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on July 20, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Dennis Florine

I have never met him, but I want to. His look, just from the very start, has me captivated. He has this certain west coast mentality about him with the dusty blond hair and the sun kissed tan. But then you throw a guitar in his hands, and well, that’s all she wrote. Writing original tunes that make you sing along, and some that make you throw a lighter up in the air, he has a great control over his listeners. Being from the Midwest has neither helped nor hurt his career, but he [...]

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on July 19, 2010 -
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Many Options with the Harrah’s Entertainment Group

I love Las Vegas. The city is just so full of life, and there is always something to do. But what if you don’t gamble? Don’t worry. There is plenty to do in Las Vegas besides gambling. You can take in a show, or hit up one of the buffets. It seems like every hotel has one of these, and for around $30 you can eat all you want. Or, just walk up and down the strip shopping the malls, checking out the sights, and people watching. That might be my favorite part [...]

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on July 18, 2010 -
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Talbott Street Plays Host to the Lady Gaga After Party

When Lady Gaga headed out on the road this tour, she grabbed some fairly unknown names to go with her. I’m not sure whom she should take really; her sound is just so unique. But after taking just one listen to Semi Precious Weapons, you’ll understand why she picked them. If I was the one choosing whom she toured with, I would pick Adam Lambert, but that’s just me. I would love to see the two of them on the same bill. And speaking of Adam Lambert, he is actually [...]

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on July 17, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with ALPHA PREVAIL

It has been said that their music is not just music, but rather a life style. After one listen you might better understand that statement. These guys, besides being some of the nicest dudes in the industry, know how to put on a good show. Hailing from the west coast, out in Orange County, California, they come to the scene as hard rock. There are so few bands in the industry right now making good rock music. Locally, guys like The Last Good Year are producing [...]

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on July 17, 2010 -
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Spending a Weekend at Forest Dunes Golf Club

Growing up my sport of choice was always baseball. I played in summer leagues and grew up thinking I would play in high school, college, and possibly even the major leagues. However, when getting close to starting my freshman year, I discovered golf. I was instantly hooked. I had a set of clubs when I was little, but there was just something about the game that pulled me in. From the time spent outside with Mother Nature to the competition factor, I knew [...]

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on July 13, 2010 -
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Gearing Up for College: My Interest Letter

High school was a big waste of time for me. I hated school, quite frankly. I was always bored with it. From history class to mathematics and even lunch breaks, I dreaded the school year. I rarely did homework, but still managed to get good grades. I had few friends through high school, and have actually lost touch with nearly all of them. To this day, I only speak to maybe one or two of them. High school was a time to work on my golf game [...]

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on July 6, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Markus Schulz

Boy do I have a treat for you today. My passion for dance music just doesn’t seem to be slowing down and in an effort to meet as many acts as I can while I write for this blog, I have come across a talent that I demand you listen to. I have been working with Made Event over the last few months helping spread the word about Electric Zoo. The event might not start until September 4th, but that doesn’t mean I can’t write about how excited I am. During this two [...]

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on June 30, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Digs Bridges

The band that I am sitting with today needs no introduction. The man behind this band, even the band name for that matter, is a long time friend of mine and I couldn’t be happier that he is back on the road again with a new project. You might remember him from the band Austin Bridges. He was the front man for that act and with a name like Davey Austin Bridges Heritier you can only guess where the name for that band came from. And this band for that [...]

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on June 23, 2010 -
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An Authentic Pub Experience at the Claddagh

I first contacted The Claddagh Irish Pub on Facebook. I usually spend every St. Patrick’s Day waiting in line for beer there, and have had several orders of their infamous fish and chips for dinner. I finally added them on Facebook, and struck up a conversation. They wanted in on my restaurant experience reviews. However, they wanted me to drive all the way out to visit their Plainfield location. The main reason they wanted me to drive so far was the detailed [...]

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on June 16, 2010 -
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Enjoying Alcatraz as a Free Man

Alcatraz Brewing Company opened when Circle Center Mall opened, and has been serving up some of the best appetizers, entrees, and desserts in the city ever since. Prior to this review, I had eaten at Alcatraz numerous times. I had never been impressed, and even while visiting the original location out in Orange, California I thought the establishment was nothing more than run of mill. But I got word through the grapevine they had a new chef, a new [...]

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