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Random music news for Friday, November 9, 2018

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Buskers, Chris Wu, Christmas Music, Dirty Dancing, Freddie Mercury, John Mellencamp, Lil Jon, Medical Mysteries, Meg Ryan, Ponzi, Pussy Riot, Rami Malek

Donald Trump was elected president of the US two years ago today. Just sayin’. Now some music news for Friday,

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Random music news for Tuesday, May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Big Shiny Tunes, Biopic, Brad Roberts, BTS, Buskers, Classic Rock, Crash Test Dummies, Dave Grohl, Elton John, Gary Lightbody, GDPR, K-Pop, Radio, Silverchair, Snow Patrol, Third Man, U2

Both the US and the UK are back to work after a long weekend today, so is there any music

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WTF? 

Inappropriate songs sung in public by bawdy buskers

February 27, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Buskers, Inappropriate

Ever run across a busker singing something that’s totally inappropriate for the occasion and location? (Thanks to Danny for the

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Music News 

Random Music News for Thursday, March 2, 2017

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beck, Buskers, Grammy Awards, Guitaris, Hunters and Collectors, Nickelback, PETA

The temperature outside my house went from 16 degrees to -2 in 12 hours. No wonder I have a headache.

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Chad Smith of the Chili Peppers Jams with London Buskers (Video)

July 3, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Buskers, Chad Smith, Drums, Red Hot Chili Peppers

In my experience, the easiest-going member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is drummer Chad Smith. As part of a

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Recommended Music 

You’ve Never Seen a Guitarist Shred a Classical Guitar Like This

April 9, 2016April 9, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Buskers, Classical Guitar

Just watch this guy. Watch! He’s playing in a park but he should be world famous! (Via Holy Kaw)  

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These NYC Buskers Will Make Anyone Feel Good

December 24, 2015December 23, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Buskers, New York

Here’s the story via YouTube: Maggie is a self-professed music junkie who is always willing to pay attention to New

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If I Saw These Buskers, I’d Throw Them Some Change for Sure

October 4, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Buskers, Guitars

These buskers in Vienna don’t even have proper instruments. Instead they make do with homemade instruments that seem to work

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So These Buskers Were Doing Their Thing in Lithuania When…

May 22, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Aerosmith, Buskers, Lithuania, Steven Tyler

…Steven Tyler of Aerosmith showed up.  Watch.

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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