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Random music news for Friday, November 9, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

…Steven Tyler of Aerosmith showed up. Watch.

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver