CYNDI LAUPER, CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE ( Oregon Zoo , 4001 SW Canyon) For just a girl who wants to have fun, Cyndi Lauper has certainly done well for herself. After 25 years and tons of record sales, Lauper has shown herself to be a multifaceted singer/songwriter who is also an actress, a sly feminist, a gay rights activist, and now with her latest album, Memphis Blues , a soulful Southern belle. CAMILLE PANDIAN [...]

Valentine's Day is nearly upon us! You've probably been wondering about -- perhaps even waiting for -- the annual Monitor Mix Valentine's Blog. Fear not, that day has arrived. Two years ago, I doled out advice on the art of the February 14th mix tape . And last year, I helped readers choose their own Valentine's Day musical identity . For 2010, Monitor Mix will help you plan a romantic evening; whether you're married, partnered, suffocating-and-lovin'-it, together-but-lonely or single, I have the perfect night for you. You are: in a threesome. [...]
In tribute to our wonderful interview with pan-eclectic legend and overall sweet guy, Richard Cameron, we will have a tie in playlist of youtube videos that have somewhat of a daisy chain relationship pertaining to Arling and Cameron. Folks.....get excited! And thanks to CD Japan....I love you CD Japan pizzicato Five sing Baby Love Child at KCRW FPM - Take me to the Disco (1999) ►STEREO