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In Conversation with Sunny Gang, Part IV

Sunny Gang is a lively thrash-punk-rap outfit based in New York, known for inspired (and inspiring) rap with a zealous rock ambience. Fronted by rapper Nasty Nate, other members include Chris Bacchus on guitar, Joe Sap on bass, and Marshal on drums. Sunny Gang just released “Godzilla“, a single off their album, Party/Animal. Recently the… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Now or Never

Are you living in the future tense? You know, living for when all is perfect: the house is big enough and beautifully decorated; all the work is done; the calendar is clear; the bank account is bulging. I know I have. The excuses and rationalization for not fully living here and now have changed at… Read more »

Extracurricular – Geocaching

Geocaching is now one of the most popular hobbies around. It requires minimal equipment, is a great way to get some exercise, and can be enjoyed by the entire family pretty much all year long. Best of all, there is the promise of finding a prize at the end! The simple explanation of geocaching is… Read more »

Dear Barb – The Difference a Wedding Makes

Dear Barb: My husband and I have been married two years. Before we got married my mother-in-law was great. She and I did things together and had lots of laughs, but things have changed. Now when she comes over she is constantly trying to tell me how things should be done. For example, the other… Read more »

Music Review: – Bradley Gillis

Artist: Bradley Gillis Single: “Santa Claus is Rockin?” It’s December and Christmas is drawing closer every day. People are putting up their Christmas trees, and festive decorations and lights bask the ever growing night in a warm and friendly glow. Some even have lots of snow and ice and are eager to get out and… Read more »

The Writer’s Toolbox – An Invitation

You’re putting together holiday cards or inviting friends and family to a year-end gathering. You’ve got festive music on the radio, the scent of gingerbread is wafting through the house, and you’re sipping a caffeinated concoction in a red cup. What the heck does grammar have to do with that? As it turns out, quite… Read more »

Music Review – Trinadora

Band: Trinadora Album: Trinadora Sounds I have to make a confession, as much as I love rock and metal music, I have a soft spot for well composed and sung Americana and folk music. There is just something about the simplicity of the music that fits into those genres. And Americana music often encompasses a… Read more »

In Conversation with Sunny Gang, Part III

Sunny Gang is a lively thrash-punk-rap outfit based in New York, known for inspired (and inspiring) rap with a zealous rock ambience. Fronted by rapper Nasty Nate, other members include Chris Bacchus on guitar, Joe Sap on bass, and Marshal on drums. Sunny Gang just released “Godzilla“, a single off their album, Party/Animal. Recently the… Read more »