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I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE

No matter who you are, where you live, what you do…we all want the approval of others to feel justified and qualified in this world. NO exceptions! Social media has definitely brought out all the showboating and self-aggrandizing personalities that we’d otherwise know nothing about. Am I guilty of this? Absolutely. Whether you’re a musician,Continue reading “I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE”

HERE’S A SURPRISE

Expect the unexpected. You never know what’s around the corner. And other cliches. Here’s a surprise for you and me: my tune “Always The Last To Know” is up for Male Single Of The Year through the ISSA. Did I expect this? No. I submitted singles back on January 1, and at least one madeContinue reading “HERE’S A SURPRISE”

STAYING PUT

Well well well…the website is staying put for the duration until renewal time in October. Why did I change my mind? I will be blunt as always. Depression is crippling, so is anxiety. And when I feel like there’s no hope, I can say drastic things. No, I will never ever hurt myself in anyContinue reading “STAYING PUT”

DO YOU UNDERSTAND?

Ever have a conversation with someone and certain words just drop on you like a bomb? That happened to me this morning (Monday March 17) at 7:49. Buckle up for this blog… I am going to copy/paste what my friend The Oddest Owl wrote me this morning when we talked about someone putting her workContinue reading “DO YOU UNDERSTAND?”

TIME TO ADMIT SOMETHING

We live in a dangerously nostalgic age. I think since the lockdowns in 2020, people had no choice but to revert back to their past, and dig up old photos/videos. We all reminisce, and that’s okay. It’s proof we’re still alive and breathing. But to stay in the past? No thanks. But I am goingContinue reading “TIME TO ADMIT SOMETHING”

I CAN ONLY BE ME

Anyone who knows me (and admits it) will know my obvious influences. But there are some guitar players that I admit to not mentioning so much. It’s not from lack of respect, it’s just that they slip my mind at times. I am going to fix that right here. You ready for some names youContinue reading “I CAN ONLY BE ME”

GLAD IT’S NOT A LEAP YEAR

I am so glad that today is the last day of February. If this was a leap year, I would lose my mind. Oh I lost it back in the 80s if you can find it. This winter has been the coldest that I can recall. We had more snowfall than the past two yearsContinue reading “GLAD IT’S NOT A LEAP YEAR”

UPDATED (AND STILL OUTDATED!)

What do I do when I’m slightly bored? I update the logo on my website. And I’m still outdated in everything else! Many years ago, somewhere around early 2005 to be precise, I had a discussion/disagreement with a drummer when he said “You need a logo.” I said it works for others but not necessaryContinue reading “UPDATED (AND STILL OUTDATED!)”

HOW FITTING!

We all struggle with various aspects of our lives. One that definitely seems to be the most talked-about is fitting in. We all want to feel validated/admired/appreciated but at what expense? When you’re unique, it’s sometimes not welcomed. We’re living in an age where generations are clashing left and right. We’ve often said “We won’tContinue reading “HOW FITTING!”

HEAVY BLOG TIME

I’ve been debating on writing this blog, then erasing it, forgetting about it. Then my brain says “You have to be honest with yourself and those who read your blogs, man.” I hate my brain sometimes. Every winter, I battle with seasonal depression. I make no bones about that, and if one person can stepContinue reading “HEAVY BLOG TIME”