Here’s how it went down… I was booked to play a singer/songwriter night at an unfamiliar venue. Before my gig, I had an opportunity to check out the club during another singer/songwriter night. So I drove out…
It Was a Hot August Night…
Sometimes you’ve got to do something just because. It may seem dorky. It may cause eyes to roll. But there are just things that one must do in life. Things that one may only get the opportunity to…
“Heartbreak Hotel” and Something Completely Different
I’m up to the seventh track on Love & Honesty. And that song is “Heartbreak Hotel.” Yes, this is that “Heartbreak Hotel.” No, it sounds nothing like his version. My version is haunting. Slow. It is, I…
Creative Life
I haven’t painted in a while, and I hope to get back to it this week. I’ve missed it, sorely. I’ve also missed art in general. And music. And cooking. The last 6 weeks weren’t exactly what…
“You’re Not The One”
Before you cue the violins, let me tell you the inspiration for “You’re Not The One” – this month’s free download… I happen to know someone who freaks out a bit when the sun is super-bright. And when…
Rock Camp for Girls – L.A.: Showcase Day and Goodbyes…
Saturday morning began with the Volunteers meeting in downtown L.A., and breaking down the Rock Camp stuff we’d used all week. The school is a special place to us, so we treat it with respect. We try to…
I Need a Decompression Day
So it’s Saturday night, late, and I want to fill you in on the big Rock Camp Showcase. And I will. But not right now. Instead, I need to collapse and decompress. It’s for the best. It’s…
Rock Camp for Girls – L.A.: Day 5 – Friday
Long day, so let me get right to it… The morning began with final Instrument Instruction, one hour only. In Voice, the campers had a last chance to get class input on their songs. Each girl stepped…
Rock Camp for Girls – L.A.: Day 4 – Thursday
6:39 am I’m getting ready for the day and feeling pretty good. In fact, I’m feeling a lot of love for this camp. For the Campers. For the Volunteers. I hope this love will carry me through the…
Rock Camp for Girls – L.A.: Day 3 – Wednesday
This morning’s vocal class was challenging. It’s mid-week and the campers are between a rock and a hard place. They’re fighting whatever is keeping them from blasting their voices, and the fact that Saturday’s showcase is right around…