Monthly Archives: December 2007

“Not that into music”???

Since this is a recently-launched blog, I’ve been talking it up and posting links to it on other blogs where I regularly read and comment. (If you came here via one of those links, welcome and thanks for clicking! ) … Continue reading

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Music for Hanukkah!

2009 Update: But wait, there’s more!! This year’s Hanukkah selections are right here! Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah — so what about music to go along with it? The Jewish National and University Library has a great collection … Continue reading

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Want to hear some excellent holiday music EVERY DAY?? (…til Christmas, that is!)

A writer at one of the other blogs I read put up some links to online Advent calendars. What a cute idea, I thought. You don’t get a piece of chocolate when you open the window for each day, but … Continue reading

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Noel Night in Detroit!

This past Saturday, McDoc and I attended Noel Night, a giant holiday celebration in Detroit’s Cultural Center. (You didn’t think Detroit had a cultural center, did you? Since moving to the area, I’ve been pleased to discover that it’s not … Continue reading

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Kicking off the Holiday Season!

My friend John just sent me a song from his band, the Pie Rats, to kick off the holiday season in rockin’ fashion. Click and enjoy! Have a Very Ratty Xmas! The Pie Rats are a San Francisco-based trio that … Continue reading

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Welcome!

Greetings, Music Nerds Everywhere! Welcome to Miss Music Nerd, where classical music is cool and popular music is taken seriously… but not too seriously. As your host, I will bring you observations, tidbits, ramblings and ruminations about many aspects of … Continue reading

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