Happy Birthday Sinbad!

Today Sinbad turns 58! I've seen him perform a couple of times and  I always enjoy his show. His comedy isn't filled with vulgarity just humor!


Here's a taste..Carnivores and Vegetarians...

A Woman Who Understands the Signs of a Stroke..

On Lopez Tonight..

Have you ever seen Sinbad? Have you seen him in a movie or TV show? Do you have a favorite bit? Do you have a favorite memory? Feel free to share in the comments.

I'll be back soon with a new post!

November 7: Happy Birthday Joni Mitchell

Happy 72nd birthday to Joni Mitchell! She is a songwriting legend. Whose health hasn't been great recently. I celebrated her in the A to Z: Challenge I will try not to repeat songs.

Yes I am going to share some more of her wonderful songs.

" A Case of You"

 

"Help Me"

"Big Yellow Taxi:

What is your favorite Joni Mitchell song? Have a memory? Feel free to share!

Results for Battle of the Bands: The Lancers Band is Victorious!

The results weren't dramatic. The winners won by a landslide which was nearly a shutout. However, there were still a lot of surprises. A contest pitting an Australian Army Band against a hip hop band with a song which I felt was somewhat obscure I did not expect the turn out.

This battle of the band had more page views then both of my Battle of the Bands contest in October had combined. The votes and comments were up as well!

The results..drum roll..

One abstention who would rather have world peace and less people dying in wars. Which I think everyone would like!

The winner was The Lancer Band 16 to one! Yes the pros of Hip Hop in The Herd were soundly defeated by the Australian Army Lancer Band. An outstanding job by those young woman and men! I would like to thank them for the job they do for their Country and way to represent your army!

The Lancers has a proud history dating back to 1891! The versatile band can entertain as a jazz or rock outfit. However, the musicians can perform as a Military Marching Band, a concert band, or as a wind or brass quartet. You can discover more about  The Lancer Band at their facebook page.

The Lancer Band won and to celebrate here is some more music!

                                                        "I Am Australian"

A different side of the group with "Brass Machine"

A little jazz with "Orange Colored Sky"

Congratulations to The Lancers! Thanks for visiting, thanks for voting! I will be back on the 15th with a new Battle of the Bands.  I will be back sooner with a new post!

Happy Birthday: Bryan Adams

Today November 5, 2015 is Bryan Adams birthday. He just released a new album last month called Get Up! Keeping with that spirit we will get on with the musical celebration.

Here is his new single "You Belong to Me"..

Keeping with the Spirit..the movie Spirit  here is the song "Here I Am"..

Sometimes "It Cuts like a Knife"

.                                                           Because "I Do it for You"..

I hope you enjoyed my birthday celebration for Bryan Adams and I will have a new post soon!

Congrats to Dusty Baker!

(Image via Wikipedia)

Congratulations to Dusty Baker for being named the manager of the Washington Nationals! Baker enjoyed a 19-year career as a player in the Big Leagues. As a manager he owns a record of 1671 wins and 1504 losses and has managed 45 post season games.

Dusty Baker on motivation through fun..

He takes over a team with a talented roster. I wish him luck at his new job!

Happy Belated Birthday Chief Dr. Joe Medicine Crow

I heard it was Chief Joe Medicine Crow's birthday on Facebook. However, after a little research I found out his birthday was actually October 27. Still living to be 102 years old is quite a feat and to live such an extraordinary life is more amazing. I am still going to celebrate his birthday on my blog even if it is late. At 102 I might not have that many more chances too.

With Veteran's Day just around the corner celebrating Dr. Joe Medicine Crow's birthday makes even more sense. He is a decorated World War II veteran who was honored with the Presedential MEdal of Freedom.

Here is a video from his 100th Birthday Celebration..

It is quite an achievement to earn a Master's Degree. Quite an accomplishment to be the first one in your family to achieve this. Dr. Crow was the first member of the Crow tribe to earn a Master's Degree!

He is the last living person with a direct oral history of the Battle of Little Bighorn from a participant.

A veteran, a leader, an achiever, Chief Dr. Joe Medicine Crow has lived quite a life. He is a hero to his people and to ours! 

Battle of the Bands: I Was Only 19 by Redgum

It is a new month Rocktober is over! I am shifting gears this month. Veteran's Day is this month and I am going to honor Veteran's with my battle of the bands.

The rules are simple I pick a song and present a couple of bands battling it out with the song. You pick the one you like best by casting your vote in the comments. The why's and other comments are always welcomed.

Please check out the other battles:

 list of Battle of the Bands participants..

 I snagged it from STMcC Presents 'Battle of the Bands': 

@ ‘FAR AWAY SERIES’ by clicking HERE.
@ ‘TOSSING IT OUT’ by clicking HERE.
@ ‘YOUR DAILY DOSE’ by clicking HERE.
@ 'BOOK LOVER' by clicking HERE.
@ 'CURIOUS AS A CATHY' by clicking HERE.
@ 'THE SOUND OF ONE HAND TYPING' by clicking HERE.
@ 'DCRELIEF - BATTLE OF THE BANDS' by clicking HERE.
@ 'THIS BELLE ROCKS' by clicking HERE.
@ 'THE DOGLADY'S DEN' by clicking HERE.
@ 'CHERDO ON THE FLIPSIDE' by clicking HERE. 
@ 'ANGELS BARK' by clicking HERE.
@ 'JINGLE JANGLE JUNGLE' by clicking HERE.
@ 'WOMEN: WE SHALL OVERCOME' by clicking HERE.
@ 'J.A. SCOTT' by clicking HERE.
@ 'NOVELBREWS' by clicking HERE. 
@ 'HOLLI'S HOOTS AND HOLLERS' by clicking HERE. 
@ 'QUIET LAUGHTER' by clicking HERE. 

It's a win win really. They get another visit and they treat you with some more battles featuring cool songs, musicians and bands!

I discovered an Australian band called Red Gum. They had a song called "I Was Only 19" and that is the song I am choosing for my Battle.


The Song: I Was Only 19

Contestant One: The Lancer Band (Australian Army)

Contestant Two: The Herd

 One song, two different versions. One close to the original with a female vocalist and the second one done in hip-hop fashion. It is all up to you, just vote in the comments for the one you like the best!