Monthly Archives: December 2013

See You In The Next Life Brother Benjamin Curtis

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Spool Going Round

CUSS YOU CANCER! CUSS YOU! Benjamin Curtis was an incredible talent.  I remember hearing Secret Machines for the first time and being amazed.  Then disappointed to learn of their break up and be just as amazed with his new project, … Continue reading →

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Saving Songs From Extinction: “Babylon’s Burning” by The Ruts

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Spool Going Round

I am looking at songs that maybe never were played on the radio or songs that were and then stopped. If I don’t add new life to these songs they may become extinct. We may never hear of them again. … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Spool Going Round

Hope I hope you have a Happy New Year! Hope for a good life Do we ever lose it?  I guess if we have then we are not reading this right now.  Hope is such an interesting thing.  It may … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas to All

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Spool Going Round

Christmas music has such a short yearly life but there are a few real gems. The Sinead O’Connor version of “Silent Night” is so wonderful. It’s like walking in a winter wonderland. Ooh there’s a doe and a bunny. If … Continue reading →

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Gary Numan’s Gift is his Song and his Tour

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Spool Going Round

Coming to Chicago on a Saturday night!!  Thank you little Lord Jesus. Gary will be bringing his Splinter Tour to North America in 2014 with a full US/Canda tour in March & April 2014. Gary will be joined on the … Continue reading →

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The Orwells doing very well

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Spool Going Round

Chicago band The Orwells have been doing very well for themselves lately. They are making all the right moves for a new band trying to take over the world. I’ve been listening and following this band for a little while … Continue reading →

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New Music Tuesday – Royal Bangs

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Spool Going Round

BRASS OUT NOW ON MODERN ART RECORDS, PRODUCED BY THE BLACK KEYS’ PATRICK CARNEY The Knoxville, Tennessee quartet Royal Bangs is set to embark on a nationwide headline tour accompanied by fellow indie band Bad Suns.  The upcoming tour is in support of their … Continue reading →

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The Best Music in Movie Moments at #1

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Spool Going Round

Movies would be a sight for sore eyes if not for music. It is the music that gives you goose bumps or makes your tear ducts fill with salty discharge…No, I’m not crying, I have something in my eye.  Sure … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Record Going Round in 2013

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Spool Going Round

What could be construed as a Top 10 list of this year.  If this was actually a Top 10 list, this would probably be #1 on the list.  If it was this sort of list. Arctic Monkeys have finally delivered … Continue reading →

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The Best Music in Movie Moments at #2

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Spool Going Round

Movies would be a sight for sore eyes if not for music. It is the music that gives you goose bumps or makes your tear ducts fill with salty discharge…No, I’m not crying, I have something in my eye. Sure … Continue reading →

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