Monthly Archives: June 2009

A New National Holiday: Carbon Day

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Michael Raspatello

Carbon Day is an awesome developing company in Chicago who you should know about. Carbon Day is an Official Holiday since the House of Representatives and the Senate passed a resolution naming Sept 15 as Carbon Day in the State of … Continue reading →

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Metronome festival this weekend!

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Michael Raspatello

Minimizing the Metronome Celebration’s impact on the environment is a central goal and presents a unique challenge to the organizers of the event. The festival crew endeavors to set an example for all other festivals to follow in terms of … Continue reading →

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Ezra Furman reminds me a lot of Bob Dylan

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Michael Raspatello

Though their music draws comparisons to the likes of Bob Dylan and the Violent Femmes, Ezra Furman & the Harpoons take their brand of folk rock to an edgier arena where kinetic, catchy rhythms and stumbling lyrics are the fresh, … Continue reading →

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See The Giving Tree Band @ Metronome this weekend!

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Michael Raspatello

The Giving Tree Band is a group of Illinois boys who share not only their music but a love of nature. Described as progressive old time, eco-billy, and indie folk rock, their modern vintage approach is all about doing right … Continue reading →

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The mp3 with you and me: Insights into musical formats and the metaphysics of our music

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Michael Raspatello

(No argument for a better. Steaks, hamburger and sloppy joes are all great. Lets just know what we are eating….) Any avid music fan has probably had the argument with a friend (or foe) about what the best way is, … Continue reading →

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