So .. .I'm downtown Columbus at Skully's Music Diner near the Ohio State University campus and heading into a show. It's way before doors and people are milling around, getting merchandise tables ready, sound checks are underway, and everything is where it's supposed to be, including the band that I'm there with. By the way, … Continue reading Save the Planet!!!
So, having been at this a whole week, can’t understand why it’s not taking off and there aren’t thousands of people subscribing and leaving comments. Of course, I’m being quite sarcastic. What you just witnessed was me letting my ego out. Let's just stuff that right back where it belongs, shall we! So, I … Continue reading Ways to improve this blog …
So I always get nervous before I play music. I'm not really sure where it came from. I started out playing trumpet in the 4th grade in front of lots and lots of people. Played first chair too! Which means I got solos and stuff. Maybe it's because I'm a self taught guitarist and vocalist. … Continue reading Open Mic Night…
So I ran into a friend of mine who is part of a husband and wife music duo that plays around town a lot. He’s a great guy and has lots of cool ideas about how to advance music into the youth scene. He stopped by to buy a show ticket and meet a band … Continue reading Help, I really need someone . . .
I have this piece of gear I bought a few years ago, mainly because I really don't like my voice when singing and figured what the heck, better living through technology. I really was looking to duplicate Jack White's vocal on some of his tunes. The doubling, the radio transducer stuff, and maybe add … Continue reading TC Helicon Voice Live Touch 2 – Angelic Voices live here.
Facebook reminded me yesterday of a cool event that happened about a year ago. A well known local alternative radio station was putting on a "Trust Us" series of shows. Basically, they didn't announce the headliner, but said "Trust Us" you don't want to miss this show. The tickets were $10 and the show was … Continue reading Trust . . what’s it really good for? Huh, absolutely . . everything.
So, I juggle a lot of different duties in my day to day life. Husband, father, manager, mentor, teacher, learner, reader, listener ... well you get the point. I also find myself in service positions helping lots of different people, for lots of different reasons, mostly so I can help myself be more empathetic. In … Continue reading 3 Job Day, or How I Lost My Underwear . . .
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton "You should start a blog." This is what my friend, let's call him "JT", said to me over the lunch table at Condado's, downtown Columbus, next to the Commons. The Columbus Commons is a nice park … Continue reading The Journey Begins
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