My love of jazz music began in college when I actually began to understand how to listen to it. This truly American art form can only be appreciated in full when you know what to do with your ears. As soon as you realize that the soloist is making things up on the spot that … Continue reading COLLEGE JAZZ
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IN THE RIGHT ORDER
I've written about this before, but if words are put in the right order they can build, destroy, invent, kill, praise or humble the reader. I don't claim to put the words in the right order too often but when I get close, I love sharing them with you. To be honest, I've spent a … Continue reading IN THE RIGHT ORDER
CAN YOU BLINK?
California artists Blink 182 burst on to the rock music scene in 1999 with their smash hit 'All the Small Things'. Trust me when I say that you've heard it. Twenty years later and the band has had more hits and success around the world. They are on tour right now, and just played my … Continue reading CAN YOU BLINK?
SUMMER 1984
I was 11, getting very deep into music and although I had only been playing for a year, I was hooked on drums as well. Around this time I also have clear memories of warm weather, being up at the lake enjoying time with my cousins, fishing, rowing around, and camping out in a tent … Continue reading SUMMER 1984
DIG FOR THE STORY II
Here I go with a few more famous encounters: Name: Steven Tyler, lead singer, Aerosmith. 2006 Logan International Airport, Boston, 1AM Me: "Steve? Sorry to bother you. I'm a fan and thank you for all of the music." Tyler: "Right on brother!" (Hugs me) "What is everyone doing here in the middle of the night?" … Continue reading DIG FOR THE STORY II
FUNNY, NOT FUNNY
Any teacher will tell you that there are stories. Many, many stories. Most times the stories are heartfelt, and innocent kid stuff. Some stories are hilarious, some are tragic, but all of them make great memories and great stories. Here's one that I haven't thought about in a long, long time.... Summer of 2001. In … Continue reading FUNNY, NOT FUNNY
CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST
Hello everyone. Or shall I say ho, ho, ho? I'll just leave it at hello since there are never any cheap jokey references in my blog. As we draw near to the holidays, I have decided to regale you with my musical cunning, knowledge, grit, and some other buzz words that are big these days … Continue reading CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST
DECEMBER 8
"While there's life, there's hope." -John Lennon I remember thinking about that quote the night my second son was born. It was the cold, blustery evening of December 8, 2016 when he came into the world at 8:20PM EST crying and healthy. Those words popped into my head that night because I was thinking about … Continue reading DECEMBER 8
Moves like JAGGER
I have learned that when you say yes to cool opportunities, your life and worldview will expand in ways that you can't imagine. Mostly for the good, although sometimes not so much, but ALWAYS entertaining and leaving you with some excellent stories. Think about it: what great story starts out with: "One time, while I … Continue reading Moves like JAGGER
LIFE HAPPENS
Think back a moment to when you were a kid. Not all the way back, but middle school or high school when you think you have life scoped out. You pretty much assume that all adults don't get it, talk too much without doing anything, and are no help to you at all. You likely … Continue reading LIFE HAPPENS
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