I just got a copy of the most recent issue of Double Bassist magazine, and a quote from my San Jose audition story starts out an article that they did on auditioning. It’s an honor that my story would be chosen to start this great article. The main body of the...
The recent win by the Chicago Bears made me think (naturally) of the ‘Superbowl Shuffle’ from the 1985 Bears. Most people my age or older probably remember this song, and they probably also remember the awesome 1980s style video that accompanied it (only...
My busy schedule prevented me from seeing two fantastic double bassists play concerts last week. Edgar Meyer played at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston, Illinois with the fabulous mandolinist Chris Thile. Seeing Edgar perform is always a treat. I remember...
Does sprawl really make people fat? A drive around the Chicago suburbs would certainly lead to this conclusion. It is always jarring to spend some time in downtown Chicago observing people and to then hop in the car and drive out to Naperville, Schaumburg, or some...
This video combines three of my favorite things–monkeys, cats, and chickens. Watch as the monkey keeps the chicken from messing with the kitten. Cute, funny, and sweet. The soundtrack is a nice song titled “J’Taime”, and it was performed by...
