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12/16/2003
Spotlight Fitness - Flexibility for a Resilient Body
It is my belief that everyone has the innate ability to manage their own bodies. Enhanced flexibility allows ones body to be more adaptive to the paces it's put through. The benefits of enhanced flexibility are increased dexterity and agility, injury prevention, and pain relief. There are a number of ways to increase your flexibility. Manual stretching, active assisted stretching and yoga are a few effective choices. > More
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11/24/2003
Spotlight on Bass - Al Tarana
Al Tarana is a virtual renaissance man of the bass. He has gigged with at least 30, possibly more than 40 bands, with experience encompassing a myriad of genres. > More
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11/10/2003
Musician's Corner: Foundations
I received an email previously from a reader who asked the golden questions regarding two of their favorite area bands: "What are your thoughts, opinions, and suggestions for their brand of music to move ahead to more listeners?" And, "What are your suggestions for them to draw a larger audience in the local area...?" > More
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09/22/2003
'Dress Rehearsal' a Farse and a Bad String of Septembers
From their humble beginnings as a joke between friends back in 1998, Dress Rehearsal has come a long way. It all started when four friends Aaron Goodin, Jeff Jenkins, Jared Cacciatore and Quinn Nadig met up at an annual youth music festival. > More
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07/31/2003
Spotlight on Bass - Vic Herold
Hello again, bass fans and area musicians. It is my sincere pleasure to be presenting "Spotlight on Bass" to you on beetcafe.com. The spotlight will go on as planned and promised. > More
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07/29/2003
Spotlight Fitness - Water-our most basic nutrient.
Most people are not aware of how much water they consume in a day. Most often, it's not enough. Historically it has been said that a person should consume 64 oz. of fluid per day. Actual water consumption needs vary from person to person and may come from non-caffeinated beverages as well as food with high water content. This does not include water needed while exercising or being active. > More
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06/30/2003
Day Trips - Bristol Renaissance Faire
This year's 16th annual Bristol Renaissance Faire beckons Midwesterners back to a time when knights were noble, maids were merry, and turkey legs were titanic. Each Saturday and Sunday from June 28 through August 24, more than 1,200 period performers, artisans and merchants will inhabit the wooded village near Kenosha, Wis., taking visitors along for a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England. > More
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06/30/2003
Musician's Corner: What Do You Listen To?
As musician's, we have a responsibility to be well educated in the school of music. What do I mean, "well-educated?" Some will argue they got into music in the first place because they hated school. Others will point out that to be a musician requires incredible intellect, understanding of mathematics, and literary skill. What I'm talking about here is knowledge of music as a whole. It's many styles, incarnations, and rich history. Sounds pretty boring right? Read on... > More
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06/22/2003
Airbag - It's all about the music.
If you heard the name, but not the music you may tend to think these three guys were an in-your-face metal band that plays ear numbing power chords with screaming lyrics. However, that is not the case with Airbag. > More
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06/18/2003
Feel the Love Deep in Your Soul with the Sounds of Too Deep.
It's all about soul. That's the only way to describe Too Deep. From the very first note they play, Too Deep shows their passion for their music and their love of soul. > More
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06/11/2003
Day Trips - Historic Galena
The picturesque city of Galena, located just over 80 miles west on Route 20, offers something for everyone. Galena delights visitors with a several Historic sites and attractions, a wide variety of specialty shops, fine dining, and lodging. > More
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06/11/2003
Spotlight Fitness - A Balanced Approach to Addressing the Rigors of Touring
As an avid concert goer as of late, and a personal trainer for the last 12 years it has become apparent to me that... > More
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06/09/2003
Block 5 - 2003
This is Block 5's Tenth Year! What started as a two day Arts & Music festival in the Fall each year has grown and evolved into one of downtown Rockford's premier music events of the Summer. > More
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06/01/2003
First night out - rockin' Shooter's East
The Mayvilles packed Shooter's East for their first performance on the area music scene. They had the crowd hoppin' on the dance floor to a diverse selection of pop, rock, and "retro" hits not regularly covered by other local artists. > More
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06/01/2003
Tres Elliot - From Funk to Sweet Home Alabama
For a four-piece band that's been together for only two years, Tres Elliot is a musical collective comprised of more talent then most national acts presently on tour. > More
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Rockford Area Arts Council
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Rockford Area Music Industry
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center
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