The fallout from the Juiced Ball Era continues. Now Boston fans have another name to gasp over: David "Big Papi" Ortiz. Ortiz was a career .266 hitter with the Minnesota Twins before being signed by the Boston Red Sox before the 2003 season. He helped the Red Sox to their first World Championship in 86 years in 2004 when Boston defeated the St. Louis Cardinals. During that season, He and Manny Ramirez combined for 84 home runs and 269 RBI. In 2007, The Red Sox won the World Series again, defeating the Colorado Rockies.
Earlier this summer, reports came out that Ramirez would be serving a 50-game suspension for failing MLB's drug policy. The whispers started to come out and I was one of those whispers. I remember hearing the news and saying, "I hope he wasn't doing this in 2004." One member of the Red Sox was bad enough. Now there are two names being implicated.
I can remeber the news of steroids going as far back as 1988. Jose Canseco, then a left fielder for the Oakland Athletics, was on his way to being the first player in history to have 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in the same season. Wherever he went, fans would chant, "Steroids!" whenever he was on the field.
Ten years later, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals hit 70 home runs in a season, breaking what is believed to be one of the most sacred single-season sports records: Roger Maris' 61 home runs. Not long after that, there were the inquiries. The hearings. Congress demanded to know what was going on. What were athletes putting in their bodies and when did they do it? I am still fascinated by this. People without jobs and health insurance. National debt is climbing and Congress is investigating professional athletes and what they may or may not be doing to themselves.
Major League Baseball has a new policy that was implemented during the current collective bargaining agreement. The Baseball Writers Association of America is wondering whether to hold the peformance enhancing against players when they become eligible for the Hall of Fame. Does any of this really matter?
Should it stop at steroids? Why are we all of a sudden concerned with what a player does to himself? When did this idea of being pillars of the community come about? Ty Cobb was a Hall of Famer. He was notorious for playing dirty and committing other acts, including attacking a handicapped fan who was heckling him. Wade Boggs was elected to the Hall in 2005. As a player, Boggs made headlines off the field with his affair with Margo Adams.
These are not the only two. You can go on and on. Former Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey didn't allow black players on his team. Babe Ruth did anything and everything. Not only was he known for his off-field antics but he was also known for his charity.
After all this, how do you judge a player? Do you ignore the off-field capers and focus on what happens on the field? Do you shrug your shoulders when you learn he has a little help with his numbers? Do you shun him? Cheer him? Boo him? Yes, there are players who got a little help from their friends but its not like a World Series was cancelled. Members of the infamous "Black Sox" were banned for life for conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series but its hard to lump certain players (George "Buck" Weaver and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson) into that group.
Additional players will become eligible for the Hall of Fame with each year. Debate will continue for or against him as it always has. Unfortunately, not all debate will deal with the numbers.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Who's your Friend?
A little while ago, I thought it would be a good idea to open a Facebook profile and network. I would make friends, let them know what I was posting for the world to see and give them a chance to read and share their thoughts. People could e-mail me or post a comment on the blog itself.
The Facebook page as well as the Twitter page would give people a chance to see what I have to say about events that go on in the world. I give my opinion about what I am writing but I also try very hard to present all the facts and give both sides of the story.
Of course I want people to read but I also want to give people the chance to espress their views and ideas. I believe it is their right and it is also necessary for a society to progress.
It seems with every post I publish, I get a few more friends. It also seems I lose a few friends once the blog grows by each entry.
I thought simply opening a Facebook account and giving people access to one's views and ideas would give them another perspective and allow them to educate me on an idea or two. I never thought I could be "un-friended" by someone simply because my ideas didn't jibe with theirs.
I am still fascinated with the internet. It has allowed me to make new friends and find old ones. You can catch up with people you haven't seen or heard from in years. On the other hand, it has also allowed some not-so-good people to find me. I'm sure anyone who has gone out with someone they met over the internet has at least one interesting story to tell.
My point is this: I am happy to have "met" the people I have over Facebook. If your reading and it has been a while, I would like to hear or read what you have been up to over these years. It's not just me. There are other people who are out there who have fallen out of touch with you and we all have some stories to share and updates to give. Have a good day Thanks for reading this little public service.
The Facebook page as well as the Twitter page would give people a chance to see what I have to say about events that go on in the world. I give my opinion about what I am writing but I also try very hard to present all the facts and give both sides of the story.
Of course I want people to read but I also want to give people the chance to espress their views and ideas. I believe it is their right and it is also necessary for a society to progress.
