Author Archives: Jason

Avetts on eMusic

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jason

OK, so I know I’ve been posting a lot about my boys, The Avett Brothers, lately. But it’s only because they’re so good. If you know me, you know I’m also always touting my favorite online music store, eMusic. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Avetts on Ferguson

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Jason

Here’s a performance of “Laundry Room” from The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

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No U2, No Problem

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Jason

U2 week concludes with a whimper around the ol’ blog. I was supposed to be in Atlanta right now, caught up in the rapturous sound of one of my favorite bands. Right about now, Bono should be well into the … Continue reading →

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Already and Not Yet

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Jason

A few years ago, I started blogging as an outlet for my periodic devotional writings. While I still post the occasional devo piece, my blog has also evolved into a repository for my thoughts on a variety of things: family, … Continue reading →

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Cheap Music: Relient K

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Jason

I don’t really like ’em, but if you’re into Relient K, their latest album is only $3.99 over at the Amazon MP3 store. I sort of gave up on most CCM a few years back. But hey, if you like … Continue reading →

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MLB Playoffs 2009

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Jason

A few months ago, on another blog, I made my MLB preseason predictions. Normally I stink at these, but this year I did pretty well. At least in the AL. Here’s what I said back in April: AL East: Boston … Continue reading →

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U2: Grace

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Jason

U2’s first album of this decade, All That You Can’t Leave Behind, was in many ways a return to the classic U2 sound of the 1980s. During the ’90s, the band satirized the whole rock star motif with Achtung Baby, … Continue reading →

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Avetts on Amazon

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Jason

Looks like it’s all things Avett Brothers, all the time here at the ol’ blog. Just letting you know the boys’ stellar 2007 release “Emotionalism” is only $5.00 at the Amazon MP3 store. Go get it.

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Avetts on Letterman

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Jason
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U2: Walk On

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Jason

“Walk On”, from the album All That You Can’t Leave Behind, has been one of my favorite songs for the past few years. Dedicated to Burmese activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, the song has always … Continue reading →

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