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"Classy" Ross Cohen, bassist in local band Rough Justice, takes a look at music, sports and current events from his perspective.Now with the holidays behind us, and a fresh new year ahead, what better time to talk about the Philadelphia areas newest obsession: the Philadelphia Phillies. But first, let's see how the competition in the National League East looks heading into 2011. With two months until pitchers and catchers report, sure, a ton can change, but you can still get a good idea of how things will shape up. A couple of big players (not named Lee) entered and exited the NL East for the 2011 season. With Adam Dunn leaving D.C. for the White Sox and Jayson Werth entering on a monster millions deal, they traded …
In the heart of New York City, the legendary Roseland Ballroom has hosted thousands of historic concerts. On a cold Saturday night, another was added to that list. With Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince playing a few blocks away at Madison Square Garden, it was California alternative rock band Weezer. Playing the eighth date on their 10-leg, Memories Tour, Weezer truly set band -- and a little bit of rock -- history. They played, in its entirety, fan favorite (and often debated) album, Pinkerton, which, up and until recently, frontman and songwriter Rivers Cuomo for years publicly bashed …