I live about 2 1/2 hours from the Florida beaches, but that doesn’t mean I don’t see an occasional snowfall; –such is the case right now, ’cause they’re forecasting a few flurries(and ice).  The county west of ours is closing ALL roads from 9 pm until 9 am tomorrow.

Old Man Winter hasn’t stopped DM Mobile Studio, but it has slowed him down a bit. 

EarFarm showcases visual artist and songwriter Daniel Johnston.

Future of Music speaks on the future of FCC Licensing and new non-commercial  FM radio stations (*power to the people*).

Harmony Central finally posted a NAMM Highlights video (Day 1 down, 3 more to go?).

Hypebot shares a great video overview of the Creative Commons Licensing (”is this the future of music licensing?”).

Listenerd shares a clip of a beer bottle orchestra (apparently orchestras drink a lot of beer in Australia).

Ad-supported music affirms that mobile phone music downloads cost too much.

Music Gadgets covers Edirol’s new 4-track 24b/192khz portable recorder from Namm’s Winter Market.  This is the big brother to the R-09 that I bought almost a year ago.  Handy things!

MusicThing covers Roland’s new Digital Harpsichord and points to a new music gear blog w/ NAMM show coverage…Wire to the Ear.

Guitar Flame laments a teenager’s first cassette tape purchase.

Paul and Storm discover Storm’s uncanny resemblence to Osama bin Laden’s son.

Good Musician posts a clip featuring MacWorld Expo 2008’s  p%$$ed-off Randy Newman singing about Caesar, the Spanish Inquisition, Malaria and U.S. politicians.

 And finally, Killed by the Video Star features reviews of music videos new and old, including “These boots are made for walking” (original) and the lame sequel.