#207 - Hot Topical: Aldean | Nerd Alert: MuseScore | Tony Bennett

Greg has wild followup news about Alex G at the top, and then he takes Jay & Nick to the local mall for his latest segment, Hot Topical. In our premiere visit to Hot Topical, we discuss country singer Jason Aldean and the controversy surrounding his song “Try That In A Small Town.” We’re all in on affect this week ;-)

Song: Jason Aldean - “Try That In a Small Town”

Jay is back with another NerdAlert. This time we’re learning the story behind the acquisition and maintenance of the open source project museScore. We also get to hear a composition by a brand new composer, Mr. Ben Rossman!

Songs:

• John Coltrane - “Impressions (feat. Eric Dolphy)”

• Ben Rossman - “Poop Pee Poop”

Finally, Nick celebrates Tony Bennett. The painter, singer and songwriter died last week at the age of 96. Discovered in 1949 by Bob Hope following his return from fighting in WWII, Mr. Bennett never stopped performing and creating.

Songs:

• Tony Bennett - "Because of You"

• Amy Winehouse & Tony Bennett - “Body and Soul”

• Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - "I Get a Kick Out of You”