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Darius Rucker, 'True Believers' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Sun, 26 May 2013 14:00:36 +0000

Darius Rucker sings with more energy than a nuclear power plant, but his new album 'True Believers' is safer than solar power. He captures the spirit of his live show -- one of the best in the business -- on each of the 12 tracks, but one yearns for for something unique and unexpected.

Rollerskating Is Still Awesome in the Tri-Cities

Andrew Kirk — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:00:15 +0000

I moved to the Tri-Cities about 18 months ago from Utah, where almost all the roller skating rinks have closed down. When my six year old asked to go roller skating the other night I was surprised. “People still do that?” I took him down to Rollarena at 849 Stevens Drive in Richland and it [...]

Park Profile: Beverly Heights Playground

Andrew Kirk — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:59 +0000

I found a new park this week. It’s in the south west corner of OLD Richland west of Fred Myer. It had a very nice climbing toy my kids were big fans of. Although the swings were relatively short, they were well greased and I will argue they are the best swings for adults in [...]

I Give Up on the 'Curling Wand' – Bought a Normal Curling Iron Today Again !

Faith Martin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:29:13 +0000

The "in" style lately is the big spiral curls right? So, some time ago, I bought this new Styling Wand.

I have to admit, I'm tired of burning my fingers and my head! It came with a black glove, but t

Watch an AWESOME Performance From Last Night at Walla Walla's Waterbrook Winery Where I listened to the Gypsy Allstars!

Faith Martin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:56:24 +0000

I traveled to Walla Walla last night to see the Gypsy Allstars peform! I'm a HUGE fan of the Gypsy Kings! And apparently one of the members of this group is the son of one of the Gypsy Kings.

They performed at the Waterbrook Winery. (which by the way was a really nice place)

The group was made up of eight men from all o

I Took the Plunge! Had to Buy The Dyson Animal Vacuum This Weekend!

Faith Martin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:05:41 +0000

Oh my gosh, so I HAD to buy a vacuum over the weekend! And, what a dilemma! It’s like shopping for BEDS! You can’t believe how much money you have to pay for a good vacuum until you research it and have to take the plunge! So…I asked a LOT of you what you suggested [...]

Time for a New Vacuum! What Should I Get?

Faith Martin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:40:26 +0000

I think my vacuum has finally gone to the grave. It's time for a new one!

Now that Zerorez, came out and cleaned my carpets, and they look and smell so wonderfully CLEAN, I am going to try to keep them that way! I need something that is really good at getting out dog hair. As, I have two BIG dogs!

Stacy Lee told me she has the Dyson Pet Vacuum and that it's really good. But, have you seen the prices on those things! Wow! Spe

Faith Martin Movie Review "Identity Theft" Starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy

Faith Martin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:20:52 +0000

Well, I have to say right off the bat, I loved it! Melissa McCarthy is so hilarious! And beautiful I might add! I wish she lived here and would be one of my best friends, cause I sooo enjoy her! ( I feel that way about Ellen Degeneres too!)

Anyway, the movie was funny, and Jason Bateman was great in it too

See Music Jewlery From Local Tri-Cities Artist

Faith Martin — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:25:49 +0000

My friend Nancy Kinney just went public with her artistic designs of hand crafted jewelery! She just made me a number of different music jewelry pieces that I just absolutely LOVE! DesertNightDesigns is Nancy’s company of artistic creations! Music has always been such an important part of my life, whether I’m playing songs for you on [...]

Blake Shelton, 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:00:37 +0000

Between tour dates, a Christmas album, 'The Voice' and his bad Twitter habit, Blake Shelton found time to record a new single called 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' in 2012. He released the song minutes after the new year began, leaving many to wonder when a new album will follow (no plans have been announced). Sonically, his 23rd radio offering is a continuation those from 'Red River Blue' -- it'd fit nicely as the project's fifth single.

Toby Keith, 'Hope on the Rocks' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:00:53 +0000

The title track to Toby Keith's 'Hope on the Rocks' album shows the singer's genuine understanding of the nuanced relationships between bartenders and their regulars. But it's not just barkeeps that will relate to the ballad. Servers, liquor store clerks, the dry cleaner, radio DJs... anyone who provides a service and a set of open ears will appreciate his story.

Lady Antebellum, 'On This Winter's Night' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:00:18 +0000

Lady Antebellum are practically built for Christmas albums. There's a Captain and Tennille quality to their partnership that's made hip by youth and intriguing subject matter. The trio's take on standards like 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' and 'Silent Night' are timeless, in that they could really be transported to any decade of country music. For them, covering yuletide hits is as easy as looking good.

Kyle Park, 'The Night Is Young' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:00:24 +0000

Kyle Park's new single, 'The Night Is Young,' is as straight forward of a country song as you'll find. Park sets off to tell a simple one-night story of a guy, a girl and a little trouble, and does so effortlessly. The Texas country singer has surrounded himself with a strong production team to make the first single from an upcoming new album easy to remember.

Jason Aldean, 'Night Train' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:00:45 +0000

If four or five songs from Jason Aldean's new 'Night Train' album reach No. 1, does that mean it's indisputably a great country music record? This seems likely to happen -- the hits are there and Aldean is red hot right now -- yet from top to bottom, the singer's fifth project leaves one wanting some magic never felt before.

Kenny Rogers Releasing Autobiography 'Luck or Something Like It' Oct. 2

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:42:59 +0000

Legendary country star Kenny Rogers will chronicle his more than 50 years in entertainment in an upcoming autobiography. Rogers will release ‘Luck or Something Like It’ tomorrow (Oct. 2) through William Morrow. The book will cover the entire spectrum of the multi-faceted entertainer’s lifelong journey through music, movies and television, from his rock roots with [...]

Taylor Swift, 'Begin Again' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:40:52 +0000

Taylor Swift has released ‘Begin Again,’ a new song from her upcoming ‘Red’ album. It’s a huggable, inspiring, acoustic country ballad that is everything country fans wished her first single ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ was when it was released in August. ‘Begin Again’ begins where ‘Ours’ (the final single from ‘Speak Now’) [...]

Faith Hill's 'American Heart' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:00:20 +0000

Faith Hill has a new album finished, but it seems fans won't get to hear it until a single sticks. 'American Heart' is at least the third new song fans nationwide have heard -- including 'Come Home' and the title track, 'Illusion,' played during the 'CMA Music Festival' special on ABC. Like the others, it's a thick production made accessible by the wonder of Hill's voice.

Little Big Town, 'Tornado' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:00:22 +0000

Little Big Town assert themselves as a vocal quartet with real power and attitude on their new album ‘Tornado.’ The project — their most consistent and satisfying yet — sheds the milquetoast midtempo exercises that bogged down previous albums in favor of ones with true grit. ‘Pavement Ends’ sets the tone for an album that goes back [...]

Hope Solo's Book Out Now

Ashley Davis — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:47:36 +0000

Amazon, Hope Solo Our hometown hero and Olympic gold medalist’s new book has recently hit the shelves. You can gain a mere glimpse of the book’s style when Solo stated, “My family doesn’t do happy endings. We do sad endings or frustrating endings or no endings at all. We are hardwired to expect the next [...]

Second Hand Heaven

Miki Harvey — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:01:38 +0000

Second Hand Heaven has real items that people need every day. All items are second hand from storage lockers that the Osborn family has purchased. Second Hand Heaven is truly a family business. Every family member participates in the running of the store. It’s nothing short of remarkable. Being a friend of the family [...]