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How the U.S. Capitol celebrates the 4th of July!

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:29:37 -0600

The U.S. is celebrating 233 years of independence this Saturday July 4^th.

In honor of the event, there’s a huge concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the 29^th annual PBS broadcast of “A Capitol Fourth”.

Music Master Barry Manilow will be there to perform; he says he will sing some of his all time classics as well as some newer tunes.

Other artists performing are Aretha Franklin, Natasha Bedingfield, the Grammy-award winning cast of "Jersey Boys," Michael Feinstein and classical pianist Andrew von Oeyen.

PBS' "A Capitol Fourth" will air live on Saturday at 8 p.m. Eastern.

School of Rock - Thursday 7/2 - David Lee Roth/Just A Gigolo

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0600

In 1931, this became Bing Crosby's first-ever hit song as a solo artist (#12 Pop Hit) It was originally adapted from an Austrian hit "Schoner Gigolo. It was re-styled by trumpeter-singer Louis Prima in 1956 with an uptempo arrangement combining "Just a Gigolo" with another song, "I Ain't Got Nobody." While still a member of Van Halen, David Lee Roth released a solo EP of standards, including his interpretation of Louis Prima's version of this track. Shortly after his EP relaease, in April 1985, Roth either left Van Halen or was fired—depending on who is telling the story. Reportedly, tensions between Roth and guitarist Eddie Van Halen broke over Van Halen's desire to incorporate keyboards, synthesizers and power ballads into the group's sound. They kissed and made up for their tour a year ago, which grossed $93 million, a record for the band.

Win Tickets to see the Arch Rival Roller Girls July 11th

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:50:07 -0600

Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Arch Rival Roller Girls local bout Saturday, July 11th: M80s vs. Stunt Devils.

If you are chosen as a winner, you and a guest will have tickets waiting for you at will-call under your name at the All American Sports Mall the day of the bout.

When:
Saturday, July 11th,
Doors at 7:00pm
Bout at 8:00pm

Where:
Bout will be held at the All American Sports Mall
11133 Lindbergh Business Ct. & Hwy 55
St. Louis, Mo 63123
Click here to purchase tickets online

'Rick on Whatever'-Thursday 7/2/09

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:34:53 -0600

With the 4th of July falling on a Saturday--there's been some confusion as to what's open when and what's closed when. My sister and I were trying to figure out last night if banks would be open tomorrow or not.

So-hopefully-this will help to clarify things a little bit. First of all--is there mail tomorrow ? Yes-there will be regular mail delivery but most post offices will close at noon. No mail on Saturday.

Most banks will have regular hours tomorrow but be closed Saturday.

Libraries-open tomorrow-closed Saturday.

County and municipal government offices in Missouri and Illinois will be closed tomorrow and Saturday.

Most area grocery stores and shopping malls will be open tomorrow and Saturday. Some malls-however-may close at 6 on Saturday.

Happy 4th ! ! ! !

((Listen to 'Rick on Whatever' at its new time--8:50am every weekday morning on 106-5 The Arch))

'Rick on Whatever'-Wednesday 7/1/09

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:27:37 -0600

Ah--modern technology. Such a help to us in so many ways. But--just because people have more ways to connect-its not making people feel more connected.

A new study shows that people feel more lonely these days-even though technology is providing more ways to reach out to others. 2/3 of the people who participated in this study say they believe there is more loneliness in society in general today than there has been previously. 60% admit they have fewer meaningful relationships now than they did 5 years ago.

80% acknowledged that with e-mail-IM-text messaging-and social networks it's easier to stay in contact with others-but-it hasn't resulted in forging meaningful bonds. Respondents on Facebook average 136 friends-but only 6 committed confidants.

I've said it all along--technology is not a good replacement for the old person-to-person--face-to-face conversation. If you agree--shoot me an email. I'll read it and quickly delete it without replying. :)

King of Pop once again rules music world

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:06:34 -0600

Billboard.com is reporting that the top nine spots on this weeks Billboard Top Pop Albums chart are occupied by Michael Jackson-related releases. Sitting at #1 is Jackson's "Number Ones" with 108-thousand units sold. At #2 is "The Essential Michael Jackson" with 102-thousand copies, while "Thriller" checks in at #3 with 101-thousand albums sold. Michael's "Off The Wall" is this week's #4 after selling 33-thousand copies and the Jackson Five's "Ultimate Collection" rounds out the top five with 18-thousand units sold. In total, Jackson sold 415-thousand albums in the week ending June 28, which is 40 percent more than his catalog sold the entire rest of the year.

By the way, the only entry in the top ten (#10) is "Woodstock" by various artists.

Last Plug, Last Chance!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:17:43 -0600

Today is the very last day to vote our boys in to the All-Star Game. It looks like our best bets will be Molina and Pujols, but vote for as many Cardinals as you like, and vote like crazy! Here's the link to get you started. Keep in mind that you'll need a valid e-mail to participate. Do it! (I'm doing it right now.)

Picture from wikipedia.org.

