Its So Hard To Tell Them Apart

So I answer a Craig's List Ad, somebody looking for acoustic singer/ songwriters, americana etc for gigs. I get a call from Doug, who wanted a saxophone player. I say I'm a banjo player. I sent links with my reply. Oh. Did you look at the links? I look at everything. You know the hottest guitar that ever lived? He names names. I had heard of one of them. And? Well I've got a Korean Fusion group playing tonight, you want to sit in with them? Ah, no. I like to rehearse. And I'm a singer- that's why I get to play places. Oh, you sing? Yeah, you didn't look at the links?

You need a drummer. I'm a drummer. And he sends me the following:

 

my festival is tomorow at 2pm with sly stone

  ive been drummer at a famous venue  with Gerry brown and rayforgriffin check me out come sat night ill intro you to the owner you can get a gig there were doing billy cobham  satriani jeff beck and Hendrix 28th of sept at 7pm address is 2960 Wilshire

AFRICAN BLUES DRUMMING :
http://www.agapelive.com/index.php?page=597

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From: DrummerDougI ALSO AM LOOKING FOR BANDS FOR  MAJOR FESTIVALS IN L.A.AND O.C.

MY TV SHOW I DRUM FOR :

http://actorsentertainment.com/tag/douglas

HERE IS MY HEAVY METAL BAND FAMOUS FROM SWEEDEN QUEEN OF HARD ROCK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ckm6yvuj18IN 
HERES SO MANY GROOVES YOULL LIKE :

The Devils KitchenLove That WomanBertha Lou Live go to "willaim e smith" on facebook all Pink Floyd drumming.  

