There is nothing quite like the moment when a project’s promise is fulfilled. Two years ago when I first met Shawn Snyder, I had no idea that an offhanded comment like “you know, one day you should come record at my studio” would become this. Yet here it is, empirical evidence that passion can be…
Making a Case for #5
Ok Junior, your stepmonster did what we all thought she would do. No number 8 for you. I say don’t panic, don’t look back and take advantage of the opportunity that is in front of you. That begins with embracing the number 5. Now before you go and dismiss the idea, think about the upside….
In Search of Springfield
Intrepid Flight Simulator explorer that I am, I embarked on a journey this Summer that delivered me across the virtual country, from sea to shinning sea, in search of the fabled home of The Simpsons. Kinda silly, I know. I mean, who in the right mind would waste their time flying virtually to all 12 Springfields…
Movie Review: “Dale”
Last night, I finally got a chance to check out the big screen racing documentary “Dale” featuring the life of the late Dale Earnhardt. A real “sticky” treat, if you get my meaning. One of those gems in cinema where you find yourself reflecting upon it over the hours, days and perhaps weeks that follow….
Adventures in Birthday Video
Not that I am avideo guy per se, nor is this the most cutting edge content ever published. To the contrary; this is simply a birthday bideo of my son with a bunch of animals. Kinda cute and I get my mother-in-law but good in this clip. I also found use for the Mac side…
More Than One Hero
People often wonder how I, a professed atheist, ardent purveyor of leftist wisdom, can also be a hard-core fan of NASCAR. I guess I fell in love with cars going fast long before I understood politics or religion. So, in the midst of redneck rabble-rousers and Jesus freaks with agendas Evangelical you’ll find me, your…
All That You Can’t Leave Behind
When Mofro took that stage it was hardly a packed house. There were about 30 hard-core jam band hippies on hand for the occasion. No pot, but plenty of vibes. As per usual, Mofro tapped into that Jacksonville pipeline and made what was a rather benign event something special. They autographed the wall afterwards and…
B3, Or Not B3
I just got my hands on the B4 Hammond Organ plug-in from Native Instruments… all I can say is frakin’ WOW! That is one cool little module. I’ve had the chance to click on a B3 a couple of times, including that old mother down there at Criteria in Miami, and this sounds as good,…
Soul or Phlegm?
Last week completed the first session of recordings with Shawn Snyder. For those who don’t know, Shawn is recording his next CD here at my studio and has honored me by requesting that I produce it. Humbled, I am. Shawn is an amazing writer and his talents bring to mind some old school traditional folk artists…
Dale Jr.: Leader of the Pact
This piece was originally published in 2001 on several websites. It was written in response to a bunch of conspiracy theories making the rounds at the time… 7/09/01 In the shadow of Saturday night’s Pepsi 400, there are more than a few debates going on as to the legitimacy of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s storied victory. In…
