Drivin' Wheel Pt.2.
posted 7 months ago | 1 comment
DRIVIN' WHEEL Pt2.
There was a town in Northern Florida not too far from Gainesville called Hawthorne, where I had the privilege of playing once. The thing that makes this particular gig standout in my memory is an incident that happened at the v...
There was a town in Northern Florida not too far from Gainesville called Hawthorne, where I had the privilege of playing once. The thing that makes this particular gig standout in my memory is an incident that happened at the v...
MUSIC WHAT ELSE
posted 10 months ago | 0 comments
MUSIC AND CARPENTRY
In many respects playing music can be compared to constructing a building. You need your tools, and your raw materials such as wood. As with any construction your tools are very important if you expect to do a good job. In this...
In many respects playing music can be compared to constructing a building. You need your tools, and your raw materials such as wood. As with any construction your tools are very important if you expect to do a good job. In this...
THE PINE GRLL
posted about 1 year ago | 0 comments
THE PINE GRILL
When I was about 17 years old i had been playing clarinet for about five or six years. Also, i was playing saxophone, and oboe, as well as being a student conductor. Being as young as I was my biggest problem musically was experienc...
When I was about 17 years old i had been playing clarinet for about five or six years. Also, i was playing saxophone, and oboe, as well as being a student conductor. Being as young as I was my biggest problem musically was experienc...
DRIVIN' WHEEL
posted about 1 year ago | 1 comment
THE DRIVIN' WHEEL Pt. 1.
"MY BABY DON'T HAVE TO WORK, SHE DON'T HAVE TO ROB AND STEAL. I GIVE HER EVERYTHING SHE NEEDS, I AM HER DRIVIN' WHEEL." These were the words of the song that propelled me, once again, into the world of the road musician. H...
"MY BABY DON'T HAVE TO WORK, SHE DON'T HAVE TO ROB AND STEAL. I GIVE HER EVERYTHING SHE NEEDS, I AM HER DRIVIN' WHEEL." These were the words of the song that propelled me, once again, into the world of the road musician. H...
BILL DOGGETT PT.1
posted about 1 year ago | 1 comment
BILL DOGGETT PT.1
In the Summer of 1968 shortly after coming home to Buffalo N.Y. from Vietnam, I had the opportunity of playing with a number of Buffalo's local Jazz, Blues, and R&B groups. For approximately four months after coming back from...
In the Summer of 1968 shortly after coming home to Buffalo N.Y. from Vietnam, I had the opportunity of playing with a number of Buffalo's local Jazz, Blues, and R&B groups. For approximately four months after coming back from...
BIG MAMA THORNTON
posted about 1 year ago | 5 comments
BIG MAMA
In my travels playing music with different bands, I have run into many dynamic musicians,singers, dancers, and other entertainers and personalities of all descriptions. Out of all of them one stands out in my memory. While living in Chic...
In my travels playing music with different bands, I have run into many dynamic musicians,singers, dancers, and other entertainers and personalities of all descriptions. Out of all of them one stands out in my memory. While living in Chic...
MUSIC AND IMPROVISATION
posted over 2 years ago | 2 comments
It takes a lot of heart and raw nerve to present yourself to a room full of strangers, reach down into the heart of your soul, and try to play something on an instrument that you have only thought, felt, or heard. What would make a person want to ...
FORMING A BAND
posted over 2 years ago | 1 comment
LET US BEGIN When forming a group for fun, (which by the way is under rated) or profit, there are many things to consider. All of these are essential, however,not in any particular order. You don't want to be a part of any group with personality i...
