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Backup Singers Get Newfound Respect in "Twenty Feet From Stardom" Documentary [VIDEO]

Rayman — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:41:18 +0000

Several years ago, I interviewed Darlene Love and Mary Clayton, both appearing in this film. I have stated many times on radio and print, great backup singers Like Darlene and Mary are vital to rock & roll, and always have been.

Four Good Weather Apps, Pick the One That Fits You Best

Rayman — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:32:38 +0000

With warmer weather arriving in the Northland, we all start thinking about outdoor activities. Sprucing up the yard a bit, fishing, golfing, and so forth. Even though it has been warmer, this is the Northland, and weather can change on a dime, so you need a good weather app for your phone.

I've selected four weather apps for you, thanks to my friends at Cnet. All available at the app store. The cool thing is there is something here for everybody. I own two of the four myself. Here they are.

Rod Stewart, 'It's Over' – Song Review

Dave Lifton — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:30:12 +0000

It’s less than a month before the May 7 release date of Rod Stewart‘s new album, ‘Time.’ Yesterday (April 15) he unveiled ‘It’s Over.’ In the lyric, Stewart describes a marriage that is ending in an acrimonious divorce after only five years. He runs through a litany of everything involved — the lawyers, the damage [...]

Rayman's Book of the Month, "I, Rhoda" [REVIEW]

Rayman — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:27:36 +0000

Over the weekend, I read “I, Rhoda” the life story of Valerie Harper. I didn’t really no what to expect when I got the book, but being a huge fan of the days when Valerie Harper was on “The Mary Tyler Moore” show and her spin off ”Rhoda”, I had to give it a go. I should [...]

"Searching For Sugar Man," Rayman's Movie Of The Month (VIDEO)

Rayman — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:34:57 +0000

Over my lifetime as I traveled through America, I've seen hundreds of talented musicians who never got the break they were searching for. You can see them on most any street corner in any major city, even right here in the Northland. Therefor, it's heartwarming to see a movie about a man who was a virtual unknown here in the U.S.,become as Rolling Stone magazine put it, a "certified superstar." That movie is "Searching For Sugar Man."

Get A Fantastic Weather App and It's Free

Rayman — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:02:48 +0000

O.K., I'll admit I'm addicted to a few things, like clocks (I always need to know exactly what time it is), and the exact temperature is a must for me as well. The forecast too (because so many of them are dead wrong.) I have several weather apps on my iPhone, however they are not precise enough for me. I probably use 4 weather apps daily, that are decent. Today I found a new weather app, and it's really great, plus it's free. It works on your computer, phone (android or apple.) and If you have an iPad, it's fantastic.

Rod Stewart, 'She Makes Me Happy' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:59:59 +0000

Rod Stewart‘s return to songwriting brings genuine joy and elation to fans in the way of a first single called ‘She Makes Me Happy.’ The singer’s uptempo ode to a lover is refreshing and natural. Lyrically, ‘She Makes Me Happy’ may be a little too literal for some. Stewart’s boyish love could even be called [...]

Don Felder, 'Wash Away' (Feat. Tommy Shaw of Styx) – Song Review

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:45:40 +0000

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder recently released a solo album titled 'Road to Forever,' and on Monday (March 18) he released the second single from the project, a mid-tempo electric-acoustic hybrid titled 'Wash Away.' And while it might not be the second coming of 'Hotel California,' the track is a deserving effort with many strong elements, and more than worthy of a listen for any fan of his prior work.

Rayman's Search For a New Powerful Handheld Spotlight

Rayman — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:55:09 +0000

I sort of hunker down during the Winter, but when Spring arrives, I get outdoors as much as possible. Because of my hours here at the radio station, I’m pretty limited as to when I can ride my ATV, or go fishing. A few years ago, I started riding and fishing at night, after work. [...]

SnoBar Alcoholic Ice Cream Has a Full Cocktail in Every Serving

Eric Rogell — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:04:57 +0000

For anyone who has ever sat down to a hot fudge sundae and thought, "You know, this is really delicious, but I really wish it could get me drunk," we give you SnoBar, the new alcohol-infused ice cream and ice pops with a full shot in every serving.

