I never knew the banjo was a hillbilly instrument. When I first saw a banjo, it was in my father's arms. My father was a chemist, a business owner and a banjo player. He didn't play with a group. He played for fun, he played for us kids, but he also played for himself, a … Continue reading An Ode to Pete Seeger
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Was My Gateway Drug – Of Sorts
I was a little like Janet and Brad in 1985, alternative music was for other kids: The city kids, the kids in Chicago, not for suburban kids like me. Chicago kids went to clubs and live shows, what did we do? We went to parties and crossed our fingers the cops wouldn't show up. Maybe … Continue reading The Rocky Horror Picture Show Was My Gateway Drug – Of Sorts
There Must Be Some Misunderstanding – Losing Phil and Finding Van Halen with Doug Foster
Growing up, until I got to sixth grade or so, my older brother was the primary caretaker of our record collection. Whether due to having more money or more knowledge, when we got a new record, he was likely the one to buy it. Otherwise for me, most of my exposure to music was … Continue reading There Must Be Some Misunderstanding – Losing Phil and Finding Van Halen with Doug Foster
Raised on the Radio – Kir from The Kir Corner With Harden My Heart
We're back. After months away at a new home, I have made the decision to bring Raised on the Radio back to My Skewed View. Breaking myself up into little tiny pieces was never really a good idea. And these wonderful friends of mine have so much to share, I'd like to share it with … Continue reading Raised on the Radio – Kir from The Kir Corner With Harden My Heart
A Thanksgiving Playlist or Any Dinner Party
Today I'm over at Raised on the Radio with a Dinner Party Playlist. For those of you who don't know, Raised on the Radio is my alternate reality. (Not unlike my alternate personality, Woody Allen) I don't often link, but this is a post everyone will love. Dinner Party Music This is a great playlist … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Playlist or Any Dinner Party
Raised on the Radio – Melissa from Home on Deranged
Well folks, it's been a labor of love and it's finally here. I created a community website to share memories of music by those of us raised on the radio. Although the initial concept was mine, I quickly realized I didn't want to do it alone. I have two - all the time collaborators - … Continue reading Raised on the Radio – Melissa from Home on Deranged
Concerts and a Guest Post
I wish I had just one awesome memory to share of the summer. But truthfully, we spend two weeks in South Carolina. AWESOME. I get to have fun with my son all summer AWESOME. And I got to go to SIX amazing concerts at Ravinia Festival! Steely Dan … Continue reading Concerts and a Guest Post
Raised on the Radio – All I Never Knew Was Missing
Raised on the Radio is a series devoted to remembering and sharing what the musical experience was like when the only way you would hear music is on the radio of if you bought the album. The ease of downloading music has robbed us of the excitement of hearing a song for the first time … Continue reading Raised on the Radio – All I Never Knew Was Missing
Raised on the Radio – Cherry Pie and Poison A Recipe for Music Memories
Raised on the Radio is a new series at My Skewed View. As a music lover I have noticed a great difference between those Raised on The Radio, and those who are being raised on streaming music and audio-downloads. As I try to teach my son about the value of musicianship, I find it increasingly … Continue reading Raised on the Radio – Cherry Pie and Poison A Recipe for Music Memories
Raised on the Radio – Gasp
Raised on the Radio is a new series at My Skewed View. As a music lover I have noticed a great difference between those Raised on The Radio, and those who are being raised on streaming music and audio-downloads. As I try to teach my son about the value of musicianship, I find it increasingly difficult … Continue reading Raised on the Radio – Gasp
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