It seems with every post I publish, I get a few more friends. It also seems I lose a few friends once the blog grows by each entry.
I thought simply opening a Facebook account and giving people access to one's views and ideas would give them another perspective and allow them to educate me on an idea or two. I never thought I could be "un-friended" by someone simply because my ideas didn't jibe with theirs.
I am still fascinated with the internet. It has allowed me to make new friends and find old ones. You can catch up with people you haven't seen or heard from in years. On the other hand, it has also allowed some not-so-good people to find me. I'm sure anyone who has gone out with someone they met over the internet has at least one interesting story to tell.
My point is this: I am happy to have "met" the people I have over Facebook. If your reading and it has been a while, I would like to hear or read what you have been up to over these years. It's not just me. There are other people who are out there who have fallen out of touch with you and we all have some stories to share and updates to give. Have a good day Thanks for reading this little public service.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
The Henry Louis Gates Jr., Saga continues to be felt beyond the city limits of Cambridge. Even President Barack Obama has weighed in on the controversy. Sgt. James Crowley is standing by his actions that took place on July 16. Dr. Gates wants an apology and the chance to educate Sgt. Crowley on Racism in America.
According to the police report posted on thesmokinggun.com, Gates was seen trying to force his way into his own home. Gates was returning home from a trip overseas when he apparently had trouble opening front door.
A neighbor who saw Gates struggling with the door but didn't know who he was, notified the police of an attempted burglary.
At first glance, it looks like someone who was having a bad day. Gates is tired. He is returning home from a long plane ride. He is having trouble opening his door. He is frustrated and just wants to go inside and relax.
Sgt. Crowley answers a call and asks (not "demands" according to the Boston Globe) Dr. Gates to provide identification. According to the police report, Dr. Gates refused to produce identification at first but eventually showed a Harvard ID to Sgt. Crowley.
In my opinion, the situation is merely an unfortunate incident. Police respond to a call. They do not have the luxury of deciding whether or not the call is worth pursuing. Upon arriving at the house, Crowley sees Dr. Gates in the foyer and asks him if he may speak to the Harvard professor. According to the police report, Dr. Gates responds with, "Why? Because I am a black man in America?"
No, Dr. Gates. It's because there was a report of a break-in at your residence and the police want to make sure your house is secure and you are well.
Despite Crowley's attempts to assure Dr. Gates that the police are there to make sure he and his residence are okay, Dr. Gates proceeds to telephone the police department and wants to speak to the chief. Crowley attempted to leave the residence but Gates threatened Sgt. Crowley, telling the policeman that Dr. gates wasn't someone, "he wanted to mess with." Sgt. Crowley, according to the report, attempted to leave the house because it was difficult to hear between the acoustics of the residence and the loud shouting of Dr. Gates. Crowley said he would speak to Dr. Gates outside. Dr. Gates responded, "Ya, I'll speak with your momma outside."
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. was arrested for disorderly conduct. He was not arrested for being black and it was not because of, "the capricious whim of one disturbed person," as he told the Boston Globe. Throughout the entire incident, Dr. Gates was the one person who was constantly bringing up the subject of race, which makes me wonder who the racist in this story really is.
According to the police report posted on thesmokinggun.com, Gates was seen trying to force his way into his own home. Gates was returning home from a trip overseas when he apparently had trouble opening front door.
A neighbor who saw Gates struggling with the door but didn't know who he was, notified the police of an attempted burglary.
At first glance, it looks like someone who was having a bad day. Gates is tired. He is returning home from a long plane ride. He is having trouble opening his door. He is frustrated and just wants to go inside and relax.
Sgt. Crowley answers a call and asks (not "demands" according to the Boston Globe) Dr. Gates to provide identification. According to the police report, Dr. Gates refused to produce identification at first but eventually showed a Harvard ID to Sgt. Crowley.
In my opinion, the situation is merely an unfortunate incident. Police respond to a call. They do not have the luxury of deciding whether or not the call is worth pursuing. Upon arriving at the house, Crowley sees Dr. Gates in the foyer and asks him if he may speak to the Harvard professor. According to the police report, Dr. Gates responds with, "Why? Because I am a black man in America?"
No, Dr. Gates. It's because there was a report of a break-in at your residence and the police want to make sure your house is secure and you are well.
