Monthly Archives: February 2012

An Open Letter to my Inner Critic

My Dear Inner Critic, I notice that many of your questions about my lyrics tend to center around a lack of concreteness. “Why would you say this? This doesn’t make any SENSE to me.” I’d like to lovingly invite you … Continue reading

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Dark Blue(s)

New music today after a brisk 3-mile walk with a dear friend. Totally unexpected (the music, not the walk), and most welcome. Dirty, gritty, electrified acoustic blues with just a touch of slap back echo. So many twists and turns … Continue reading

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Durango Guitar Works

After a day of recording, I dared to go out into the world where other actual humans interact. And there, in the produce aisle of a local grocery store, I bumped into my friend Jimmy Carabbia, founder and owner of … Continue reading

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Day Three: Song Three

Newest song for the new album is called, “radio antenna”. So far I’m not sure how to categorize this album… instrumentation includes ukulele, bass, voice, and now, jangly, open-tuning acoustic blues guitar. radio antenna clip May you create something you … Continue reading

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Grinding it out

Finished the first song for the new album this morning. Coffee. Record button. More coffee. This evening I started tracking the second song. This blog entry is a testament to how important it is to get it right. And how … Continue reading

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New song: refer to manual (copyright 2012)

A sample of new music from my forthcoming album, “refer to manual”.

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The Crud, codeine and a new album

I sit there, trying not very successfully to focus on my new guitar magazine as I wait.  After a few minutes of gazing distractedly at random pages… the door starts to open. I set my magazine down and get ready. … Continue reading

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New Music milestone: mid-February check in

So here we are, half way through February. How far have we come this year, in terms of new music and creating a rich and fulfilling life? Let’s take a quick look… Cheryl’s Favorite Hymns, Volume 2 Cheryl and I … Continue reading

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Why am I so resistant to the good stuff?

Just got done doing some yoga with Cheryl. She’s been doing it twice a week for like a year… This morning she’s like, “Hey, wanna do some yoga?” I’d already built a fire, made coffee, made bfast, and gotten some … Continue reading

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