Music
Positive Parenting: Creative parents model a growth mindset for mental and emotional well-being
by Tiffany Snyder Are you a creative parent? Do you think your child/ren are creative but consider yourself someone who can barely draw a stick figure? Hear me out on how this fixed mindset is worth changing. Wherever you are creatively, we can all benefit mentally and emotionally from using our creative power. I’d like […]
Jackson singer/songwriter Kay Harper unveils soulful new single, ‘Give Me A Sign’
Information provided by Kay Harper On November 22, emerging country artist Kay Harper, from Jackson, Michigan, returned with her highly anticipated single, “Give Me A Sign,” available across all streaming platforms. This Nashville-produced track delivers a heartfelt anthem for all seeking direction in life’s uncertainties. Following the success of her debut track, “Freight Train,” this […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Elvis Presley’s final concert performance by John Robinson Q: What was the last song Elvis Presley ever performed in concert? A: That was Paul Simon’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” performed at his final concert in Indianapolis in June 1977. Q: What was the name of the song the Monkees sang at the end of their […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Who is the ‘Steve’ mentioned in ‘Soul Man?’ by John Robinson Q: In the song “Soul Man,” who is the “Steve” that someone shouts out “play it, Steve?” A: That would be guitarist Steve Cropper, who plays guitar on both versions: Sam & Dave in 1967 and the Blues Brothers in 1979. Cropper also was […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Bachman-Turner Overdrive changes over the years by John Robinson Q: Whatever happened to Bachman-Turner Overdrive? I always liked their music. A: Here’s a short BTO bio: After Randy Bachman left The Guess Who in 1970, he formed the Canadian rock band Brave Belt with Chad Allan, who was The Guess Who’s original lead vocalist before […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
The Beatles didn’t like their movie ‘Help!” by John Robinson Q: I bought The Beatles’ movie “Help!” DVD. I was hoping there would be some kind of interesting background trivia about the movie, but there really wasn’t much at all. Do you have any? A: Amazingly, The Beatles didn’t care for the film, claiming they […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia: Eric Clapton’s Persian rug may carry hidden message
by John Robinson Q: I noticed while watching an Eric Clapton DVD there is a large ornate rug on the stage floor which looks like the same rug I noticed in other videos. There must be some significance to the rug. Can you find out what it is? A: That large Persian rug is a […]
Arts Council spotlights the Stockbridge High School Jazz Band
On Sunday, April 14, the Stockbridge Area Arts Council hosted a free event for those in the area to come out and listen to the Stockbridge High School Jazz Band. It was a beautiful, sunny day outdoors, but these talented jazz students made it worthwhile for attendees to step out of the sunshine and into […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
What is the origin of the ‘Happy Birthday’ song? by John Robinson Q: Can you help me find out where the song “Happy Birthday to You” came from? A: The song we all sing at birthdays, now referred to as “Happy Birthday to You,” was originally titled “Good Morning to All” and composed in 1893 […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
What war is the song ‘Sky Pilot’ about? by John Robinson Q: Was The Animals’ song “Sky Pilot” about the Vietnam War? A: I suppose it could be taken that way; but whenever I heard it, I thought of World War II. So maybe it’s just supposed to be about war in general. Because the […]