Despite Crowley's attempts to assure Dr. Gates that the police are there to make sure he and his residence are okay, Dr. Gates proceeds to telephone the police department and wants to speak to the chief. Crowley attempted to leave the residence but Gates threatened Sgt. Crowley, telling the policeman that Dr. gates wasn't someone, "he wanted to mess with." Sgt. Crowley, according to the report, attempted to leave the house because it was difficult to hear between the acoustics of the residence and the loud shouting of Dr. Gates. Crowley said he would speak to Dr. Gates outside. Dr. Gates responded, "Ya, I'll speak with your momma outside."
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. was arrested for disorderly conduct. He was not arrested for being black and it was not because of, "the capricious whim of one disturbed person," as he told the Boston Globe. Throughout the entire incident, Dr. Gates was the one person who was constantly bringing up the subject of race, which makes me wonder who the racist in this story really is.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Is this orphan a problem child?
As the old saying goes, you can't do or say anything anymore without insulting a person or a group. Warner Brothers appears to be the latest example.
Warner Brothers is releasing the movie "Orphan" on July 24 and the movie has already sparked some contreversy.
According to an article on aol.com's ParentDish, the horror movie focuses on a girl named Esther, who is nice and sweet at first but turns into something more than a nuisance when she goes home with her new family.
As mentioned before, everyone is a victim nowadays. This time the label is worn by children and the families who adopt them.
Did you see the movie "Problem Child"? It has to be 20 years old by now. You might be able to find it at a video store. Here's the basic idea: A baby is left on a doorstep. During the first few years of his life, he is constantly being passed on to home after home. The child is simply too much for whatever family that has the misfortune of finding him. He is ultimately given to an orphanage that looks more like a reform school run by nuns. When a social worker meets the boy and sees how much trouble he is, he makes it his mission to see that the boy is passed off to the first family that steps into his office.
Where were the cries of protest when this movie was released? Where was the publicity when the boy dressed up as the devil for a party and, later in the movie, even befriended an escaped convict.
I guess that was different. "Problem Child" was a comedy and was meant to entertain people. "Orphan" is a horror movie. Are people worried the public will take this too seriously and stay away from children who need a family?
It never ends, unfortunately.There will always be a group that needs something to do and will need something to protest and make a statement for or against.
The article on ParentDish quotes people who work in the adoption community who fear the new movie will only reinforce negative stereotypes people have about adopting. Others say the movie makes it seem as if the process is easier than it really is. No matter what the issues are, Warner Brothers has given the public another example of movies can create a negative stereotype of a certain group of people.
Has anyone seen "Annie"?
Warner Brothers is releasing the movie "Orphan" on July 24 and the movie has already sparked some contreversy.
According to an article on aol.com's ParentDish, the horror movie focuses on a girl named Esther, who is nice and sweet at first but turns into something more than a nuisance when she goes home with her new family.
As mentioned before, everyone is a victim nowadays. This time the label is worn by children and the families who adopt them.
Did you see the movie "Problem Child"? It has to be 20 years old by now. You might be able to find it at a video store. Here's the basic idea: A baby is left on a doorstep. During the first few years of his life, he is constantly being passed on to home after home. The child is simply too much for whatever family that has the misfortune of finding him. He is ultimately given to an orphanage that looks more like a reform school run by nuns. When a social worker meets the boy and sees how much trouble he is, he makes it his mission to see that the boy is passed off to the first family that steps into his office.
Where were the cries of protest when this movie was released? Where was the publicity when the boy dressed up as the devil for a party and, later in the movie, even befriended an escaped convict.
I guess that was different. "Problem Child" was a comedy and was meant to entertain people. "Orphan" is a horror movie. Are people worried the public will take this too seriously and stay away from children who need a family?
It never ends, unfortunately.There will always be a group that needs something to do and will need something to protest and make a statement for or against.
The article on ParentDish quotes people who work in the adoption community who fear the new movie will only reinforce negative stereotypes people have about adopting. Others say the movie makes it seem as if the process is easier than it really is. No matter what the issues are, Warner Brothers has given the public another example of movies can create a negative stereotype of a certain group of people.
Has anyone seen "Annie"?
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
What's happening in Boston Radio?
In case you missed it, it's been an interesting week in Boston Radio.
CBS announced a shakeup on the dial that will take effect in the middle of August. It involves two current radio stations.
Mix 98.5 will be heard on the frequency currently owned by WBCN (104.1). 'BCN will be on the internet and nowhere else. Appearing on 98.5 will be a new sports station called "The Sports Hub".
