On Friday, a benefit was held for Berkeley, Calif-based musician Kurt Ribak at Armando’s of Martinez. Ribak (pronounced REE-bok, like the shoes) was severely injured in an automobile accident on June 19. The extensive injuries to his left arm & hand mean that Ribak, a bassist, will be unable to… more »
Archives for June 2012
Mickey Just Wants to Fly (1928)
June 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This was a fun discovery… I found on YouTube Mickey Mouse’s first ever TV appearance (which had its debut on May 15, 1928). Working with a flying theme, Mickey’s inspiration was Charles “Lindy” Lindbergh. A year earlier, on May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic… more »
Pupping It – Tunes for Chilling Out…
June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I just got turned onto the Peter Pupping Band (special thanks to my Jersey Pal Frank Gaff), and specifically, the album titled “Samba Night.’ Take a listen for yourself. Samba Pa Ti El Condor Pasa Barcelona Nights According to the band’s website, the Peter Pupping Quartet was formed in 1996… more »
Timing is Everything – Brands Miss Opportunities for Engagement…
June 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
According to a story that appeared in Marketing Daily, many brands are not properly leveraging social media channels to get the word out. The writer, Sarah Mahoney, referenced a study done by Yesmail Interactive titled, “Using Digital Market Intelligence to Drive Multi-Channel Success.†Michael Fisher, president of Yesmail, told Marketing… more »
LMFAO & The Adjacent Possible…
June 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
There was story in The New York Times by Melena Ryzik about Redfoo and Sky Blu — the two guys who together are known as LMFAO (“Party Rock Anthem”). Melena points out “The two men, who rap, sing and D.J., have high musical lineage: Redfoo, 36 (born Stefan Gordy), is… more »
