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Music 411: I'm Tellin Ya'll It's Sabotage!
Turn up the cuteness factor to 10. Here's some young kids remaking the Beastie Boys \"Sabotage\" video. The best part is opening the briefcase to reveal Pop Rocks inside. See if you can sync up the videos. They're pretty close
Music 411: Prepare Yourself For This
Warning this is no joke. This is the actual Tom Cruise singing Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me." Somebody has been working on their scales...and thier abs. Cruise, plays larger-than-life rock star Stacee Jaxx, also covers Bon...
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Music 411: Happy Birthday Billy Joel!
The Piano Man turns the big 63 today. While there are many of his songs that I enjoy, I think I'm ready to retire one. It's not a bad song, but simply from overuse (of the song and the product), I think I have heard enough of "Captain...
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Music 411: RHCP Honors MCA
"If you can feel what I'm feeling then it's a musical masterpiece, But if you can hear what I'm dealing with then that's cool at least." That's MCA's (Adam Yauch) opening lyrics to the Beastie Boys "Pass The Mic." ...
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Music 411: Tequila Music
Step 1: Get a bottle of tequila. Step 2: Add music. Pretty simple formula. Lets take a look at our Top 10 Tequila Inspired Songs in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The Eagles: Tequila Sunrise "It's a...
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Music 411: Great Driving Songs
When you think of driving songs, you think of things like Steppenwolf's "Born To Be Wild," Commander Cody's "Hot Rod Lincoln," or Golden Earring's "Radar Love." Right? They all have a driving theme to them. That's not...
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Music 411: New Trend -Hologram Concerts
Did you see the hologram video of Tupac taken at last weekend's Cochella concert in California? Personally, I think it's cool, but very creepy at times. Good thing Cochella has already announced their lineup for 2013: Thanks to Aux.tv...
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Music 411: Have You Seen Tom Petty's Guitars?
Come on thiefs. Don't do me like that. Just because you have Tom Petty's guitars, doesn't mean you can play like him. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are offering a $7,500 reward for the return of five guitars stolen from a Los Angeles-area...
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Music 411: Lollapalooza Acts Announced
Lollapalooza annouced it's 2012 return to Chicago's Grant Park on August 3rd -5th, but there's something unusual about the headliners. Three day passes are on sale for a whomping $230. (Save your summer dollars kiddies!) Get this, the...
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Music 411: Yet More Summerfest Acts
So, this is the third update from Summerfest on additions to the Big Gig. If we keep up at this pace, every single performer will be at Summerfest this year. Hmmm... I like that kind of random variety. Summerfest.com. Milwaukee's Big Gig...
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Three Cheers for Beer
Here in Wisconsin, there are a few things we hold dear. The Packers, cheese, and beer. While none of these need defending, you may be excited to hear at least one of them can offer some great health benefits. Beer! If could be saving your...
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Music 411: I'm Tellin Ya'll It's Sabotage!
Turn up the cuteness factor to 10. Here's some young kids remaking the Beastie Boys \"Sabotage\" video. The best part is opening the briefcase to reveal Pop Rocks inside. See if you can sync up the videos. They're pretty close
Best Comments From All You Can Eat Fish Fry Protest Story
In case you haven't heard, there is an epic battle brewing in Wisconsin, of Simpsonic proportions. A large man from Mequon (about 15 minutes north of Milwaukee) is protesting a local all you can eat fish fry joint, claiming they cut off his fish...
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Music 411: Prepare Yourself For This
Warning this is no joke. This is the actual Tom Cruise singing Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me." Somebody has been working on their scales...and thier abs. Cruise, plays larger-than-life rock star Stacee Jaxx, also covers Bon...
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Remembering Donald "Duck" Dunn
Like many things in my life, I often see them through the filter of movies. I was saddened to hear about the passing of Donald 'Duck" Dunn over the weekend, because he was involved in what I consider to be one of the coolest things film can...
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Friday Night 80s: One More Tribute To MCA
Found on the YouTubes this week. A fan took the time to assemble each and every opening line from MCA spanning the Beastie Boys catalog. Nice.
Mother's Day: Top TV Moms
Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there. Honestly, If I had it my way, mothers should get one of these days once a month. Then again some people have described me as a "Momma's Boy." To them I say "stop it or I'll tell my...
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The Greatest Band Logo Of All Time
Albums faded. CD's are almost gone. Along with them, the cover art that we use to get on from our favorite bands. We also got to know our fav bands by thier logos. Anybody draw a band logo on the cover of thier notebook lately? There is a...
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Does Music Make You Smarter or Dumber?
I'd say having interests in things like music can only make you smarter. You have to interpret the data and determine if the sounds are pleasing to you. According to the person behind the website MusicThatMakesYouDumb.virgil.gr, there are...
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Music 411: Happy Birthday Billy Joel!
The Piano Man turns the big 63 today. While there are many of his songs that I enjoy, I think I'm ready to retire one. It's not a bad song, but simply from overuse (of the song and the product), I think I have heard enough of "Captain...
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Remember When We Juggled Tables?
We know that getting a good night's sleep helps with all sorts of health issues. I'm not sure it makes you nimble enough to be able to juggle tables like these two lovely ladies do. I'm also pretty sure that it won't help you with...
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Quarterback Cheeseburger Sandwich?
Did you hear that Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Braun are opening up a restaurant? It's true. They're calling it the 8*Twelve MVP Bar & Grill in Brookfield and they've already got a Facebook page up. It opens next month. I wonder what the...
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Stay Safe in the Sun
Summer is almost here and when the rain finally stops, the sun will be out in force. Getting out in the sun is important for staying healthy, but too much sun can be dangerous. UV rays from the sun can not only cause sun burn, but skin cancer as well....
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Way To Represent Madison!
A heartfelt congrats going out to The Browns. Dave and Rachel of Madison were the $1,000,000 winners on The Amazing Race last night. Even though it wasn't me, I'm glad that the winner was from Madison. Way to represent! Now,...
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Music 411: RHCP Honors MCA
"If you can feel what I'm feeling then it's a musical masterpiece, But if you can hear what I'm dealing with then that's cool at least." That's MCA's (Adam Yauch) opening lyrics to the Beastie Boys "Pass The Mic." ...
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Movie Review: The Avengers
Rated PG-13 2h22 For goofy superhero fun, The Avengers is not a bad ride at all, but I still prefer Director Joss Whedon's other work from this year "Cabin In The Woods." The Avengers is the summation (but by no means the end of...
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Could You Eat A 13 Pound Chimichanga?
Ahh, the chimichanga. It's the deep fried version of the burrito. As if you needed more motivation to eat one of these at bar time. Here you have the 13 pound chimichanga.
Cinco de Mayo Edition: Is it Racist?
I'm stealing a bit from Tosh.O on Comedy Central, but who cares. For Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, you can play this game. Just watch the following video and aks yourself, Is It Racist? The answer: OMG YES that is RACIST! I can't...
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Music 411: Tequila Music
Step 1: Get a bottle of tequila. Step 2: Add music. Pretty simple formula. Lets take a look at our Top 10 Tequila Inspired Songs in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The Eagles: Tequila Sunrise "It's a...
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Making The Perfect Margarita
Hola amigos! Saturday is Cinco de Mayo and all day long, I'm converting myself into 105-1 Carlos FM. Vivia Mexico! To celebrate, let's add a little tequila. I figure the website Tequila.net should know how to make the perfect Margarita,...
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