The Sports Hub will carry the Bruins (previously heard on WBZ 1030) and the Patriots (heard on 'BCN since the mid-1990's). This is important for the new station because both teams bring a loyal following, especially the Patriots.
This will be important to the Sports Hub because it will be the fourth sports station to come to Boston this decade. WEEI is known all over the country for its gargantuan ratings. The other two tried and left some valuable lessons for the new station on the dial.
WWZN (1510 "The Zone") started off alright. It was owned by the Sporting News who decided it wanted to take a piece out of WEEI's share. "The Zone" was a national sports station formerly known as "One on One Sports" with Rick Ballou and "Papa" Joe Chevalier manning the mikes. James Brown, who was on FOX television, was talking to fans on his midday show.
The situation for Sporting News couldn't have been better. WEEI and its market share was there for the taking. All the "new" station needed was some viable local talent that wouldn't keep listeners on hold for hours on end.
WWZN featured veterans Eddie Andelman and Sean McDonough. McDounough was doing play-by-play for the Red Sox and also working for ESPN. Eddie Andelman was "The Godfather of Sports Radio". He had been doing it for decades.
McDonough's show was about "raising the bar" when it wasn't being hosted by Butch Stearns of FOX 25, who seemed to be in the studio of "The Zone" as much as if not more than McDounough. Andelman's show, co-hosted by Dave Jaegeler, soon degenerated into a three-hour infomercial for bookmakers from Las Vegas. A short stint by Mike Adams in the morning did little to help the station.
After the "Zone Experiment" faded, ESPN entered the scene with its sports station on 890 AM. The station featured little in the way of local programming. Michael Felger of Fox Sports New England hosted an afternoon program with Bob Halloran of WCVB-TV. Felger's show was short-lived despite bringing sports topics to the table and listeners on the line, something 1510 couldn't do.
Now ears will be on the new sports station, due to make its debut in less than a month. There will be the usual curiousity that always helps a new product but soon enough it will have to deliver something besides "newness" if it wants to take on the monster that is WEEI. Hopefully, 98.5 will not forget what makes talk radio so successful: the listeners who call in. If it can build on that, Boston fans will have a choice between two great options. If not, it will join the likes of The Zone in the history of Boston Radio.
CBS announced a shakeup on the dial that will take effect in the middle of August. It involves two current radio stations.
Mix 98.5 will be heard on the frequency currently owned by WBCN (104.1). 'BCN will be on the internet and nowhere else. Appearing on 98.5 will be a new sports station called "The Sports Hub".
The Sports Hub will carry the Bruins (previously heard on WBZ 1030) and the Patriots (heard on 'BCN since the mid-1990's). This is important for the new station because both teams bring a loyal following, especially the Patriots.
This will be important to the Sports Hub because it will be the fourth sports station to come to Boston this decade. WEEI is known all over the country for its gargantuan ratings. The other two tried and left some valuable lessons for the new station on the dial.
WWZN (1510 "The Zone") started off alright. It was owned by the Sporting News who decided it wanted to take a piece out of WEEI's share. "The Zone" was a national sports station formerly known as "One on One Sports" with Rick Ballou and "Papa" Joe Chevalier manning the mikes. James Brown, who was on FOX television, was talking to fans on his midday show.
The situation for Sporting News couldn't have been better. WEEI and its market share was there for the taking. All the "new" station needed was some viable local talent that wouldn't keep listeners on hold for hours on end.
WWZN featured veterans Eddie Andelman and Sean McDonough. McDounough was doing play-by-play for the Red Sox and also working for ESPN. Eddie Andelman was "The Godfather of Sports Radio". He had been doing it for decades.
McDonough's show was about "raising the bar" when it wasn't being hosted by Butch Stearns of FOX 25, who seemed to be in the studio of "The Zone" as much as if not more than McDounough. Andelman's show, co-hosted by Dave Jaegeler, soon degenerated into a three-hour infomercial for bookmakers from Las Vegas. A short stint by Mike Adams in the morning did little to help the station.
After the "Zone Experiment" faded, ESPN entered the scene with its sports station on 890 AM. The station featured little in the way of local programming. Michael Felger of Fox Sports New England hosted an afternoon program with Bob Halloran of WCVB-TV. Felger's show was short-lived despite bringing sports topics to the table and listeners on the line, something 1510 couldn't do.
