Category Archives: Music

TL;DR

Posted on October 1, 2020 by admin

Every once in a while I realize that I am too old to be hip but too young to be square. The most recent evidence: the acronym WAP began appearing in social media and I could not for the life … Continue reading →

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The Real King

Posted on April 19, 2020 by admin

If I were to grant you access to my Spotify likes, you’d see a list as esoteric and unpredictable as the wind. Sure, I have some songs on heavy rotation. I can listen to blues and jazz and Americana all … Continue reading →

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One for the Late American Drama class

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Thomas_Easterling

What questions do you want to ask Wayne Self about Upstairs? Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Education, Gender Issues, Music | 11 Comments

Another Great is Gone

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Thomas_Easterling

Mose Allison, born near Tippo, Mississippi, in 1927, died at his home yesterday. He was an important musical bridge to the past. His mixture of country, blues and jazz was beautifully idiosyncratic; he whetted his lyrics on the hard stone … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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