Kerry Skemp

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• Posted Portland Cello Project at the Middle East to Bostonist
  Last night, Bostonist had the pleasure of meeting the Portland Cello Project, an enjoyable blend of classical, rock, and pop songs played out on cello strings. From Manuel De Falla's "Danza Del Fuego" to Britney Spears' "Toxic," the group ran the gamut of sounds both typical for and atypical of the classical instrument. PCP member Anna Fritz played her own composition, "Breath and Bone," a gentle rumination on interpersonal relationships. The band moved through other...
• Commented on Red Line a Leaky Death Trap, MBTA Basically Screwed, Says Report
  "Total headcount at the MBTA is actually down by approximately 200 since the Forward Funding Plan began, while total payroll and benefits costs have increased." could be another part of the problem......
• Posted You Say You Want a Revolution... Playoff Win? to Bostonist
  Like we said on Monday, the New England Revolution came through with a win against the Chicago Fire in their first MLS playoff game of the season on Sunday. Bostonist was there to watch and came away with a couple of photos. The Revs face Chicago again on Saturday, this time in the Windy City. Play was sloppy at times in the first match. Though the first goal was made on a sweet header by...
• Commented on Bite Size News, November 3: People Choose Edition
  it's worth paying any price to go to school in medford!...
• Posted Nice Weather Gets 11% of Voters Out by Noon, 16% by Now to Bostonist
  According to the Globe, over 40,000 ballots were cast by noon today in Boston's mayoral and municipal election. According to Twitter, 20,000 more votes came in by 3pm to raise the day's turnout to 16.7% so far. If you haven't already voted, check out if your city is having an election and where you should go to participate. Scandalous update: A Vietnamese translator at a polling place in Dorchester was apparently given the boot for...