The Perfect ’80s Soundtrack: Exploring the Music of Stranger Things Season 4
Monday, 03 April 2023
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably still reeling from the latest season of Stranger Things. The show has always had a knack for capturing the essence of the 80s, from the fashion to the pop culture references, but one of the things that really sets it apart is the music. Season 4 of Stranger
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4 of the Most Unforgettable Music Festivals from the 1960’s
Monday, 05 September 2022
Before the Lollapaloozas, the Coachellas, and the Bonnaroos of today’s famous music festivals there were many successful music festivals in the 1960’s that had their own memorable moments. While the music festivals of today pale from yesteryear’s their message and energy remain today. Let’s look back at the events that made these music festivals so
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Where Was The Original Fillmore
Friday, 25 February 2022
The original Fillmore was built in 1912 and originally named the Majestic Hall; it became the Fillmore Auditorium in 1954. Located in San Francisco, California, the Fillmore Auditorium became the venue to play at: music shows and dance events. The People Who Helped Shape The Fillmore Charles Sullivan, one of the most successful African American
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How To Frame Posters
Tuesday, 18 January 2022
Posters are timeless, encapsulating time to an event, capturing the “vibe” of that day. Posters are also subjective; they mean much more to the owner than the viewer. This is why as an owner of a newly acquired poster it should be highlighted, made the focal point of a room, correctly fitted and beautifully framed
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The Adaptation Of Concert Posters
Sunday, 02 May 2021
The bright, captivating, and artistic posters that are often considered to be the standard concert artwork is a relatively new concept. Before event posters, especially concert posters, were meant to be saved and displayed, they were simply a means of advertising shows. Boxing-Style Posters Boxing posters, also known as “window cards” or “broadsides,” were often
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Prince’s New Album, Welcome 2 America
Monday, 19 April 2021
This past year, the pandemic has put the music industry through a lot; even with these challenges, there has still been a huge influx of new music to listen to. Artists have been writing and producing new songs constantly throughout the past year — but if there’s one thing we were not expecting, it was
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Most famous music promoter Bill Graham & Fillmore Venue
Saturday, 27 March 2021
America’s most famous music promoter, Bill Graham, is perhaps more responsible for the nation’s Rock and Roll scene than any musician. His famous music venues, the Fillmore East (featured in our last newsletter) and the Fillmore West redefined Rock and Roll culture. Unlike most promoters who stay backstage, Graham had his own style of promotion
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Fond Memories of Fillmore East
Sunday, 21 March 2021
As far as concert venues go, New York City’s Fillmore East could arguably be the most memorable in rock history. Although it was only open for a little over three years, it featured some truly epic performances –– notably Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and the Allman Brothers Band. In building
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Daft Punk Break Up Video
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
The Parisian duo responsible for those fabulous dance nights (when the world was normal – pre-pandemic), Daft Punk, have separated. They told / showed their fans via an 8 minute video titled “Epilogue”. Keeping with their anonymous air, in the video you see the duo walk into the desert together. One begins to slow its
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