music: We Have a Winner in the Guess What This is Contest! - 05/18/11 08:59 AM
Well folks, we have a winner in yesterday's "Guess What This Is" contest!
And the winner is, drum roll please....
None other than...
"Wanda the Magnificent"
Either that was too easy or Wanda is brilliant! (I'm going to bet it's the latter.)
She nailed it on the first guess only 10 minutes into the contest.
And to think that she's in the Mountain Time Zone and it was only 8:00 AM when she answered!
I barely even had half a cup of coffee in me at the time and she's already at the top of her game!
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music: Last Night I Was in the Same Room with 2 Rock & Roll Hall of Famers! - 03/09/10 03:14 PM
Last Night I Was in the Same Room with 2 Rock & Roll Hall of Famers!
Sometimes, after a hard day's work in the Real Estate business, it's nice to just relax and treat yourself to a night out.
Last night was just one of those nights!
I had negotiated for the better part of the day on a new construction home in Cary that my buyers really wanted. $340 some odd thousand dollars later, we finally struck a deal!And then it was my time to relax! Right here in Raleigh, NC, I had the pleasure of seeing in … (38 comments)
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music: (Not So) Wordless Wednesday - Pat Metheny - Orchestrion - Seven Minutes of Amazing Music - 02/10/10 09:13 PM
(Not So) Wordless Wednesday
Pat Metheny - Orchestrion
Seven Minutes of Amazing Music
As many of you know, music is an integral part of my life.
I listen to it, I pretend to play it, and I love going to concerts.
One of my favorite guitarists is Jazz great Pat Metheny. If you've never heard Metheny, I think this will be a great introduction to his music.
On April 10th, Pat Metheny will bring his latest project, "Orchestrion" to the Raleigh area as UNC Chapel Hill will play host to this amazing and … (22 comments)
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music: Happy Birthday Bob Marley - 02/06/10 07:24 PM
Happy Birthday Bob Marley!
Bob Marley February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981
Bob Marley, musician, singer and songwriter, was born on this day in 1945 in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Founder of the most famous reggae band ever, the Wailers, Bob Marley was a huge proponent of peace and love among all racial lines; something that was consistently reflected in the lyrics of his music.
In 1999, Bob Marley and the Wailers album, Exodus, was voted Album of the Century by Time magazine.
Bob Marley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in … (28 comments)
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music: Mitch Rutman - Guest Guitarist with the Dave Matthews Band - 01/23/10 12:12 PM
Mitch Rutman - Guest Guitarist with the Dave Matthews Band It's time for some music folks!
As many of you who frequent my blog already know, music is a huge part of my life. I stumble around with my guitar, play the harmonica when I'm alone in the car and I listen to music nearly 24 hours a day. In fact, when I grow up, one of my goals is to be a black Blues musician much like John Lee Hooker or BB King!
Well, unfortunately, in my family, I was the one blessed with … (31 comments)
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music: Happy Birthday John Lennon - 10/09/09 10:32 AM
John Lennon
October 9, 1940- December 8, 1980
John Winston Lennon was born in Liverpool on this day in 1940. He would have been 69 today had he not been tragically murdered outside his hotel in Manhattan.
From the day he picked up his first guitar, the music world was never the same. As a founding member of the Beatles, John Lennon took music to new levels and led the way for a social and cultural revolution. Whether you agreed with his methodology or not, Lennon’s intentions evoked a simple philosophy:
Give Peace A Chance
From … (49 comments)
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music: The Waybacks On Tour in North Carolina - October 11th and 13th - 10/08/09 06:37 AM
The original purveyors of "acoustic mayhem”, the Waybacks, are once again, hitting the road this fall!
As uninhibited and unpredictable as the eclectic San Francisco Bay area that claims them, the Waybacks will be playing two shows right here in North Carolina.
October 11th at the Grey Eagle in Asheville
October 13th at the McGlohan Theatre in Charlotte
For tickets and tour information visit the Waybacks newly revamped web site!
Check Out The Waybacks Performing Live!
About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist … (12 comments)
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music: Wordless Wednesday One Day Late! These Girls Can Rock! - 05/28/09 10:13 AM
The crowds at FAO Schwarz, the infamous toy store in New York City, was the host of this amazing performance by two dancers playing Bach's Toccata and Fugue on a giant piano.
Talent like this never ceases to amaze me. And, the fact that these girls are a team working in tandem, just goes to show that anything can be accomplished when you put your mind to it.
These Girls Can Rock!
About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real … (27 comments)
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music: Just the Right Thing to Start Your Weekend Off With...... - 04/24/09 12:13 PM
It's Friday and, yes, we've made it through another week! Hopefully everyone had a good one.
If you've been crazy enough to have read any of my past blogs, then you already know that music is an important part of my life. If you've not read any of them, then you've got a lot of catching up to do!!!
If you read my last musically influenced blog, then you were treated to a moving video rendition of Bob Marley's "One Love". And, if you happened to actually read the blog, then you already know about Playing for Change, a foundation … (19 comments)
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music: Just A Little Something To Make You Smile - 04/03/09 07:37 AM
We've made it through another week! Hopefully everyone had a good one.
If you've been crazy enough to have read any of my past blogs, then you already know that music is an important part of my life. If you've not read any of them, then you've got a lot of catching up to do!!!
Well, today folks, I want to bring to you something that will surely bring a smile to you, and hopefully it'll kick off your weekend on a happy note.
The following video is from the award-winning documentary, "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music".
