Vote Sauron For Low Gas Prices!
When Sauron was our Leader, gas prices were much lower. Some critics of our Party claim that low fuel costs were a result of the Spikey Ball Plague, which caused…
Ides Of March…We’re Killin’ It!
Hi friends,Growing up I was "educated" like a lot of my fellow 'Mericans in the Euro-American narrative, with feel-good Just-So history. There were so many stories to choose from... Kind…
Mardi Gras 2021
Well, this Covid year continues to make life a bit surreal, particularly for musicians who have had to adapt, either playing outdoors or online. Here in Austin, as a cold…
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Festivus!
Halloween is behind us, pumpkin spice flavored drinks are crowding the shelves, turkeys are casting baleful glances at Farmer John. It's getting to be that time of year again. With…
Song Structure Reduction
Here is an obvious thing to say, since we often forget to look for the obvious when we study music: Music is historical. Musical traditions are built upon each other.…
September In Texas
Hi friends, After an extended summer tour of New England & Indiana I'm back in Austin. Many exciting performances and creative projects this fall, including my weekly Wednesday shows at…
Hot Fun In The Summertime
This summer I have some new exciting projects as well as some ongoing exciting projects. Also, I have decided to put the word "exciting" before all my projects to keep…
Cultural Discourse vs. Cultural Appropriation
I'm a troublemaker, at least in my own mind. Musically, I enjoy crossing boundaries, even while I think it is important to learn, honor and preserve distinct musical traditions. Music,…
February 2017
It's been a surreal year so far, but only if you pay attention. Most days I just hunker down and get some work done until it's time to eat. But…
January Happenings
January 2017... Well, of course that inauguration thingy happened on the 20th, and then the huge women's march on the 21st. Not to read too much into that weekend, but…
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