Tag: Soul

  • Song 91: Local powerhouse

    Song 91: Local powerhouse

    “Time of Death” by Jennifer Hall Elaina: Jenn is an extremely talented singer/songwriter native to Chicago and a good friend of mine. We met a few years ago (she had rescued a dog that then became mine!) and after seeing her album release show at SubT I was HOOKED. I included a link to her… Read more

  • Assignment 20: My kind of town

    Assignment 20: My kind of town

    Name: Elaina Dixon Location: Chicago, Illinois Relationship to Music: listener and concert goer Industry: occupational therapist in neuro-rehab You may remember Elaina from the the multi-contributor Valentines week where she and her significant other talked about whether or not they had the same taste in music. This week I talk to her about music local… Read more

  • Song 61: Show and tell

    Song 61: Show and tell

    “Tell Me” by Groove Theory I chose this song because it has an incredible, enduring, immediately recognizable beat. It puts the listener into the physical feeling that the lyrics create. You’re in the club, you’re in the groove, and you just want to know that the person you’re feeling and vibing with feels the same… Read more

  • Song 44: The funkiest thing I had ever heard

    Song 44: The funkiest thing I had ever heard

    “Pusherman” by Curtis Mayfield I could list a multitude of great songs that remind me of my dad, but this one stands out the most. It’s so good! As a child growing up in northern Minnesota, this was the funkiest thing I had ever heard, and it stands the test of time. Even though I… Read more

  • Assignment 9: They just never get old

    Assignment 9: They just never get old

    Name: Christine Petrich Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota Your relationship to music: listener, dancer, and musician, in that order Industry: College Instructor, Health and PE I met Christine when I was in high school. We were both in a modern dance class at the performing arts center in my hometown. I don’t think there is any one… Read more

  • Song 25: Songs That Are Full of Memories

    Song 25: Songs That Are Full of Memories

    “Respect” by Aretha Franklin Written by Amanda I have fond memories of riding with my Mom in the car, when I was about 8 years old, listening to the oldies station and singing at the top of my lungs with my Mom in her old gray Honda Accord. I’d belt out the old hits of… Read more

  • Assignment 5: Emotional Storytelling

    Assignment 5: Emotional Storytelling

    Name: Amanda R Place: Portland, OR Your relationship to music: creator, music is the conduit to my emotions Industry: Visual merchandising-make things beautiful and masterful multitasker I first met Amanda, through her sister Vanessa, who was featured last week. Amanda has a great eye for photography and takes pictures around her current home in Oregon… Read more