Matt Duke launches Kickstarter campaign for new album

One of my favorite up-and-coming singer-songwriters these days is South Jersey's own Matt Duke. Well, Matt has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for his new full-length CD, which he will be recording without the support of a record label. All those who contribute to the cause will get access to an exclusive … Continue reading Matt Duke launches Kickstarter campaign for new album

Great music for a great cause

A great event is happening this weekend on BlowUpRadio.com. It's a benefit to raise awareness and funds to fight Spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain in the back, neck and hips. "Banding Together" features an amazing number of performances streaming all weekend, and my longtime friend Christian Beach is one of the participating musicians. You … Continue reading Great music for a great cause

Yet another report on the status of the TWTR podcast

As I have mentioned previously here, I have been doing a series of weekly Google+ Hangouts with my friend (and TWTR Episode 001 guest) John LeMasney that have essentially become a reboot of our 2006-2008 podcast, Technology and the Arts. In the meantime, I've reached out to a few potential TWTR podcast guests...and have so … Continue reading Yet another report on the status of the TWTR podcast

Revisiting my old podcast, Technology and the Arts…

My friend John LeMasney and I have resurrected our old Technology and the Arts podcast (the original series ran from December 2006 to December 2008) as a Google+ Hangout that was broadcast live (please excuse the technical glitches at the start) and then archived on YouTube. The first of these video conversations is below. We'll … Continue reading Revisiting my old podcast, Technology and the Arts…

Tandem With The Random 019 – 07.24.2012

Tandem With The Random 019 - 07.24.2012 Tandem With The Random podcast No. 19 (7/24/2012) features an interview with Aric McKeown of the Mustache Rangers, a Minneapolis-based improv comedy duo/podcast. Various, additional random thoughts on the Aurora, Colo., theater tragedy, becoming a father for the first time and an update on the now-canceled Celebrating Audio … Continue reading Tandem With The Random 019 – 07.24.2012

Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 019 – 07.24.2012

Tandem With The Random podcast No. 19 (7/24/2012) features an interview with Aric McKeown of the Mustache Rangers, a Minneapolis-based improv comedy duo/podcast. Various, additional random thoughts on the Aurora, Colo., theater tragedy, becoming a father for the first time and an update on the now-canceled Celebrating Audio Theater Old and New event discussed in … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 019 – 07.24.2012

Tandem With The Random 018 – 07.02.2012

Tandem With The Random 018 - 07.02.2012 Tandem With The Random podcast No. 18 (7/2/2012) is a special "clip show" featuring highlights from many of the conversations heard on the podcast over its 18-month existence. Various, additional random thoughts on impending fatherhood are also shared. File size: 11.9 MB. Time: 49 min, 30 sec. Host: Brian … Continue reading Tandem With The Random 018 – 07.02.2012

Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 018 – 07.02.2012

Tandem With The Random podcast No. 18 (7/2/2012) is a special "clip show" featuring highlights from many of the conversations heard on the podcast over its 18-month existence. Various, additional random thoughts on impending fatherhood are also shared. File size: 11.9 MB. Time: 49 min, 30 sec. Host: Brian Kelley. Interact with Tandem With The Random … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 018 – 07.02.2012

Artist to Watch: Kate Miller-Heidke

I can't believe I haven't written an Artist to Watch post on Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke until now.* My wife and I saw her open for Ben Folds in Montclair, N.J., in April 2010 and instantly became huge fans of hers. Miller-Heidke's third album, Nightflight, has deservedly received very positive reviews from a number of … Continue reading Artist to Watch: Kate Miller-Heidke

Tandem With The Random 017 – 06.18.2012

Tandem With The Random 017 – 06.18.2012 Tandem With The Random podcast No. 17 (6/18/2012) features an interview with Richard J. Anderson, a Philadelphia-based writer who maintains a personal blog at Sanspoint.com and also contributes to KittySneezes.com, a pop-culture 'zine. He is also the co-host of a recently launched music podcast called Crush On Radio and is currently writing his first … Continue reading Tandem With The Random 017 – 06.18.2012