Author: J. J.
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Into the Presence is nostalgically fresh
Whoa. Got my Amie Street e-newsletter today and was blown away by Into the Presence. Others can give a more complete review (ex: The Vinyl District First Date with | Into The Presence) but I couldn’t resist sharing the news about today’s release of this self-titled album. You can hear three tracks on imeem (better…
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I recommend PlayDate
Finally got a chance to go to a unique event on Saturday night. The PlayDate Nashville website has all the info on this monthly bonanza, but I thought I’d add my two cents.
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AutoVaughn and Mute Math
On Saturday, I had the privilege of seeing two of my favorite bands, both for free. As usual, I took photos and a video each for AutoVaughn and Mute Math. AutoVaughn played for the 2009 Nashville Earth Day Festival, and Mute Math packed the Grimey’s parking lot for the 2nd international Record Store Day event.…
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Atlantic Beach trip
My immediate family got together at the Peppertree Resort over Easter weekend. Pictures are worth a thousand words, so hopefully Nick will have the photos posted soon [UPDATE: All posted!]. Itinerary: Drive eight hours to Charlotte on Thursday and spend the night at bro’s house. The five of us drive five hours to Atlantic Beach,…
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Cornell revisits Reznor’s Exotic Birds
I love the 90s. For those following the Trent Reznor vs. Chris Cornell feud/cat fight, Cornell tweeted a quick followup this morning to what seemed like a coup de grâce from Reznor on April Fools’: Now I am sad. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJYBx5NJULY After yesterday’s prank, I began to suspect that this was all a hoax. I can’t…
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Free maps
“Google Maps are free as in beer, not as in speech,” reads the OpenStreetMap FAQ. I’ve always been fascinated by maps, so I thought it would be helpful to provide an update on the use of maps online. Google allows the dynamic use of maps through their API, but you’re not allowed to take screenshots…