A warming reminder in the winter chill of the moment
Things change, and a sporting sign of winter relenting is coming....
No beat from Tampa Bay’s Pulse Radio
With a desire to introduce Tampa Bay more broadly to the work of independent musicians, Pulse Radiolacks a vet.s...
An Opinion on the Best/Top Radio Stations that Accept Submissions
With so many radio stations accepting muic submissions listed on this site, what are the optimum options?...
Name songs from the past years that fit the “relaxing…EASY favorites” label? [via Reddit]
What hit songs of the 21st century work best in the classic, laid back adult contemporary pop scene?...
The Designated Hitter Debate and My Premier as a Cited Source in Sports
In 2004 USA Today ran an article about the DH and quoted time along with more famed people....
Something’s Been Improved At That College Radio Station…
After a critique of GHQ.fm got published, the student-run station added a missing element....
Unseen Sound: “Nothing Left to Say” By Michael McMillan
It's a song you likeoy won't cross again. Take a few minutes and listen to Michael McMillan's "Nothing Left To Say."...
Something’s Wrong With This College Radio GHQ Online
This is not faulting the broadcasting of GHQ.FM, University of Florida's student-run college radio. This is more aimed at the management of the web...
The College radio/Music Submission Quest
As an update for about the radio submission listing on this site, I touch on my work trying to find and add college stations....
A noteworthy atmosphere for the Stanley Cup Finals
Preceding game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals is an interesting aspect,...
An update from a blind blogger
In short: I can't see and a high-level medical eye doc pushed a non-treatment....
Underexposed Soft Rock & Easy 0Listwning; I’m taking submissions for the Spotify playlist via Twitter
This 3-year-old Spotify playlist has 150+ songs by indie artists. I'm looking for ock, folk, alt/indie, blues, jazz, pop, and country songs that fit in....
Ease with the Chill of Cabela and Schmitt’s Single ” Lose My Mind”
The single, "Lose My Mind", was released by the indie band in lare March. Check it out here....
Why tje lack of new posts? I’m in hell.
I need to post this update specifically because of frustrations that are dominating me.It ain’t much to say: Blindness and physical issues limiting my typing...
Sight and Sound: Antheia Jayne, “Sweet Passerby”
A widely unknown musician, Antheia Jayne releaded three singles in 2020. This is the music video of the third, "Sweet Passerby"....
Are you ready for Super Bowl Sunday and A Night in Tampa?
A song from Gypsy Star's 2007 denut album is oh-so fitting for the coming event....
An Open Letter Request to the Tampa Bay Lightning
This has nothing to do with the team and gameplay. It has everything to do with the genetic menace few know of....
Blind and Anxious, an update on my status
I* already said I can't see. It's gotten worse....
My Concluding Remarks on the Year 2020 (via Twitter)
Nuh-bye, 2020...!!...
Save USF’s Bulls Radio
It sure looks like the USF station needs saving....
Gypsy Star releases a holiday music video, “Tale of the Mistletoe”
The Tampa Bay-based folk-rocj group released a music video for the holiday season....
In brief: Still here, thanks
"Rumors og my demise have been greatly exaggerated." I'm just am not posting, Sorry....
In search of Tampa Bay music for a Spotify playlist
More Tampa Bay music of the Adult Contemporary chill variety is sought to freshen up this Spotify playlist....
Orlando radio actually does have a station accepting music submissions
Open to mail-in music submissions of all genres, Rollins College's WPRK is an airplay opportunity at the center of the Sunshine State....
Regional radio, music submissions, and the Radio.com challenge
The Radio.com network is a test of dedication when trying to promote your music and gain airplay on its local affiliate stations....
Amalie Arena To Serve As An Early-Voting Locale
Hillsborough County's Supervisor of elections has announced Amalie Arena will be open as a voting location....
