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I Miss My Larivee

I had Scott Burnett over last Friday. We’re working on an album, so we spent some time throwing some of our ideas down in Ableton Live. He brought along his parlor guitar from the late 1800′s, but since it has … Continue reading

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Peace On The Earth

Last year at this time, I was inspired to write a strident song about peace. I had thought about writing a new one this year but got too busy with other things. So, here once again is “Peace on the … Continue reading

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ASCAP Trip Day 2

Well, I’m done with the first day of the ASCAP Music Expo. I’m chillaxing at the picturesque Safari Inn here in beautiful Burbank. Tired, but fun day. When I booked my motel in Burbank, I didn’t realize how close it … Continue reading

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Risk

During this particular phase of my life, I have been on quite the journey. This journey has so many layers, it is difficult to write about–not emotionally, but due to a lack of language. How do I find words to … Continue reading

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Peace On The Earth

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a bright beginning to 2011. This past December I was messing around with some of my music production gear and came up with a musical idea that quickly evolved into a … Continue reading

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Where’s Kelly?

Okay, so I just Googled me and discovered that I have the top two hits on Google!! Can you believe that? I don’t think that has ever happened before. Yes, I know, the idea of me engaging in self-googlization seems … Continue reading

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An Attitude of Gratitude

Day after tomorrow we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday here in the States. The Canadians get a jump on us every year, of course, since their Thanksgiving holiday is on Columbus Day, which I recall being a school holiday when I … Continue reading

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Premeditated

This upcoming Saturday, I will be playing “cocktail jazz” with a small combo at a fundraising auction for a non-profit called “Turning Point”. This organization partners with various community services in the greater Shoreline, Washington area to serve the working … Continue reading

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… and so on …

Oy vey! I have been so bad about blogging lately. Perhaps I have “bloggers block”. I really couldn’t think of much to blog about. The thing is, I have been busy sorting through the tracks from my recording session up … Continue reading

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Grand Vision

I must start out by saying I am still working on my Grand Vision. In other words, it is a “work in progress”. That said, having just said it, at least in type–now if you’re actually hearing my audible voice … Continue reading

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