Tag Archives: Music

Guests at The Music Class

Posted on November 10, 2007 by jetrotz

Today was the final meeting this semester for one of Sam’s favorite activities – The Music Class (more background on this program here). Founded locally in Atlanta, and now available internationally, The Music Class has sessions aimed at kids from … Continue reading →

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rock n roll

Posted on June 24, 2007 by jetrotz

In keeping with the gaming theme of recent posts, I must share the photo above. I used a gift certificate from my sisters-in-law they sent as a thank-you for helping them with their new jewelery business (their site will be … Continue reading →

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carmina burana

Posted on June 24, 2007 by jetrotz

I’ve meant to blog this earlier, but wanted to rave about the amazing performance Amy and I attended a few weeks ago of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana as well as Szmanowski’s Symphony No. 37. … Continue reading →

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Long Live the Godfather, The Godfather is Dead

Posted on December 27, 2006 by jetrotz

Sad, but true. The Godfather of Soul, IronMan, the Hardest Working Man in Show Business, and arguably the most famous resident of the greater Augusta, Georgia area has passed on. The photo below is an old favorite by my friend … Continue reading →

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It’s the Music, Stupid

Posted on July 21, 2006 by jetrotz

In my years as a journalist, there was a saying I was always fond of – ‘It’s the content, stupid.’ Well, I’d like to take poetic license and suggest that this applies to ballet as well. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution article … Continue reading →

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Ben at Bonnaroo

Posted on June 16, 2006 by jetrotz

Can’t make it to the hinterlands of Tennessee?  The good folks from AT&T are showing off their ability to show stuttering video via their high speed networks with a live video webcast of many of the acts from this year’s … Continue reading →

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Bob Mould’s US Tour Kicks Off

Posted on September 26, 2005 by jetrotz

Here’s a gallery of photos I shot on Friday night on Bob Mould’s second US show to promote his new album. I’ve become friends with Bob through some mutual acquaintances, and he asked me to shoot the show. His new … Continue reading →

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iTunes Goodies

Posted on August 16, 2005 by jetrotz

The weekly iTunes New Music Tuesday email was a welcome sight in my inbox today. News of Death Cab for Cutie’s first major-label disc (with bonus video, liner notes and exclusive tracks for preorders) and a single from Fiona Apple. … Continue reading →

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Sgt Pepper, French Horn & the Mac

Posted on August 16, 2005 by jetrotz

As Sir Paul McCartney was prepping for his Live 8 performance, he realized that there was no arrangement at hand for the four french horns in the piece. With the help of Sir George Martin and a Mac laptop running … Continue reading →

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Bob Mould releases Body of Song

Posted on August 9, 2005 by jetrotz

So thanks to a hat tip from my buddy Andy Mitchell, I just bought Bob Mould’s new album off iTunes. Wow. The new disc harkens back before Modulate – all at once, I’m hearing the influence of Workbook, Sugar and … Continue reading →

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