Free Your Computing

I just read a great post on Andrew Leahey’s blog about eight free alternatives to major applications:1) Windows replace with Ubuntu. Well, might as well make #1 the biggest. For the average user there is absolutely no reason to pay Microsoft for the (wonderful)...

Chicago Music

Here are some interesting upcoming Chicago musical (bass-related) events. These are recent press announcements from the various ensembles:GunnelpumpersThis is a heads up for what we’re calling the BIG WEEKEND. No, Gunnelpumpersare not playing at Lollapalooza, but will...

Attending the July 28 Grant Park Symphony Concert

Tonight I went down to Chicago’s beautiful Millennium Park to check out the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra. This orchestra moved into the facility just a couple of summers ago, and it is a massive venue improvement for this fine ensemble. Frank Gehry designed the...