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Sunday, June 22, 2008

DJ Kidd suspended

A morning radio host who was suspended for playing the Michigan fight song over and over has returned to work, and he let upset West Virginia University fans pelt him with eggs as penance.
Electric 102 morning show co-host Coach Kidd said he was sorry.
He said his enthusiasm got a little out of hand after Michigan, his alma mater, hired away WVU head football Coach Rich Rodriguez.
“I never meant to put any WVU fan down,” Kidd said on the air. “I took it a little too far.”

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

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Friday, May 23, 2008

What is a sock hop?

Sock Hop is a term coined in the 1950s in the United States, following the growth in popularity of rock and roll, to refer to informal sponsored dances at American high schools, typically held on the grounds of the high school itself in the gymnasium or cafeteria. Music was often recorded, sometimes live.

Initially the term referred to the practice of removing one's shoes in order to dance in stocking feet, typically to spare the floor from the scuff marks of dress shoes.

In "Ready Teddy" (1956), Little Richard sings:

All the flattop cats and the dungaree dolls

Are headed to the gym for the sock hop ball

In subsequent decades, with the widespread popularity of sneakers and other types of shoes the practice of removing shoes was dropped and the term began to be applied more generally to any informal high school dance.

Record Hop refers to a hop at which disc jockeys played records. The number-one song of 1958 "At the Hop" by Danny and the Juniors, describes the scene. Sock hops were often record hops and vice versa.

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Sunday, April 20, 2008

R E M

R.E.M.
On the heels of great reviews and a huge media push, R.E.M.'s new album Accelerate debuts at #2 this week on the Soundscan sales chart. It is the veteran band's best chart debut since 1996's New Adventures In Hi-Fi. Accelerate moved over 115,000 copies in its first week and also debuts at #1 on the Alternative, Rock, Digital and Internet sales charts as well. The album also debuted at #1 around the world, topping the sales figures in Canada, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and the U.K., with #2 debuts in Austria, Germany, Holland and Italy.

However, R.E.M. could not overtake Country great George Strait in America, as his new album, Troubadour, debuted at #1. Rapper Trina debuted at #6 with Still Da Baddest, while Van Morrison made it into the top 10 with his new album, Keep It Simple. Other notable debuts for the week included the soundtrack to the Rolling Stones' new film, Shine A Light, at #11, Blues rockers The Black Keys at #14 with Attack & Release, veteran Rockers Sevendust at #19 with Chapter 7: Hope & Sorrow, and George Michael's new best-of set, Twenty-Five, debuting at #23

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

Papaya Dance

Move over Macarena, make way for Papaya! The new dance craze has simple steps—a little 'clap clap,' a little 'shuffle shuffle,' and 'point your fingers in the air!' And it's got everybody and their grandmother dancing along.
It began as a gimmick on the T.V. show 'Are You Game,' where a correct answer may signal the whole audience to stand up and dance.
Ricky Albot mans the fruit and vegetables section of Manila's SM Hypermarket.
"It calls attention to us. And when we get a bit tired from work, the dance helps us relax."
The dance is so contagious that the Hypermarket chain has made gyrating to the Papaya part of their staff's daily routine.
[Josie Agtas, Shopper]:
"It's fun, they're an added attraction to grocery shopping."
Across the Philippines, the dance has inspired groovers in unlikely locations, including a church, an embassy, a jail, and at least one tourist resort.

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Tom’s love for music began at an early age when he was exposed to a vast variety of music as a child. He enjoyed music in his teenage years and started playing part-time in pubs at the age of 17. In 1981 he turned professional playing music at mobile events. Whether it’s a Dinner & Dance, Seminar, Birthdays, Theme Parties, Weddings, Road Shows, Sports Events etc…, he has done it all. Tom began building his music software library and has been known by many for carrying a huge luggage of CDs for his events. His repertoire base is filled with selections from every genre of music to suit any occasion and theme. In 2005, Tom started to cater to the niche but growing dancegr.com community by specializing in Ballroom, Latin and social dancing music. Over the years Tom honed his natural given talent for selecting and playing music by working as a Ballroom DJ for local events, dance studios, clubs, weddings, corporate, singles, and private party events. His genuine love for music has allowed Tom to utilize his passion to master the complex art of positively influencing a group of people through masterful programming because he truly understands academically as well as emotionally how music affects the overall tone and ultimate success of any event.

Join Tom the DJ September 20, 2008 at Womens City Club 254 East Fulton in Grand Rapids Dance instructors will be there to teach from 7pm-8pm after that your on your own! Dance begins at 8pm (night club two step, east and west coast swing, waltz, foxtrot, cha cha, salsa, samba, rumba, Bolero, and Detroit hustle)and ends at 11pm. Workshops are $10 each If you go to Dance only $11 One workshop and Dance are $19 All West Michigan area Singles are welcome and encouraged to attend (a get better aquainted mixer is included) This event is Hosted by Barb Eck for more information go to her website dancegr.com

Join Tom the DJ August 16, 2008 at St Thomas the Appostle 1449 Wilcox Park in Grand Rapids Dance instructors will be there to teach from 7pm-8pm after that your on your own! Dance begins at 8pm (night club two step, east and west coast swing, waltz, foxtrot, cha cha, salsa, samba, rumba, Bolero, and Detroit hustle)and ends at 11pm. Workshops are $10 each If you go to Dance only $11 One workshop and Dance are $19 All West Michigan area Singles are welcome and encouraged to attend (a get better aquainted mixer is included) This event is hosted by Barb Eck for more information go to her website dancegr.com ..............

Indian Valley Campground & Canoe Livery Address: 8200 108th Middleville, MI 49333 Phone: (269) 891-8579Fax: (269) 891-9383 outside of Grand Rapids 1-800-810-8579 for reservations 2008 Calendar May 24 Memorial weekend Dance with Tom the DJ Bass fishing contest Free bingo June 14 Fathers day Potluck bring dish to pass Dance with Tom the DJ July 5 fourth of July weekend Dance with Tom the DJ Activities for kids Free bingo for adults Fireworks display in Caledonia August 30 Labor Day weekend Dance with Tom the DJ Annual bridge walk horseshoe contest September 27 Trick or treating Costume Oldies dance with Tom the DJ potluck chili cook off decorate your trailer Don't have a trailer Be sure to ask about cabins that you can rent! Wagon rides for kids every Saturday at 7pm Memorial day to Labor day Additional activities to be announced see activities board at the office Indoor pool scheduled to open April 1 to Nov 1 Tom the DJ music format 8pm-9:30pm teen (new rock /hip hop ) 9:30pm-11pm Adult (country/rock oldies) except on September 27 Visit their website www.indianvalleycampgroundandcanoe.com >Jasmine â™¥ for her help with this web site...Barb and her talented team of dancers...Diane and single ministry friends for their support through the years...Bill and his family and campground friends...Dusty and Ski club friends...Thanks to our Lord and savior all things are possible!