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Notes on playing bass with a band: things to learn, things to practice, band talk, musicians, music and videos.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

My First Song in Spanish: "Besame Mucho"

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I am taking Spanish at the local community college and getting the highest grade in the class. I love learning new languages. In any case,...
Friday, October 28, 2011

Steve Jobs on Following Your Heart

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‎"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. ...
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Back to Square One

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I have been practicing with a local group here in Hollister, but they have other commitments and can only practice infrequently.  For that r...
Monday, October 24, 2011

"C'est Si Bon" Ow, Cela fait mal à mes oreilles! Sauve qui peut!

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Anyone can make a fool of himself on the internet, but how many can make a fool out of himself in French?   Only the coolest of the cool, th...
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"All of Me," a Great Jazz Standard

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I rested my voice for a couple of weeks and today I recorded this sing along to karaoke, the great jazz standard "All of Me."  Rec...
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Friday, September 16, 2011

Bassist Belinda Underwood Coming to Monterey Bay Area

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Belinda Underwood Belinda Underwood is a jazz bassist and singer from Portland, Oregon. The lady has talent, and she inspires me to go p...

What Should a Musician Do When He Doesn't Know Where He's Going?

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What should you (a bass player) do when you are at a crossroads in your music career, and don't know what to do, how to plan or where to...
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Wither Am I Drifting? My Musical Future Reconsidered

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Lately I notice a feeling of angst, malaise or simple boredom with my musical efforts.  Right now I just don't know where I am going mus...
Sunday, September 11, 2011

Bornia Boys Blues Band Plays at Bolado Park in Hollister, September 10, 2011

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On Saturday, September 10, 2011, the Bornia Boys Blues Band played at the first annual Hot Cars and Guitars festival in Bolado Park, in Holl...
Thursday, September 8, 2011

I Sing "That's All Right Mama," a High Key Elvis Tune

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I've been practicing singing exercises for about two weeks now and I can feel my voice getting stronger.  My latest challenge was to sin...
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