We’ve reached that point in the summer when we’re looking for ways to keep kids entertained. If you’re looking to encourage learning and creativity in kids this summer, who better to inspire than artists who have worked with Disney, Marvel and more! Below you’ll find helpful tips from four artists that can be used to…
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Sonos One: The New Must-Have Smart Speaker for Music Lovers
This is a sponsored post Thomas, our 11 year old guitar playing son, likes to use our Sonos speaker to play music from his iPod playlists loud. The rest of the family likes the ability to shout “Alexa, play some Tom Petty.” When I heard that Sonos was releasing Sonos One, a system integrated with…
How Google Chromecast Audio Works & 4 Reasons Why You Need It
This is a sponsored post What was the very first music you bought with your own money? I remember the excitement over buying Michael Jackson’s Thriller and being nervous that my mother would forbid me from spending my own money on Like a Virgin because Madonna’s eyebrow-raising lack of clothes though she probably felt the…
Janelle Monáe Performs #Rio2 “What is Love” Live & My Sounds of Brazil Spotify Playlist
While you feast your eyes on the stunning scenery in Rio 2, your senses are treated to infectious music that combines Brazilian sounds from around the country with a contemporary twist. Songs performed by artists will.i.am, Janelle Monáe, Bruno Mars, Kristen Chenoweth, Jamie Foxx, Andy Garcia, Jesse Eisenberg, and even Anne Hathaway who give the…
{Sponsored} Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Macy’s with Performances by Far East Movement
This post was written as part of a compensated campaign with beEverywhere for Macy’s. Music aficionados who are fans of Far East Movement and their hit single, Like a G6, have the opportunity to meet the group and hear how their culture has influenced their musical style as Macy’s stores around the country celebrate Asian…
RIP Beastie Boys Adam Yauch aka MCA w. 2009 Concert Pics
Thank you Twitter for the breaking news about the death of Beastie Boys co-founder Adam Yauch. 47. Cancer. So very sad. Licensed to Ill was the first album I ever bought with my own money. I caught them in concert a couple times at the 2 day Tibetian Freedom Concert in DC in 1998 and during…
DC Readers: Laurie Berkner Band Coming to Lisner in March (w. giveaway)
Captain Computer and Little Miss Techie have been listening to Laurie Berkner for years and are thrilled that she’s making a stop at GW’s Lisner Auditorium on Sunday, March 6 for a Live Birthday Concert! The one day tour stop will include two performances on March 6 with one at 11 am and another at…
Sarah McLachlan’s New Album Laws of Illusion Rocks! (w. giveaway)
I’ve been a fan of Sarah McLachlan ever since I heard her haunting voice coming from my housemate’s room as a grad student in Boston. I’ve watched her swing and sing during a performance at the historic all-female Lilith Fair with my best girl friends, sung to Sweet Surrender and Building a Mystery at the…
Sex and the City 2: Blogalicious DC Meetup, Soundtrack Review & Fashion Fun
Watch live streaming video from sexandthecity2 at livestream.com If you are feeling out of luck in getting opening night tickets for Sex and the City 2, don’t despair! Blogalicious is hosting a pre-movie happy hour meetup at Zengo for DC area bloggers who want to show off their shoes, enjoy a cocktail, and speculate…
