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Hollywood Forgot to Never Forget, or at Least Respect, 9/11
September 11, 2011 | No Comment
Hollywood Forgot to Never Forget, or at Least Respect, 9/11

When people say that the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 changed everything for America, they aren’t kidding. But for as many important political, religious, and social changes as it caused, there were also plenty …

Socially Conscious Rapper Infuses Positive Attitude into Hip Hop
September 11, 2011 | No Comment
Socially Conscious Rapper Infuses Positive Attitude into Hip Hop

While much of modern hip hop music remains asleep to the trials and tribulations of modern listeners, a Scranton rapper is hoping to wake the public up with his watchful, timely lyrical style as he …

Metal Fans Weather Wet Uproar Festival
September 4, 2011 | No Comment
Metal Fans Weather Wet Uproar Festival

Not even a hurricane could stop dedicated heavy metal fans from ascending Montage Mountain in Scranton on Saturday, Aug. 27 for the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, which offered over nine hours of hard rock …

Musing on Music Journalism
September 4, 2011 | No Comment
Musing on Music Journalism

“Most rock journalism is people who can’t write, interviewing people who can’t talk, for people who can’t read.” – Frank Zappa
Well, at least he said “most.”
As a reporter who often writes about rock music, I …

Recalling the Avondale Mine Disaster
August 28, 2011 | No Comment
Recalling the Avondale Mine Disaster

With many of the graves in the Washburn Street Cemetery in West Scranton dating back almost 150 years, countless loved ones from the past have long since been forgotten as their friends and relatives died …

Gowan Still Enjoys Sailing Away with Styx
August 21, 2011 | No Comment
Gowan Still Enjoys Sailing Away with Styx

Some musicians struggle their entire lives to establish successful careers, but Styx singer Lawrence Gowan has managed to create two during his lifetime.
Refusing to rest on his laurels, Styx continues to tour the world and …