  HERE'S MY CONCERT FROM NAMM WITH KERN BRANTLEY, BEYONCE'S,GAGA,DIRECTOR:  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jREWO5s-OV4. I WORK WITH THE PLATTERS. HERE IS ONE OF MY PLATTERS CONCERT : http://www.youtube.com/watchv=KvKYMRuXZnA     DRUM SOLO AT 1:11:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZiktDIxMQA                                                                                                                                                 DRUMMING RESUME OF DOUGLAS KLUG HOME (310) 204-9027 LARRY SKUCE MANAGER  (310) 3948732PROFILE:                                                                              An accomplished Drummer and Percussionist, well-versed in all styles of music, with extensive experience playing Rock, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Latin, Country ,Classical, Pop and R&B  Readily available for live performances and recording sessions. Taught music at various schools and universities, planned classroom work to meet curriculum requirements, evaluated students aptitudes, Instructed students in music theory, score and sight reading.EDUCATION :Berklee School of Music, Boston, MA- Percussion and Music Theory-1974Naval School of Music, Norfolk, VA- Drums and Percussion and Theory-1974-1975Student of Howie Mann (Rod Morganstein teacher) - Drums -1972-1977Mannes School of Music, Manhattan, NY- Music Theory -1975Southwestern Louisiana School of Music, Lafayette,La.-Advanced Percussion-1985 LIVE COLLABERATIONS: JAMES VALENTINE GUITARIST(MAROON 5)  BUCK DHARMA (BLUE OYSTER CULT GUITARIST) NAMM - 2010 DRUM CLINICIAN FOR SAM ASH CORPERATION NOVEMBER- 2007-Present      PLATTERS AND COASTERS  CONCERT MISSION VIEJO - 2009JEWEL AKENS, Birds and Bees song Billboard No.2 hit - 2009 Kern Brantley, Beyonce's Music Director  NAMM SHOW -2008    Prescott Niles, Rock Band THE KNACK,Los Angeles-2007Leon Patillo,(Santana)Grammy Nominee, Gold & Platinum Records- 2007Claraward Singers, Oldest Female Gospel Group, Hollywood Park-2007  Insooni -Famous Korean Pop singer, Los Angeles-2001                                            Jonas Hellborg, Jazz Fussion Artist and Bass Player with John Mclaughlin and Mahivisnu Orchestra -NAMM SHOW -2001 Shawn Lane, renown Jazz fussion guitarist NAMM SHOW - 2001 Andre Crouch, nine time Grammy Award Winning Gospel Singer-2001Buzzy Linhart, song writer of 1971 hit and 1978 Bette Midler hit Friends-2001 Lee Oskar, WAR Harmonica Player at NAMM  SHOW -2000 Herbie Hancock at the China Club in Los Angeles -1995Johnny Guitar Watson at Hollywood Studios -1996Ollie Woodson, lead singer of the Temptations, Beverly Hills -1995Richie Hayward, Drummer with Little Feat ,Performing on Congas -1995Doc Kupka, Baritone Sax Player with Tower of Power -1994Steve Madaio, Trumpet player for Stevie Wonder -1994Larry "Texas Flood" Davis at various L.A. clubs and Blues Festivals -1992-1994Harmonica Fats, L...A. Casuals -1994Joe Houston,(at various L.A. clubs and Denver Colorado) -1995Roy Gaines, Guitarist with Joe Sample and The Jazz Crusaders -1994Peter Tork, Keyboardist with The Monkees -1995Tony Newton, Bass Player with Alan Holdsworth and Tony Williams -1995Blazing Berry (Chuck Berry's cousin) at various L.A. clubs -1991J.J.. "Bad Boy" Jones at various L.A. Clubs 1991-2001Jack Mack and The Heart Attack at the China Club in Beverly Hills-1994 Nick St. Nicholas, Bass Player for Steppenwolf -1992Jimmy Crespo, Guitarist with Aerosmith -1993JimmyZ at the House of Blues in L.A. -1994John Goodsall, guitarist for Phil Collins Band Brand X,Los Angeles-1992   SPECIAL PERFORMANCES:U.S. 26th Army Band, Staten Island, N.Y. -1975-1976Performed for the Queen of England, the King of Spain, Bob Hope,NYC Mayor New York Mets-1976 U.S. Army Second Division Special Duty Band -1976 :BIG BAND AND COUNTRY MUSIC ROCK AND ROLL SPECIAL DUTY BANDPERFORMED FOR THE PRESIDENT OF SOUTH KOREACONFERENCES AND MUSIC FESTIVALS:NAMM show, Performed with Ed Holtz keyboardist for Van Halen 's  Rock Group Mammoth,  Jonas Hellborg Bass Player Mahivisnu Orchestra -1989-2001Topanga Blues Festival, Topanga California(Live album recorded) -1992Sacramento Blues Festival, Sacramento, California -1992Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, Davenport, Iowa -1993PRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:Modern Drummer,October1995, Article in the "On the Move" section, featuring Mr. Klug's accomplishments, influences, and future direction.L.A Weekly, L.A. View, and South Bay News, L.A Times 1994-1996. Announcements of Doug Klug Blues and rock Jams with the Doug Klug Band throughout Los Angeles- JAZZ BAKERY, HOUSE OF BLUES and many more.....  