Ditching the Planks: Switching From Skiing to Riding
After skiing most of my life, I finally decided to try riding. On a dreary, rainy day in December, I headed up the lift with my already decent snowboarding friends. ‘If it
The Deadliest Day on Everest: May 10, 1996
May 10, 1996, is the deadliest single day on Everest recorded. There were several expeditions making summit bids for Everest that day when a freak storm hit in the late afternoon.
Mount Monadnock
Mount Monadnock is the most frequently climbed mountain in the world. That distinction previously belonged to mount Fuji in Japan, but since Mt. Fuji built an auto road it’s no longer able to claim most frequently climbed.
Looking Back and Forth: Sound and Colors: The Science and The Ritual
It seems that there is some legitimacy to a serious exploration into the transformational properties of sound and other vibrational energies. Thus, artists and producers within multimedia production may be able to tap into these resources and the potentially harmonious energies they may elicit. What may have been once considered New Age sophistry can be more legitimately explored and utilized artistically for experientially based immersion into the ocean of vibrational energy.
All Aboard Railroad Earth – Interview with Todd Sheaffer
In only two years, Railroad Earth has defined itself as a legitimate
touring act, playing to crowds all over the country. Their music is a warm combination of bluegrass and rock that uplifts, enriches and
satisfies. We sat down with leader Todd Sheaffer and received an
insightful taste of what makes his new band tick.
Hillman Curtis: Web and Graphic Design Innovator
Despite the dot-com bust, the Internet is here to stay and has become a dominant presence in all aspects of modern society. New York City based graphic designer Hillman Curtis, of hillmancurtis,inc, has used this medium to become an innovator, artist, teacher and an inspiration to web viewers and fellow designers.
Conversation With Jennifer Hartswick
In a musical landscape filled with stoic performers, Jennifer Hartswick of the Trey Anastasio Band brings forth a commanding display of charisma and color to the stage, which has truly brightened the live concert experience. Now with TAB on hold, Jen is busy finishing a new album, and simply thrilled to have the unique opportunity of sharing her love of musical expression with others.
The Return of Percy Hill
After a three-show reunion in September that incorporated an expanded lineup of 13 musicians and a new live record on the horizon, New Hampshire
AOL’s Music Program Moves To Television
With VH1 and MTV continually evolving into lifestyle channels and playing less and less music, America Online has decided to start their own music television show and stick with the tunes. AOL and MuchMusic USA have signed a deal to move the popular broadband online music program “Sessions@AOL” from computers to televisions. Sessions has generated enough interest with over 1 million streams a week to be considered a new show on the MuchMusic station that is received in 30 million U.S. households. A two-part, one-hour special with highlights from material originally recorded for AOL