I know it’s not Halloween, but I wanted to put in my weekly plug for Barnacle Press. It’s always inspiring to look back on these vintage newspaper comic strips and see what it was like before the watered-down gag panels of today evolved.
Remember — “The goblins ‘ll get you if you DON’T WATCH OUT!
WADE
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Why do I want to learn it? Interesting question! After years of playing the guitar by ear I started having lessons a few years back, but have increasingly felt that there was something…
By Etan Rosenbloom, Membership/Marketing Associate and Blog Coordinator
The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan late last week impacted me more than most natural disasters do. I’m not sure why exactly, though I have some theories. One of my very good friends was drowned in a riptide in Panama a few years ago, and there are definitely echoes of his passing in the footage I’ve seen of Japanese cars and homes and people being swept away. Same goes for one of my favorite ever drummers, Mieszko Talarczyk of the Swedish grindcore band Nasum, who was killed by the tsunami in Thailand in 2004. I think it’s especially affecting to see a country that we hold up as an exemplar of technological and engineering achievement be ravaged by the same natural forces that have existed since the beginning of time. Mankind can strive for dominion over the earth as much as it wants. Mother Nature will still take her toll.
Like many of you, I turn to music to help in tough emotional times. Here are a few Japanese artists that I turn to for healing. In the comments field, let us know what music has helped you get through difficulty.
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Because YOU demanded it! Okay, perhaps that’s stretching the truth a bit, but I’m sure someone out there has been wanting to see more of these, right? I’ve been meaning to get some more Zimmie posted in the archive ever since J.R. Gonzales wrote his wonderful “An owl named Zimmie” for the Bayou City History blog a couple years ago. But let’s not focus on how long it takes me to accomplish things around here and let’s delight to the wit and wisdom of those lovable owls: Zimmie and his girlfriend Lizzie. Check out our newest selections where you’ll find Zimmie gabbing about the weather. His feelings on art. And politics. He shares some sensible thoughts on newspapers. And he wouldn’t be Zimmie if he didn’t wax philosophic from time to time. When Lizzie isn’t busy setting him up, she’s trying to shoehorn her religious agenda into the tiny panel. Whatever the topic, be sure these two lovebirds will do their best to provide something to consider as you go about your day.
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Why do I want to learn it? Interesting question! After years of playing the guitar by ear I started having lessons a few years back, but have increasingly felt that there was something…
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Triplets seem to be a rich comic medium, and Barnacle Press has a spotlight on Freddie, Eddie and Teddie — the “merry mischief makers” of Hy Leonard’s The Triplet Boys!
This strip was produced in 1905 and the characters have a unique look not found in any other comics.
Barnacle Press thinks they resemble The Muppets — who were “born” fifty years later!
As usual, the folks at BarnaclePress have struck comic gold.
Enjoy!
WADE
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Chris at The Guitar Lesson Review Blog has posted a review of Dan Denley’s Lead Guitar Secrets course.
It’s nice to hear that SongWriting Fever Blog will be updated with new content soon, after an extended absence.
I recommend this site, and look forward to the updates.
WADE
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