The first time I ever heard a mashup was a when I discovered The Grey Album almost two decades ago – a mashup of Jay-Z’s Black Album and The Beatles’ White Album. The listening was good-not-great, but it was a fun concept. Today, I enjoy mashups mostly on Youtube: The idea to create my own… Continue reading I made my first mashup: “Tonight was a wonderful Fella!”.
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The Best Song in the World
“It sounds like circus music,” Lisa responded when asked what she thought about The Best Song in the World (not it’s real title) – a song I am currently in love with. I discovered the song earlier this year, and it’s actually a live performance of a recorded song – performed by the original artist… Continue reading The Best Song in the World
Gayle & Ted Musical at Cosmic Coffee Tomorrow!
I stopped by Cosmic Coffee this morning to finalize a few logistical details for tomorrow morning’s show (7am), and we’re good to rock! I’ve been putting off creating a flyer for no good reason, and today when I was in there, I vowed to do the flyer. I didn’t have white paper, and neither did… Continue reading Gayle & Ted Musical at Cosmic Coffee Tomorrow!
I am playing a gig for the first time in 10 years.
I haven’t felt a desire to play a gig in a long time. But recently, I’ve been feeling like, “…maybe…”. Then a coffee shop opened up 5 minutes from my house (Cosmic Coffee) – it’s owned by a person who is working to build a community space. I was in there buying a mocha one… Continue reading I am playing a gig for the first time in 10 years.
I won the MN Fringe Festival Lottery
I am so scared right now. I don’t know what this means. My ball came out of the MN Fringe Festival lottery ball tumbler last night. I really don’t have a clue. I can feel the puke building in my throat. I don’t know how to produce a musical, but I know I have to… Continue reading I won the MN Fringe Festival Lottery