Music
April 01, 2013 • in Exploring

Bruce Springsteen in Australia. Twice.

It was a coincidence that my long awaited and dreamed of trip to Australia coincided with Bruce’s first tour there in 10 years. But when I saw the dates, it was the first thing I actually put money down on. It was his last night in Melbourne, and my second to last night in Australia, and I thought it would be a good way to celebrate the end of my trip. It was!

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September 21, 2012 • in Maria Recommends

First Kisses: What I Learned from
Bruce, Kenny, Jason, and the Avetts

by guest blogger Maya Rodale. This summer, I was lucky to see a few great concerts. In the midst of all the rocking and rolling and singing along with the crowd, I discovered this truth: You haven’t really heard a song until you’ve heard it played LOUD in a stadium with 20,000 people singing along. I also gleaned some insights about being an artist…or just getting a job done right…. And about writing kisses and love stories.

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September 05, 2012 • in Maria Recommends

The Summer I Saw Bruce
Springsteen Four Times

You could say I began and ended the summer of 2012 with Bruce. I started with the two shows over the Easter weekend at Madison Square Garden (the beginning of my most happy season, summer). And I ended it with the shows this past Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia. And those last two shows were amazing.

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August 23, 2012 • in Maria Recommends

A Visit to My Back Porch:
Dar Williams

It was about 18 years ago. I was driving in my car with the radio on, listening to WMUH my local favorite college station. I heard a song. Time stopped. It was a beautiful woman’s voice singing “When I was a boy.” These lyrics stopped me in my tracks. So, it is my total pleasure to have Dar Williams as a guest on my back porch today.

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July 20, 2012 • in Music

Never Miss the Opening Act—
Plus 3 Great New Bands!

by guest blogger Maya Rodale. After recently attending a bunch of concerts, I have discovered the following secret in life: Never miss the opening act. For one thing, it’s a great way to discover awesome new bands that have the stamp of approval from bands you already love. Plus, it’s one of those times when the audience really matters, and it just feels good to support people living the dream, or trying to.

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May 07, 2012 • in Maria Recommends

My Top 10 Bruce Springsteen Songs

Ok, I know there is going to be debate about this or disagreement so let me say up front this is MY list, based on MY life and I’d love to hear your lists!

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November 16, 2011 • in Music

The Power of Great Radio Stations

I remember the first radio station that saved my life. And I hope radio never stops being a beacon of life and hope and love and comfort.

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