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Random music news for Saturday, September 28, 2018

The music news for September 29, 2018, comes directly from my old bedroom at my parents’ house. Marty Balin of the

Everyone’s attention was on the death of Aretha Franklin this week, but there is still some other music news to

Spring! It’s just three weeks away! Don’t you feel better? And now the music news. Lady Gaga will replace Beyonce

Not all gigs are announced in advance–at least not to the general public. Maybe it’s something that only insiders know

Another rock star of the past has left us. Paul Kanter, a founding member of the Jefferson Airplane–as well as

Off to Jamaica for a three-day reggae research excursion. I’ll report back. Meanwhile, here’s your random selection of music news

I received this email from Chelsea this morning. Maybe you can help. I’ve come across a lyrical mystery.”Somebody To Love,”

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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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