random thoughts...music related
well, ok, if these are musical random thoughts then I guess they're not so random...
Regattabar May 30th
Thanks to all who turned out to see me play with the snakes. We had a pretty healthy crowd on hand, hopefully we'll return soon. If you weren't able to make out you can learn more about the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble by visiting their website.
Wednesday night jam sessions
I've been frequenting the Wednesday night jazz jam at My House in Quincy. It's co-hosted by Rachel Burns (vocals) and her husband Tim (bass). Rachel and Tim are moving to Washington D.C. mid-June, but the jam will apparently continue with drummer Renato Malavasi hosting. Come down and check it out and play, I've had a blast sitting in and getting my jazz fix. Couple of notable jammers I've met include Steve Fell (guitar), Face (piano), John Demacy (trombone), and Andrew Hickman (tenor sax).
heavy play on the iPod these days
Grant Green – Alive!
Lettuce – Outta Here
Chick Corea – Three Quartets
also random 50's stuff for an upcoming gig;
That'll Be The Day (Buddy Holly)
All Shook Up (Elvis Presley)
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Jerry Lee Lewis)
Rock Around The CLock (Bill Haley)
Tequila (The Champs)
Great Balls Of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis)
La Bamba (Richie Valens)
Mack The Knife (Bobby Darin)
Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry)
Jailhouse Rock (Elvis Presley)
The Twist (Chubby Checker)
Regattabar May 30th
Thanks to all who turned out to see me play with the snakes. We had a pretty healthy crowd on hand, hopefully we'll return soon. If you weren't able to make out you can learn more about the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble by visiting their website.
Wednesday night jam sessions
I've been frequenting the Wednesday night jazz jam at My House in Quincy. It's co-hosted by Rachel Burns (vocals) and her husband Tim (bass). Rachel and Tim are moving to Washington D.C. mid-June, but the jam will apparently continue with drummer Renato Malavasi hosting. Come down and check it out and play, I've had a blast sitting in and getting my jazz fix. Couple of notable jammers I've met include Steve Fell (guitar), Face (piano), John Demacy (trombone), and Andrew Hickman (tenor sax).
heavy play on the iPod these days
Grant Green – Alive!
Lettuce – Outta Here
Chick Corea – Three Quartets
also random 50's stuff for an upcoming gig;
That'll Be The Day (Buddy Holly)
All Shook Up (Elvis Presley)
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Jerry Lee Lewis)
Rock Around The CLock (Bill Haley)
Tequila (The Champs)
Great Balls Of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis)
La Bamba (Richie Valens)
Mack The Knife (Bobby Darin)
Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry)
Jailhouse Rock (Elvis Presley)
The Twist (Chubby Checker)
