in the way of great work
lawyer: He just said he wouldn’t. shelly: But it’s protocol, it’s in every- lawyer: I know, I know. shelly: What an asshole. lawyer: I know, I […]
Bob Wiseman
always a first time
lawyer: We received your contract and it all looks good except your signature is missing from the non-disclosure agreement. musician: I didn’t forget, just rather not. lawyer: Pardon me? musician: […]
media literacy
There are many memorable passages in Gil Scott-Heron’s memoir The Last Holiday. I’m still thinking about one when he was touring with Stevie Wonder to rally and educate the public […]
the first one said to the second one there
In the check out at the grocery store, overheard two women talking about Band On The Run as it played over the speakers. First said she loved it and it […]
big green onion gonna come
My grandmother babysat me often and I liked being with her, listening to the same stories like showing up for her first job and the man in charge telling her […]
often return to these
Love is a rose but you better not pick it It only grows when it’s on the vine. A handful of thorns and you’ll know you’ve missed it You lose […]
the big leagues
After Cleave explained that the click track was like having a friend with perfect time, I wandered outside to the lounge at McLear, formerly RCA studios which was formerly CHUM […]
notable on my cv
Yesterday I was cutting through U of T in my snow boots and enjoyed looking at the outside design of Convocation Hall. Thought about some shows I’ve seen there over […]
whatever you think you know
When I first heard about click tracks I immediately thought it was a contest between people and machines and just as quickly I chose people – any drummer I admired […]
laura
There was a drummer in demand for many projects who unfortunately polarized many when he spoke up. He said look at how ants die when they’re separated from the colony, […]