Ladies, we’re not talking about those hairbands you use to pull your hair back. Nope, we’re “rocking into the night”, as .38 Special sings. We’re celebrating ’80s hair bands, and YOU get to help us choose your favorite! The 1980s music scene was eclectic, just as the fashion trends. Disco had faded and radio stationsContinue reading “Battle of the Hair Bands: 2026 Edition”
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Great American Author Quiz
For a country that champions freedom of speech, the United States of America has produced dozens of authors who have contributed to the world’s literary canon for the past 250 years. From novelists and poets to essayists and playwrights, there is no shortage of American writers. Do you think you know your classic American authors?Continue reading “Great American Author Quiz”
3 Poetry Myths Debunked by a Poet
Roses are red, violets are blue, and poetry does not have a vendetta against you! April is national poetry month, so what better time to debunk a few myths about poetry? You either love poetry or you’re intimidated by it. Perhaps you can’t fully appreciate poetry until you learn more about it. Let’s take aContinue reading “3 Poetry Myths Debunked by a Poet”
From Someday to Anymore: Two Songs of Surrender in Love
Romantic relationships aren’t always roses and chocolate, whether it’s February 14th or March 14th. Is it time to give up or time to wait patiently? This deep question is explored in two songs from different decades. Marshall Crenshaw’s 1982 “Someday, Someway” is a champion of hope and endurance in love. On the other hand, JerrodContinue reading “From Someday to Anymore: Two Songs of Surrender in Love”
The Twilight Zone Episode That Could Have Saved the World
An eerie mood typically follows Rod Serling’s classic narrations of Twilight Zone episodes, especially when the plot zooms in on questions of morality. Many vintage TV shows feature moral lessons, and the Twilight Zone is no exception. Humanity is exposed and dissected, often leaving viewers with more questions than answers. But maybe that’s the point.Continue reading “The Twilight Zone Episode That Could Have Saved the World”
Celebrate Halloween as an Adult
The spookiest day of the year is upon us! But even if you’re a kid at heart, that doesn’t give you permission to trick or treat with a pumpkin bucket in your hand. So how do you celebrate Halloween as an adult and still get all the feels and vibes of the autumn season? WatchContinue reading “Celebrate Halloween as an Adult”
Independence on the Cherokee Trail
Men must be ruthless to survive in the western frontier. Kindness and mercy are few and far between. Go about your way and don’t get into anyone else’s business. Except Mary Breydon is not a man, and she ends up jeopardizing other people’s business. Famed western author Louis L’Amour is known for his vivid storytellingContinue reading “Independence on the Cherokee Trail”
Honoring Lightnin’ Strikes Falsetto
2025 has certainly been a somber year as beloved celebrities, artists, and public figures continue to pass away. Plenty of warm tributes have been flooding in in honor of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, and rightfully so! Sunny surf culture became a household vibe as a result of Brian and his iconic band. Less thanContinue reading “Honoring Lightnin’ Strikes Falsetto”
Who Treats You Like a Star?
The ’80s music scene had plenty of one-hit wonders, but sometimes songs slipped through the cracks, like in the case of today’s Monthly Mixtape feature. But at COACS, we welcome the forgotten treasures! Franke & The Knockouts found their fame in the early 1980s and underwent several personnel changes. By 1984 the band had fizzledContinue reading “Who Treats You Like a Star?”
Steve and Eydie Say Hurry Home for Christmas
In a pop culture where many celebrities marry and divorce at a high rate, it’s rare to find couples who both perform together and stay together romantically. Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé were one of these legendary couples. Sadly, Steve joined his wife after passing away in March of 2024. The light-hearted and vocally-talented duoContinue reading “Steve and Eydie Say Hurry Home for Christmas”
Confessions of a Classic Soul 