T. Bennison
Article Category: CD Reviews
This month’s CD reviews include: U2, The Fireman, Gal Costa and The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Compilation. Feel free to comment and let us know what you think… U2 No Line On The Horizon Interscope; 2009 Imagine for a moment that you’re Bono. You’re the shameless frontman for the biggest and most beloved band in the world; you hobnob with political and religious dignitaries; you’re a tireless activist and humanitarian; you own the equivalent of Malawi’s GDP... [Read more...]
By: Rick LaClaire
Article Category: Rick LaClaire
What greater gift than a son? Yes, daughters are nice too, and I have one of each. That’s what’s known as a “Millionaire’s Family.” I was 30 when my daughter was born. I was there for the delivery (thank you, Dr. Lamaze!) and was so overwhelmed that I had an actual “Out Of Body Experience.” Or so I thought. The nurse called it “Passing Out,” but I didn’t, and for a moment my existence made perfect sense. She was everything to me. I couldn’t wait to get... [Read more...]
CITY NEWS Friends of the Thousand Islands, Inc. is being formally organized to carry on the work of the informal group of supporters who have championed the preservation of Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands for many years. The not-for-profit entity will seek tax exempt status to enable it to bring a more comprehensive level of support to long-term conservation activities for the Thousand Islands. The initial focus of the corporation emphasizes reforestation of the islands to establish immediate and... [Read more...]
Mikey Mason Born in Kentucky and dragged throughout the South before settling in Indiana to be raised in a trailer, Mikey Mason has a diverse background to draw material from. With his abnormal childhood, five siblings, two marriages, children, multiple pets, college experiences, and many career changes (ranging from fast food service and working at a funeral home to teaching middle school, high school and college, as well as working with at-risk youth), he’s got a lot to talk — and sing... [Read more...]
By: Tony Sasso
Article Category: Surf Rider Foundation
The proceeds of the recent Rip Pics Surf Contest raffle provided start-up funding for the Surfrider Foundation, Cocoa Beach Chapter and will be used for our “Dune Awareness” initiative. A Clean Healthy Vegetated Beach is our chapter’s goal. We’d like to thank Mary and all the Rip Pics volunteers, as well as the many Surfrider volunteers, who made the event a success. This month, as we continued with the first and second phase of the Dune Awareness program, we did some additional... [Read more...]
By: Kimberly Stone
Article Category: Local Amp
Patti and Frank Sanzone have a marriage founded on music. After meeting in 2000 at Live Oak’s Magnolia Fest, these two Brevardians continued their love of the same music they both played and enjoyed long after the festival closed that weekend. Frank, who plays banjo and sings, was in a duo and had long wanted to create a full band. Enter seasoned singer Patti on guitar and washboard, perfecting the match for their shared vision. From that pairing, the Acoustic Alliance Band was born. Under that... [Read more...]
By: T. Bennison
Article Category: Skilled Labor
During the middle part of the 20th century, there was a trend in the fractious world of literary criticism that aimed to consider works of famous writers and poets at their face value, ignoring whatever biographical or historical context they might possess. Called “New Criticism,” the philosophy would steer the dissection a poem like Coleridge’s undeniably trippy “Kubla Khan” based solely on its metrical merits without regard to its having been way ahead of its time... [Read more...]
Phil Tag Asbury Park, NJ native Phil Tag, an accomplished comedian, writer and actor, proves that versatility is one of the most valuable traits in show business. As a stand-up comic for well over a decade, Phil headlines both comedy clubs and universities throughout the country and internationally. He’s performed at many corporate events and has been the master of ceremonies for an array of award banquets, and has appeared on Jay Leno twice, his hilarious riffs on everything from smoking... [Read more...]
By: Lance Stardancer
Article Category: Horrorscopes
ARIES: This month the world will be your stage. Unfortunately, your stage is located on the set of the new reality show “America’s Biggest A-Hole” and you, my friend, are going to take top prize. TAURUS: You can’t always find your answers in the stars. If you could, we’d all be running around adopting Malawian babies, getting our tummies tucked, and sleeping around with other rich famous people. Try referring to Wikipedia instead. It has far fewer side effects. GEMINI:... [Read more...]
By: Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
(Back of the new CRSURF) Costa Rica Surf Report and Forecast Caribbean Coast: After the Northeasters drift off the coast of the United States, the fetch they create can slip south of the Antilles and pile into the Caribbean coastline. The pattern continues through the first part of April, but by the end of the month the flat spells start up, making it better for snorkeling than surfing. Pacific Coast: April means crowded lineups and offshore mornings. The rainy season gets an early start in the... [Read more...]
