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About Janos Marton

Janos Marton is a lawyer, advocate and writer.

Living the Dream Music Tournament: Day 8 (Play-in Round)

A late night at work, my friends.  May well happen again.  Happy to be back home bringing these match-ups to you. Congratulations, by the way! We are now halfway through the play-in round! Songs available at Grooveshark ahora. Voting open … Continue reading

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Living the Dream Music Tournament: Day 6 Results

Buffalo Springfield, you might be surprised to learn, is led by Stephen Stills, of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.  Where did the rest come from? If you’re the first to answer, you win a bonus point. Day 6 was probably … Continue reading

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Living the Dream Music Tournament: Day 7 (Play-in Round)

Tonight’s list comes a little late, but it’s full of good stuff, including the first appearance by the man on your left. Grooveshark awaits. Rebel Rebel (David Bowie) vs. Sheena is a Punk Rocker (Ramones) Welcome to Jamrock (Damian Marley) … Continue reading

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Living the Dream Music Tournament: Day 5 Results

Two match-ups came down to the wire today.   In the battle of old school legends, Tracks of My Tears (Smokey Robinson) and Heartbreak Hotel (Elvis) battled to essentially a tie, forcing me to re-check the numbers.  After a full recount, Elvis … Continue reading

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Shilpa Narayan Wins “Singer of the Month”

Our hearty congratulations to Living the Dream supporter, Shilpa Narayan, who was declared “Singer of the Month” of the Reverend Billy Life After Shopping Choir.  Shilpa was lauded for her kindness, intelligence, and ability to dance like a demon.   … Continue reading

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Living the Dream Music Tournament: Day 4 Results

Other than Beatles vs. Stones, these match-ups weren’t really close.  Paul Heintz was devastated watching Loving Cup go down only days after Man in the Mirror. Norwegian Wood (Beatles) def. Loving Cup (Rolling Stones), 81-79. Paranoid (Black Sabboth) def. Violet … Continue reading

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Living the Dream Music Tournament: Day 6 (Play-in Round)

A couple of today’s match-ups tend to rock a little harder than we’ve been used to, including a classic Pearl Jam vs. Nirvana showdown.  But then again, the hard-rockers may not  love Bette Midler vs. Whitney Houston.  Based on the … Continue reading

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Living the Dream Music Tournament: Day 3 Results

Day 3 results are in: Waiting for My Man (Velvet Underground) def Sweet Avenue (Jets to Brazil), called early.  Hidden gems can be sleepers in music tournaments, but we haven’t seen any yet. Touch Me (Doors) def. I’ll Believe In … Continue reading

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Living the Dream Music Tournament: Day 5 (Play-in Round)

Day 5 match-ups posted below, and available for streaming at Grooveshark. Last Night (Strokes) vs. Australia (Shins) Gangster’s Paradise (Coolio) vs. Feel Good Inc., (Gorillaz)              *(There’s been a problem with Feel Good Inc. If … Continue reading

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Living the Dream Music Tournament: Day 2 Results

Day 2 featured three incredibly tight battles and two blow-outs. Little Birds (Bob Marley) def. In the Summertime (Mongo Jerry), 100-96.  In the battle of chillaxing, these songs see-sawed till the end. Basket Case (Green Day) def. Boys on the … Continue reading

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