First off, let make sure that no one mistakes me for a vocal coach. I am not. I’ve had some vocal training when I was studying to be an actor and broadcaster, both of which I never ended up doing as a career. That training gave me some valuable instruction on how to use my […]
With the exception of the obvious album, I’m gonna try and mention a few that don’t normally come up when this list is contemplated. Interestingly enough, my first pick goes in a direction that most who know me wouldn’t suspect… Perfect album? Time Out – Dave Brubeck Set a standard of what a great jazz album […]
I believe this may be doctored; it’s funny, none-the-less. The thing is, you have to wait until the very end for the punchline. Why I find it funny only speaks to my juvenile nature. via The Daily Wh.at
I say often that I was sick and tired of 1970’s longhairs and their guitars…but then came synths, hungry starving bands on Welfare, and inno-FREAKING-vation.? 80’s New Wave and alternative appealed to something I had no name for, but which I now recognize is my cold, cold silicon heart. The Cars combined New Wave cool […]
the only thing i learned from this masterclass is how bad i suck? at guitar. Everyone who saw this threw their guitars out? the window. and someone else? got hit buy a guitar flying out a window. And finally… A bunch of guitars saw this and threw their players out the window…. Which is why […]
Ever heard of Sixto Rodriguez? Neither had I. But his album 1970 debut album “Cold Fact” apparently did not ever completely go away. Oh, it never took hold as a music masterpiece here in the United States, but apparently it was HUGE in apartheid South Africa, where the themes of political and racial injustice struck […]
So, I wholeheartedly declare I love Pandora. I absolutely love the Little River Band… And the two shall NEVER come together in my household! Why???? Because I know it would only be a matter of time before they play a song by Air Supply!!!! 🙂
Someone on the Overkill video wrote this concerning the death of Men At Work’s Greg Ham. I cried for strangers today and I don’t know why. Perhaps memories of my youth. Perhaps there is some majik when we are moved by another. The impossible knowing that they are on your side. May the creator find […]
Here is an example of some of the stuff I’ve played with the San Diego band RareForm. This is not an exhaustive list by any means, but gives you an idea of what we did together for the 18 years I was the bass player in the band. RareForm Set List 1 RareForm Set List […]
I’m going to be very busy in the next couple of weeks. Both of my bands, Taylor Martin and Acoustic Highway, are going to see increased work in the weeks ahead. After a couple of months off, the Police Tribute band is gearing back up, so I need to set aside some time to remind […]