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Food Holidays in September
Posted 5 months ago by Tim P
The only thing I talk about more than music is food (which is why I'm, quite possibly, the most annoying person ever).
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Great Scores From Great (Or Good, Or Awful) Films
Posted about 1 year ago by Tim P
Sometimes a score complements a movie beautifully, and sometimes it is more memorable than the movie itself. Either way, here are some goodies.
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Great Ohio Bands and Musicians
Posted about 1 year ago by Tim P
Look no further than Ohio for tremendous musical talent!
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Songs Inspired by Books
Posted about 1 year ago by Tim P
Ever since Ancient Greece music has looked to the printed page for inspiration.
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Favorite Songs By Women
Posted about 1 year ago by Tim P
Inspiring songs by women musicians.
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Happy Little Trees: A Playlist
Posted over 2 years ago by Tim P
A collection of songs that are not thought of as happy songs in the traditional sense, but are uplifting just the same. This post includes classics and lesser known gems from musical groups and/or musicians like The Monkees, Bill Withers, Nick Drake, The Mountain Goats, Outkast and many more.
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10 Super Scary Books for Halloween
Posted over 2 years ago by Tim P
Chilling, haunting and unnerving - these horrific tales are unforgettable.
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11 Favorite Songs About Music
Posted over 3 years ago by Tim P
Writing about musicians writing about music - how very meta.
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TV Comedies to Warm the Cockles of Your Cold Dead Heart
Posted over 3 years ago by Tim P
A list of funny shows to get you through the winter.
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10 Songs That Scare Me
Posted over 3 years ago by Tim P
While it’s a known fact that "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah" is the spookiest scariest song ever written, these diabolical ditties come a close second!
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10 Seventies Soft Rock Songs for the Summer
Posted over 3 years ago by Tim P
It’s summer! Here are some songs for when you don’t want your drive to be too fast (or too furious, for that matter).
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33 Songs About The Rain
Posted over 4 years ago by Tim P
April showers bring May flowers...and apparently a whole lot of musical inspiration too, as heard in these songs about the rain!
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10 Great Songs by Irish Bands for Saint Patrick’s Day
Posted over 4 years ago by Tim P
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a selection of songs from Irish bands.
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10 Influential Songs to Celebrate Black History Month
Posted over 4 years ago by Tim P
Music has always been about shared experience in life. Continue reading to explore a selection of influential songs spanning several decades.
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Tim is a clerk at Sanger Branch. He enjoys music, but he dislikes glittering prizes and endless compromises because they shatter the illusion of integrity.
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