The music scene is negatively affected by the economy. True music fans need to make supporting the local music scene a priority if we want the clubs to be here when we come out of the economic downturn we’re experiencing now. Giving up one Starbucks/Caribbou/Dunn Brothers Latte will pay your ticket at the door to many shows in town.

Mothers’ Challenge – reminding us all of our number one responsibility in life and guiding us in how to be the best for our children. Sometimes we love our children too much to do what is right for them. Sometimes not enough.

If you’ve never bought a guitar before you may be a bit overwhelmed by all the choices, the options and the price points. Before you go shopping for your child’s first guitar, consider these points.

If you want to be a Rock Star, don’t let anything stand in your way. Pursuing a dream takes dedication and effort. The only question is, “Do you want it bad enough to make it happen.”

I used to believe that in order to be successful you have to graduate from college. My son has shown me that my belief was very narrow minded. Would you support your child not going to college? If not, why not?

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock. There will be hundreds of Tributes to Woodstock across the country this August. So you might as well block off the weekend of August 15-16 right now. The one I’ll be at is the Twin Cities School of Rock Woodstock Tribute concert at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. A FREE concert. Starts at noon. Great family activity. Pack a picnic lunch and share the story of Woodstock with your kids!

If you’re a Bob Dylan fan, you might be interested in a trek up to the Iron Range to celebrate Dylan Days this year.  Dylan Days is always the weekend of his birthday, which is May 24; one month from today.  He’ll be 68 years old.  This year will be especially meaningful as it’s the [...]

I’ll never forget the exact time my son came to me and told me he planned to be a Rock Star.  He was ending his Junior year in High School at one of the most prestigious high schools in the Twin Cities; a private college prep school.
“Mom, we need to talk,” he said.  “I’ve [...]