Archive for Music
Boz Scaggs & Michael McDonald
I am pumped! Yesterday, I purchased tickets for Pam and I to see Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald in concert at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi! I have loved Boz Scaggs’ music since I first heard “Lido Shuffle” and I’ve thought Michael McDonald was awesome since he was a member of The Doobie Brothers many moons ago. To have them together in the same concert is going to be a great show and I can’t wait. Unfortunately, the show isn’t until July, 2009 so I guess I’ll just have to wait until then. (more…)
A Virtual Vinyl Collection
A collection of turntable videos from YouTube. This is kinda like my own private AM Radio Station, playing All My Favorites, All The Time with no commercials. “Pilot of the airways, here is my request…” (more…)
Our National Anthems
Since it is the day before Veterans Day, 2008, I got to thinking about our national anthem. I love “The Star Spangled Banner.” It gets me every time I hear it. Chills down the spine. Lump in the throat. Without a doubt, in my mind at least, it is the most beautiful national anthem anywhere. I watched the Olympics this year and heard many different anthems and I guess I’d have to be from those countries to appreciate their anthems as much as “The Star Spangled Banner.” But I don’t think Americans have to be limited to just one anthem. (more…)
Stanley Jordan
If you have not heard of Stanley Jordan, don’t feel left out. A lot of people have never heard of Stanley Jordan. But hopefully after you read this and take a look at the video, you’ll know who he is and perhaps tell a few other people as well. Stanley Jordon is simply one of the most unique guitar players I have ever heard or seen. (more…)