School of Rock - Wednesday 7/1 - Foo Fighters/Everlong

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0600

Dave Grohl joined the band Nirvana as the group's drummer in 1990. In order to occupy himself during tours, he took a guitar with him and wrote songs. Grohl held back these songs from the band; he said in 1997, "I was in awe of frontman Kurt Cobain's songs. And intimidated. I thought it was best that I keep my songs to myself." After Kurt Cobain’s death, Grohl received offers to work with various artists, and almost accepted a permanent position as the drummer in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Ultimately Grohl declined and instead entered Robert Lang Studios in October 1994 to record twelve of the forty songs he had written. That was the Foo Fighters self titled debut record which peaked at number 23 on the charts. Their biggest selling record, The Colour and the Shape, made it to number 3 and sold over 2 million records. Everlong is the second single released in August of 97.

Sheryl Crow with guest Elvis Costello - Free All-Star Concert - July 11th Under the Arch

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0600

106.5 The Arch is proud to welcome Sheryl Crow to perform a free concert under the Arch on Saturday, July 11th at 8pm as part of the 2009 All-Star Game festivities!

Just Announced - Elvis Costello will join Sheryl Crow as her special guest.

The concert is free to fans and will be streamed live on MLB.com. The concert will begin at 8pm on Saturday, July 11th under the Gateway Arch at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Prior to the concert, the Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs game on FOX will be aired live at the concert location for fans to view beginning at 3pm.

Major League Baseball will be donating $1 Million to Stand Up To Cancer and those attending the free concert are also encouraged to donate as well.

According to Crow, a special guest performer yet to be announced will also make an appearance and join Crow on stage.

Click here to learn more on the Free Sheryl Crow Concert announcement.

Adam Lambert is DONE

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:04:55 -0600

The oh-so-opinionated Gene Simmons says he thinks American Idol runner up Adam Lambert has made a big mistake by going public with his sexual orientation. The KISS bassist, who performed with Lambert on the Idol finale show, tells AOL's Inside TV he thinks Adam is "enormously talented" but, quote, "I think he killed his career because now the conversation is not about his talent but about his sexual preference. He's done." Simmons says that in speaking openly about his sexuality he's risked alienating a good portion of his fan base. Here's another quote, "The masses don't all live in L.A. They live in Wisconsin and Nebraska, and you're on crack if you think the same rules apply there."

A Little Perspective

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:18:10 -0600

I know, I know. Not to bring up the sleeping giant that is the troubled economy, BUT at least we're not California! Seriously, they've started handing out IOUs. Where's John Connor when you need him?!?

You can read more here.

Picture from wikipedia.org.

School of Rock - Tuesday 6/30 - Crosby, Stills & Nash/Wooden Ships

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0600

School of Rock is flashing back to a great year for music, 1969. Members David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash had just departed from their previous bands, The Byrds, The Hollies and Buffalo Springfield. Thankfully, personality conflicts with former bandmates brought this brilliant blend of voices together.

The trio's first album, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, was released in May 1969 and was an immediate hit, spawning two Top 40 hit singles and receiving key airplay on the new FM radio format.

In David Crosby's liner notes for the 1991 box set Crosby, Stills & Nash, he says this cryptic, apocalyptic, anti-war song was "Written in the main cabin of my boat, the Mayan. I had the music already [and Jefferson Airplane's] Paul Kanter wrote 2 verses, Stephen wrote one and I added the bits at both ends." He goes on to say that the songwriters "Imagined ourselves as the few survivors, escaping on a boat to create a new civilization."

You’ll find several nautical references in CS&N, mostly influenced by David Crosby who learned to sail at age 11 and lived on a boat for many years. The 1977 album cover of CSN shows the three on Crosby’s 80 foot sailboat “Mayan”.

It's the Ear-biter's Birthday

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:08:18 -0600

Who's older, former world heavyweight boxing champ/ear-biter Mike Tyson, or, former St L Cardinal Mark Grudzielanek?

Mike is 43 today (6/30) and Mark is 39. BTW Grudzey hit for the cycle while a Redbird in 2005.

Who's older, winner of the third season of American Idol Fantasia, or, swimmer/toker Michael Phelps?

Fantasia is 25 and Phelpsey is 24.

'Rick on Whatever'-Tuesday 6/30/09

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:02:36 -0600

When's the last time you had somebody pump your gas for you ? I about freaked out last week when it happened to me.

I pulled into a station in Lebanon Missouri and this woman came walking out to my car. I wondered what she was going to say to me. What she said came as a total shock. "Fill it up ?", she asked. "Ah--er--ahhh--yeah---fill it up."

She then asked--"you're paying cash-right ?" And that was when I noticed the sign on the window--no credit cards--cash only. She said that was why she could sell her gas about 20 cents under what other stations were charging.

When she finished pumping and replaced the nozzle into the pump-I handed her the cash and she pulled out a big money bag attached to a long chain and made my change right there.

Now granted-she didn't offer to check under the hood--but it was still a blast from the past. I didn't think anybody still offered full service at a gas station.

The Best Advice I Have For Today

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:26:52 -0600

It's not much, but it may come in handy; maybe not. Regardless, if you find yourself in a situation where you've "acquired" someone else's lawnmower DO NOT, under any circumstances, target the previous owner for the resale (even through the internet). I mean really, come on! Where would you have to live to think that's a good idea? Berlin? Oh.

You can read more here.

Picture from wikipedia.org.