Tag: Independent Musician

Barbies, Big Bands, and Bolting from Bar Tabs: Sydney, Week 2

Note: this all happened ages ago. N When we left each other last, I was dealing with my 40th birthday with calm, philosophical, zen-like acceptance. And four jugs of Illusion and a tattoo. This dubious landmark fell, as have so many before it, on New Year’s Day; and as this was a big one, my … Continue reading Barbies, Big Bands, and Bolting from Bar Tabs: Sydney, Week 2

Bonkers in Honkers Part 1

The following was written in Hong Kong, but posted in Sydney. I'm really not very good at this. Enjoy! If you’ve been enduring my incessant social mediafying, you’ll know we’re about half way through our Hong Kong escapade, and I thought a rundown was in order. I’m here with a gang of killer musicians from … Continue reading Bonkers in Honkers Part 1

Uppity youngsters, a sentimental Journey, and a belt rings a Belltown

Back on the tour bus, with a whole new entourage. Glad I didn't learn the names of the last one. So confusing- I don't know how Willie Nelson does it! And these groupies really seem to have no idea what the job entails. Very poor.  I'm headed down to Portland, Oregon from      the … Continue reading Uppity youngsters, a sentimental Journey, and a belt rings a Belltown

 Don’t Knock the Knob Jockey

The other day I spent several hours in a tiny windowless closet. Don't judge me- sometimes we all need a quiet place to contemplate life while lying in a shivering ball, wide-eyed and whimpering. But in this case, I was in an engineer's studio in Midtown Manhattan, remastering the Catch and Release tracks for the … Continue reading  Don’t Knock the Knob Jockey

What Now?? (Or, Breathing New Life into a Dead Horse)

The Catch and Release Experiment, as it was originally envisioned, has limped over the finish line, exhausted and disoriented, and is now curled up and panting in the nearest bar. It’s finished, and not a moment too soon. And depending on your perspective, it was either a roaring success, or a dismal, soul-crushing failure. Personally, … Continue reading What Now?? (Or, Breathing New Life into a Dead Horse)

Change for a Dollar!

In all the excitement and relief of putting this part of the Catch and Release project to bed, I forgot to put the final installment up on the blog! So here it is- Change for a Dollar, featuring the great Jerry Weldon on tenor. Have a listen, and if you like it, buy it for … Continue reading Change for a Dollar!

A Big Finish: Tune #8 in Pictures

We made it! The last tune in the Catch and Release series is in the can! It'll be up online next week, and I'll put up a video outlining the tune tomorrow. But in the meantime, check out some pics from the session (as always, thanks to the brilliant and talented Una)! And we can … Continue reading A Big Finish: Tune #8 in Pictures

Hempton Band in Arty Noir Masterpiece!

It's been action central here at Catch and Release HQ, which should really mean lots of posts on this blog. Unfortunately most of the goings-on are unsuitable for broadcast. So instead we bring you BY FAR the coolest video we've ever been a part of. Our resident videographer, the all-around awesome Una, growing tired of … Continue reading Hempton Band in Arty Noir Masterpiece!

Get Caught Up With Catch Up!

Tune #7 is entitled "Catch Up", and it's now up on the grid! Have a listen to the clip below, and if you dig it, pick it up from iTunes- it'll cost you a dollar! (And don't forget to tell your friends…) iTunes: Catch Up Amazon: Catch Up Here's what the good folks at Something … Continue reading Get Caught Up With Catch Up!

An Internet First: Cat Pictures!!

Tune #7 went down a couple of weeks ago, and as usual, the fabulous Una was on the scene, trusty camera in hand, to show why music is not a visual medium. But Minnow the cat's a looker isn't she??