The Joy Drops will play at The Frog and Fiddle in the east bay on the night of April 13. Start time 7:30. We’ll probably do two sets and be done around 10. 1544 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501. They … Continue reading → […]
The Joy Drops will play at Mojo Bicycle Cafe on the night of April 22. Start time 6:30 or 7. We’ll probably do two sets and be done by 9. 639 Divisadero, San Francisco, CA 94117. […]
I have posted a YouTube recording of a 1903 vaudeville number called “Japanesa.” The composition is credited to “Yama Sen (Arranged by J. A. Le Barge)”. I think Yama Sen is a pseudonym for Le Barge. Here’s him: Thanks to … Continue reading → […]
I have assembled a little PDF booklet for “African Polka”, a song which I have blogged previously here and here and . My booklet has the original sheet music from the old olden days with chords added to make it … Continue reading → […]
My solo gigs at an upscale local grocery chain called Andronico’s have bloomed into five weeks of steady bookings for a 3-4 piece band. It’s a neat idea: they’re in the food business, and food is a sensual experience that … Continue reading → […]
Mantra: always be gigging. When you get in the flow of playing out a lot, that’s when the performances get good. No one thing makes your music good. It’s about the flow. I’m playing the grocery store again next Saturday, … Continue reading → […]
Christian Hymns Salve Jewish Soul: Ex-Yeshiva Girl Finds Comfort in Rootsy Sacred Harp Music This is a spoken word radio piece – http://www.forward.com/workspace/assets/audio/BESHKIN_SACRED_HARP.mp3. About a year-and-a-half ago, I went through a devastating breakup and, soon after, began a love affair … Continue reading → […]
IMO 6 am is the *perfect* time for recording my loudest mandolin playing in a hotel room. What does the guy in the next room know. Sleep? Wha? #sorryboutthat #jetlag The tune is http://www.paperclipdesign.com/19ctunes/japanesa_1m.gif […]