Happy Mardi Gras! Carne vale, the metaphorical giving up of of fleshly things, is transformed into its opposite, the celebration of earthly existence. Everything has its opposite, and try … [Read more...]
The Music In Us
Two news items struck me this morning: Etta James passed away, and President Obama began an appearance at a fundraiser at the Apollo Theater by singing the first line of Al Green's "Let's Stay … [Read more...]
2012
Happy New Year everyone! The calendar, arbitrary as it is, helps us to feel connected around the world. As we look to a fresh year full of possibility, there is a profound strength in feeling … [Read more...]
Wrapping Up 2011
The last month of the year is always a busy one for me, and 2011 is no exception. I have had a great year in music, playing with a wide range of groups and styles. It has also been a productive year … [Read more...]
House Concert Culture
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Across the country more and more people are discovering that house concerts are a great way to experience music. The idea is simple: Someone hosts the musicians at their house, guests are invited and … [Read more...]
October Happenings
It feels a little more like fall in Texas, not so much because of the calendar but more because we had two great days of rain and the land seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. Evidence of the drought … [Read more...]
Fall 2011
Sept. 21 is the fall equinox unless I've been misinformed by the pagan/druid/wicca/animistic community. It does feel like fall is coming, what with the temperature dropping into the low 90s and … [Read more...]
August Heat
July was a full and productive month. Besides producing another year on this green and blue sphere (my birthday), I travelled back east for some r&r (rest and relaxation, not rock n' roll) with … [Read more...]
News From The Alternate Universe #1
News From The Alternate Universe. (Inspired by The New Yorker, 6/8/11) Representative Anthony Weiner, the subject of controversy over his "underpants" pictures, held a press conference today … [Read more...]
SXSW Wrapup
The tragedy in Japan took a lot of the SXSW-organized events by surprise, but many groups took some time out from the hooplah and swag dispersal to send out messages of solidarity with the people of … [Read more...]
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