Author Archives: Michael VanPutten
Applause for Bob Boilen’s Tiny Desk Concerts
There are moments when you first hear the melody or lyric of an unfamiliar song that can result in pleasant skin tingling sensations, a welling up of energy, or an emotional response like tears or joy. We are introduced to these … Continue reading
Great new music to listen to: The Mynabirds
While perusing the Web, I came across an article about a group named The Mynabirds on AOL’s Spinner.com. The band is led by singer Laura Burhenn, who has been singing professionally since 1999. Her new band, The Mynabirds released their debut album, What We Lose … Continue reading
Up There documentary tells the story of hand painted billboards
A big thank you to Adam Flanagan over at the 160 Over 90 blog who shared a link to a lovely documentary, titled Up There, about the men who hand paint billboards in New York City. The documentary was directed … Continue reading
