no brainer
They say he was so talented that when he played music and started to sing, rocks would roll towards him just to be closer. When his love was killed by […]
2018
rating surrealism
When I lived in the middle of nowhere in the 1990s about 40 minutes from Hamilton I came into Danny Lanois’s orbit and asked if he would play on my […]
sometimes when I can’t sleep late at night I see ghosts
I knew more than one player that could not keep going, couldn’t juggle the conditions of selling labour some dumb job whatever it might have been, washing dishes or being […]
Harder
Played a show one time with a big-shot and it became apparent quickly if I followed their lead they were creative and pleased but if I took the lead they […]
sound advice
At school you are expected each week to read much and understand it as well as if it was really compelling. Most students I become friends with admit to often […]
you’re welcome
According to an unscientific student poll there are approximately 6 types of songs. a/ I want to fuck you b/ How can I get you to fuck me […]
telling children to look closer
I miss the days when my daughter asked me questions like who made everything? Why do we die? Are you going to die? Am I going to die? How did […]
a few favourite music moments
When June Tyson took the stage at the Sun Ra concert in 1984. The concert was underway for about 15 minutes, slowly different members emerged and joined the improvisation which […]
new question on mensa application
A/ city licenses buskers B/ penitentiary uses prisoner labour C/ bands allow 1 member to profit from publishing money D/ ticketmaster employing scalpers How many on […]
cbgbs
The 4th Blue Rodeo show was in New York at CBGBs. I never played in a band before. The first shows were at the Rivoli and the Isabella Hotel where […]