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NEPA Rockin in November
by Mark Thomas, posted Sep 26 2011 6:05AM
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Recently I complained about the Doobie Brothers playing the the area and not knowing about it. So with that in mind, two big name rock and roll bands are coming this November. Guns N' Roses will play the arena on November 20th and REO Speedwagon will be a Penn's Peak on November 10th. Don't say you didn't know. |
I didn't get the memo...
by Mark Thomas, posted Aug 2 2011 6:32AM
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The very first rock concert I ever attended was the Doobie Brothers in Kingston back in the 70's. Great show, all the hits at least up to that point and I couldn't hear for nearly two days after the show. I knew the band was out touring again this summer and would have loved to see them if someone had promoted their appearance in the area. Maybe it sold out and no promotion was required but I really don't think that was the case. The local concert scene is busier than ever between shows at Montage, the casino, the arena, the SCC and the Kirby which is a good thing for music fans of NEPA. But you got to let us know....hit it up on Facebook, Tweet it, run some ads....you might even try smoke signals....just let the people know. If you book it....they will come, if they know about it. |
Songs of Summer
by Mark Thomas, posted Jun 29 2011 6:50AM
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Summer is here and with it some of those great summer time songs. You know the ones that bring back the memories of care free days at the shore or the pool, relaxing with friends or partying on the patio. So here are some of my favorites:
Eric Clapton's"I Shot the Sheriff"
Mungo Jerry's "In the Summertime"
Wings "Silly Love Songs"
First Class "Beach Baby"
Yours welcomed at www.102themountain.com or through this blog. |
You May Not Know His Name, but you know him.
by Mark Thomas, posted Jun 9 2011 12:54PM
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Most songwriters are always linked to one special number from their collective work. When that song is a TV theme song for a show that airs for nearly a decade, people will always remember your work, if they don't know your name. Such is the case for the theme from the NBC show "The Golden Girls" and "Thank You for Being a Friend" written and record by Andrew Gold.
Mr. Gold hit the top 40 charts with that song and "Lonely Boy" a hit in the 70's. That is pretty much it from Andrew Gold, who died earlier this month at the age of 59. Next time you watch a re-run of "The Golden Girls" at least you will know his name. |
Just in....Live at 8
by Mark Thomas, posted Jun 1 2011 5:06PM
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We are introducing a new feature to the evenings in the Mountain Cabin. We have all been to concerts and have heard first hand how artists doing something a little different with their music when they are performing live. Maybe its feeding of the audience....or they just welcome a chance to change things up a bit, but live cuts bring something extra with them to the ear.
So with that in mind, we have introduced Live at Eight....each night we will have five live cuts of some of your favorite Mountain music. Have a suggestion, pass it along via email...and we always welcome comments at www.102themountain.com |
If This is Spring?
by Mark Thomas, posted Mar 24 2011 7:20AM
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Then bring back winter, please. The first couple of days of spring have been filled with some of the worst winter weather of the year. Where is that thaw? I know it's staying lighter longer...but that only allows me to see the snow on the ground. I thought we were making some progress with the warm spell during the last few days of winter. But no, spring had to turn it around and bring us more snow, ice and sleet. Where is that groundhog named Phil hiding these days? |
Spring Training
by Mark Thomas, posted Mar 3 2011 6:20AM
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Yes it is that wonderful time of the year again when white baseballs are being hit and thrown against the green grass of Florida. I know the games don't count...some players are working to make the team for the first time....others are hoping to stay forone more season...and everyone is 100% sure they will win it all this year....but I still enjoy watching it. Last year I friended Ike Davis the young first baseman for the Mets....and he recently posted LGM....I agree. |
Get Well Jimmy Buffett
by Mark Thomas, posted Jan 27 2011 6:21AM
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In case you missed in the world's oldest teenager and beachcomer Jimmy Buffett is recovering from a fall from a stage. Finishing up a tour down under Jimmy went off the stage head or face first....ouch. By all accounts, while he was slightly injured, it appears he is on the road to recovery. Summer wouldn't be the same without his concerts... |
Gerry Rafferty R.I.P.
by Mark Thomas, posted Jan 6 2011 6:59AM
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Maybe it was because of the great sax bit or just the longer intro that as a DJ you could talk over, when DJ's did that kind of thing, but Baker Street was always one of my favorite songs, so much so I purchased the album just because of the single.
At the time I didn't know that Gerry Rafferty was part of Steelers Wheel but I always liked Stuck in the Middle with You. Good song, not great...that took on a new life when it was used in the movie Resevoir Dogs, a flick I haven't seem.
Well you know know Gerry died recently due to liver problems and many have written about his work. However a friend of mine, Andy Palumbo from WNEP, came up with the best line about Baker Street in his blog of Jan. 5th and I quote: "Do yourself a favor. Get yourself a good copy of "Baker Street" and a great set of headphones. I mean a quality pair. "Baker Street" has to be one of the best headphone songs ever."
Right on Andy.  |
I'm Mark Thomas and I'm a Browns fan..Part two
by Mark Thomas, posted Dec 13 2010 8:55AM
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 Well you don't need me to tell you the NFL season is winding down. So I thought it time to reflect on an earlier blog of mine concerning the Cleveland Browns. As things stand today they have won the same number of games as they did last year, five. With some luck and a 7-9 is possible and who knows if the Ravens don't need that last game and rest some players we could even reach .500.
Ask any conductor how hard it is to stop a train heading down the wrong track. Well the same applies to a football team. You don't stop on a dime and turn it around it takes steps and a couple of years. I think the Browns are heading in the right direction, they have a solid line, Peyton Hillis is a gift from Denver that just keeps on giving and last year's draft gave the team a big lift in the secondary and their future QB in the 3rd round.
Somethings will need to be addressed....WR for one, more help on the line and what to do with the some of the coaches. I for one things Eric Mangini deserves to stay...they are a better team than when he arrived and are improving again this year.
If you had told me back in September that the Browns would beat the Saints and the Pats, btw they, the Pats, haven't lost a game since then....I would have had you try to walk a straight line while counting down from 100 by 3's. Remember this is a train they are trying to get back on track.
PS: the image is an old Browns logo thought the elf fits the holiday season. |
