Since moving to the Bay Area a decade ago, Alec Palao has diligently tracked the history of local bands before the Grateful Dead (yes, such bands existed)
In the old days of the music industry, label staff loaded up their station wagons with vinyl albums and promotional goodies, and set off on Odyssey -like road trips across America, stopping at every mom'n'pop retail shop along the way. The goal was to establish direct, personal relationships with record stores, and to forge a connection between retail, artist, and label which has become increasingly rare these days.
So you've got to give it up to Seattle-based indie reissue specialists Light in
When Kathy Miner started her apparel and image consulting non-profit 14 years ago, she catered to low-income people looking for jobs. The non-profit, A Miner Miracle, provided them with free consultations on wardrobe and hair, as well as free new outfits and hairstyles. Over the years, Miner -- a former corporate dresser and designer -- has helped hundreds of disadvantaged people to look professional and acquire jobs.But as of last month, as a reponse to the economic downturn, Miner (above) exte
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