Monday, August 31st, 2009
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Sunday, August 30th, 2009
We had a great time playing at Reggie’s tonight, though we are all now tired and sweaty.
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
We’re playing two shows this week!
First, on the North Side, we’re playing Silvie’s Lounge Thursday, Aug. 27, at 9 pm.
Then, on the South Side, we’re playing Reggie’s Music Joint Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 p.m.
Come on out!
Friday, August 14th, 2009
Today, we remember another legend. Les Paul died yesterday at the age of 94.
Though Robert is more of a Telecaster guy, no one can deny that no one - with the exception of Leo Fender - had more influence on modern guitar than Les Paul. Les Paul also invented multi-track recording, without which modern studio recording simply wouldn’t exist.
And, unlike Leo Fender (who, incidentally, would have celebrated his 100th birthday last Monday), Les Paul actually played guitar. For those who only know Les Paul as a type of guitar, observe:
Friday, August 7th, 2009
Film legend John Hughes passed away yesterday morning. Jim Derogaitis has a nice tribute to the man whose movies - and their soundtracks - helped define the 1980s yet also remained timeless. We’ll pay tribute with this gem from The Breakfast Club:
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
We need some refreshment for tonight’s practice. Any ideas, Billy Dee Williams?
Thanks again Chicagoist for the link.
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
We had a very productive practice today. We didn’t play much music, but check out what we scored at a local yard sale:
Yes, it’s a clown. Yes, it glows in the dark. And it’s painted on velvet.
It now proudly hangs in the practice space, there to provide inspiration and perhaps frighten off evil spirits. Or scare Robert’s children into lifelong pants-wetting night terrors. Either way, it’s here to stay.
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Singer Bobby McFerrin demonstrates how hard-coded music is into our brains at the 2009 World Science Festival:
World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale from World Science Festival on Vimeo.
Thanks to Chicagoist for the link.
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