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 […]
Performing
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 […]
orgasmic music
The trombone makes more sense to me than the trumpet. The trombone’s sounds go lower the more it is extended but when I watch trumpet players some sort of quantum […]
old modern
The audience applauded each time any of the three musicians took solos, nice. People could not contain their admiration for what just happened but makes for a few other questions […]
Geddy Kruger
I was hosting the Tranzac open stage last night filling in for Sarah who had a headache. There is a guy who goes by Geddy Krüger who must attend every […]
it was originally about music
Watched someone play who was boring and asked myself what makes this so boring. It was that he played all the right notes even if his rhythm sometimes faltered, even […]
insurance
After my van was broken into and the equipment stolen, sometimes I thought up slogans for future tour camouflage. 1/ Dirty Diaper Pick-Up Service 2/ Dioxin Disposal 3/ Best Boa […]
I’m in Heaven When You Smile
I had a Van Morrison record, Saint Dominic’s Preview, and for years I loved the first song which referenced Jackie Wilson, a singer I didn’t know. Recently went on a […]
the burdock piano festival
An artist touring from New York asked me if I would open their show at the Burdock in Toronto 4 yrs ago. Never played there before and after I was […]
magic
Magic is a great joy. There are two card tricks I know. They are both impressive, never show anyone how to do it. Keeping secret is how magic works. Watched […]