Tag Archives: John Bartus

List #1: Top 20 Studio Recordings

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Ray V.

I prepared a precurser list two years ago…My top Twenty. Then and now are pretty consistant when you factor in the new categories and how musical tastes can develope over time.. I also didn’t realize how long it would take to … Continue reading →

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Making Some Lists & Checking Them Twice

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Ray V.

Music has always been an important part of my life and a significant part of this blog. Whether it is listening to music, playing it by myself or with the band, there is always a song close by. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Music Lists | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, John Bartus, John Bartus Carolina, music, Ray Visotski, Top 20 Albums | 2 Comments

See The Sun At Night

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Ray V.

I have been waiting for someone to upload this album for several years. It is one of my favorite records of all time and it was a coin toss as to which song I would share first. There will be … Continue reading →

Posted in John Bartus | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, By Dawn's early light, John Bartus, Keys Disease, Marathon Florida, Ray Visotski, Saturn Five rockets | 1 Comment

Mr. Tanner And Chocolate

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Ray V.

Tomorrow morning, there will be a couple of guys picking up guitars and drumsticks to make some happy noise (eleven songs, to be exact) as background music for the beginning of the St. Mary Help of Christians School Annual Chocolate … Continue reading →

Posted in Mr. Tanner | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Chocolate Festival, Chocolate Moose Band, Harry Chapin, Jim Paczynski, John Bartus, Mr. Tanner, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert, St. Mary's Chocolate Festival | 6 Comments

Dawn’s Early Light

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Ray V.

Last night marked the 43rd anniversary of the United States of America, fulfilling Kennedy’s dream of landing on the moon. (This is what a president is supposed to sound like) I remember my parents waking me up just before 11pm … Continue reading →