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Play It By Ear #006: The "Weird Al" Yankovic Extravaganza Variety Special

10/13/2022

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Written by Parisa Eshrati
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Play It By Ear is an ongoing series by T&E writer Parisa where she shares musical discoveries along with informational tidbits, casual musings, interactive dialogue, and whatever else spills out of her brain.

This very special "Weird Al" Yankovic themed blog may seem like a long-winded fanatic story about the "Weird Al" meet-and-greet experience (it kind of is), but it actually weaves narratives and obscure factoids from all around the music world that somehow connect to the Al Universe. 

You’ll read about ancient Balinese traditions, desert cowpunk bands, unintentional recordings in music history, and even an interview with videographer Charley Brown, the producer of an '80s variety sketch and musical public access program called the TWIT show in Tucson, that may or may not have been an influence on Weird Al’s cult classic movie UHF.  

This and so much more, only on Play It By Ear! 

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Play It By Ear #005: Earth Day Extravaganza! Plus Chicago Blues, '70s Funk Divas & more

4/22/2022

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Collage feat. Koko Taylor. Made by Parisa
Play It By Ear is an ongoing series by T&E writer Parisa where she shares musical discoveries along with informational tidbits, casual musings, and whatever else spills out of her brain. This Earth Day-themed installment covers music related recycling tips like how to recycle CDs, plastic sleeves, guitar strings, and more! Plus other random music recommendations from Chicago blues singers, German doom metal, and 2000s nostalgia.

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Play It By Ear #004: In Search of Pop Perfection

12/10/2021

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Play It By Ear is an ongoing series by T&E writer Parisa where she shares musical discoveries along with informational tidbits, casual musings, and whatever else spills out of her brain. This post discusses the Denver punk scene, recent jazz and neosoul releases, and the search for the "perfect" pop sound. 

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Setlist Appreciation Post: Reader Submissions

6/23/2021

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As a follow up to the Play It By Ear: Setlist Appreciation Post, we asked our readers to share some of their most cherished setlists in their collection. Check out these great submissions below, with setlists and flyers from the late '80s to present!

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Play It By Ear #003: Setlist Appreciation Post

4/23/2021

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Written by Parisa Eshrati
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Play It By Ear is an ongoing series by T&E writer Parisa where she shares musical discoveries along with informational tidbits, casual musings, and whatever other related knowledge she can pull from her rotten quarantined brain. In this special themed edition, she shares live music memories via her small (but cherished) setlist collection.

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