During the Holland workshop we all agreed to work on a tune and present it. Here's My tune.

I wanted to play a ballad very very simply. I wanted it to not have a lot of technical stuff in it. In fact I was hoping that some of you guys would see that technically you could play the ballad if it was written out.

Here's a very special post!! I made this with Marie. I recorded my tracks and sent them to her to sing over. We had fun and thought you guys would like to hear her sing!

Getting around with the vibes can be a difficult thing. But I have it down. I have great soft cases and a rock and roller (see under check this out).

I can go up stairs, down the street. I can add my PA on the cart. I'm really flexible. You know getting your mobility together with this instrument is a real must. If you can't get around easily, it will deter you from getting to jam sessions, doing rehearsals and other great playing situations. The number one priority if you're learning this instrument is to get out and play with other people.

as an homage to the tour de france...

hey all ....

my time to babble.. on and on

the last couple mouth of definately been a developmental life situation stage...whew

so much positive energy has gone toward our move to southern oregon.

AFter over two years of not playing at music. i have found myself both feet heavily ingrained in the rogue valley music scene. im currently playing keyboardist in " MONK."

I decided to try and set up a workshop in August here in Philly.

We'll have a bass player and drummer (at least 1 set, more depending on how many people sign up).

This is the unofficial notice! The dates will be August 15th and 16th. The workshop will be at the University of the Arts.

On the 14th I'm also playing at Chris' at night. So if anyone comes in early, come hang out.

More Details will be coming. Just wanted to put the unofficial word out. This will be an annual event, so as they grow we can get more pros in to hang with us.

The plan is.

Early Summer: Ireland

Easy questions, too easy!

- Whose hands are these?
- Where was this photo taken?
- When?
- By who?

Marie

P.S.: technical details should make the first question really too easy... But answer to all the questions is required! :o)

We're in our second lesson with 'Take the A Train' in our tune group. I'm psyched and hoping that people stay interested in this. I think it would be pretty cool to have someday 10 or 20 of us working on a tune all together.

I was chatting with my Dad tonight and he mentioned he heard Skylark on the radio and thought it would be nice to learn.

I couldn't find it in my two fake books, which I am surprised. I thought it was a popular standard.

I started doing some research and hit on this album from Boz Scaggs, who I remember from the 70's ("Lido Shuffle", anyone?).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J10RLG/ref=sr_1_album_12_rd?ie=UTF…

The interesting part of all of this was that I heard vibraphone in some of the songs. It was Mike Mainieri (vibes/marimba).