Last month, the Oscars took place a little later than usual, but that didn’t make it any less (or more) exciting. In the spirit of movies and the award season, I dedicate this blog post to the music that has accompanied great movies of the past. Music enhances the experience of a movie’s mood and… Read More
Sam’s Music Reviews: Silversun Pickups, Reel Big Fish, Gorillaz, Pink Floyd
Hello there! April has been a reflective month, especially when rediscovering the albums that I haven’t listened to in a while. It’s funny how one can go years without listening to some albums, and when relistening years later, one can still repeat the lyrics verbatim. For this month, I am going to recommend 4 albums… Read More
Sam’s Music Reviews: Xenia Rubinos, Laura Jane Grace, Tash Sultana
Happy March everyone! I hope everyone is remaining safe and healthy as spring approaches. While we wait for warmer weather, feel free to take a listen to these 3 albums compiled below. Ranging from folk to rock to jazz/R&B, these albums should hopefully have something for everyone to enjoy. For each album recommendation, I have… Read More
2021 Guess The Grammys Contest!
As you may have noticed it’s been a bit of a crazy year. The Grammy awards are usually held in early February but they have been delayed several times this year. They are finally scheduled to be announced in mid-March. The Grammys have also not been without controversy this year. In every past Deerfield Public… Read More
Sam’s Music Reviews: Galactic, LCD Soundsystem, Balkan Beat Box
Happy February, everyone! Hope everyone is staying safe and warm inside. While trying to stay warm this month, I have compiled a list of three upbeat albums to help shake off the winter blues. With each recommended album, I have included a song title hyperlinked to YouTube to give you a sample of the band.… Read More
Sam’s Music Reviews: “For Ever” by Jungle and “The Line” by Kalandra
As an Adult Services/Multimedia librarian, discovering music is a great passion of mine, and I hope to share that with you in a series of blog posts this year. Periodically, I will be posting album recommendations that I hope you will enjoy. All of these titles are available in our library catalog. I would also… Read More
History of the Blues Brothers on January 12
Professor Moptop presents a History of the Blues Brothers. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 @ 7 p.m. One of our favorite presenters, Professor Moptop returns Tuesday, January 12 at 7 p.m. with something a little different. Instead of talking about The Beatles, the good professor will be offering a class in The History of the Blues Brothers… Read More
The WW2 Radio Hour!
Please join us on Sunday, July 29 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. as we present Nostalgia Entertainment's show, "The WW2 Radio Hour." The performers will be dressed in period costumes as they reenact a 1940s Radio Program that is fun for all ages. The radio "show" will feature favorite songs from the 1940s like “Boogie… Read More
2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Music Discussion!
Please join us for our upcoming music discussion on Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m. We’ll be talking about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and this year’s inductees. We’ll discuss each band and artist elected, and listen to their greatest hits. Was each band worthy? Were there bands that should have gotten in instead? Please register… Read More
2018 Guess the Grammys Contest!
Join us for one of our most popular contests of the year! Choose who you think will win the Grammy Award in 11 different categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most number of correct answers. First and second place prizes will be awarded. Entries will be accepted until the Library closes… Read More