KOREAN TIMES 2006 -2007 REVIEW FOR KOREAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ONLY ROCK CONCERT AND JAZZ CONCERT ON LOLLAPALOOZA STAGE. TWO CONCERTS IN ONE DAY AT SAME FESTIVAL                                                                    TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Los Angeles School District Drum Lines and music classes -2009                                                                                                                                                 Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Teaching music and drumming -2002 Eubanks Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles - 2001Los Angeles City College, Teaching music and drumming - 2000Santa Monica Music Center, teaching drums - 2000International Academy of Music, West Los Angeles - 1999-2001Cornerstone Conservatory of Music, Santa Monica, California - 1998-2001          BUCK DHARMA (BLUE OYSTER CULT GUITARIST) NAMM - 2010 DRUM CLINICIAN FOR SAM ASH CORPERATION NOVEMBER- 2007-Present      PLATTERS AND COASTERS  CONCERT MISSION VIEJO - 2009JEWEL AKENS, Birds and Bees song Billboard No.2 hit - 2009 Kern Brantley, Beyonce's Music Director  NAMM SHOW -2008    Prescott Niles, Rock Band THE KNACK,Los Angeles-2007Leon Patillo,(Santana)Grammy Nominee, Gold & Platinum Records- 2007Claraward Singers, Oldest Female Gospel Group, Hollywood Park-2007  Insooni -Famous Korean Pop singer, Los Angeles-2001                                            Jonas Hellborg, Jazz Fussion Artist and Bass Player with John Mclaughlin and Mahivisnu Orchestra -NAMM SHOW -2001 Shawn Lane, renown Jazz fussion guitarist NAMM SHOW - 2001 Andre Crouch, nine time Grammy Award Winning Gospel Singer-2001Buzzy Linhart, song writer of 1971 hit and 1978 Bette Midler hit Friends-2001 Lee Oskar, WAR Harmonica Player at NAMM  SHOW -2000 Herbie Hancock at the China Club in Los Angeles -1995Johnny Guitar Watson at Hollywood Studios -1996Ollie Woodson, lead singer of the Temptations, Beverly Hills -1995Richie Hayward, Drummer with Little Feat ,Performing on Congas -1995Doc Kupka, Baritone Sax Player with Tower of Power -1994Steve Madaio, Trumpet player for Stevie Wonder -1994Larry "Texas Flood" Davis at various L.A. clubs and Blues Festivals -1992-1994Harmonica Fats, L...A. Casuals -1994Joe Houston,(at various L.A. clubs and Denver Colorado) -1995Roy Gaines, Guitarist with Joe Sample and The Jazz Crusaders -1994Peter Tork, Keyboardist with The Monkees -1995Tony Newton, Bass Player with Alan Holdsworth and Tony Williams -1995Blazing Berry (Chuck Berry's cousin) at various L.A. clubs -1991J.J.. "Bad Boy" Jones at various L.A. Clubs 1991-2001Jack Mack and The Heart Attack at the China Club in Beverly Hills-1994 Nick St. Nicholas, Bass Player for Steppenwolf -1992Jimmy Crespo, Guitarist with Aerosmith -1993JimmyZ at the House of Blues in L.A. -1994John Goodsall, guitarist for Phil Collins Band Brand X,Los Angeles-1992   SPECIAL PERFORMANCES:U.S. 26th Army Band, Staten Island, N.Y. -1975-1976Performed for the Queen of England, the King of Spain, Bob Hope,NYC Mayor New York Mets-1976 U.S. Army Second Division Special Duty Band -1976 :BIG BAND AND COUNTRY MUSIC ROCK AND ROLL SPECIAL DUTY BANDPERFORMED FOR THE PRESIDENT OF SOUTH KOREACONFERENCES AND MUSIC FESTIVALS:NAMM show, Performed with Ed Holtz keyboardist for Van Halen 's  Rock Group Mammoth,  Jonas Hellborg Bass Player Mahivisnu Orchestra -1989-2001Topanga Blues Festival, Topanga California(Live album recorded) -1992Sacramento Blues Festival, Sacramento, California -1992Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, Davenport, Iowa -1993PRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:Modern Drummer,October1995, Article in the "On the Move" section, featuring Mr. Klug's accomplishments, influences, and future direction.L.A Weekly, L.A. View, and South Bay News, L.A Times 1994-1996. Announcements of Doug Klug Blues and rock Jams with the Doug Klug Band throughout Los Angeles- JAZZ BAKERY, HOUSE OF BLUES and many more.....  KOREAN TIMES 2006 -2007 REVIEW FOR KOREAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ONLY ROCK CONCERT AND JAZZ CONCERT ON LOLLAPALOOZA STAGE. TWO CONCERTS IN ONE DAY AT SAME FESTIVAL                                                                    TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Los Angeles School District Drum Lines and music classes -2009                                                                                                                                                 Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Teaching music and drumming -2002 Eubanks Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles - 2001Los Angeles City College, Teaching music and drumming - 2000Santa Monica Music Center, teaching drums - 2000International Academy of Music, West Los Angeles - 1999-2001Cornerstone Conservatory of Music, Santa Monica, California - 1998-2001              California -1992    Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, Davenport, Iowa -1993        PRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:        Modern Drummer,October1995, Article in the "On the Move" section, featuring Mr. Klug's accomplishments, influences, and future direction.    L.A Weekly, L.A. View, and South Bay News, L.A Times 1994-1996. Announcements of Doug Klug Blues and rock Jams with the Doug Klug Band throughout Los Angeles- JAZZ BAKERY, HOUSE OF BLUES and many more.....      