Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center Is Back

It’s great to see that what used to be called the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua, NY is back up and running after a $13 million renovation. Included in the make over is a very memorable renaming of the facility: Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (or just CMAC for short). Catchy!
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The Replacements ‘Talent Show’ Live

The Replacements Talent Show Live
A very cool live performance of “Talent Show” by the Replacements at the “International Rock Awards.”

Deadheads for Obama ‘08

Even the logo is inspiring…

From the Marin Independent Journal, How Grateful Dead came together again for Obama fundraiser.

Edreys!

I’ve known hundredsBeruhmte casino. of musicians over the years… finally one of them put out something decent.

Midlake

I’ve been listening to Midlake’s “The Trials of Van Occupanther” at least once a day since I got back in April of 2007 and my interest in the band only increases. For me, it’s the perfect music. Mixing Radiohead with Peter Green-era Fleetwood Mac, I can’t think of a better set of influences.
So I’m looking [...]

For Jack on this cold and sunny morning

Two legends, Paul Simon and George Harrison, on Saturday Night Live in 1976.

Indie Rock-Star Recipes

I Like Food, Food Tastes Good: In the Kitchen With Your Favorite Bands is a new food book featuring some tasty recipes from your favorite indie bands including Nada Surf, matt pond PA, They Might Be Giants, The Hold Steady and more. This actually looks pretty cool, it’s on my Amazon favorites, buy it for [...]

Himmler?

Two mighty albums released this year make a reference to Himmler…
The Shins - Australia
Dare to be one of us girlFaced with the android’s conundrumI felt like I should just cryBut nothing happens every time I take one on the chinYeah Himmler in your coat you don’t know how long I’ve beenWatching the lantern dim starved [...]