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The United States has warned airlines with direct flights to Russia for the Winter Olympics that explosives concealed in toothpaste […]
“Having the Blues” can be an expression of being in a state of mild depression, or a specific genre of […]
The now classic movie series “Star Wars” has become a cultural icon since its debut in 1977. But there some […]
No, it’s not “Sun City”. An increasingly large number of retirees are emigrating abroad, for very practical reasons, and according […]
A pimp was sentenced to 100 years in prison for second-degree assault after using his Nike “Air Jordan” shoes to […]
Videoke is everywhere. Love it or hate it, you can’t ignore it. Videoke, the “video” equivalent of its predecessor “Karaoke”, […]
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Just looking at Mick Jagger doesn’t quite explain his charisma; but the fact is Rock Stars, as a species, are […]
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You may remember a television program back in the 1960s called “Dr. Who”. According to the Guinness Book of World […]
Science has finally discovered what causes basketball players “bad knees”. Forget finding a cure for cancer, this is important! Two […]
“East is east and west is west and never the twain shall meet”. When Rudyard Kipling wrote this, the “East” […]
As soon as humans started fighting each other they used music to do it. Music as psychological warfare goes back […]
We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep. –The Tempest […]
If you think about it, the evolution of theatre and the evolution of movies, although separated by centuries of […]
Hi guys, just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for doing such an amazing job at Becky […]
Good Afternoon, I hope this email finds you doing well. I wanted to send you both a quick note to […]
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Long ago, music was limited to virtuosos who relied on wealthy patrons to sponsor private performances for their income […]
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Every culture uses music for essentially the same reasons: to inspire, to energize, to sooth, and to bond with […]
So you’ve been asked, volunteered, or recruited to give a speech. Now what? Obviously, the first step is to […]
If you like to travel, don’t mind wearing bulky, uncomfortable clothing, living in small confined spaces with other people for […]
Have you ever wondered why you hate the food you hate? The clinical term for “gagging at the sight” […]
Believe it or not, the often stated perception that married couples eventually start looking alike is being supported by science. […]
As usual, it’s all about evolution. Researchers with lots of time on their hands (eons, in fact), compared the data […]
Why does music make us so “emotional”? Regardless of the genre; whether we love or hate Classical, Jazz, Rock, “New […]
Early musical training helps develop the areas of the brain associated with language and reasoning. Studies have shown that musical […]
No two words in the English language are so similar, and yet so different. Classic means something of the […]
Many people consider Astrology to be a “New Age” phenomenon, associated with Hippies and the New Age “Counter-Culture”; but Astrology […]
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What a great email you sent. It’s a joy to know you Ray and the rest of your wonderful […]
Mike & Caitlin’s Wedding 7/27 Thanks so much, Ray! Brennan did an awesome job. It’s always great to work with […]
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Sarah & Joey’s Wedding 7/27 Mr. Bialek, Thank you for the email. It is very rare I will have the […]
So you thought someone had to be dead to be a “widow”! There is a parallel. Does your otherwise loving […]
DJ Rich Barreto Dear Ray, It was a pleasure to work with you and the others at Bialek’s Music in […]
String Along is an experienced and established ensemble. We have been consistently selected as Washington’s Top Ensemble by the Washingtonian […]
Julie Mack is a versatile vocalist whose repertoire extends from the swinging standards and bittersweet ballads of jazz and the […]
Shopping is easy, shopping smart is an art. Just as anyone can pick up a paint brush and create some […]
The The Gold Heart Sisters tour extensively and perform as a quintet with their father, Trent on bass along with […]
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Hi Ray, We really enjoyed having DJ Brennan at Anita and Chris’ wedding! I must say he did go the […]
OK, a takeout from McDonald’s qualifies as a budget meal, but if you want to save money and still impress […]
Hello Ray Bialek! It’s wonderful to hear from you! The DJ Brennan Sullivan was outstanding to work with! He was professional […]
If you and your friends are musically inclined, having an informal jam session at home can be a great change […]
Andy, I cannot express my gratitude for your contributions to making my wedding the most amazing night of my life. […]
For the home chef, it’s often hard to decide if that new kitchen utensil or gadget is really necessary or […]