Music is a tonic that soothes us, inspires us, and fires us up. We are in exhausting times, and some soulful sounds from a variety of artists might be just what we need to fuel us. Do not feel defeated, friends. There is power among us as we organize. I'm sending you a virtual … [Read more...] about Songs for the Resistance
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The Geb Album Release Party to Benefit Middle School Arts
It only took me 50 years to be invited to an album release party. I'm not cool but I know cool people. Raleigh band The Geb dropped its first album this week, and it won't disappoint. My sons asked me if I was going to just keep listening to the same song over … [Read more...] about The Geb Album Release Party to Benefit Middle School Arts
Me, Trombone Shorty
Before you read any further, watch that clip up there. You'll thank me later. It was some time in the late 70s or early 80s. I was about four feet tall and meek as hell. I had just joined the band in middle school, not because I had musical talent or aspirations, but because … [Read more...] about Me, Trombone Shorty
Prince, My Soundtrack
The collective gasp heard ‘round the world on Thursday must be what it sounds like when doves cry. I get weepy, even more so than usual. My sons think I’m nuts. I sniveled in carpool, wiping snot on my sleeve and thanking the sun for warranting dark glasses as I … [Read more...] about Prince, My Soundtrack
Time May Change Me
Before there were Internet memes and inspirational quotes painted on distressed reclaimed wood, I jotted down favorite quotes in a journal. I have a series of journals from my teen years filled with angst, longing, and a yearning for belonging. The year was 1985. I scribbled … [Read more...] about Time May Change Me
Sam Adler + Eschler Music Foundation = Music for All
I am not musically inclined. Most would say I don't even have good taste in music. I am admittedly stuck in the 80s. My musical ability is just a tish better than my athletic prowess. The only time I was in a talent show I played keyboards in an air band. It's not the swimsuit … [Read more...] about Sam Adler + Eschler Music Foundation = Music for All
Donna Summer Disco Queen – 5:00 Fridays
I never realized how R-rated all the song lyrics my friend Katie and I used to sing while swinging on the old metal swing set in the backyard back in the day. We'd toss our heads back and kick up our feet trying to make the post of the swing set pop out of the ground while … [Read more...] about Donna Summer Disco Queen – 5:00 Fridays