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Going back to the classics... living in "A World of Fantasy" by the one and only Triumph.

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Musical Monday- A World of Fantasy by Triumph - Erika Gardner
I’m going way back this week, folks. We’re talking old school. Classics. This week’s piece stems from the fact that […]
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September 22, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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It's a beautiful world, as poet Heidi White would like to remind us.

#Substack
#BeautifulWorld
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Friendly Thursday- Spotlighting Since When Are You Not Enough by Heidi White - Erika Gardner
Hello Lovely Human. I adore those words. These are the words that my friend, Heidi White, uses to begin her […]
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September 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Where were you when the towers fell?

#NeverForget
#TwoTowers
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I Was Watching Sesame Street - Erika Gardner
I should start by saying that this post has absolutely no point. It’s just me, expressing our collective sadness, remembering […]
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September 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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How bad have things gotten, you ask? The answer is...not great.

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#wine

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Wine on Wednesday- What Happened to the US Wine Industry? - Erika Gardner
Those who know me know that I do enjoy a nice glass of wine, especially red. I also work in […]
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September 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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When one has talented friends, one MUST celebrate them Thank you for the music, Sanjay Subramanian!!!!

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#NewMusic

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Friendly Thursday- Spotlighting Sanjay Subramanian - Erika Gardner
So, I had a thought. (Hey you in the back- stop giggling.) Seriously, I’m thinking as I’m on a run […]
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September 4, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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Way overdue, but I finally got my act together. Here is some richly lush music full of the romance and dark gothic passion of the night (spoiler alert):

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#ValentineWolfe
#GothMusic
#EdgarAllanPoe

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Musical Monday- Annabel Lee by Valentine Wolfe - Erika Gardner
This blog is delayed, delayed and then delayed again. It started as one thing (Danny Elfman) then went to something […]
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September 1, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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Happy Monday! I did not expect to be writing on a #DeepPurple song...I did not expect them to be releasing a new album. Color me happy surprised! #ErikaGardnerWriter

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Musical Monday- Sacred Land (NEW!) by Deep Purple - Erika Gardner
This week’s blog features new music by Deep Purple, yes, you read that correctly, Deep-motherloving-Purple has a new album out. […]
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August 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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This week in music, I'd like to highlight the two NEW singles by local CA Bay Area artist, Sanjay Subramanian!!

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Please enjoy, share and stream his work...Here's your Musical (Almost) Monday...

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Musical (Not Quite) Monday- Supporting Local Artist Sanjay Subramanian!!! - Erika Gardner
I’m always excited about my Musical Monday posts- simply put, they are fun to write and even more fun to […]
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May 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Treat yourself to something truly lovely (especially the second version). Here's your Musical Monday...

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#AXE

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Musical Monday- "Battles" by AXE - Erika Gardner
Sometimes bands that do not deserve the buzz that they get make it, make it HUGE. Then there are those […]
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May 5, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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It's been a VERY busy few days so this is later than I would have liked. Here is a rundown of Thursday night's show with Beast in Black and Helloween. Hope you enjoy...

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And Now...For Something Completely Different- A Concert Review of Helloween - Erika Gardner
I was speaking with a friend of mine this week and she was lamenting the price of concert tickets (which […]
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May 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Almost everyone has heard her voice, but do you know her name?

Here's your Musical Monday:

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#ClareTorry
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#DarkSideofTheMoon
Musical Monday- Do You Know Who Clare Torry Is? - Erika Gardner
Seriously, do you know who Clare Torry is? Because you should. Her vocals on Pink Floyd’s epic track The Great […]
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April 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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I'm always looking to highlight women in rock so this week I am happy to be able to feature Maria Brink fronting the band In This Moment. Here's your Musical Monday...hope you enjoy!

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#InThisMoment
#WomenInRock
#WomenInMetal
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Musical Monday- "Scarlet" by In This Moment - Erika Gardner
Those of you who read my posts (thank you!) know that I love to highlight women in rock. While the […]
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April 20, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Hey anyone one reads in Northern California. I will be at the Sacramento Book Festival on Sunday 4/19- stop by and say hi! It's fee and fun!

#Librarians
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April 11, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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For everyone who has ever had that full circle moment stretching out from heartbreak, to healing, to the blossom of a new love, here's your #MusicalMonday...

#RodStewart
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Musical Monday- "You Got A Nerve" by Rod Stewart - Erika Gardner
This song is one of my favorite Rod Stewart songs and Stewart is one of my favorite vocalists. (I blame […]
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April 6, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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My Spam Inbox has changed over the years...how's your long lost uncle from Nigeria doing?

#Spam
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What Ever Happened to My Uncle in Nigeria??? - Erika Gardner
Is it just me or have scams lost their zip? Their zing? Their sense of adventure and whimsy? It’s been […]
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April 4, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Sorry to be absent a week...I MIGHT have run off to sea- lol! Here's your Musical Monday...

#Siouxsieandthebanshees
#IggyPop
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#MusicalMonday

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Musical Monday- A Belated Happy Anniversary to Siouxsie & The Banshees "The Passenger" - Erika Gardner
Full disclosure…I have been traveling, which is delightful, but it does cut into my day job. This is, I admit, […]
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March 24, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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Well, it's barely still Monday, but my blog is finished. Not going to lie, this one cut to the bone on so many levels. Here's your Musical Monday...

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#KarenCarpenter
#TheCarpenters

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March 3, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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Apologies on missing a Monday, just back from Waikiki. Here's a concert review and a fun song for your listening pleasure...

#LordoftheLost
#BirthdayMassacre
#Wednesday13
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And Now...For Something Completely Different- A Concert Review of Lord of the Lost - Erika Gardner
In the last few years I have been making a special effort to find new bands. The thing is, I […]
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February 28, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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#Writing...it matters. Also, I laughed so hard at this!

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#funny
#squirrels
February 12, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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In a world struggling with the ugly, here's a few moments of lovely. This is your #MusicalMonday...

#Nestor
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Musical Monday- "On The Run" by Nestor (Piano version) - Erika Gardner
This week’s song is actually from an old band, Nestor, who formed in the eighties although I only discovered them […]
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February 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Man, I MISS that show!

#Buffy
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#GirlsRule
#Google
January 30, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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I know it's not Monday...here's your Musical Monday anyhow...

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#ICEprotests
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Musical (Not Quite) Monday- Foo Fighters & Rick Astley "Never Gonna Give You Up" - Erika Gardner
As you can see, I am late with my Musical Monday post. Oh yes, Sunday and again yesterday I sat […]
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January 28, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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Here's a feed cleanser- come on, Spring!!!

#Spring2026
#youcandoit
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January 24, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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What with the holiday Silly Season and the New Year, I have not been blogging. Let's go, 2026!!!

Here is your Musical Monday...

#DuranDuran
#ReneeGood
#JonathanRoss
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Musical Monday- "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran Dedicated to Renee - Erika Gardner
I’m having a hard time letting this one go. We have all seen the videos online of Renee Good’s killing […]
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January 20, 2026 at 3:41 AM
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Mostly I like everyone, but every once in a while...

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#badpeoplesuck
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January 19, 2026 at 9:44 PM