Monday, February 28, 2005
Pictures from Buddy Guy's Legends
here are several photos from the Soul Ensemble graduation gig this past weekend...
Arthur on vocals and tamborine (he also played drums at one point)
Friday, February 25, 2005
Interview with Ahmet Ertegun
here's a brief interview with Ahmet Ertegun (founder of Atlantic Records) from Slate. Touches on Ray Charles, Turkish politics, Clyde McPhatter, Donald Rumsfeld,...
Listening to CDs with Pat Metheny
I was a big Pat Metheny fan in college, and got to see him perform at FSU in 1989. I haven't followed his music or career too closely since then, as my musical interests have veered away from jazz. But this article reminds me of why I liked -- and like -- him. He's the anti-Wynton Marsalis in many ways (and I mean that as a compliment)...
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Poker with Dick Cheney
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
OTS Soul Ensemble at Buddy Guy's Legends
The Old Town School Soul Ensemble will have this session's graduation performance at Buddy Guy's Legends this Sunday (February 27), along with the Blues Ensembles. The music will kick off around 5:30 pm, with the Soul Ensemble going on around 7:30 pm.
Also, the Lucinda Williams class will be playing this Saturday (Feb 26) at 909 West Armitage, along with Steve Levitt's ensembles. Music will start around 5:00 pm, and we'll go on around 6:30 pm.
Also, the Lucinda Williams class will be playing this Saturday (Feb 26) at 909 West Armitage, along with Steve Levitt's ensembles. Music will start around 5:00 pm, and we'll go on around 6:30 pm.
The Not-So-Quiet American
Graham Greene wrote The Quiet American nearly 50 years ago, and damn if history hasn't come back around. Here's more on the dangers of going to war in the name of freedom....
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
This is how it works
Here's a must-read on just how the "vast, right-wing conspiracy" functions, prospers, and what can be done to counter it.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Thanks for the Memories
Josh Marshall on Social Security
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
State of the Union
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Another photo from the Tsunami Benefit
How to Speak Music
One of the most common frustrations that aspiring musicians face is making the jump from playing what's on a sheet of paper to playing something that's not on a sheet of paper -- "by ear," "by feel," whatever you want to call it.
If you know what I'm talking about (or even if you don't), read this.
If you know what I'm talking about (or even if you don't), read this.
