Well tomorrow I leave for Denver to pick up my new upright bass! I’m scared, nervous, apprehensive, ecstatic, happy and sad all rolled into one. It’s certainly not the end of my relationship with my current bass but it is … Read More
It’s hard to say anything right now without fear. I’ve run the gamut in my own personal feelings on recent events from total despair to hate to love and back again. Over and over. We keep repeating ourselves by getting … Read More
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is the highlight of the summer for me! It is a hugely popular outdoor festival held in St Paul with performance stages spread across the city but centered in Mears Park in the vibrant lowertown … Read More
Well, well, well. All right, all right, all right. I’m way behind in the updating of my constituency and I apologize. This is in no way brought on by any one else except myself. So, now that we’ve cleared the … Read More
March came in like a Lion in my world. I’m cruising along working on my music and gigs, taking care of my family and household. When BAM – a part time job appears that’s close to my house, fits neatly … Read More
Just finished two spectacular days recording with the Bill Simenson Big Band. It has been very satisfying to hear it all coming together so clearly on all these original pieces written by Bill. I’ve been playing with him for over … Read More
A while back the Good Vibes trio released our debut album. It’s taken awhile for me to get the video portion together and I couldn’t have done it without the help of Chad Evenson! He recorded the show and has … Read More
It’s been an unprecedented year for feeling totally and completely overwhelmed by human stupidity, ignorance, violence and racism. Without going into any more detail I think we can all agree that our personal choices are the only thing we can … Read More
Greetings all! Welcome to winter and the holiday season. It’s a splendid time of year and I hope you all get to spend quality time with your families and loved ones. Lots on the plate (pun intended) for this … Read More
Monday Nov 2 8:30pm $8 21+ Real Bulls (Dave King, Jt Bates) Enormous Quartet (C Thomson, J Evans, C Bates, J Phillips) Icehouse Tuesday Nov 3 8:30pm $10 (donation) All Ages Bill Simenson Orchestra Jazz Central Wednesday Nov 4 Bates … Read More