Photo by Gioele Fazzeri on Pexels.com The Oscars are upon us! It was so much fun to listen to the five songs nominated for Best Original Song. Good luck to the nominees. Each song is remarkable, and it’s hard to choose a favourite. Here are my mini reviews of each song. *Dear Me from Diane Warren: … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Oscars 2026 Edition
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Throwback Thursdays: Drew Pournelle’s Shows – Celebrity Equinox Cruise
July 18 2025 During my cruise on the Celebrity Equinox, I discovered a fantastic performer, Drew Pournelle. He performed twice (July 19 & July 23) during that cruise that left from Barcelona. He did two incredible shows honouring classics (from the 50s to the 70s) and Broadway musicals. His voice was fantastic. He sang each … Continue reading Throwback Thursdays: Drew Pournelle’s Shows – Celebrity Equinox Cruise
Peter Xifaras’ Edgy Album Fusion
Peter Xifaras released an edgy album, Fusion. It's a remarkable blend of musical styles. Peter Xifaras is the songwriter and arranger for each song. The musicians on this record are incredible, creating different vibes based on the rhythm and beats. The music is Fusion of many musical genres—the songs parallel music for movie scores. There's … Continue reading Peter Xifaras’ Edgy Album Fusion
Single Saturdays: Starita – Holding Patterns
American artist Starita released a new single entitled Holding Patterns. It is a song that represents letting go of negative mindsets - a shift in thinking. The music is House combined with techno and R&B. It has a fast, catchy beat yet feels relaxing. It inspires us to look inward in contemplation - a journey for … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Starita – Holding Patterns
Queen’s First Album: 50th Anniversary
July 13, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Queen's first album - an eponym featuring Keep Yourself Alive and Doing Alright. Queen had been around for three years when their first album came out. By then, John Deacon was already with the group. The music is Hard Rock mixed with Heavy Metal and Progressive Rock. It's an exciting … Continue reading Queen’s First Album: 50th Anniversary