Sep 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
The studio was filled with smoke. My eyes were red and puffy and each breath I took was filled with leftover joint fumes. I stared through the haze over the microphone into the engineering booth waiting for talk back. “That was dope.” “Really? You thought so?” I...
Apr 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Who were the Night Watchmen? Some of you reading will know but most of you won’t. This story is about the band I formed in San Francisco in 2001, and the dark, vaudeville, jazz, blues, and punk-infused music we made together. Our costumes, backstage chaos, circus...
Aug 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are many people who want to write a book, start a business, or release an album but few people do it. You may not know what to do. You’re scared. You don’t want to fail. Putting yourself out there is a risk. I understand. You have to step into the...
Jul 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Where do you find your power and strength?” That’s what sculptor and musician Lonnie Holley asks on the placard by this wonderful mixed media sculpture. His piece is called “Supported by the Power” and I’ve seen it many times at...
Jul 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Welcome back to the last seven songs on the list of my 15 favorite covers. I’m writing part two of this story after seeing the new Elvis movie in the theater, which was absolutely spectacular and packed with magnificent versions of Elvis Presley’s songs. I will...
