Category: Posts!
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Sandy Beaches and Musical Preaches
Managed to find some wide open seclusion on the Lake Erie beaches today, in hopes of completing something new. Several hours in the sun led to a one sided sun burn and a completed song, one of which I’m happier with than the other. Completed what I’m calling “A Misunderstanding”, a little folk-ish piece of…
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Tip of the Hat: Renee Thayer-Allison & Eclectic Etcetera Coffeehouse
With May flying by as quickly as it can and more delays to deal with on the album (it WILL be done before June is out, I promise!), I figure I’d best get to the honors of the month before it gets past me. I know as soon as I miss one month the whole…
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Just Like Rehearsal
The stars aligned (or something crazy like that) in a recent gathering of musicians. What started out as an excellent open mic evolved into myself being accompanied by a rag-tag impromptu orchestra that could put the Trans-Siberian to shame. Along with doing a great deal of Tom Petty and other oldies, these fine folks had the decency…
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The Home Stretch
Finished recording today! “Ready to Fall” is that much closer to being in my (and hopefully your) hands. With the final pieces in place, the track total is up to 11, with roughly a 45 minute run time. Mastery, artwork and duplication is what remains to be done, meaning the rest of the work falls…
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The Best Months Only Need Three Letters
Excited for the month. A good deal of promising shows lined up, as listed in the upcoming performances. Lots of opportunities and occasions with the help and company some great musicians. Also have more plans to record and hopefully finalize the “Ready to Fall” album. Hopefully everything keeps moving swimmingly. It’s a nice feeling to have a…
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Tip of the Hat: WXCS 92.9 Radio, Cambridge Springs PA
The honors of the month are being sent out to more supporters of the original music in the area. In a small little town called Cambridge Springs, you can tune your radio to 92.9FM and hear a great deal of folk, blues, and other roots type of music from musicians you’ve never heard of and may…
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No “Sin” in Simplicity
As curiosity overtook me, I went about discovering that out of the ones recorded, a Tommy Link song on average has a run time of roughly 4:18. 4:18! Who do I think I am, writing so many long songs!? You poor listeners must be bored to tears, putting up with these endless musical rants. The truth…
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The Next Leap Forward
After a long, cold season of inactivity, the next step towards the completion of the “Ready to Fall” album has been taken. I recently managed to get to the studio of dear friend/musical colleague/producer Tom Hitt. Under his supervision, the album is that much closer to existence. Four more songs have been recorded, bringing the total thus…
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Draft Driven
Excited to be a part of the 7th Semi-annual Arts N Drafts Festival this month. As a patron in past years, it’s an honor to be included to the line up this time around. Tons of great music and amazing art work to be seen and heard. Anyone in the Erie area this Thursday, Friday…
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Tip of the Hat: Dominick, Matty B., and the Crooked i Open Mic
Jeez, March really seemed to slip by in a hurry, though maybe its just me. Still, better late than never, this month’s honors will be given. This time around I’d like to call out to some spectacular musicians and the contribution they’ve made to the Erie music scene on whole. This month’s tip of the…
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