delay, Denis Anya, jazz 1/30/08

i was told i would get my ibook yesterday, but there seems to be a delay.
for now, im dealing with it.
what else can i do?

last nights coffee shop performance was a blast!
you’ll be hearing more about Denise Anya soon.
great voice, great energy, great performer.

school is coming along.
lots of jazz.
small jazz ensembles.
large vocal jazz ensembles.
small vocal jass groups.
big band.
youll be hearing more about these groups as well.

this is entry #22 of the “30 day post project”.

im performing tonight 1/29/08

just a reminder…

were at cup of jo in long beach, ca.

4158 norse way
long beach, 90808

jazz.

7p-9p

this is entry #21 of the “30 day post project”.

jazz, cup of jo, tuesday night 1/28/08

a few of us are having an open rehearsal tomorrow night.

jazz standards, sung by the wonderful Denise Anya.

Tuesday, January 29th
7p-9p
Cup of Jo
(562) 421-2675
4158 Norse Way, Long Beach, CA 90808
Free!

we’re rehearsing at this fine coffee shop every so often.
if you have nothing better to do, come by and check it out.

Gabe De La Parra on drums
Phil Carillo on percussion and vocals
Joe Perry on bass
Dan the one handed piano man
Denise Anya on vocals

very casual vibe.
were just gonna make it up as we go.

peace…

this is entry #20 of the “30 day post project”.

ballet, thai, and rain 1/27/08

today i…

attended a production of “The Snow Queen” at the Downey Civic Theater.

had dinner at Tiny Thai.

watched the rain fall from the clouds.

this is entry #19 of the “30 day post project”.

late post 1/26/08

ok.

it looks like ive gone a few days with out posting.
ive been busy.

no laptop yet.
moving.
raining.
gigs.
school started, and i have a new “beginning jazz band” class to teach this semester….in addition to the classes i already assist.

its all for the good.
grateful to be of service.

i guess ill just keep posting until i reach 30 posts. so, it looks like the “30 day post project” will take 30+ days to accomplish.
life is all about being flexible, isnt it?

cool.

this is entry #18 of the “30 day post project”.

moving 1/21/08

im moving across town.

half of my stuff moved today.
more tomorrow.
hopefully i’ll be completely moved into my new place by Wednesday.

this is entry #17 of the “30 day post project”.

namm 1/20/08

today i went to the namm show.

i was pretty nammed out in about 3 hours.
there were a few cool things i saw…

a really cool bass drum foot pedal from drumnetics that has a magnet mechanism instead of a spring.
a latin percussion sloped faced cajon for a better striking angle.
the $5000 tenor steel drum from panyard percussion. never met Ron in person. nice guy.

this is entry #16 of the “30 day post project”.

im well 1/19/08

man this is tuff.

since i started this “30 day post project”, my digital camera and my ibook have crashed………is it in the stars?

ive been sick with a cold. im in the middle of moving from one house to the other. i have gigs to perform. school has started, as i am both an instructor as well as a student. the namm show is this week and i have appointments to meet clients and companies.

still, in the midst of all of this fun, i feel great.
im doing my life work, and its all for the good.
no complaints.
just an acknowledgment of life’s ups and downs.

im sure im the only one in the world who experiences such things.

this is entry #15 of the “30 day post project”.

feeling better 1/18/08

finally feeling a bit better.

im not sneezing every other minute. i chilled out all day. i went to the bank, and then for some pho. later, i went for more pho with glennis. i missed namm today, and im missing a few parties tonight. oh well. spirituality first…….and i connect spirituality with my health.

drinking lots of water.
sitting in bed with the kat.
watched more tv today than i have in weeks.
gig tomorrow afternoon.

this is entry #14 of the “30 day post project”.

same 1/17/08

feeling a tad bit better.
still sneezing.
played a gig tonight.
namm tomorrow…….if i wake up and feel better.

i miss my ibook.

thats all for now.

this is entry #13 of the “30 day post project”.

ill 1/16/08

sick.
cold.
sneezing all day.
tired of blowing my nose every minute.

sleep now.

this is entry #12 of the “30 day post project”.

not much 1/15/08

2nd day with out my laptop.

i feel naked. and its difficult for me to access the internet. if i had my ibook, i would post a photo and have something to say. no such luck today. here are a few words about my day:

first day of school, studio vocal jazz
im congested and sneezing all day
fish tacos with friends
pho too

this is entry #11 of the “30 day post project”.

ibook 1/14/08

today my faithful little ibook decided to crash. the guy at mac fusion ran a quick test and told me he thinks its the logic board. i wont know for a few days, but it looks like ill be with out my ibook for a week……..possibly a few weeks!

i hope i dont lose all of my info. yes, i did back up about 6 weeks ago, but there are quite a few things that still may be lost. i hope not.

over the past few hours, ive learned a few things:

i need to back up my schedule.
if i had an iphone, most of my info would still be with me.
i will back up my iphoto files as well.

i have a feeling these posts will become tougher to post as the days go on.

if youre reading this post, please send me an email. chances are, i dont have your email address saved on my external. my email is:

steelparade@steelparade.com

hoping for the best…

this is entry #10 of the “30 day post project”.

kevin kearney 1/13/08

this is a photo of kevin kearney accompanying a vocal group at long beach city college.

kevin kearney is an amazing musician.
an absolute jazz monster on piano, as well as a studied classical musician.
humble and mellow.
always patient and supportive.

as a musician who has supported myself solely by performing music, i have come to know many trained and talented musicians and performers. in my opinion, Kevin Kearney is one of the very best. one of those players that i dont meet very often. his personality is kind and forgiving, while his playing is always tasty and musical. ive worked with many college accompanist at many different colleges, and i see Kevin as a very unique talent. simply put, Kevin Kearney is good people. LBCC is very fortunate to have him as an instructor.

this is entry #9 of the “30 day post project”.