May 2011

Great new music: Peaks of Valleys, “Fallen Out of Line.”

Peaks of Valleys: Fallen Out Of Line.

I have to share some great new music from a friend of mine. Nathan Schafer, working under the name Peaks of Valleys, has just released a fantastic album called Fallen Out Of Line. I think anyone with a love of indie pop or a hunger to discover excellent new music will enjoy this one.

  • May 26, 2011

A very Mad Men evening.

a photo with John SlatteryLast night I got to see a screening of the Mad Men episode “Suitcase” at the Television Academy, then watched a hosted panel and Q&A featuring producer/creater Matt Weiner and about eight cast members… and then enjoy a reception where most of the actors on the panel hung out to sign autographs and take photos. They were all just fantastic, and the whole thing was a blast.

  • May 19, 2011

Iconic drum tracks.

Continuing with my drummer lists, there are drum tracks that are tight or unique or even virtuosic, but rare is the performance that could be considered iconic in popular music....

  • May 12, 2011