"Brothers Keeper"-Rayman's Movie of the Week [VIDEO]

Rayman — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:50:21 +0000

Over the weekend, I had a chance to watch “Brothers Keeper,” the true story of the murder trial of Delbert ward, accused of the mercy killing of his brother. Directed by Joe Berlinger, and starring Delbert and Roscoe Ward, along with Lyman Ward and Connie Chung, it won the Audience Award at Sundance. Brothers Keeper [...]

Stevie Nicks + Sound City Players, 'You Can't Fix This' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:54:46 +0000

Stevie Nicks leads Dave Grohl and the Sound City Players on 'You Can't Fix This,' a song inspired by the death of the Fleetwood Mac singer's godson. The group recently performed a slower, bluesier version of the track from the 'Sound City' soundtrack on 'The Late Show with David Letterman.' It's best experienced live.

Eric Clapton, 'Gotta Get Over' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:42:33 +0000

Middle school-grade album art and a terrible album title luckily seem to say nothing about the music on ‘Old Sock,’ Eric Clapton‘s upcoming studio release. ‘Gotta Get Over’ is the first song the guitar legend has shared with fans. The inspired jam is thick with Fender and Hammond, news that will bring a sigh of [...]

Budweiser Black Crown — Not Your Trashy Uncle's Beer

Mike Adams — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:40:55 +0000

Since the Belgians took over Anheuser-Busch four years ago, the brewer has been searching for new ways to cut costs while their mad scientists relentlessly work to develop new product lines — including Bud Light Platinum and Bud Light Lime — in an attempt to attract the more discriminating beer connoisseur. The latest example of [...]

"Shiprocked, Life On The Waves With Radio Caroline" [Review]

Rayman — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:09:01 +0000

If you lived in England back in the sixties, before the British Invasion, and you loved hearing music on the radio, you were pretty much out of luck. Unlike radio here in America, British radio was controlled by the BBC, and they ruled with an iron fist.The BBC played the music they wanted, and ignored [...]

Rayman's Experience With Windows 8 [Review]

Rayman — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:25:24 +0000

I guess you'd call me a Mac guy, I've used Apple products years before it was cool to use Apple products. At work we use windows based computers, and I have one of my own at home as well. My home computer runs Windows Vista, which most people know is a real dud.That being said, it did serve my needs for four years, and because I do the bulk of my computer work here at the radio station, I had no reason to upgrade.

Aerosmith, 'Can't Stop Lovin' You' – Song Review

Dave Lifton — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:05:44 +0000

Red flags were raised when it was learned that one of the songs on Aerosmith's new record, 'Music from Another Dimension,' was a duet with country superstar Carrie Underwood. The very thought of it seemed more manufactured by the folks at 'American Idol,' which Underwood won in 2005 and Steven Tyler was a judge for two seasons, than a mutual ad

Jimi Hendrix, 'Somewhere' – Song Review

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:15:28 +0000

Jimi Hendrix is one of the most exhaustively chronicled musicians in rock music history. Though he released just three studio albums in his lifetime, he has been the subject of a seemingly inexhaustible series of mostly-exploitative posthumous releases.

On March 5, Experience Hendrix hopes to rectify some of that with the release of 'People, Hell & Angels,' and now you can get your first listen to a track from that collection titled 'Somewhere.'

David Bowie, 'Where Are We Now?' – Song Review

Annie Zaleski — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:13:13 +0000

It’s not surprising that David Bowie is in a contemplative mood on ‘Where Are We Now?’ the first single from ‘The Next Day,’ his first album in nearly a decade. After all, the man’s second (or third—or even fourth, depending on your perspective) career wind was curtailed drastically after he had to cancel his 2004 [...]

Leave Video Messages For The Future [REVIEW]

Rayman — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:31:16 +0000

Let me introduce you to Evergram, currently set to be released later this year. It's purpose is to allow you to record 15 second messages into a smartphone, camera, or computer webcam and then select the date for the message to be played. Currently in beta, it has thousands of satisfied users already, and idea like this is sure to grow.