Comprised of veteran Dallas musicians, Bastards of Soul released their first single, “The Way It Should Be” in 2019. They followed it with their debut album, “Spinnin’,” in 2020, which earned critical acclaim.
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Terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C.
Music Monday: The Fell
Nashville-based rock band The Fell put out two promising singles in 2019: “Dancing On A Glass Floor” (embedded above) and a lyric video for “Footsteps.”
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“Rose Tattoo” from 2012 Dropkick Murphys album, “Signed and Sealed in Blood.” The band also did a limited release remake of the song with Bruce Springsteen.
The Homeless Christmas Tree – Fort Worth, Texas
The Homeless Christmas Tree, which used to stand along I-30 in Fort Worth, Texas. First decorated in the mid 1980s, the tree evolved into a reminder of the homeless during the holidays and was the inspiration for a children’s book.
Music Monday: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
A great version of “Learning to Fly” from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ 2006 Bonnaroo appearance, especially when the audience sings along at the 3:20 mark.
Finding (and Learning From) the Helpers
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Following a tragedy, it’s become common to see a quote from late children’s television host, Fred Rogers:
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”
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In a departure from Slipknot and even Stone Sour, Corey Taylor delivers a pop-sounding (but very catchy) single with “Black Eyes Blue.”
Elvis Andrus
Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus attempts to turn a double play after tagging Kansas City’s Mike Aviles.
Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum
The Space Needle is seen through a display at the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum in Seattle, Washington.
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