Tandem With The Random podcast No. 11 (6/27/2011) features an interview with Gary Wien, whose new book "Are You Listening?" profiles his top 100 albums by New Jersey artists from 2001-2010. Also mentioned are new Australian pop band Fatty Gets A Stylist and Peter Gabriel's current tour with his New Blood Orchestra. File Size: 15.3 … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 011 – 06.27.2011
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My friend, singer-songwriter Christian Beach, has earned some very well-deserved recognition for his 2008 self-titled CD (pictured at right). "Christian Beach"* has been ranked as one of the top 100 albums released by New Jersey artists from 2001-2010, according to the new book "Are You Listening?" by Gary Wien. *Although I didn't take the photograph … Continue reading “Christian Beach” among best N.J. CDs from 2001-2010
Well, I haven't done one of these "Artist to Watch" posts since December (when I profiled Fitz and the Tantrums), but I recently stumbled upon a new band that I am really into right now. Fatty Gets A Stylist (FGAS) is an 80s-influenced electronic project led by Australian singer-songwriters -- and husband-and-wife combo -- Keir … Continue reading Artist to Watch: Fatty Gets A Stylist
Tandem With The Random podcast No. 10 (6/6/2011) features an interview with April Sette, co-director of Art All Night, a 24-hour arts and music community event taking place June 18-June 19 in Trenton, N.J. Other topics covered include the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival, a meet & greet with Nicole Atkins & The Black … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 010 – 06.06.2011
Tandem With The Random podcast No. 9 (5/16/2011) features an interview with Katie Musar, an assistant director of university housing at James Madison University who recently returned from New Orleans, where she took part in her second Habitat for Humanity project. Other topics covered include Doctor Who, the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival and … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 009 – 05.16.2011
Just got the word from Appel Farm...WE DID IT! The special Tandem With The Random discount code was used to purchase enough tickets to qualify for the Nicole Atkins meet & greet at the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival in Elmer, NJ, on June 4. I just received the list of names who have … Continue reading Here are your Appel Farm/Nicole Atkins meet & greet winners!
UPDATED 5/16/2011: Although I suppose you could still use the discount code mentioned below to get $3 off each ticket for this year's Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival in Elmer, N.J., taking place Saturday, June 4...the Nicole Atkins meet & greet attendees have been finalized. See this post for additional details. As mentioned on … Continue reading Get $3 off Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival tickets
Tandem With The Random podcast No. 8 (5/2/2011) features an interview with Meghan Rehbein, development director for the Monmouth County (N.J.) SPCA, who talks about some recent and upcoming fund-raising events. Other topics covered include Doctor Who, the summer concert season and Philadelphia sports. File Size: 8.2 MB. Time: 17 min, 08 sec. Hosted by … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 008 – 05.02.2011
Tandem With The Random podcast No. 7 (4/18/2011) features an interview with Scott Ditzenberger, lawyer-turned-director of Out of Place, a film documenting the Lake Erie surfing culture in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. In addition to the film, the conversation also includes talk of baseball. File size: 12.6 MB. Time: 27 min, 30 sec. Hosted by … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 007 – 04.18.2011
Tandem With The Random podcast No. 3 (2/21/2011) features an interview with author Allen Schatz, who left behind a 25-year career in finance/accounting to pursue a career as an author. Allen has recently published his first novel, a baseball-centered mystery titled "Game 7: Dead Ball" -- now available as an e-book at Smashwords.com. Interact with … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 003 – 02.21.2011