Author Archives: joconnor
Death Cab For Cutie and The Beatles
The Beatles are the most influential band in the history of rock and roll. Their music has inspired artists as diverse as Billy Joel, Kiss, U2 and Phish. However, their influence transcends their chart toping albums and singles. Their 1967 … Continue reading
The Tough Life of Chicago Cubs Fans
Ah, the plight of a Chicago Cubs fan. Each new season holds the reassuring promise that we will, once again make an emotional investment in a team that has the ability to bring us from the hopeful adrenaline rush of … Continue reading
Have You Seen the Broadway Musical Young Frankenstein?
The musical Young Frankenstein open on Broadway in November of 2007, and it was a hit right from the beginning. The musical is an adaptation of the 1974 film by Mel Brooks, starring Gene Wilder. Based on Mary Shelley’s horror … Continue reading
Spring and Summer Concert Tours of 2008
For any lover of music – whether it is rock and roll, hip hop, or country, or anything else under the sun, the spring and summer concert schedule of 2008 is set to blow your mind and give you a … Continue reading
The Police Reunion Concert Tour
Andy Summers, Sting (Gordon Sumner) and Stewart Copeland are three musicians that got together to form the band The Police. They were very popular in the early 1980s, but they broke up by the mid-1980s and did not have any … Continue reading
The ’08 Boston Red Sox Pitching Rotation
In Bean Town, even coming off a World Series triumph with another awesome pitching rotation (the second World Series victory in four years after their excruciating drought) there will always be anxiety about what lies ahead in 2008. Are the … Continue reading
What You Must Do Before You Hire a Web Designer
If you’re planning on hiring a Web design firm or freelancer to build you a new business website, then you ought to read this article before you make the hire. One key concept that many would-be entrepreneurs and business people … Continue reading
A Look at the Upcoming 2008 MLB Season
The 2008 major league baseball season is quickly coming up. Which teams really have a shot at making it? Which teams are the ones to watch for? Where there be any repeats? That is exactly what we are about to … Continue reading
Can the Red Sox Win Another World Series in 2008?
Red Sox Nation is waiting in anticipation for the 2008 MLB season with the hopes of seeing back to back championships, and their prospects look great. No one knows what the season holds, but we can consider a few important … Continue reading
Why A Night at the Theater Can Approach Perfection
Perfection? Yes, perfection. A night at the theater has the potential of approaching absolute perfection. The reason is simple. Theater is something that just about everyone can identify with, get lost in and enjoy. A live theatrical performance is like … Continue reading