KOREAN TIMES 2006 -2007 REVIEW FOR KOREAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ONLY ROCK CONCERT AND     JAZZ CONCERT ON LOLLAPALOOZA STAGE. TWO CONCERTS IN ONE DAY AT SAME FESTIVAL                                                                            TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:         Los Angeles School District Drum Lines and music classes -2009                                                                                                                                                         Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Teaching music and drumming -2002     Eubanks Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles - 2001    Los Angeles City College, Teaching music and drumming - 2000    Santa Monica Music Center, teaching drums - 2000    International Academy of Music, West Los Angeles - 1999-2001    Cornerstone Conservatory of Music, Santa Monica, California - 1998-2001                      BUCK DHARMA (BLUE OYSTER CULT GUITARIST) NAMM - 2010     DRUM CLINICIAN FOR SAM ASH CORPERATION NOVEMBER- 2007-Present          PLATTERS AND COASTERS  CONCERT MISSION VIEJO - 2009    JEWEL AKENS, Birds and Bees song Billboard No.2 hit - 2009     Kern Brantley, Beyonce's Music Director  NAMM SHOW -2008        Prescott Niles, Rock Band THE KNACK,Los Angeles-2007    Leon Patillo,(Santana)Grammy Nominee, Gold & Platinum Records- 2007    Claraward Singers, Oldest Female Gospel Group, Hollywood Park-2007      Insooni -Famous Korean Pop singer, Los Angeles-2001                                                Jonas Hellborg, Jazz Fussion Artist and Bass Player with John Mclaughlin and Mahivisnu Orchestra -NAMM SHOW -2001     Shawn Lane, renown Jazz fussion guitarist NAMM SHOW - 2001     Andre Crouch, nine time Grammy Award Winning Gospel Singer-2001    Buzzy Linhart, song writer of 1971 hit and 1978 Bette Midler hit Friends-2001     Lee Oskar, WAR Harmonica Player at NAMM  SHOW -2000     Herbie Hancock at the China Club in Los Angeles -1995    Johnny Guitar Watson at Hollywood Studios -1996    Ollie Woodson, lead singer of the Temptations, Beverly Hills -1995    Richie Hayward, Drummer with Little Feat ,Performing on Congas -1995    Doc Kupka, Baritone Sax Player with Tower of Power -1994    Steve Madaio, Trumpet player for Stevie Wonder -1994    Larry "Texas Flood" Davis at various L.A. clubs and Blues Festivals -1992-1994    Harmonica Fats, L...A. Casuals -1994    Joe Houston,(at various L.A. clubs and Denver Colorado) -1995    Roy Gaines, Guitarist with Joe Sample and The Jazz Crusaders -1994    Peter Tork, Keyboardist with The Monkees -1995    Tony Newton, Bass Player with Alan Holdsworth and Tony Williams -1995    Blazing Berry (Chuck Berry's cousin) at various L.A. clubs -1991    J.J.. "Bad Boy" Jones at various L.A. Clubs 1991-2001    Jack Mack and The Heart Attack at the China Club in Beverly Hills-1994     Nick St. Nicholas, Bass Player for Steppenwolf -1992    Jimmy Crespo, Guitarist with Aerosmith -1993    JimmyZ at the House of Blues in L.A. -1994    John Goodsall, guitarist for Phil Collins Band Brand X,Los Angeles-1992           SPECIAL PERFORMANCES:        U.S. 26th Army Band, Staten Island, N.Y. -1975-1976    Performed for the Queen of England, the King of Spain, Bob Hope,NYC Mayor     New York Mets-1976     U.S. Army Second Division Special Duty Band -1976 :    BIG BAND AND COUNTRY MUSIC ROCK AND ROLL SPECIAL DUTY BAND    PERFORMED FOR THE PRESIDENT OF SOUTH KOREA        CONFERENCES AND MUSIC FESTIVALS:        NAMM show, Performed with Ed Holtz keyboardist for Van Halen 's  Rock Group Mammoth,  Jonas Hellborg Bass Player Mahivisnu Orchestra -1989-2001    Topanga Blues Festival, Topanga California(Live album recorded) -1992    Sacramento Blues Festival, Sacramento, California -1992    Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, Davenport, Iowa -1993        PRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:        Modern Drummer,October1995, Article in the "On the Move" section, featuring Mr. Klug's accomplishments, influences, and future direction.    L.A Weekly, L.A. View, and South Bay News, L.A Times 1994-1996. Announcements of Doug Klug Blues and rock Jams with the Doug Klug Band throughout Los Angeles- JAZZ BAKERY, HOUSE OF BLUES and many more.....      KOREAN TIMES 2006 -2007 REVIEW FOR KOREAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ONLY ROCK CONCERT AND     JAZZ CONCERT ON LOLLAPALOOZA STAGE. TWO CONCERTS IN ONE DAY AT SAME FESTIVAL                                                                            TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:         Los Angeles School District Drum Lines and music classes -2009                                                                                                                                                         Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Teaching music and drumming -2002     Eubanks Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles - 2001    Los Angeles City College, Teaching music and drumming - 2000    Santa Monica Music Center, teaching drums - 2000    International Academy of Music, West Los Angeles - 1999-2001    Cornerstone Conservatory of Music, Santa Monica, California - 1998-2001                  Davenport, Iowa -1993        PRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:        Modern Drummer,October1995, Article in the "On the Move" section, featuring Mr. Klug's accomplishments, influences, and future direction.    L.A Weekly, L.A. View, and South Bay News, L.A Times 1994-1996. Announcements of Doug Klug Blues and rock Jams with the Doug Klug Band throughout Los Angeles- JAZZ BAKERY, HOUSE OF BLUES and many more.....      