Comfortable Coliving·5 days agoWomen That Inspire: Tina TurnerTina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. With her captivating performances, soulful voice, and stage presence, she became an enduring symbol of strength and resilience. …Women In Music3 min readWomen In Music3 min read
Leslie MacNabb·May 26Laughing it up in Cincinnati — Shake It Records, Harmony Plant Fare and Demetri Martin Cincinnati, OH 5/20/23Please don’t ask me to throw a party, but I sure as heck will jump at the chance to throw a road trip! My latest was so much absolute fun that I definitely want to continue to recreate this lasting joyful feeling! Which got me wondering… What ARE the qualities…Women In Music6 min readWomen In Music6 min read
Josh Black·May 23Member-onlyDeep Tracks — Radio Misfits 18 — Girl PowerThis edition is all about women who rock. Genre is irrelevant. In this episode, soul to rock, the spotlight shines specifically on songs penned by and performed by women. Radio is still guilty of playing the same retreads over and over. Every era of popular music, women have been central…Women In Music3 min readWomen In Music3 min read
Charles in San FranciscoinThe Riff·May 14“Unkind Rain”Sometimes words aren’t needed. I grew up mostly listening to instrumental music. My parents (mainly my mom because my dad kinda disappeared early on) always had classical and jazz playing in our house. We went to live performances when my mom could afford it. I even took piano lessons. I…Women In Music3 min readWomen In Music3 min read
Leslie MacNabb·May 14To the Mothers of MusicDear Moms of Music, Since I was little, I knew you were special and extraordinary. I knew you were playing for me. I knew you had to go through extra to get your voice heard. I knew the path was being forged one groove at a time. Often you have…Women In Music2 min readWomen In Music2 min read
One of One·May 10A Keynote Speech from Eliza Hull.Delivered at The Forum Theatre, on March 22nd, 2023 as a part of the One of One Women and GNC people in music event series for the Music Industry. One of One is part of On the Road Again, a Victorian Government initiative to bring live music back across the…Women In Music11 min readWomen In Music11 min read
Leslie MacNabb·May 8Records and Road Trips, Riot Grrrl style : Bikini Kill & Brittany’s Record Shop — Cleveland, OH…After spending the Sunday morning and afternoon at a soccer game followed by helping my teen son bake a school project, we kissed our pooches goodbye and headed off for the long-awaited, three time rescheduled since the original 2020 date, Bikini Kill concert! I love driving except under three conditions…Women In Music6 min readWomen In Music6 min read
Leslie MacNabb·May 2The Beginning of Records and Road TripsFor some reason, turning 45 has me wanting to write about music and apparently lame record jokes are to be expected. Two of my favorite things are vinyl records and musical road trips to record stores or concerts and even better with the tri-fecta! That’s how I want to spend…Women In Music2 min readWomen In Music2 min read
Ryan Glenninnoted pieces·Apr 24Member-onlyJulie Byrne — Summer GlassBryne returns after a 7 year breakWomen In Music1 min readWomen In Music1 min read
Charles in San FranciscoinThe Riff·Apr 24Another Reason Not to Miss This Band (Update)After their successful bi-coastal U.S. tour last fall, Band-Maid announced that they are returning in May for a tour covering the South and Midwest. Despite zero coverage from American media, their 2022 14-city tour sold out in two days, with tickets fetching four and five times the original price on…Women In Music2 min readWomen In Music2 min read