October 30, 2006
October 30th
Winter is here. I am trying to shake off this cold. Still coughing lots - annoying everyone around me in the process.
Berkeley cuddling on the couch.
Posted by songdawg at 8:31 PM | My Life
October 28, 2006
Week Update
What a week - lots going and I am slowly recovering from a chest cold.
On Thursday we went to see Bonnie Raitt (opening act was Maia Sharp) . Thursday and Friday I went to a project management course. All great but I am wiped out - mostly it is the cold.
Tonight we are going to Blues on Whyte to see Kenny Blues Boss Wayne. Russell Jackson is playing with him and borrowed my new Eminence bass so I get to hear what it sounds like.
Here's a picture my Mom sent of her two new cats Maybelle and Sammy. Can't wait to visit my Mom - maybe this spring.
Last week I was scanning my favourite bass site TalkBass.com and came across a discussion thread about best albums featuring the double bass. I took some of the suggestions and checked them out of the library - artists like Duncan McTier, Brian Brombeg, Charlie Hadden, Ray Brown, Willie Dixon, Ron Carter and Marc Dresser.
It snowed last night so I am just going to stay inside sipping mint tea and listening to new bass-centric music. It's going to be a good day.
Posted by songdawg at 8:39 AM | My Life
October 21, 2006
Congratulations Erin and Jay!
Mr. and Mrs. Cheremshynski
Posted by songdawg at 12:26 PM | Friends
October 20, 2006
Pearl River
Dinner with Mike and Kathy at Pearl River
Posted by songdawg at 10:29 PM | Friends
October 19, 2006
NBCMS Concert
Tonight was the traditional NBCMS Fall Workshop Instructors concert at the Royal Alberta Museum.
Don Rigsby, John McNaughton and Matt Hotte
Posted by songdawg at 11:08 PM | Concerts
October 18, 2006
Sushi
Marshall met me for a surprise lunch at Kyoto. Check out the nails - he uses them for cross-picking guitar.
Posted by songdawg at 7:15 PM |
October 17, 2006
Trust
In the last month, Berkeley has started rolling over - it is so cool. She just flips herself over. Here she is flopped on her back relaxing in the palm of my hand.
Posted by songdawg at 6:37 PM | For the birds
October 16, 2006
Coolest rain boots ever
Via: Popgadget
Posted by songdawg at 5:44 PM | Funny and/or Cool
Delilah DeWyld from Dangerville
I would love to see this woman play rockabilly bass. This has to be one of the coolest bass playing photos - taken from the DangerVille site from their show at The Orbit Room (Grand Rapids, MI ).
For more amazing pics check out RockabillyBass.com
Posted by songdawg at 2:39 PM | Concerts
October 15, 2006
The Waybacks
On Friday night, The Waybacks were playing at the Full Moon Folk Club. I didn't know what to expect but I was blown away - I loved the concert. The best part was watching Joe Kyle Jr. grooving on his Eminence bass. Arco, pizz, texas swing, fiddle tunes, dawg-like music, folk/rock, jazz - it was all good. I asked him at the break if he had time to give me a lesson before they left for Calgary and he graciously said yes. I am glad that I asked- he's not only a great guy but an excellent teacher. He walked me through some of my new gear and helped me with technique. It was the boost I have been looking for. Very inspiring. (Thanks Joe!)
Tonight I am off to see Lynn Miles and one of my favourite bands The Bills. Should be another good show. My seat is as close as I would like it to be so I am bringin my binocs so I can stare at Glen Manders all night.