‘Occupy Wall Street’ protest shuts down taping of ‘Law & Order’ episode
Written on December 11, 2011 – 2:26 am | by Cameron Hussey
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Written on December 11, 2011 – 2:26 am | by Cameron Hussey
Miracles Of Modern Science: No Guitars Necessary
Written on December 6, 2011 – 3:37 am | by Jaxon Hallahan
A lot of rock bands visit the NPR studios with maybe a fiddle or two in tow. But Miracles of Modern Science are not a typical rock band. the group boasts a mandolin, upright bass, cello, violin, drums — and absolutely no electric guitar.
Evan Younger, Josh Hirshfeld, Kieran Ledwidge, Tyler Pines and Geoff McDonald met in college, where they bonded over a shared love of jazz, rock and classical music. But even more important to their chemistry, McDonald says, is a belief that those genres can play nice together, with satisfying results.
“There’s sort of a thaw in the music community now between people who play classical music, or whatever you want to call it — concert music, art music — and what we do in music clubs,” says McDonald. “And tha
Tags: Modern Science, Science
A Salute: Here’s to You, Hollywood Baby Mamas
Written on December 4, 2011 – 6:06 pm | by Jaxon Hallahan
As we wait with bated breath to learn the paternity of January Jones’ upcoming spawn and celebrate the birth of Ryan Philippe’s surprise baby with one-time paramour Alexis Knapp, PopEater feels like it is time to celebrate celebrity baby mamas and the men who gave them the title. Hallmark doesn’t make a card saying “Thank you for being my baby mama,” so this will have to suffice.
1. Elizabeth Hurley and Steve Bing – Baby daddy Steve Bing, real estate mogul and film producer, tried to beg out of being the father of Hurley’s son Damian. Read full article…
Tags: Baby, Baby Mamas
KGO Radio plans immediate shift to news-oriented format
Written on December 4, 2011 – 5:23 pm | by Cameron Hussey
The San Francisco-based station at 810-AM, owned by Cumulus Media and long known for its popular hosts and call-in talk shows discussing issues of the day, will make the switch to an all-news format from 2 p.m. to midnight starting Monday. Several of its most recognizable voices, such as Gene Burns, Gil Gross, Ray Taliaferro and John Rothmann will be let go, sources confirmed. Shows hosted by Bill Wattenburg and Joanie Greggains may also be canceled.
Twenty-year listener Carol Soc, of El Cerrito, said she’s mortified by the changes.
“I consider Gene and Gil to be companions in my life,” she said. “I recently learned that I have terminal cancer, and listening to KGO has become a major part of my life since I am now confined mainly to my home.
Tags: Format, Newsoriented Format
Refugee Girls’ Chorus Sings Message of Hope
Written on November 29, 2011 – 10:30 pm | by Charlotte Zercho
When the girls in the Pihcintu Multicultural Children’s Chorus sing about peace, the tunes have special meaning for them. Many are refugees who fled their homes in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, seeking refuge from war, persecution and famine.
In their performances – and a new CD – they bring a message of hope to audiences in and around their adopted home of Portland, Maine.
Getting their voices back
At chorus practice this week, it’s business as usual.
Tags: Chorus, Chorus Sings