Now ears will be on the new sports station, due to make its debut in less than a month. There will be the usual curiousity that always helps a new product but soon enough it will have to deliver something besides "newness" if it wants to take on the monster that is WEEI. Hopefully, 98.5 will not forget what makes talk radio so successful: the listeners who call in. If it can build on that, Boston fans will have a choice between two great options. If not, it will join the likes of The Zone in the history of Boston Radio.
Friday, July 10, 2009
More opinions on Sarah Palin?
Carl M. Cannon of politicsdaily.com writes about Sarah Palin and whether she has been the victim of bias in the media.
I found it refreshing to find a journalist questioning the media's integrity. In my opinion, it seems the media has been falling down the same hole as the field of politics.
Cannon wonders if the media is to blame for what has happened to Sarah Palin during and since the Presidential Election. My answer is yes and no. It all depends on what you are reading.
The old adage rings true: Freedom of the Press belongs to who owns one. The opinions of a print or broadcast story will depend on the slant of the source and/or the corporation that owns it.
This type of coverage has been going on longer than it should. It shows no sign of letting up. There are plenty of media outlets that will cater to one's side of the fence and people will flock to that particular outlet for a daily affirmation for why they are right to support such a cause.
No need to let facts get in the way. Whether you support an "experienced" incumbent or an "outsider" with fresh ideas. This person is perfect and that one is perfectly crazy. It all depends on which side of the fence you are on.
Senator Barack Obama represented hope and change. His lack of experience was fresh voice we needed to help the country. Joe Biden? His experience was the perfect complement to Senator Obama. Sarah Palin? Who the heck is Sarah Palin? What experience does she have? Republicans were quick to question Obama's lack of experience but touted that of Palin's?
Barack Obama won the nomination of the Democratic Party. He spent months convincing people to choose him over Hillary Rodham Clinton. What does he do? He taps her to be his Secretary of State. There seems to be some advantage to being an insider after all.
Newspapers will run photos of politicians. Look inside the pages. How many times have you seen pictures of a Democrat looking like a Muppet with big eyes and an open mouth. Coincidence?
There are many people speculating over why Sarah Palin has decided to give up her office. Even Levi Johnston, the father of Palin's grandchild is weighing in. These opinions will either be sound opinions or more tomfoolery. It all depends on what you're reading or thinking.
I found it refreshing to find a journalist questioning the media's integrity. In my opinion, it seems the media has been falling down the same hole as the field of politics.
Cannon wonders if the media is to blame for what has happened to Sarah Palin during and since the Presidential Election. My answer is yes and no. It all depends on what you are reading.
The old adage rings true: Freedom of the Press belongs to who owns one. The opinions of a print or broadcast story will depend on the slant of the source and/or the corporation that owns it.
This type of coverage has been going on longer than it should. It shows no sign of letting up. There are plenty of media outlets that will cater to one's side of the fence and people will flock to that particular outlet for a daily affirmation for why they are right to support such a cause.
No need to let facts get in the way. Whether you support an "experienced" incumbent or an "outsider" with fresh ideas. This person is perfect and that one is perfectly crazy. It all depends on which side of the fence you are on.
Senator Barack Obama represented hope and change. His lack of experience was fresh voice we needed to help the country. Joe Biden? His experience was the perfect complement to Senator Obama. Sarah Palin? Who the heck is Sarah Palin? What experience does she have? Republicans were quick to question Obama's lack of experience but touted that of Palin's?
Barack Obama won the nomination of the Democratic Party. He spent months convincing people to choose him over Hillary Rodham Clinton. What does he do? He taps her to be his Secretary of State. There seems to be some advantage to being an insider after all.
Newspapers will run photos of politicians. Look inside the pages. How many times have you seen pictures of a Democrat looking like a Muppet with big eyes and an open mouth. Coincidence?
There are many people speculating over why Sarah Palin has decided to give up her office. Even Levi Johnston, the father of Palin's grandchild is weighing in. These opinions will either be sound opinions or more tomfoolery. It all depends on what you're reading or thinking.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Michael Jackson
I didn't know what I was going to do on Tuesday. I knew what I wasn't going to do: I wasn't watching the news.
I figured I would be presented with story after story about Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson this. Michael Jackson that. Michael Jackson ate this before he died. TMZ is reporting that Michael Jackson was wearing this when he died.
I've said it before. I'll say it again: God rest his soul. My condolences to his family. God forgive me. I don't care.
I've never really understood the fascination with celebrities' lives. I don't get the obsession people have when celebrities die. (I said "die" instead of "pass away". Does that make me insensitive?)