KOREAN TIMES 2006 -2007 REVIEW FOR KOREAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ONLY ROCK CONCERT AND    JAZZ CONCERT ON LOLLAPALOOZA STAGE. TWO CONCERTS IN ONE DAY AT SAME FESTIVAL                                                                            TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:         Los Angeles School District Drum Lines and music classes -2009                                                                                                                                                         Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Teaching music and drumming -2002     Eubanks Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles - 2001    Los Angeles City College, Teaching music and drumming - 2000    Santa Monica Music Center, teaching drums - 2000    International Academy of Music, West Los Angeles - 1999-2001    Cornerstone Conservatory of Music, Santa Monica, California - 1998-2001                      BUCK DHARMA (BLUE OYSTER CULT GUITARIST) NAMM - 2010     DRUM CLINICIAN FOR SAM ASH CORPERATION NOVEMBER- 2007-Present          PLATTERS AND COASTERS  CONCERT MISSION VIEJO - 2009    JEWEL AKENS, Birds and Bees song Billboard No.2 hit - 2009     Kern Brantley, Beyonce's Music Director  NAMM SHOW -2008        Prescott Niles, Rock Band THE KNACK,Los Angeles-2007    Leon Patillo,(Santana)Grammy Nominee, Gold & Platinum Records- 2007    Claraward Singers, Oldest Female Gospel Group, Hollywood Park-2007      Insooni -Famous Korean Pop singer, Los Angeles-2001                                                Jonas Hellborg, Jazz Fussion Artist and Bass Player with John Mclaughlin and Mahivisnu Orchestra -NAMM SHOW -2001     Shawn Lane, renown Jazz fussion guitarist NAMM SHOW - 2001     Andre Crouch, nine time Grammy Award Winning Gospel Singer-2001    Buzzy Linhart, song writer of 1971 hit and 1978 Bette Midler hit Friends-2001     Lee Oskar, WAR Harmonica Player at NAMM  SHOW -2000     Herbie Hancock at the China Club in Los Angeles -1995    Johnny Guitar Watson at Hollywood Studios -1996    Ollie Woodson, lead singer of the Temptations, Beverly Hills -1995    Richie Hayward, Drummer with Little Feat ,Performing on Congas -1995    Doc Kupka, Baritone Sax Player with Tower of Power -1994    Steve Madaio, Trumpet player for Stevie Wonder -1994    Larry "Texas Flood" Davis at various L.A. clubs and Blues Festivals -1992-1994    Harmonica Fats, L...A. Casuals -1994    Joe Houston,(at various L.A. clubs and Denver Colorado) -1995    Roy Gaines, Guitarist with Joe Sample and The Jazz Crusaders -1994    Peter Tork, Keyboardist with The Monkees -1995    Tony Newton, Bass Player with Alan Holdsworth and Tony Williams -1995    Blazing Berry (Chuck Berry's cousin) at various L.A. clubs -1991    J.J.. "Bad Boy" Jones at various L.A. Clubs 1991-2001    Jack Mack and The Heart Attack at the China Club in Beverly Hills-1994     Nick St. Nicholas, Bass Player for Steppenwolf -1992    Jimmy Crespo, Guitarist with Aerosmith -1993    JimmyZ at the House of Blues in L.A. -1994    John Goodsall, guitarist for Phil Collins Band Brand X,Los Angeles-1992           SPECIAL PERFORMANCES:        U.S. 26th Army Band, Staten Island, N.Y. -1975-1976    Performed for the Queen of England, the King of Spain, Bob Hope,NYC Mayor     New York Mets-1976     U.S. Army Second Division Special Duty Band -1976 :    BIG BAND AND COUNTRY MUSIC ROCK AND ROLL SPECIAL DUTY BAND    PERFORMED FOR THE PRESIDENT OF SOUTH KOREA        CONFERENCES AND MUSIC FESTIVALS:        NAMM show, Performed with Ed Holtz keyboardist for Van Halen 's  Rock Group Mammoth,  Jonas Hellborg Bass Player Mahivisnu Orchestra -1989-2001    Topanga Blues Festival, Topanga California(Live album recorded) -1992    Sacramento Blues Festival, Sacramento, California -1992    Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, Davenport, Iowa -1993        PRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:        Modern Drummer,October1995, Article in the "On the Move" section, featuring Mr. Klug's accomplishments, influences, and future direction.    L.A Weekly, L.A. View, and South Bay News, L.A Times 1994-1996. Announcements of Doug Klug Blues and rock Jams with the Doug Klug Band throughout Los Angeles- JAZZ BAKERY, HOUSE OF BLUES and many more.....      KOREAN TIMES 2006 -2007 REVIEW FOR KOREAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ONLY ROCK CONCERT AND     JAZZ CONCERT ON LOLLAPALOOZA STAGE. TWO CONCERTS IN ONE DAY AT SAME FESTIVAL                                                                            TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:         Los Angeles School District Drum Lines and music classes -2009                                                                                                                                                         Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Teaching music and drumming -2002     Eubanks Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles - 2001    Los Angeles City College, Teaching music and drumming - 2000    Santa Monica Music Center, teaching drums - 2000    International Academy of Music, West Los Angeles - 1999-2001    Cornerstone Conservatory of Music, Santa Monica, California - 1998-2001             

