This was not a inexpensive morning. Fortunately, I am fairly skilled at justifying modestly expensive investments in… well whatever I’m…
This Week in Vinyl: Queens of the Stone Age – Like Clockwork
I’ve spoken briefly about my roundabout introduction to Queens of the Stone Age. It’s taken me some time to assemble…
Climb West, Unrestricted.
Today was the first time I put my uniform on for a purpose other than duty. Flight duty, that is.…
The Fireside: Chopin Nocturnes
I still don’t have any kindling. But, What I lack in kindling I more than make up for with a…
The Fireside – Lady Sings the Blues
I almost didn’t come out tonight. It was a little later than I would have liked, at the end of…
This Week in Vinyl: John Coltrane – A Love Supreme
I started writing this as a comment to a post by one of my favorite music bloggers. The question posed…
This Week in Vinyl: The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are You Experienced
So much of music is nostalgic, is it not? A certain song or record can awaken memories long forgotten. I’m…
Mezzanine
Here I sit. The harsh fluorescent lights illuminate a nearly empty crew lounge. It’s late. And getting later by the…
This Week in Vinyl: How do I pick vinyl?
Someone asked me recently what I look for when I buy records. This is a great question. Being a relatively…
The Cosmos Must Have a Sense of Humor.
Scar tissue is a funny thing. Be it a noticeable mark on your skin, or an invisible impression on your…
Thunderbirds Are Go!
New gear day may be the best way to spend a Tuesday that I can think of. This particular Tuesday…
This Week in Vinyl: Dave Grohl – Play
On a cool rainy morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee, my son came over to ask if he could…
This Week in Vinyl: The Black Angels – Phosphene Dream
Like most bands that I’m fanatical about I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard their music.…
The Fireside – Lead Me On
There are few things in the summer I love more than coming out to sit by the fire after the…
Going in Reverse, Moving Forward.
I swore I would never do it. I did. Out loud. Once my career started in earnest, and the airplanes…
This Week in Vinyl: New Vinyl!
Oh man, I love new record day. I’m starting to realize that my new found love for non digital music…