I got an e-mail from a friend of mine. My friend said he was disappointed to find over 15 stories that dealt with Michael Jackson's death . These stories overshadowed 11 soldiers dying in Afghanistan. There was a story about this on cnn.com. You can find a link to the story here.
I don't think my friend was the only one who bothered to read about the men and women were killed in the line of duty. He was one of the few who were good enough to mention that there are people who are out there risking their lives everyday. Whether you agree with the reasons for their being there or not, you can not deny the fact that they died serving their respective countries.
Personally, my life is too busy to be obsessed with what other people are doing. I would be lying if I said I never wondered what it would be like to be someone for a day. It must be nice to be paid eight figures to play baseball or to hear people screaming your name as you play a guitar. I don't understand what people expect to gain from watching "Extra". Why are people so obsessed with who is dating/marrying/divorcing who? Who cares who has a "bump"? What is the fascination with babies being adopted in foreign countries? I understand there is a lot of poverty in the world but are there not enough children here who would love to be adopted and loved?
I've worked in journalism. I get how it works. Ted Williams died and the city of Boston was following his health just as closely as it was following the Red Sox. A celebrity is stricken or dies and the public is obsessed with the recovery process. If he or she does not survive, the focus of the news suddenly shifts to his or her accomplishments as well as the exploits of that person during his or her life. It may be more interesting than a normal person's life but is it worth obsessing over?
I figured I would be presented with story after story about Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson this. Michael Jackson that. Michael Jackson ate this before he died. TMZ is reporting that Michael Jackson was wearing this when he died.
I've said it before. I'll say it again: God rest his soul. My condolences to his family. God forgive me. I don't care.
I've never really understood the fascination with celebrities' lives. I don't get the obsession people have when celebrities die. (I said "die" instead of "pass away". Does that make me insensitive?)
I got an e-mail from a friend of mine. My friend said he was disappointed to find over 15 stories that dealt with Michael Jackson's death . These stories overshadowed 11 soldiers dying in Afghanistan. There was a story about this on cnn.com. You can find a link to the story here.
I don't think my friend was the only one who bothered to read about the men and women were killed in the line of duty. He was one of the few who were good enough to mention that there are people who are out there risking their lives everyday. Whether you agree with the reasons for their being there or not, you can not deny the fact that they died serving their respective countries.
Personally, my life is too busy to be obsessed with what other people are doing. I would be lying if I said I never wondered what it would be like to be someone for a day. It must be nice to be paid eight figures to play baseball or to hear people screaming your name as you play a guitar. I don't understand what people expect to gain from watching "Extra". Why are people so obsessed with who is dating/marrying/divorcing who? Who cares who has a "bump"? What is the fascination with babies being adopted in foreign countries? I understand there is a lot of poverty in the world but are there not enough children here who would love to be adopted and loved?
I've worked in journalism. I get how it works. Ted Williams died and the city of Boston was following his health just as closely as it was following the Red Sox. A celebrity is stricken or dies and the public is obsessed with the recovery process. If he or she does not survive, the focus of the news suddenly shifts to his or her accomplishments as well as the exploits of that person during his or her life. It may be more interesting than a normal person's life but is it worth obsessing over?
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Billy Moschella Jr. to appear in LA
Folk musician Billy Moschella Jr. will appear on "The Art of Men", a compilation CD featuring artists from around the world.
"The Art of Men" is scheduled to be released on August 26 with a release party at The Mint in Los Angeles. Moschella's contribution, "Close to Home", comes from his debut album "Midnight Escapades". You can hear the song at http://billymoschella.com/music.html.
Moschella will be on stage with the group "Serenity" and will be playing new songs at the release party. The party will run from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets may be purchased by emailing billy@billymoschella.com. For more information, go to http://gilli.net/wgm/artofmen.
Billy Moschella, Jr. was born and raised in Massachusetts. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2007 and has been performing around the world for over 10 years.
"The Art of Men" is scheduled to be released on August 26 with a release party at The Mint in Los Angeles. Moschella's contribution, "Close to Home", comes from his debut album "Midnight Escapades". You can hear the song at http://billymoschella.com/music.html.
Moschella will be on stage with the group "Serenity" and will be playing new songs at the release party. The party will run from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets may be purchased by emailing billy@billymoschella.com. For more information, go to http://gilli.net/wgm/artofmen.
Billy Moschella, Jr. was born and raised in Massachusetts. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2007 and has been performing around the world for over 10 years.
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