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Friday, February 17, 2012

Get Out! Weekend Planner

Get Out Weekend Guide

Mardi Gras reigns supreme this weekend, so get ready for jazz, parties and more.

Carnevale Celebration, Friday, The Gibson Community House-535 E. Main St., Marlton, 6:30 p.m. Why Go: If you can’t be in The Big Easy for Mardi Gras, then partying close to home is the next best thing. This celebration of Mardi Gras is hosted by the Marlton Sons of Italy Lodge number 2315. It will be catered by Exquisite Caterers and includes dinner, margaritas and dancing. For more information, please call Annette Di Paolo at (856) 983-2329. How Much: $30 Old Fashioned Dreamland Jazz Cabaret, Friday, Camden County Boathouse-7050 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken, 8:00 p.m. Why Go: If you want a full evening of Mardi Gras festivities, hit the Carneval celebration for dinner, then head over to the Camden County Boathouse for some fantastic live …

Saturday, January 29, 2011

The South Jersey Soundboard

An Open Letter to Old and Young

A look at the natural discomfort or distrust that grows out of a lack of understanding between old and young, musicians or otherwise

An Open Letter to Aging Musicians: At the time of this writing, I am celebrating my birthday. Twenty-five years old. A fourth of a century. Strangely, I still feel like a kid; not ready for my responsibilities, just looking for the laughter in everything. The hidden joke. Once in a while, though, I realize that my marketability to callous record company executives is dwindling like shadows from every birthday candle lit in my honor. This doesn’t feel fair, and so it doesn’t worry me because of my unshakable belief in a world that can be made to make sense. Talent doesn’t diminish with age, and somewhere there is proof. Nevertheless, it’s hard out there for players who are packing on the years. Like a new father, you trade in your 32-inch …

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An Open Letter to Old and Young (in West Deptford Patch)

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