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The logic of this endevour

Nobody likes it, for whatever reason. So, you show up, play your heart out, the crowd loves you, you get tips, you sell every CD you brought, people were laughing at your jokes.

And you don't get to come back. Why?

Because the person that booked you doesn't like the music?
Or they've gotten better people?
Or they think you are too old? (As may be my case)
Or they are bored with what you do?
Or they want to mix it up?
Or they have a friend that wants the spot?

Or they can't be bothered?

Then you get booked by people that don't even know you or have listened to your music you sent them.

When the band broke up I made sure that folks that booked me again at the same places knew they were getting a solo act. Then I show up and they want to know where the band is.

I'm still trying to find out my place in the performance thing. I like doing outdoor in the sun.
I'm thinking maybe I'm too much for the folks that want mellow background music.
I don't have enough of a following to do the club thing regularly.
I'm working on my musical skills so I can solo and up tempo and play without a book in front of me
and play music people recognize.

There's nothing you can do to resolve this thing- and its all filled with insecurities and self doubt and wonderment at the process that you can't seem to help yourself from doing.

It's the food truck twenty something that brings you dinner after your set and tells you not to stop singing.

Its the MC that tells you that the song you wrote was the best dead baby song he had ever heard.

The Vendor next to you who gives you one of her prints cause she likes your music.

It's the park ranger that says she wanted to hear your voice through the trees.

Its apartment courtyard people at the pool and hanging out that applaud after a rehearsal with a buddy and a guy comes to ask you to play it again.

It's the twenty something girls in The Viper Room that told you they really liked you.

It's your musician friends that take to time to check out your stuff.

Oh well, I Drive On

Been Neglecting this Blog -Sorry

I've been neglecting this poor old blog. Sorry. Here's what's going on in my life: The new book is published. Hoping to have a party in October to celebrate. I've gone to the printer with the CD because I keep selling out of my homemade ones. I'm playing Friday night in Atwater Village and Saturday at the Cerritos Farmers Market. I'm going to do a recital for my banjo teacher (!) I made friends and played a long weekend with the lady from Maryland and put up videos for her and my daughter and Nancy from the Tribal Cafe Gig. 

I've been working on a new video video for me with the footage from the Yosemite hike. It blew up the first time. I'm trying again. Editing together 64 five second spots is a bit problematic.

My copy editor for the book noticed my misuse of eminent instead of imminant

at the end of my ad blurb for the book. I thought of writing to my contact at the publisher, but they will no doubt charge me $200.00 to change it. Oh well.

First Fridays in Westchester has finally discarded me. A year and 1/2 is a pretty good run. I'm back at Melrose and Anaheim and picked up some new stuff.

I feel like a teenager, trying to pick out a solo in my studio.

Read the book - its really a lot of fun and good.