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Once upon a time, organ music filled the air at baseball games. Now, ballparks pump out non-stop sound effects, sports anthems, and the latest pop hits. As Yankees and Mets fans gear up for this weekend's subway series, join us for a Soundcheck Smackdown debate on music in ballparks. Plus: Juilliard-trained violinist Christina Courtin performs live in our studio.
Smackdown: Music in the Ballpark
It used to be that organ music and jeering fans provided the soundtrack at baseball games. But today’s ballparks feature much more. Today: a Soundcheck Smackdown debate on music in ballparks. Guests include FoxSports.com columnist Peter Schrager and ESPN.com columnist Jemele Hill. Plus: we take your calls and comments.
Tell us: What do you think of the music in ballparks? Is it entertaining or distracting? Leave a comment.
Christina Courtin
From an early age, Juilliard-trained violinist Christina Courtin held singing as a secret passion; but when she graduated she decided to run with it. Having made the rounds on the New York club scene for several years, the young songwriter is releasing her debut album today. She joins us to talk about it, and to play live in our studio.
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