Ok, so here’s some news: My friend Patrick White, who I knew as a guitarist, is now a bass player. And a good one. He plays in a band in Portland called Bike Thief, and they’ve got a new record. Some of you are probably already scolding me, ‘Hey lahikmajoe, they don’t call… Continue reading Bike Thief, Motherscratchers
Category: music
Ode to Joy
Tonight’s the Eurovision Song Contest, and during the voting they’re singing Ode to Joy and climbing ladders. As one does. I don’t care how camp this thing is, I watch it every year, mock it on twitter and laugh at the voting from the countries that couldn’t get their entry into the Finals. If you… Continue reading Ode to Joy
wish I had a river I could skate away on
This is from one of my very favourite songs of all time, and I don’t know why. Why I love the song so much, I mean. It’s just like that sometimes, isn’t it? See, I’m a songwriter, so I think a lot about what makes a great song. There are lots of theories, and I’m… Continue reading wish I had a river I could skate away on
do what you love
This is one of my photos from London, and I’ve been considering different ways to continue blogging about those two trips. See, for those who haven’t been following at home, I went to London to see Robert Godden and hang out with my friends Nigel (this blog’s London correspondent) and @elaine4queeen this autumn, and then… Continue reading do what you love
Jason Mraz broke my fingernail…sort of
If you know anything about me, it might surprise you I went to a Jason Mraz show. Although I’d love to say I’m open-minded about most things, I’m particular about music. For reasons that’ll soon be obvious, I’d rather say as little about the music itself as I possibly can. To each his own, I… Continue reading Jason Mraz broke my fingernail…sort of
How soon is now?
How soon is now? No idea if the link above takes you to The Smiths video that I wanted, but it’s what I was listening to as I contemplated a quick blogpost. What wisdom do I want to impart today? It’s not quite a cliché, but it is so obvious that it’s easy to overlook… Continue reading How soon is now?
idling right
Played a private party on the Isar this evening, and it really was quite enjoyable. Relaxed and a bit languid, even. I told Jarrod that I used to play gigs in a tuxedo and this was much more fulfilling. Wouldn’t go back to that earlier life as a musician for anything. Not that anyone misses… Continue reading idling right
Mustard and a Piece of Bread
We’ve been playing together for a little more than a year, Jarrod and I…parties and other informal events. Several times at the International Songwriters Evening Munich, which has been a pleasure. Nevertheless, we have plenty of other things going on, so we haven’t bothered coming up with a name. We play our own tunes, as… Continue reading Mustard and a Piece of Bread
is like an inverse sandwich
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuf2nvDWCJY] ‘Tell me have you seen the marvelous breadfish Swimming in the ocean waters? Have you seen that the marvelous breadfish Is like an inverse sandwich For fishermen and sharks?’ There’s no explanation for my fascination with this, but I’ve been watching and listening to it for more than an hour and I can’t… Continue reading is like an inverse sandwich
Stand reckless, stand rowdy…Stand true
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYXAuudKyts] Not sure why, but I’ve noticed that melancholy music often lifts my spirits more than an otherwise happy alternative. And one of the best options when I’m looking for something a bit brooding is the band Lambchop. Here are the lyrics to Please Rise, which is on their OH (Ohio) release: Stand about,… Continue reading Stand reckless, stand rowdy…Stand true