Today is Pentecost, a VERY high feast in the Catholic church. Before mass, I’ll be doing an interview with the local diocesan Catholic newspaper about my music at St. Bernard’s. Which brings me to this wrap-up post: this week has been particularly busy and productive; be sure to scroll down and check out some of the updates and postings. Here are the highlights: With my talented friend, Walter Gershon, and new buddy Jon Richards (owner of Manic Muse Recording), I... Read more
A proof is any completely convincing argument. … In mathematics, we are not simply after the result. Our ultimate goal is understanding. So we want to see and learn and understand the proof. Errett Bishop, Methods of Constructive Analysis Read more
Audio Yesterday I was the featured guest for a demo recording of Musings, a proposed radio show for WRHU, Hofstra University. The host and creator of the program is Eduardo Duarte, a fellow philosopher of education and super duper guy. The show mixes music and philosophy in a very free, improvisational way. I think the whole show really made some cool moves and we’ll soon be recording a part two. The show played my new track, “Pa Ingalls,” from the... Read more
Audio Here is the first recorded track of the summer Upi Dupi La La Sessions titled, “Pa Ingalls.” It was recorded in one live take with Walter Gershon on soprano saxophone, a snare drum, and cajon; and myself on the same snare drum and electric guitar. After the session have been recorded, I will release this as a free downloadable album. Enjoy and share! Read more
Audio Here’s a somewhat psychedelic, experimental rendition of Stevie Wonder’s epic “Living for the City,” with Walter Gershon on percussion and myself on guitar and vocals. Tomorrow I will release the first track of the Upi Dupi La La Sessions. Read more
I’ve begun booking some dates in the Twin Cities for June and July. If you’re in the area, I hope you can make it. I begin at Cedar Lake Farm (in New Prague) on Sunday, June 24th and then I’ll be at the Red Stag Supperclub on Monday, July 2nd and Saturday July 21st. I’ll be playing the weekend shows with Shawn Kolles (on drums) and the weekday show will be a solo act. Stay tuned for more! Read more
Audio A demo rendition of the blues classic: “Stormy Monday.” Yours truly on guitar and vocals, Walter Gershon on percussion, and Ty Cosby on harmonica. See below for the first track (a demo version of “My Girl”) and more info. Stay tuned for more tracks and please share! Read more
Listening to the playback at Manic Muse Recording. (Photo by Walter Gershon) Read more
Audio Before I share the heavy stuff, here’s a short and light cover of “My Girl” I recorded for my new demo. It was a great day in the studio (Manic Muse Recording) with the talented Walter Gershon on percussion (and, later, on soprano saxophone) and crazy Jon Jones engineering and playing a little clave. I’ll post the other track (a short rendition of “Stormy Monday”) tomorrow and the inaugural track of the Upi Dupi La La Sessions, “Pa Ingalls,”... Read more
Another nostalgic photo: playing at the Peace Picnic with my good friend (and super guitarist) Spencer Elliot, in Columbus, OH, circa 2009. Read more
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