Back in the saddle

This weekend I’m playing at my home church for the first time in nearly a year. Some things you never forget. We had a practice for the “Guitar Choir” about 40 or so acoustic guitars playing one Christmas carol and 2 other songs. I’ll have to admit, for the vast differences in age, and skills, [...]

Gene Simmons rings the bell

On Wed., November 19, Gene Simmons of KISS will visit the New York Stock Exchange and ring The Opening Bell.   While at the NYSE, Simmons will walk the trading floor and greet traders as a show of support for US financial markets.
Although I didn’t see the event, rumors that he pushed the button with his tongue.

How do you write a song?

About 20 years ago I went through a period of time that I consider to be the most creative in my life…so far. Back then I started woodworking, building guitars, and although I was not playing in a band at that time, I wrote a couple of songs… ditties actually.
It’s no surprise to me that [...]