Music: Big N Rich
Book: Live Bait - P.J. Tracy
Enjoying the sequel to Monkeewrench from Mother/duaghter duo PJ Tracy. Cool book. I painted and scraped and hauled yard crap all weekend. So sore, my armpits are sore. Who knew that was possible?My dog was thrilled with all the outdoor activity over the past few days - highly unusual for me. Made friends with a tiny, baby squirrel who ate bananas and crackers out of my hand. Felt like wonder woman. I named him Alfred only to find him run over in the middle of the road this morning. Very sad. Not exactly a survival creature of the wild. Was so cute though. Sad sad. Looking at houses to move to. Like the condo idea, but they all remind me of one big cookie. Cookie Cutter. Blakh. Guess were stuck with normal houses and wretched, WRETCHED house and yard work. That which does not kill us only makes us stronger right? Whoever said that never lived through a snowstorm in Minnesota.
Monday, May 30, 2005
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Sun
Music: 3 Doors Down
Book: Codex - Lev Grossman
Weird book about ancient manuscripts and a modern video game. Never could sit through a single PC game so it's a little out of my interest circle. I crashed yesterday without practicing or reading or vacuuming - nothing. I slept. Not sick or anything - just wiped out I guess. The sun is finally shining in Minneapolis so people are a tad bit friendlier than the past couple weeks. No plans for Memorial Day except to relax and hang out with my doggie...which I'm very much looking forward to.
Book: Codex - Lev Grossman
Weird book about ancient manuscripts and a modern video game. Never could sit through a single PC game so it's a little out of my interest circle. I crashed yesterday without practicing or reading or vacuuming - nothing. I slept. Not sick or anything - just wiped out I guess. The sun is finally shining in Minneapolis so people are a tad bit friendlier than the past couple weeks. No plans for Memorial Day except to relax and hang out with my doggie...which I'm very much looking forward to.
Monday, May 23, 2005
Loooon Weekend
Music: GooGoo Dolls
Book: Codex
Travel plans all over Wisconsin, flying out to Seattle and some Minneapolis shows planned for the next month or so. It was sunny and nice out on Saturday and Sunday so I was forced to participate in some yard maintenance projects. Blahk! I hate everything about that. I managed though. The Gilmore Girls is done for the summer and I've finished watching the complete season 3 DVD and now admit to a bit of withdrawl. Chadly and I haven't rehearsed in a week or so, but the writing is still progressing rather nicely.
Book: Codex
Travel plans all over Wisconsin, flying out to Seattle and some Minneapolis shows planned for the next month or so. It was sunny and nice out on Saturday and Sunday so I was forced to participate in some yard maintenance projects. Blahk! I hate everything about that. I managed though. The Gilmore Girls is done for the summer and I've finished watching the complete season 3 DVD and now admit to a bit of withdrawl. Chadly and I haven't rehearsed in a week or so, but the writing is still progressing rather nicely.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
website
Music: Green Day - on the radio
Book: none
This seems to be the week of screw ups. My website provider had server errors which caused issues with my website on and off over the past week. Very frustrating. But rest assured I'm still here, still playing and currently shopping for a new webhost. Gilmore Girls season finale was last night. I was a little stunned, but in a good way. Now, at least until September, I have my Tuesday's back. My addiction to the GG show is ridiculous, but it's one I indulge without a hint of remorse. I can't recall ever liking anything on TV (save I Dream of Jeannie re-runs) as much as I like the Gilmore Girls. Plus it's the only thing I watch *smile* Still raining in the Twin Cities; Chadly and I have a rehearsal this evening - rain makes me creative so all will be well tonight. Anyone reading a good book they could recommend. I swear, the poor cashiers at Borders and Barnes & Noble are ready to strangle me - I keep asking but they've run out of suggestions. Guess I have to start writing books myself.
Book: none
This seems to be the week of screw ups. My website provider had server errors which caused issues with my website on and off over the past week. Very frustrating. But rest assured I'm still here, still playing and currently shopping for a new webhost. Gilmore Girls season finale was last night. I was a little stunned, but in a good way. Now, at least until September, I have my Tuesday's back. My addiction to the GG show is ridiculous, but it's one I indulge without a hint of remorse. I can't recall ever liking anything on TV (save I Dream of Jeannie re-runs) as much as I like the Gilmore Girls. Plus it's the only thing I watch *smile* Still raining in the Twin Cities; Chadly and I have a rehearsal this evening - rain makes me creative so all will be well tonight. Anyone reading a good book they could recommend. I swear, the poor cashiers at Borders and Barnes & Noble are ready to strangle me - I keep asking but they've run out of suggestions. Guess I have to start writing books myself.
Saturday, May 14, 2005
damage control
Music: linkin park
Book: sweet revenge - roberts
Ugh, what a show in Mankato. Should I be concerned that I'm getting married on Friday the 13th? The Coffee Hag, one of my favorite venues to play was close to disaster last night - through no fault of the audience or club. Chadly and I were about 5 minutes late, which isn't that big of a deal except that I hate late musicians so I especially despise it when I become one. We set up in record time only to break a string at the end of my first set. I went through 3 packs of D'addario string and every "G" string (no pun intended) was unwoven or broken at near the ring. I tried up-tuning a D but to no avail. Then the audience chimmed in to see if they or any of their friends had a guitar or strings or knew anyone with an extra set etc etc...but no one did. We ended up cancelling after only one set and heading home. I felt terrible and people kept arriving all the way up until 10pm when Chadly and I left for Minneapolis. Mankato is so loyal and loving and supportive - this was the absolute worst place for a rotten show. I owe them more. Some people even stayed late after finals (Friday was the last day of classes/exams for KMSU) and our friendly djs from the college radio station stopped down as well. Absolutely chaos and dissappointment. I'm enjoying a glass of wine at the moment and wallowing in a certain sadness about last night. I'll find some way to make it up to everybody. I handed out a ton of free CDs, but I would have rather played. Well, I stocked up on a ridiculous amount of strings today and have opened each packet to check their quality. I cringe at the thought of a repeat. Rain continues in the Twin Cities, but Chadly, Jon and I are jamming tomorrow night. Can't wait.
