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Getting cut off in traffic? Somebody loudly chewing gum? Maybe dirty dishes being left in the sink? Everybody’s got pet peeves. Some have longer lists than others, but everyone at least has a few things that really drive them nuts. But what about in the world of music? Let me tell you about three things…
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When I was a kid, my parents used to take us for mountain drives every year in the fall. The Blue Ridge Parkway was only a couple hours away, so we’d spend all day driving up… and then driving back down. There was this one particular pile of rocks that we’d stop at each time…
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Our city (and the surrounding area) has a lot of noteworthy things. We’ve got good restaurants, parks, beaches, and plenty of shopping. But sometimes what seems most glaring is what we don’t have. There’s not a lot of art, for instance. And if you’re trying to find live music, you’ll be hard-pressed. Well, what we…
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When I was a kid, I had a skewed perception of cats. My mom was always scared of them. I’m not sure exactly why. She used to tell me that they were very scratchy and bitey animals, so I never wanted to be near them. In my adulthood, however, I’ve developed a strong love and…
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Aladdin was one of my favorite movies as a kid. I could quote that thing from start to finish. And to this day, I still break out into one of the songs at least once every couple of weeks. Just ask Selene how often I randomly start singing “Prince Ali.” It’s the classic story of…
Aerik Arkadian 