Blogcritics Author: Connie Phillips

BC Music Editors Pick the Best Albums of 2008

Connie Phillips — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:05:49 EST

Our music editors name their personal favorites of 2008.
It's that time of year when we take stock in the year past and look forward to what's ahead. For those of us who love music, it can also mean grading the releases of the past 366 days and deciding for ourselves what's the best. Blogcritics' music editors are no exception to that rule, and what follows is our own little guide to...

BC Music Good Bag: Elvis Presley and Martina McBride, Jamie Foxx, The Fray, James Morrison, and The Bad Eliots

Connie Phillips — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:22:28 EST

Holiday cheer and a virtual stocking stuffed with audio and video gifts.
The holiday season is now in full swing and the BC Music Goodie Bag is celebrating by delivering a virtual stocking full of goodies for all music fans. Take a peak at and amend your wish list for Santa accordingly.Elvis Presley and Martina McBride – "Blue Christmas"This year holiday music could be heard over many radio stations and...

BC Music Goodie Bag: Rockst*r, Matisyahu, Labelle, Hacienda, and Her Space Holiday

Connie Phillips — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:16:31 EDT

A no tricks, all treats, pre-Halloween edition of the BC Music Goodie Bag.
With Halloween just around the corner, the BC Music Goodie Bag is back again with a nice selection of audio and video musical treats for your ears and eyes. There are no tricks among this bunch, just great music from both brand new and iconic artists. Rockst*r – Rockst*r for PresidentOn November 4, election day, the hip-hop artist Rockst*r...

BC Music Goodie Bag - Lesley Roy, Brian Wilson, Common, Johnny Cash, and Paramore

Connie Phillips — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:27:27 EDT

From political tracks to power pop, it's all here in this edition of the Goodie Bag.
This edition of the BC Music Goodie Bag is filled with audio and video treats from honored legends as well as new faces on the scene. There are power-pop tunes, political laden spoken word tracks, and a sneak peak at the soundtrack from the Twilight movie that is sure to bust its way on the charts upon release. So, without further delay, here is...

Making the Rounds at General Hospital: Waiting for the Verdict, The Clinic Burns

Connie Phillips — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:53:25 EDT

The jury deliberates Johnny's fate; another family learns a painful truth.
Johnny's trial may not be feasible on any level whatsoever, but despite the absurdity it has been not only entertaining but engaging. Maxie was scared to death she would flub up on the cover story on the stand, only to be completely humiliated by Scott when he only asked about the sex deal she had struck up with Logan to get even with Lulu. When...

Making the Rounds at General Hospital : Carly and Sonny's Secret Revealed

Connie Phillips — Mon, 8 Sep 2008 21:44:15 EDT

Jax and Kate learn the truth about Sonny and Carly.
Is this the end of Car/Jax? After months of ups and downs, most fans guessed the end was near. Just moments after learning about Carly and Sonny's sexcapade in the back of his limo from Clarice, Kate spilled her guts to Jax, and both went to their respective homes to confront their partners. Let the excuses begin… Sonny blamed it on...

BC Music Goodie Bag: Oh Captain My Captain, Ferras, Delta Spirit, AC/DC, and Spylacopa

Connie Phillips — Sun, 7 Sep 2008 18:28:13 EDT

More audio treats from the Goodie Bag.
The BC Music Goodie Bag is back again with news, information, tour dates, and some streaming audio from some of your favorite bands (and maybe one or two you've never heard of). Unfortunately, I don't have any embedded video this time, but you can kick back and stream some new music. Oh Captain My CaptainJoe Bowden is not only the drummer...

Making the Rounds at General Hospital: Johnny's Trial Begins

Connie Phillips — Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:49:47 EDT

Johnny's trial is set to begin and Jax returns to Carly's arms.
Thanks to Robin Kavanagh for taking over recaps this past summer.This week's General Hospital focused on Johnny's upcoming trial. Thank goodness Claudia finally figured out the truth – that it was Lulu who wielded the knife in Logan's gut and not Johnny. Now the question becomes what will she do with that knowledge when she's...

Genie Francis Returns to General Hospital, But Is Night Shift the Real Story?

Connie Phillips — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:14:21 EDT

Can Laura Spencer's return save the sinking ship that is General Hospital?
It seems like whenever ratings get below dismal -- and that is exactly where they've been on all the daytime dramas lately -- General Hospital's head writer Bob Guza Jr. pulls a rabbit out of his hat, or in this case a much-loved veteran out of the closet.This week Genie Francis returned to GH. Her character, Laura Spencer, woke from her...

BC Music Goodie Bag: Kid Rock, Wayne Brady, The Verve, Brandon Rogers, John Legend, and Backyard Tire Fire

Connie Phillips — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:27:38 EDT

From Kid Rock to the Democratic National Convention, we have audio and video treats for your ears and eyes.
Summer continues to steam on. Some parts of the country are trying to find relief from the unbearable heat, while others are thrilled the rain from tropical storm Faye has finally ceased. However, it's business as usual here at the BC Music Goodie Bag. From a little Kid Rock to warm you up for his upcoming MTV Video Music Award's...