Archive for November, 2008

I Can’t Sing!!!

November 19, 2008 No Comments

I am bitter. I hate that word, bitter — but if I am true to myself, then that is the only word that describes how I really feel about my present situation.  I feel bitter. The dictionary describes it as:  marked by strong resentment or cynicism .  Yep, that’s pretty much me. For weeks, I ...

My Musical Journey, The Personal Side

“Stretching Out!!”

November 12, 2008 No Comments

“Stretching Out” I’ve found a silver lining in my loss of employment at the Rat Pack Lounge. I can break out of the jazz singer box.  Presently, I am having some fun downloading some of the hits from different eras and genres. Don’t get this twisted:  I am NOT trying to sing the songs of ...

My Musical Journey, The Personal Side

Freedom From Backing Tracks

November 8, 2008 No Comments

Time sure flies when you’re having fun.   This afternoon I rehearsed (that’s right) with Bobby Moody and Moments Notice.  They’re a contemporary jazz group in the Triangle.  These cats are incredible musicians and all around great guys.  It was a pleasure getting to know them.  I didn’t expect to be with them for three hours.  ...

My Musical Journey, The Personal Side

Musings About Musicians

November 7, 2008 No Comments

Do musicians rehearse much? This is a question I have pondered for some time.  I am a big proponent of rehearsing and fixing whatever musical kinks need to be smoothed out before a gig. I am not convinced that other players– the ones who don’t sing — are as jazzed as I am about this. ...

My Musical Journey, The Personal Side

Giving Back: Girls On The Run

I have got work to do! 2 years ago, I put myself intp the Triangle Girls on the Run...

Remembering a Grand Night of Music with the Military

        The General William Lee Celebration was last month, Sunday June 5th in Dunn.     Everybody involved was...

Te Temble

   Te Temble.   The earth trembles.  I am told that is what the Haitians call the massive earthquake that crushed...

Haiti: What’s Going On?

I believe my life is about to change. I am soon flying to Haiti with Family Health Ministries and...

War Times + Song Selections

“For years, people have written that I stood in the way of this song’s release. That must make for...

Memorial Day + More!!

“Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.”– President Barack Obama I stayed...

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