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Island Hopper: Rock on
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
Most people have visceral memories of important childhood events, almost like mental snapshots or home movies of formative experiences. Full story »
Island Hopper: A tribute to an unforgettable Crandall
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
Some artists find a way to reach people that goes beyond just their art. It seems like no matter where I go these days, people want to come talk to me about Tim Crandall, the singer and guitarist who passed away suddenly last month. Full story »
Island Hopper: A bloody good idea for All Hallows Eve
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007
The crispness in the air, the shorter days, the stores filled to the rafters with tinsel and glitter and boughs of evergreen can mean only one thing, dear readers... Halloween is upon us once again! Full story »
Island Hopper: The evolution of music in Southwest Florida
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Most movements, when they begin, start so small that at first there’s no way of detecting it’s actually part of a wave of something bigger. Full story »
Island Hopper: Nevada is only a few minutes away
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007
It was not a happy Sunday afternoon. Your Island Hopper was feeling a bit stressed this past weekend. Pressing deadlines, a slew of chores to be done, and feeling a bit behind the eight ball with work had all combined to put me in an irritable mood, compounded by yet one more thing on the to-do list: head out to hear some music for the column. Full story »
Island Hopper: There’s a first time for everything
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007
When the Island Hopper is not hopping about Marco seeking entertainment for your delectation, she has a full and rich social life among friends. Full story »
Island Hopper: Change is good
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Change is a funny thing. I’m writing my column this week for the first time on a laptop computer. Yes, your little Island Hopper is rather severely behind the technological times, as up until this week I have also been connecting with a dial-up modem. Full story »
Island Hopper: Good clean fun
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
Your little Island Hopper is a big fan of the unexpected (with few exceptions — like when Freshen Up gum first came out, and I bit into it, all unknowing, and nearly upchucked when the burst of sticky gel coated my tongue). Full story »
Island Hopper: In memoriam: Tim Crandall
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
If the local music scene seems to have a little less color to it in the weeks and months to come, there’s a reason. Longtime local favorite entertainer Tim Crandall passed away suddenly a week ago, and friends, fans, and fellow musicians alike are mourning his loss. Full story »
Island Hopper: Blame it on Simon Cowell
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
Maybe it all started with reality TV in general — the idea that any one of us not only can be a star, but should be. But I like to blame Simon for the phenomenon for a couple of reasons. One, he’s mean, so it’s easy to point accusatory fingers at him. Full story »
Island Hopper: Cross the bridge for that Latin beat
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
You know, for a gal who serves as an entertainment reporter here in our little corner of the world, I find I spend a rather inordinate amount of time pondering the bigger picture. Full story »
Island Hopper: Barry Newman makes friends with the devil
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007
Today, dear readers, your little Island Hopper is pensive. I find I have spent much of the afternoon musing about art, and the artist, and the compromises one must make to pursue a craft in which only a tiny minority ever make a living at it. Full story »
Island Hopper: Finally, a local bluegrass destination
Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007
Onstage there are two acoustic guitars, an upright bass, a banjo. The room is packed with people, standing room only, with those who didn’t arrive early enough to be sitting at tables crowding into the bar area, the back hallway, the kitchen entryway — anywhere they can stand without being jostled too badly and still hear the music. Full story »
Island Hopper: Slow season picks up with high-energy Hilt
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007
Can you hear them barking, my friends? They’re here, and they’re here in full force: the dog days of summer. Not only is it hot enough to fry an egg on my backside, but the coming of August and the real thick of the summer off-season lull means it’s seriously quiet around the island. Full story »
Island Hopper: Growing together in love, making beautiful music
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
It’s a trend that may actually have started as early as Adam and Eve. A happy couple is lucky enough to find love. They revel in their togetherness and compatibility so thoroughly that, eventually, they decide that if their partnership works so well in the home, it might work just as beautifully in the workplace. Full story »
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