Monday, February 7, 2011

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Big football weekend coming up!




So, this weekend we have the Ravens vs. the Steelers and the Jets vs. the Patriots. I think if the Ravens can pull of a victory in Pittsburgh then they have a great shot at going all the way. It's going to be an epic battle though, so buckle up. And if you aren't that into football you should know that the Ravens are the only NFL team that is named after a famous piece of literary work, by none other than Edgar Allen Poe. So that should get some literature fans on board. maybe?

Read Poe's The Raven here.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Here's a little bit of Chalupa to keep away the withdrawal

Kt Tunstall Tiger Suit



Just saw KT Tunstall on her last night of the American tour for Tiger Suit and she rocked the house. I love KT, and got to see her once at a small free gig at the Apple Store in Soho. But seeing her with a full band and in full tour mode was something special. She obviously loves making music and her energy is infectious. If they release a bootleg of last nights concert at Terminal 5 I highly recommend it. One of the highlights of the night was the cover of Erasure's Little Respect. But in the mean time pick up Tiger Suit, and if you don't have her other albums (Eye to the Telescope and Drastic Fantasic) add them to your gift wish list this season and maybe Santa will be good to you. I have to say I liked the album when I listened to it, but I LOVE it now that I've heard the songs live. This music is meant to be performed, so go see her next time she's touring in the U S of A or hop over the pond to see her play in England in the next few months.

KT became famous when her Big Black Horse and a Cherry tree was featured on American Idol a few years back. Give her a listen, I think you'll like it. :) Bonus, the Hurricane Bells opened for her and they had a great eclectic sound, I particularly liked the drummer. He rocked out to several songs. Happy listening.