Tag Archives: Living the Dream

HCS (IV, vi): Running On Empty

Posted on January 22, 2013 by g-mo

“In sixty-nine I was twenty-one and I called the road my own,/ I don’t know when that road turned into the road I’m on.” -Jackson Browne From Tahoe I did drive to Carson City, but only to drive through it. … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Elite Eight!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by g-mo

Thanks to everyone for your patience with the next round- wanted to make sure my partner-in-crime had time to get back from Hungary/Serbia/Finland to help out. And to give everyone a big breath before diving in to select our Final … Continue reading →

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Sweet Sixteen: Day 1

Posted on October 14, 2012 by g-mo

We are shaking it up a bit in terms of songs on a given day. Call it the Ickey Shuffle of sorts- we’ll get through the whole Sweet Sixteen, but I’m mixing up the order of the matches. We have … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: The First Four Sweet Sixteen Qualifiers Are…

Posted on October 10, 2012 by g-mo

This first day had no shortage of lead changes, and one match was even decided by less than a point- this is what it’s all about! 19 voters put in their opinions, which is a marked improvement from how the … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Round of 32, Day 3

Posted on October 9, 2012 by g-mo

The third of our four groups for this week starts off at a pretty heavy clip, then just as quickly settles into some mood tunes that have been winning our votes these last few months. Playlist is here and votes … Continue reading →

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PCT 2, R64: Day 8 Results

Posted on October 7, 2012 by g-mo

Much like the Tim Tebow Broncos run, Hanson has gone to “cute and amusing” to “wait, really advancing through the playoffs?” “Thinkin’ Bout Something” shocks David Grey’s “Babylon” 100.95-97.1. With an average of 7.2, gotta do some hard thinking about the comeback … Continue reading →

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PCT II: R64, Day 6 Results

Posted on October 5, 2012 by g-mo

Big winner goes to “Little Drugs,” as Tristen racked up 79 points over “You & Me”‘s 70. So long, Penny & The Quarters. “All Eyes On You” holds off a strong showing from Rolling Stone’s “Hang Fire,” 76.75-74.3. “Mama’s Eyes” defeats “First … Continue reading →

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PCT II: Round of 64, Day 3 Results

Posted on September 28, 2012 by g-mo

One upset and three comfortable wins. After looking very strong in the initial survey of competitors, Coldplay takes an early exit as “Sequestered In Memphis” by Hold Steady knocks off “Til Kingdom Come,” 85.3-83.95. “Pulling On A Line” wins comfortably over “Make … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were…PCT II Round of 64: Day 1

Posted on September 23, 2012 by g-mo

Whereas the first round of the music tournament tests our openness to the nominations, the second begins to test the staying power of the survivors. We’ll listen to the survivors advancing through the tournament- some may still score high, some … Continue reading →

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Awards!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by g-mo

As you regulars know, the breaks between rounds offer me a nice opportunity to run numbers and do voter appreciation awards over the years. Without further ado… Golden Marathon Voters: This list has been significantly culled since the last time … Continue reading →

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