Regarding my absence ftom 2020 NHL playoff blogging and my social withdrawal online
As the Tampa Bay Lightning's original blogger, I haven't said much of anything about these belated playoffs. I'm not interacting much online either. Why?...
Music, Politic, and the Contrast of Eras
Unauthorized use of music by presidential campaigns contrasts the past,....
Contemplating curating a weekly Spotify Playlist
Already doing a long, older playlist, launching a weekly Spotify playlist to highlight acts is an idea... But what would it bring me?...
Cabela and Schmitt – Wounded World (with lyrics)
Cabela and Schmitt's song, "wounded World", was released in February 2020 and seems rather fitting for these times....
The stage is set for a cultural event
If the moment is like the trying times of 1964 or 1980, a very influential cultural event could be in the cards for America... And...
Johnny Fonts on Spotify; follow me, won’t you?
Come follow John Fontana, aka Johnny Fonts, on Spotify. How in-tune you find me is up to you....
The story behind Johnny Fonts and the Radio/Streaming list
JohnnyFonts.com is a p personal blog. There happens to be a personal story behind the site's music submission article that indie musicians use....
A Robin Hood limerick aimed at Donald Trump
Donald Trump is no Robin Hood, but he has inspired a taunt-limerick inspired from the 1991 film....
[UPDATED 01.07.2022] Does radio in Orlando and Central Florida not accept music submissions?
Radio stations accepting submitted music and adding such to their library for airplay seems lacking in central Florida.,...
America in crisis lacks involved leadership
Past US Presidents involved themselves personally during ane after times of hardship and disaster, which influ3nd3e their leadership. Donald Trump does not....
Ambivalent by Fowler’s Bluff (with lyrics)
Fowler's Bluff, a Florida-baser progressive rock group, released this chill tune in 2013. Heck out this folksy song here....
NHL History: Vinny Lecavalier’s “Rough Translation” to Life With The White Bear
A pie e of NHL history was the 2004-05 lockout. A story within it was Vincent Lecavalier plaung for AK Baez Kazan during that lost...
You never heard it: Chuck Eaton – Woman
Cuck Eaton released t"Woman" in 2009 and you likely never heard it before like most indie songs. I think you may enjoy it......
[Meta] This blog isn’t all about the Bolts
I round out that every single category of his web site was listed as “Tampa Bay Lightning” in search engine results. One setting or another...
The Flukish Sgreak or Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Since the 2019 Holiday Season
Awesome success, but don't settle. Don't be stupid in disappointment either. Push forward -- the Tampa Bay Lightning are doing just that....
A quick update and seeking input on Radio and streaming music submission options for indie musicians
Just a note on the format - and perhaps the eventual breakup - of the Radio and Streaming Music Submissions Options post....
The day when someone is lead to laughing over government officials being held accountable
I saw this headline and part of me thought, bravo. Those who oversaw an arm of local government in the Tampa Bay area were shrewd...
An online location for musicians and local music fans in Florida
Are you a musician from Florida? Do you like the tunes from the Sunshine State? There's a Reddit community for that now......
One opinion on a minor-league location matter in hockey
The Vegas Golden Knights are exploring moving their AHL affiliate to Vegas, too. Here are my thoughts on the matter......
The situation down-under in song: The Silverbeets – I’ve got to get away (on a Hawaiian holiday) (With Lyrics)
The Tasmanian group's January 2020 single is a song tied to the response to a hot situation (to say the least) Down-under. ...
Jon Cooper’s done better as a Lightning head coach than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers all-time
Minus a championship, but still... In seven seasons, one mans feats puts the other local franchise to shame....
Vaulted production levels from Alex Killorn are elite for his career
He's just shy of matching his season-best goal-scoring total in only 41-games played. ...
In brief, a response to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s current success
A simple response to the Lightning winning 8 straight after blowing out Vancouver 9-2....
It’s odd to remember “The Daily Show” having to be defended
Quoting a 2006 letter-to-the-editor that I was compelled to write in 2006....