Battle of the Bands Results: No Love for the Boss

 Sometimes things are missed in translation on a blog. There is no wink, twinkle of the eye or facial expression. I participate in the Battle of the Bands because it is fun. I enjoy it. I'm happy with it. It looks like most participants are changing to once a month on the 15th. Cool!  I'll give it a whirl. It is a change and was one of many going on in my world which led to my choice of song on the 15th.

Onto the results. My battle featured three musical icons Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Billy Joel. Dylan gets covered quite a bit and I think I picked a song that hasn't been covered by everyone. I liked stripping the Battle down to just Bruce versus Billy.

Billy Joel ran away with this Battle winning 6 to 0.


Let's celebrate "Uptown Girl"

"It's Still Rock N Roll to Me"

"River Dreams"

Hope you enjoyed! I'll be back mid-month for a new Battle of the Bands. Stay tuned to see what else turns up.

R.I.P Jim Vance

Jim Vance was one of the longest running news anchors in the Washington D.C. area and perhaps anywhere else. He worked for 45 years at WRC TV. In that time he won 19 local Emmy Awards, was named "Washingtonian of the Year" by Washingtonian Magazine, and inducted into the National Black Journalist Hall of Fame.

Having lived in the area before I have many memories of watching him deliver the news. His employer must of felt the same way.

Here is attribute video..

Here is a blooper, where he can't stop laughing..

He was a great anchorman and the DC Area lost a local television icon. May he rest in peace.

R.I.P Chester Bennington

Chester Bennington was a successful frontman for the band Linkin Park. The band won two Grammy Awards and have sold over 70 million albums. Fame, fortune, success can't outrun personal demons. Hopefully Bennington who was 41 can rest in peace.

Here is their latest hit "Heavy" and the news was heavy...

Here is  "Numb"...

"In the End"

What is your favorite Linkin Park song? Any memories you want to share? Feel free to comment in the comments. A sad loss a another rocker has passed away.

Battle of the Bands: Good Lovin' Results

Starting out with a lovin' confession. The reason I picked the Grateful Dead version was because it featured the late great Lowell George on lead vocals. The battle was close to the anniversary of his death. Lowell George was the frontman for Little Feat.

Someone vote for The Rascals. Votes were slow to come in. The Battle was decided on the 11th by a vote from Birgit!

It was a close battle, the results were 3-2-1.  The winner was  Tommy James and the Shondells.

We celebrate winners so here we go...

"I Think We Are Alone Now"

"Mony, Mony"

"Hanky, Panky"

You can vote for my current Battle here! I will see you soon with a new post.

Battle of the Bands: The Times They Are A Changin'

Sometimes you have to ask yourself what Bob would do. The Battle of the Bands being moved to once a month.  I missed the memo and since I did one on the first, I thought about sitting this one out. Then I realize I enjoy putting together these Battles. Life, work, writing, even the bloghops change. Heck even Bob Dylan changes his own darn songs.



The Times They Are A Changin' is the song this time around.








Don't vote for Bob Dylan version:

You vote for one of the two contenders below by stating whose version you like best in the comments.

Contender One: Bruce Springsteen

Contender Two: Billy Joel

Bruce or Billy let me know who gets your vote in the comments and I will announce a winner. If you want to hear some more Battles check out the other battles here.

Happy 7-Eleven Day

Yes today was 7-11 Day where you could get a free Slurpee from 7-Eleven. Would have been nice to have a free refreshingly cool beverage treat on a hot summer day. However, the nearest 7-Eleven is over four hours away. In some places the event even made the news...

So did you enjoy a Slurpee today? Do you have a 7-Eleven nearby? 

Battle of the Bands: Good Lovin'

A little late but here for another round of the Battle Bands. I pick a song, a couple of contenders, and then you vote for the one you like the best.

The song is "Good Lovin' " made famous by The Rascals

Contender One: Grateful Dead and friends

Contender Two: Tommy James and the Shondells

It is a fun summer song. Two different sounds and takes. Vote in the comments and we will have a winner soon.