http://www.songfacts.com/int/2008/12/marc-roberge-of-oar-of-revolution.html
If you didn't know or couldn't tell, I am a dedicated and loyal O.A.R fan and have been since my freshman year of college in 2001ish. They have been a monumental in my life with their positive encouraging stories and lyrics. I have had some struggles in the past 7 years and their music was my black rock every time I needed to reflect on the positive things in my life! Their laid back style and ever changing sound is what draws me near and keep me completely tuned during every show.
While listening to each of their 9 live and recorded albums I am able to escape and able to take my mind off some of life's harsh realities. The songs's "Black Rock, She Gone, I Feel Home, On Top The Cage and most importantely Conquering Fools are all songs that got me through some of my darkest days. Their music is so unique to the ear and Marc's writing style as well as story telling is simply refreshing in comparison to today's Top 40 radio. If you've never heard these guys, I suggest you give them a chance because I know you will be hooked just like I was from day 1.
I have been to all of their shows here in Phoenix since 2000 and most recently this past week in Austin for last stop on their "All Sides Tour". I have lost count on how many shows they've done here in P-town that I have attended but I will never forget their performances at the Celebrity Theatre. Celebrity's stage is circular and it rotates around and around the entire show plus every seat is within 75 feet of this circular stage!They absolutely blew the doors off at every show they played there and I really believe they enjoyed being so close to their core fans...even if they were on a slowly rotating stage that went round and around the entire show!
As you will see in this interview, Marc and the boys are a rare breed, in that they actually listen to their core fans and any advice that is given via message boards etc. I can say with confidence that their albums from "The Wanderer" OAR's 1st album to "All Sides" their latest work have grown in lyrical complexity and their sound has matured like a fine Pinot in Napa. Each album tells a different story and after reading this interview, I am excited to hear their new album which will be a blend of "All Sides" and their legendary older albums.
This interview is for my fellow core Of A Revolution fans. Meanwhile, Keep on rockin fellas! I will be anxiously awaiting your new album and maybe I'll be blessed enough to make it out to Madison Square Garden for another one of a kind jam session or should I say part 3 in NYC!
Interview is here
http://www.songfacts.com/int/2008/12/marc-roberge-of-oar-of-revolution.html
Top 5 Fav O.A.R songs--
Black Rock
I Feel Home
She Gone
On Top The Cage
Conquering Fools
Monday, February 16, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Welcome to KRIZ and The KRUX of It All
Welcome All!
I am very excited to finally begin this project with you all! This is a continuation of something that I've been doing on Myspace for a couple years now so now its time to make more of a statement via this lil written version of my life.
First off,I am sure the thought " What the heck is The Kriz and The Krux name all about?" passed through your mind. Well to answer your question the blog is aptly named KRIZ and THE KRUX because of a cool fact that is linked to my last name. Every time I stumble across a rare Phoenix native like myself that's lived here for more than 40 yrs I get the question,
" Did you know your last name was a kick ass radio station here in Phoenix?"
Being it that I am 28 yrs old, I was not around during the 60's when KRIZ 1230 AM &
KRUX 1136 AM competed in the local radio market. However, I think its pretty cool that I am unofficially linked to a famous radio station so I decided make name my blog after this little bit of history. It also makes a good bit of sense because I've worked in radio for the past couple years and I enjoy every aspect of the radio world.
All of that being said, the "other" meaning behind the title is simply my last name paired with the reworked word "Crux" which means --
The basic, central, or critical point or feature: the crux of the matter; the crux of an argument.
A puzzling or apparently insoluble problem-something that torments by its puzzling nature; a perplexing difficulty. a vital, basic, decisive, or pivotal point:
In regards to this blog, The Krux refers to guts of this online tell-all about my life, my thoughts and whatever may cross my mind at any given time.
Its the Kriz and The Krux of it all!
Make Sense? Clever...maybe or maybe not but I like it and that's what matters after all right!
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To Prove what I am speaking about check out the KRIZ jingles attached to this blog....this is straight from the old KRIZ studios....So awesome!
See http://www.abovemystation.com/KRIZ.htm for former KRIZ and KRUX listener info
Old KRIZ Shotguns & Recorded Tidbits--Awesome!
http://www.abovemystation.com/KRIZ/KRIZ%20Shotgun.wma
http://www.abovemystation.com/KRIZ/Steve%20Casey%20on%20Double-Cash%20KRIZ.wma
Old KRUX Stuff
http://www.abovemystation.com/KRUX.htm
I am very excited to finally begin this project with you all! This is a continuation of something that I've been doing on Myspace for a couple years now so now its time to make more of a statement via this lil written version of my life.
First off,I am sure the thought " What the heck is The Kriz and The Krux name all about?" passed through your mind. Well to answer your question the blog is aptly named KRIZ and THE KRUX because of a cool fact that is linked to my last name. Every time I stumble across a rare Phoenix native like myself that's lived here for more than 40 yrs I get the question,
" Did you know your last name was a kick ass radio station here in Phoenix?"
Being it that I am 28 yrs old, I was not around during the 60's when KRIZ 1230 AM &
KRUX 1136 AM competed in the local radio market. However, I think its pretty cool that I am unofficially linked to a famous radio station so I decided make name my blog after this little bit of history. It also makes a good bit of sense because I've worked in radio for the past couple years and I enjoy every aspect of the radio world.
All of that being said, the "other" meaning behind the title is simply my last name paired with the reworked word "Crux" which means --
The basic, central, or critical point or feature: the crux of the matter; the crux of an argument.
A puzzling or apparently insoluble problem-something that torments by its puzzling nature; a perplexing difficulty. a vital, basic, decisive, or pivotal point:
In regards to this blog, The Krux refers to guts of this online tell-all about my life, my thoughts and whatever may cross my mind at any given time.
Its the Kriz and The Krux of it all!
Make Sense? Clever...maybe or maybe not but I like it and that's what matters after all right!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
To Prove what I am speaking about check out the KRIZ jingles attached to this blog....this is straight from the old KRIZ studios....So awesome!
FUN Stuff Containing My Radio Station!---KRIZ Phoenix--1230-AM
See http://www.abovemystation.com/KRIZ.htm for former KRIZ and KRUX listener info
Old KRIZ Shotguns & Recorded Tidbits--Awesome!
http://www.abovemystation.com/KRIZ/KRIZ%20Shotgun.wma
http://www.abovemystation.com/KRIZ/Steve%20Casey%20on%20Double-Cash%20KRIZ.wma
Old KRUX Stuff
http://www.abovemystation.com/KRUX.htm
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