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Tag: 5 On It
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5 On It: Life In the Time of Corona
I just got off the phone with my mom, who wanted to tell me about her and dad’s trip to WalMart. They were trying to stock up on essentials they may need during the course of this coronavirus epidemic, because we’re the kind of family that always makes sure there are two packages of toilet […]
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5 On It: Thank God for Local Record Stores
I’ll admit it. I am a troglodyte in some respects. I will only read actual books made of paper. I don’t even really like to read the news online, preferring instead to read the newspaper (which could have something to do with the fact that I used to be a newspaper reporter, but I digress). […]
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5 On It: Music We Are Murdered By
He has loads of talent, without the maturity to truly elevate it. I suppose I will keep listening to see what happens next. I won’t hold my breath.
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5 On It: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame/Shame
Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a lot like earning Michelin stars as a chef — Does not having this recognition mean you aren’t putting out good shit that people love? Absolutely not. Some amazing musicians (and chefs) will never be recognized in these particular ways for their brilliance. But […]
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5 On It: Power to the People
So here we are, in January 2020 — an election year — staring down the barrel of our poor choices that have created a fucking mess of our country’s political leadership. What a time to be alive! We’ve got a president who is guilty of so many more nasty, potentially illegal things than abuse of […]
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5 On It: 20/20 Vision
In which the Tailgate Society’s Sylvia June gets personal about her New Year. The end of each year is a momentous time for me. But not exactly because we are ringing in a new calendar year — I celebrate my birthday at the end of December. Birthdays are the occasions that I believe are the […]
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5 On It: TGS Picks the Best Music of 2019
Why not revisit the best music 2019 brought us as we watch the last days of the year dribble away? Members of The Tailgate Society selected their top five songs/albums that came out this year. These are their picks. Nicole Gustafson All in all, 2019 was a pretty good year for new music releases. Elder […]
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5 On It: No More Silent Nights
The typical Christmas music started coming across my radio BEFORE Thanksgiving this year, which really made me want to stick a fork in my eye. I love Christmas as much as anyone who loves Christmas, but I like to have distinct holiday seasons (and don’t get me started on how much the new “Black Thursday” […]
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5 On It: Lone Star State of Mind
The Tailgate Society thought it was high time to get someone on board to send your ears on an aural adventure each week. Our girl Sylvia June selects 5 songs that tell a story, pertain to current events, convey a feeling or just make her happy. And, most of the time, she’ll have a great […]
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5 On It: I’ll Have To Say I Thank You In A Song
The Tailgate Society thought it was high time to get someone on board to send your ears on an aural adventure each week. Our girl Sylvia June selects 5 songs that tell a story, pertain to current events, convey a feeling or just make her happy. And, most of the time, she’ll have a great […]
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