Category Archives: Music

Top 5: Albums

Posted on January 31, 2026 by dave brandt • author

These are the greatest albums in the era of recording technology. I don’t care what Rolling Stone or their cohorts think. Abbey Road is just too obvious. There are several other pieces not featured that exemplify superior quality music making. … Continue reading →

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Flogging a Dead Dinosaur

Posted on December 23, 2025 by dave brandt • author

It’s stealing to take advantage of someone who doesn’t know how to haggle. It’s a sin. All the years I lived in Richmond, one constant was Plan 9, in Carytown. Their literature shelf and bulletin board were a hub for … Continue reading →

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1996: A Good Year for Music

Posted on February 28, 2025 by dave brandt • author

The year began in Virginia and ended in Tennessee. My friend Brian, who was born there, summed it up: Harrisonburg is a rest stop on the road of life, it’s a nice place to stop and take a leak, but … Continue reading →

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Playing with Feeling

Posted on December 6, 2024 by dave brandt • author

I did a lot of temp work in Nashville, some of my fellow temps were failed musicians who were “between gigs.” A theme running through their chatter was how difficult it is to play with feeling; as if that’s some … Continue reading →

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