Fan Music

The Doctor Who Fan Orchestra is a group of musically inclined Doctor Who fans who have come together to celebrate the music of their favorite show by collaborating on recordings of some of the key themes composed by Murray Gold. Read More

This article ends my summer Fan Music series. I’m sad to see it go, but I did decide to go out with a bang and cover the not-so-secret musician/actor who is tied to all the musicians featured in August. That individual would be Jensen Ackles, current Read More

I know Jason Manns mainly from his work on Steve Carlson's CD, as well as his duets with a certain other person (still to be revealed!). Manns can be seen in a few acting roles, including the movie Cake, but to me he is mainly a singer. This review Read More

This week, in a continuation of Kane, we'll be looking at the career of co-founder Steve Carlson. He has had albums released both with the Steve Carlson Band and as a solo artist, in addition to his work with Kane. Carlson has also worked with a special Read More

You may recognize Christian Kane from his current role on Leverage as Eliot Spencer. Or if you're an Angel fan you'll remember him as the lawyer Lindsey McDonald. But for me, he has always been first and foremost Christian Kane the singer. Which came Read More

Boondock Saints has developed such a cult following that even 10 years after its release, anniversary showings still sell out theaters. Since there's no official soundtrack, that same fan determination has led fans to track down each song the movie Read More

MC Lars originated what he calls "post-punk laptop rap," and it's the kind of rap that appeals to the nerd in all of us. I got hooked on his work when he was included in a mix that someone was playing while I was in listening distance and suddenly I had Read More

This week we're delving into tributes to one of my favorite movies, Hard Core Logo. Released in 1996, it's an adaptation of the Michael Turner novel, which follows the made-up punk rock band Hard Core Logo featuring Hugh Dillon, Callum Keith Rennie, Read More

New month means new theme! For July, I’m going to be looking at tribute music. First up will be a Star Trek tribute band called The Vulcan Freedom Fighters. All music mentioned is from their album Stardate Unknown and available free from their website. Read More

Closing our June's theme of "Actors Who Sing" is another Buffy cast member: James Marsters. His musical pursuits have taken him from his band, Ghost of the Robot, to an independent career and all while balancing a successful acting career as well. Read More

Last week I covered Hugh Dillon's career when he was connected to The Headstones. This week I'll be looking at Dillon's post-Headstones career. He's continued his musical exploration and expanded his genre inclusion to give his fans new and interesting Read More

Many will recognize Hugh Dillon as Joe Dick from Hard Core Logo or his current role of Ed Lane on Flashpoint. Dillon's stage performances with The Headstones became just as, if not even more, popular as the music itself. Read More