It's … (22 comments)
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music: Five Minutes of Time Well Spent...Really.... I Mean It This Time!!! - 02/03/09 08:37 AM
For those of you who know me, you know I'm a Real Estate Broker/ Agent, frustrated writer, aspiring Blues musician and, despite these tough times, I love my job.
You know I have a huge passion for music especially live music.
You know I love a good joke and often use myself as the butt of my humor. You know one of my daily goals is to make anyone who I come in contact with laugh or smile.
But, perhaps, what you don't know about me is that I also have a sensitive side. It hurts me when a … (21 comments)
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music: Just a Little Something To Start Your Day....Or End It....Your Choice! - 01/05/09 08:12 AM
OK, I’ve been called everything from a "music snob" to being closed minded in my musical tastes.
I personally don’t think that’s true, as I listen to a very wide variety of music. Everything from Rock to Jazz, to the Blues and beyond is on my I-Pod.
While I do have my personal favorites (B. B. King, Neil Young, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles and Eric Clapton, immediately come to mind), I appreciate listening to new musicians whenever I'm turned on to one.
Well, here is an old musician that you probably heard of, but, perhaps, never really quite listened … (15 comments)
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music: In Memory of John Lennon - 12/08/08 10:27 AM
John Lennon
October 9, 1940- December 8, 1980
On this day in 1980, John Lennon's life was tragically cut short as he was killed upon returning home from his studio in New York City. It was a moment that changed Rock and Roll history.
The musician, peace activist, husband and father was mourned worldwide that day and still is every December 8th with candlelight vigils across the globe.
Today, please take a moment out of your day to listen to the message John Lennon fought so hard to get across to the world.
Give Peace A … (7 comments)
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music: Happy Birthday Jimi Hendrix - 11/27/08 09:47 AM
Jimi Hendrix
November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970
Jimi Hendrix, a perennial #1 in nearly every "Greatest Rock Guitarists of All Time" lists, was born on this day in 1942 in Seattle, WA. The left handed guitar virtuoso garnered an early interest in music taking influence from legendary blues greats such as B. B. King, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson.
Entirely self taught and unable to read music, Jimi Hendrix relied on the sound of the music to teach himself. He received his first guitar from his father when he was 16 and joined his … (35 comments)
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music: You're Making My Hair Hurt and My Ears Are Bleeding - The Worst Song Ever! - 11/21/08 09:18 AM
Ok, I’ve been called everything from a music snob to being closed minded in my musical tastes.
I personally don’t think that’s true, as I listen to a very wide variety of music. Everything from Rock to Jazz, to the Blues and beyond is on my I-Pod.
While I do have my personal favorites, B. B. King, Neil Young, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles and Eric Clapton, immediately come to mind; there are some that absolutely make me wretch!
However, I’m open minded to give almost anything a listen, with the exception of……….Rap, Disco, Pop, Punk and…..
ANYTHING … (38 comments)
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music: Happy Birthday John Lennon - 10/09/08 08:39 AM
John Lennon
October 9, 1940- December 8, 1980
John Winston Lennon was born in Liverpool on this day in 1940. He would have been 68 today had he not been tragically murdered outside his hotel in Manhattan.
From the day he picked up his first guitar, the music world was never the same. As a founding member of the Beatles, John Lennon took music to new levels and led the way for a social and cultural revolution. Whether you agreed with his methodology or not, Lennon’s intentions evoked a simple philosophy:
Give Peace A Chance
From … (18 comments)
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music: Music for an Active-Rain(y) Day - 09/17/08 01:54 PM
OK, it's pouring outside. My clients are not returning my calls today, I don't have any appointments scheduled and gas is over $4.00 a gallon.So I've decided to just take a mental health day!For me, a mental health day means I'm still working on my Real Estate things. I'm just not getting all dressed up, putting on the name tag or even shaving! No, it's not a pretty sight. I can assure you of that! But we all need a mental health day every now and then to maintain our sanity; or what's left of it.But, it also means, that … (14 comments)
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music: Pink Floyd Member Dies of Cancer - 09/16/08 11:43 AM
On Monday, one of the original members of Pink Floyd, Richard Wright died of cancer at the age of 65. Born in England on July 28, 1943, Wright's unique keyboard playing was an integral part of the Pink Floyd sound.
David Gilmour, guitarist for Pink Floyd had this to say, "In my view, all the greatest Pink Floyd moments are the ones where he is in full flow. No-one can replace Richard Wright - he was my musical partner and my friend."
Richard Wright will, without question, be missed.
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music: Happy Birthday To the King of the Blues! - 09/16/08 07:36 AM
Happy Birthday B. B. King!
B. B. King is without question the King of the Blues. And today the king celebrates his 83rd birthday! (Shameless plug moment: Other famous people who share September 16th as their special day: Lauren Bacall, Peter Falk and Craig Rutman too!)
Born September 16, 1925, on a plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, Riley B. King played on street corners for dimes, and would sometimes play in as many as four towns a night. In 1947, he hitchhiked to Memphis, TN, to pursue his music career.
The rest, as they say, is history!
With one of … (2 comments)
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music: Durham Blues Festival - 09/15/08 08:25 PM
On September 18th the Durham Blues Festival kicks off its 21st season bringing the Blues to the Triangle area.
Running from the 18th through the 20th this year the festival will feature such notables as Clarence Carter, Marcia Ball and Taj Mahal.
Only minutes from Raleigh in downtown Durham, the blues festival is not to be missed.
Clarence Carter, born blind, gravitated to music at a very young age. Receiving his first guitat at age 11, Carter learned to play by listening to the blues classics of John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Jimmy Reed.Carter's unique and soulful style earned … (2 comments)
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