Positive change is a good thing. For Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Executive Director Shane Hawkins, it’s more like an evolution. “There are always new instructors, new programs and new classes. It always depends on who (instructors) we bring in, what the kids are asking for, ...
Indie rock. What is it about those two words that attracts musicians? Could it be about being a trailblazer? Could it be about non-conformity? Could it be about being your own boss? Could it be about creativity? I may argue it’s all of the above. Not too long ago Indie rock stood for something. And for good reason. To me, Indie rock still stands for something. Do you remember the TV shows of the 1990s? Most of the dramas were filled with music by Indie rock bands. Because of a few alternative bands that crossed over to mainstream, the TV industry seemed to cash in on the ...
BUFFALO — If someone tells you that nothing is happening in Buffalo, don’t believe him. Tuesday was chock full of activity for anyone looking for something to do. Not only was there a great show at Canalside with Flogging Molly, but right across the street, The Jonas Brothers were ...
I have written many times about the writing process and how you may want to create and stick to yours. The first step of the process is brainstorming. That’s where you think about ideas and how to get your ideas to the page. When writing, usually one follows the process and develops a routine which may include time and location to write. Like I have stated before, if you don’t treat your writing seriously, then no one else will either. So, you may have a certain time that you write, and you may have a favorite room, or place to get your words committed to the page. Do you ...
Good ideas tend to linger around a bit. When the time is right, the ideas release their energy, bubble to the top and receive attention. So, when a local band needed a name, its founder didn’t spend hours trying to come up with a catchy moniker. He already had one. Feverhawk was ...
I celebrate it. Listening to music for pleasure, that is. And I enjoy, and appreciate it more now than I did before. There was a time when I only listened to music for work because I wanted to make sure that I didn’t miss anything new. I tried listening to all genres, but found it consumed too much time. But even though listening was consuming a lot of my time, I still loved music for music. I always will. And in the literary world, some authors will admit, after they have finished their writing for the day, they read for pleasure. Some don’t read to study the craft ...
