First - I was NOT a fan of disco.

First - I was NOT a fan of disco. But dayumm. Sir Monti Rock III was a huge disturbance in the force. I bought this album for my mother when it was still warm from the presses...
Monti was, and still seems to be a total trip. From his days on Carson and the like he was always a consumate performer. These days he still works a bit in Vegas while blogging and working on a TV "treatment" He also performs weddings. (naturally) 
Listen closely and you might hear his name droppped by the likes of Elvis Costello and the Pet Shop Boys. Of course no pop-star can be dissed by the Simpsons crowd, so keep an eye out for him there too.
http://montirock.com/ - official website
http://montirock.com/1montisblog.html - his blog
#disco #popmusic #vegas  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r5_gqP8x5k

It's Stephen Foster Day

It's Stephen Foster Day
Who ?  Wait, what, why....
He is generally considered "The Father of American Music. He wrote the state song of my home state and best of all -
This is my chance to sneak in an AFRS recording. (Armed Forces Radio Service) . Also, everyone should know about the Kraft Music Hall.
#rootsmusic   #americanartists   #popmusic  (it was then dammit!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cV_3R6L5YQ