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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 1d

I'm done hidin', now I'm shining' like a butterbean!

What? Those aren't the lyrics?

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 8d

Today, I'm happy to announce that I'm launching a new Patreon called Rock Puzzles Monthly, where you'll get monthly puzzles in your inbox or mailbox. I'll let the link below explain it all. I hope you'll check it out and consider subscribing!

www.patreon.com/cw/RockPuzzl...

Rock Puzzles Monthly | Patreon

Music-Themed Puzzles For People Who Like Puzzles!

www.patreon.com

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 8d

Today I learned that the 2021 John Lewis Christmas song (Together In Electric Dreams, one of the most beautiful songs ever written - fight me) was sung by Lola Young. Awesome!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTtt...

Unexpected Guest | John Lewis & Partners | Christmas Ad 2021

YouTube video by John Lewis

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 10d

Had a lovely conversation with my niece Raeni today, and it's actually the pilot episode for a podcast that we're tentatively calling "UncleCousin": youtu.be/bHSGXvzZQss

UncleCousin Episode 1 (Working Title) with Rae and Brian!

YouTube video by Coverville

youtu.be

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 15d

I know who’s watching them…

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 15d

And somehow I came out okay. 😂

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 15d

Let’s talk aboot Big Head Todd & The Monsters and see how you do.

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 15d

Thanks for letting me know about a great band who also do some awesome covers!

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 15d

Heeeeere’s Johnnies!

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 20d

Time for some Coverville for Tubes' frontman Fee Waybill's 75th birthday and what would have been B.B.King's 100th! twitch.tv/coverville

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · 26d

Time to play music and give away prizes on twitch.tv/coverville - just figure out what the songs I'm playing have in common!

Coverville - Twitch

Hey, Coverville is starting! You don't want to miss this!

twitch.tv

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Sep 7

The Daily Music Headlines crew and I will be watching the spectacle that is the VMAs tonight, and we'd like you to watch with us! Join us at youtube.com/dailytechnew... at 8pm ET/5pm PT for our watchalong!

Daily Tech News Show

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the Daily Tech News Show (DTNS) podcast. Our daily podcasts provides in-depth coverage and analysis of all the important headline events in the tech industry...

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Sep 4

Time for an Aimee Mann Coverville - she's turning (mumble mumble) on September 8, and she's never sounded better. Covers of her solo work, her Til Tuesday time, and new stuff from The Both! twitch.tv/coverville

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Aug 28

Oh, VERY interesting.

Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Aug 21

Covers of The Mamas and The Papas on the show today - in honor of what would have been John Phillips' 80th. Listen to folks like Jakob Dylan, Rufus Wainwright, Robyn Hitchcock and more! twitch.tv/coverville

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Aug 18

I own the DVD!

Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Aug 18

Thank you so much!

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Aug 15

If your Friday to-do list included listening to cover songs and winning prizes, guess what?! You can come to twitch.tv/coverville and check TWO items off your list!

Coverville - Twitch

Coverville streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, sign up to chat, and join their community.

twitch.tv

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Aug 14

Doing an earlier show today - and starting in just a few minutes at twitch.tv/coverville . Celebrating Steve Martin's 80th and Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse's 50th!

Twitch

Twitch is the world

twitch.tv

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Aug 9

My buddy Chris Browne has done it again with another great family vacation music video: youtu.be/tXCKCEx7d3Y?...

On Top Of The World

YouTube video by Chris Browne

youtu.be

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Aug 7

60 years ago this week, The Beatles released their album Help!, as they entered their best phase (along with Rubber Soul and Revolver). Today, we celebrate that anniversary with a track-by-track cover story. Come listen! twitch.tv/coverville

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Aug 1

Hey, I'm back from DC, and it's time to celebrate with a Guess The Connection! Music, prizes and music! twitch.tv/coverville

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Jul 31

Don’t they know that this is the leading cause of high speed car chases?

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Jul 27

Minute Cryptic - 27 July, 2025
"Business disinfected casino to conceal triple murder, perhaps?" (3)
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I scored: 3 under par
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Minute Cryptic

Solve a clue with a hidden meaning

www.minutecryptic.com

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Brian Ibbott @coverville.com · Jul 26

A piece of artwork in the National Museum of Art sculpture garden