http://www.retroblog.net I'm living in the past.. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:19:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en well, it appears that Tropical Storm Hanna is heading straight for the Carolinas tonight. I don't live right on the coast but we are still going to get lots of rain and heavy winds as the storm moves inland. argh. I always worry about these gigantic trees ... http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/05/retro-mix-storms-a-comin/ I'm not sure if I should criticize bands like Journey for milking their fanbase or commend them for their marketing savvy. I guess this new customized Mp3 player doesn't really cross the line of bad taste since it's still promoting their new music. Apparently the band teamed up ... http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/04/journey-revelation-mp3-player/ With the world wide web overrun with personal homepages, social networking sites and blogs (yes, including this one), it's tough getting any sort of exposure to a wide-ranging audience. There's simply too much information on the internet and when you're running a website, it almost feels like you're a ... http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/04/improve-online-visibility/ - Alec Baldwin - The New Yorker interview - I love Baldwin's quote about 30 Rock and NBC: "If the show does succeed, it'll be something of a fucking miracle, because NBC hasn't done a fucking thing to help this show at all. This show is the red-headed stepchild in ... http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/02/random-tuesday-tidbits/ I'm not totally sure how I got roped into this but I'm currently involved in organizing a party for a friend of ours who's turning the big 4-0. I was a bit tentative at first since I'll be in the same boat next year but hey, it only comes ... http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/02/party-invitations/ Well, it looks like Cooking Vinyl is on the ball in terms of promoting the upcoming release of Todd Rundgren's latest album, Arena. After recently announcing that they'll be releasing the CD over in the U.K., they now have promo copies ready to be sent out to radio stations ... http://www.retroblog.net/2008/08/31/todd-rundgren-arena-promo-cooking-vinyl/ my old friend, Craig recently got divorced and is now out on the dating scene again. so, uummm, ladies, you've been warned. just kidding. After being married for so long, I can't imagine going through that whole process again. I'm sure it's tough finding a compatible ... http://www.retroblog.net/2008/08/31/flirting-with-honesty/ There's no denying that Paul McCartney is a rock legend. He has written countless of songs that will continue to be played and enjoyed for generations to come. Having said that, I also have to point out that he has released some utter crap as well. No ... http://www.retroblog.net/2008/08/29/mccartney-mix-tape-hes-only-human/ my father's birthday is coming up and I was think of getting him a nice watch this year. Not just any old timex but one of those substantial wristwatches that just exude luxury. Right now, I'm leaning toward Cartier watches. the Cartier name is synonymous with all ... http://www.retroblog.net/2008/08/29/cartier-watches/ Album: Traffic Artist: ABC label: Borough Music issued: 2008 review by: retroBlog.net It's hard to believe that it has been 11 years since ABC's last studio release but Martin Fry is indeed back with a brand new album titled, Traffic. I'm one of those fans that faithfully followed them throughout the 80's but lost ... http://www.retroblog.net/2008/08/28/abc-traffic-album-review/