ASK THE DUST

I caught this movie on a free showtime weekend on my wonderous DIRECTV. "Ask the Dust"(2006)Ask The Dust, based on a novel written in 1939 by John Fante, was actually a fairly good film. I can't believe that it took 30 yrs to bring this movie to the big screen, but whatever. Anything with Salma Hayek is alright with me, now, now it really did have a plot. The music is good as well, unfortunatly no one ever thought to make a soundtrack. There's a great django reinhardt tune, "blue Drag".

HOLLY COLE

Wow, how come i've never heard of Holly Cole? Where's she been all my life? She's all over the place, really nice vocal range. I'd love to hear her sing a version of "Fever". Her latest release came out last month, here in the U.S., so grab momma, turn the lights down low, and hit the basket!Holly Cole

ELVIS

We're all aware what a great talent Elvis was, in fact I would have to say that Elvis was probably one of the top three vocalists of all time. But if you want to hear a different side of Elvis, check out ELVIS

ERIN GO BRAGH

Only 18 days til St. Patty's Day!

My Inspiration for Music Part 1

I have to credit my parents for my lifelong pursuit of music. I started taking guitar lessons when I was 12, along with my best friend Tim Gillis. Tim's mom and mine would take turns making the weekly shuffle to the YWCA of off Franklin st. in Worcester, pronounced either "Wister" or "Woostuh". I still remember the instructor's name, Rick Feeley. I just tried to google him, but no luck except there is a band called "Bread and Wine" that released a cd 3 yrs. ago. Rick is credited as the bass player, which I'm certain was his main instrument. The cd is available through "CD Baby". I remember when my dad bought me a copy of Hendrix's "Smash Hits". He said in his best "endearing Dad" voice, he's one of the best ever,probably should listen to 'em if you're serious 'bout this guitar playin'. After a year or so we found that our local music sote "Robinson Music" started offering guitar lessons, the instructors name was Joe Brindisi.

EVA CASSIDY

Eva Cassidy was an amazing musician, whose life was cut all too short by cancer at the early age of 33. My father and brother(also a musician) have been telling me about her for some time now. ALL I can say is listen to Sting's "Field of Gold" on her Live at Blue's Alley cd and you will feel what the rest have experienced. I don't think I've ever heard a voice so amazing that you would think that this is what angels must sound like. Her voice remains for all to enjoy forever.

BIX

BixToday I picked up this "definitive bio of Bix" at my friendly neighborhood library. I'm amazed at how much time I have on my hands now that I'm 'outta woik". I read 2-3 books a week, depending on how many pgs of course. I didn't have time to read a newspaper when I was workin' 60 hrs a week for all those years.
Anyway, this book is it, even has a very extensive discography complete with dates, instruments,and sidemen. But, if you're my age better get the glasses out, the prints kind of small. hah