We had an outdoor gig once, a big barbeque or party or something. We were set to play in late afternoon. The drummer, other guitarist and I brought the equipment and got ready to set up. But when we got there, the bassist – who had been there all day, with several kegs – was ...
–Skittles included, over the last couple weeks, I was treated to several incidents of Trail Magic by some very special people. The best was on the long ascent to Big Bald Mountain. Huffing and puffing up the Trail, about to die, I suddenly spotted a bright blue cooler and several other...
I cannot expect that she will be receptive. She might deny. That’s not the point tho. She needs to know that whatever she says I will listen. Just open the door and get my healing foot in, or even a toe. Hell, a toenail. God help me to use fox energy in my heart. Be stealt...
“When the culture of any organization mandates that it is more important to protect the reputation of a system and those in power than it is to protect the basic human dignity of the individuals who serve that system or who are served by that system, you can be certain that the shame i...
As I focused on the light, I meditated on trust. It begins and ends with me. If I don’t trust myself, I can meditate until the chickens roost and the cows come home, and there will be no progress. If I don’t trust myself, how can I handle the decisions, big and small, tha...
It has to be said that Sub Pop put together a beautifully packaged record here, from the oh-so-thick 60 denier embossed cardboard cover, the huge poster of the cover art, the sapphire blue vinyl, a fab big lyric booklet** and a little packet containing toenail clippings from both band ...
the kind of 90's drunken sonic stumbles within the vocal drawl, the surprising quiet pauses and the wild grunge like door slams, yeah love the big break downs that don't feel Metz massive but rather remind me of the small amp power that you feel in iconic grass roots venues (remember ...