Book: sweet revenge - roberts
Ugh, what a show in Mankato. Should I be concerned that I'm getting married on Friday the 13th? The Coffee Hag, one of my favorite venues to play was close to disaster last night - through no fault of the audience or club. Chadly and I were about 5 minutes late, which isn't that big of a deal except that I hate late musicians so I especially despise it when I become one. We set up in record time only to break a string at the end of my first set. I went through 3 packs of D'addario string and every "G" string (no pun intended) was unwoven or broken at near the ring. I tried up-tuning a D but to no avail. Then the audience chimmed in to see if they or any of their friends had a guitar or strings or knew anyone with an extra set etc etc...but no one did. We ended up cancelling after only one set and heading home. I felt terrible and people kept arriving all the way up until 10pm when Chadly and I left for Minneapolis. Mankato is so loyal and loving and supportive - this was the absolute worst place for a rotten show. I owe them more. Some people even stayed late after finals (Friday was the last day of classes/exams for KMSU) and our friendly djs from the college radio station stopped down as well. Absolutely chaos and dissappointment. I'm enjoying a glass of wine at the moment and wallowing in a certain sadness about last night. I'll find some way to make it up to everybody. I handed out a ton of free CDs, but I would have rather played. Well, I stocked up on a ridiculous amount of strings today and have opened each packet to check their quality. I cringe at the thought of a repeat. Rain continues in the Twin Cities, but Chadly, Jon and I are jamming tomorrow night. Can't wait.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Rain Rain
Music: none
Book: "The Presence" by H. Graham
So-so book, but at least I'm reading. Seems like I've been too busy lately. I did yard work in the rain last night as I was tired of waiting for things to dry. Show this weekend at the Coffee Hag in Mankato with Chadly Koppenhaver on djimbe. So many songs written over the last couple of weeks...looks like I'll have to do an album, I just have no idea when that will be. More later.
Monday, May 2, 2005
Show this Friday
Music: Mudvayne
Book: Divine Evil - Roberts
Yes, it's true...I'm listeneing to Mudvayne. I was first introduced to them, literally, in person. They are apparently huge fans of the Indigo Girls. So when they played a sold out show at First Ave two years ago...they came down to listen to the music and get a picture with the legendary folk ladies. Mr. Manager and I hung out for a bit while we all had a beverage. Quiet guys. Anyway, Mr. Manager has worked with them a slew of times and has nothing but good things to say. Recently, I've found myself hooked on their hit song, "Happy?". I'm planning on an acoustic cover at a future show. Which brings me to the reason for my post. Chadly's wife, Barabara, is a musician as well and asked us (Mr. Percussion & I )to open for her at E. P. Atelier this Friday night. We'll only do a quick 30 minute set, but I'm really looking forward to it. You see, Barbara Meyer has the voice of a large gospel baritone stuck in the body of the world's tiniest white woman. It's a delight to listen to her enormous, ballsey voice AND this weekend, she is playing all her own creations. So, I must confess to being overly excited about taking the role of audience member for a change but we're still geeked about playing back at Atelier. *smile* I fear it will stop snowing and turn 75 degrees the moment we hit the stage driving everyone outside to enjoy the weather BUT you'll be missing out if you don't stop downtown Minneapolis this Friday night. And next week, we're back at Coffee Hag in Mankato...without Jana - we'll be missing a regular. Hopefully Brad and Girlfriend (sorry I don't knew her name) can hold down the fort.
Book: Divine Evil - Roberts
Yes, it's true...I'm listeneing to Mudvayne. I was first introduced to them, literally, in person. They are apparently huge fans of the Indigo Girls. So when they played a sold out show at First Ave two years ago...they came down to listen to the music and get a picture with the legendary folk ladies. Mr. Manager and I hung out for a bit while we all had a beverage. Quiet guys. Anyway, Mr. Manager has worked with them a slew of times and has nothing but good things to say. Recently, I've found myself hooked on their hit song, "Happy?". I'm planning on an acoustic cover at a future show. Which brings me to the reason for my post. Chadly's wife, Barabara, is a musician as well and asked us (Mr. Percussion & I )to open for her at E. P. Atelier this Friday night. We'll only do a quick 30 minute set, but I'm really looking forward to it. You see, Barbara Meyer has the voice of a large gospel baritone stuck in the body of the world's tiniest white woman. It's a delight to listen to her enormous, ballsey voice AND this weekend, she is playing all her own creations. So, I must confess to being overly excited about taking the role of audience member for a change but we're still geeked about playing back at Atelier. *smile* I fear it will stop snowing and turn 75 degrees the moment we hit the stage driving everyone outside to enjoy the weather BUT you'll be missing out if you don't stop downtown Minneapolis this Friday night. And next week, we're back at Coffee Hag in Mankato...without Jana - we'll be missing a regular. Hopefully Brad and Girlfriend (sorry I don't knew her name) can hold down the fort.
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