainstream music … Continue reading →

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18 great music movies and I don’t mean The Muppets Take Manhattan

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jamiebobamie

Although, as far as Muppet movies go, it wasn’t bad. My taste leans toward comedy, country, classic rock and folk. You too? Read on. Here are my favorites, in alphabetical order because really, who can even compare “This is Spinal … Continue reading →

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Gift ideas for your favorite music fan – from $5 CDs to Stevie Wonder’s piano

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jamiebobamie

Don’t rush out to a big box store to get William Shatner’s latest CD. The music fan in your life may prefer Ferron’s Girl on a Road DVD or some great indie music from CD Baby. Here’s my completely biased … Continue reading →

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