Category: No One Asked My Opinion, But…

I WANT TO BE A SIDEMAN!!

Such was the appropriate title of the classic song by pianist Dave Frishberg back in 1998. The humorous ditty captured the joy and attitude of the unsung professional musician who puts in a career supporting the stars of the recordings…

GREAT GROOVES

This month we have interviews with drummers who have mastered that intangible thing called “the groove”. In light of that, we thought a list of some classic pulses will give you a chance to see what we’re talking about. Art…

THE REASONS FOR THE SEASON!

Yes, it can be commercialized, but SO WHAT?!? Yes, the world sometimes seems like it’s spinning out of control. World protests, world wars, cultural wars on what even constitutes a man and a woman. But you know what? It’s ALWAYS…

A MONTH OF GIVING THANKS

Yes, I agree with you…THIS YEAR WAS TOUGH! Everyone is angry at everyone! The election is nasty, and no matter who wins, half the country will be angry.  Everything cost  more. Travel is still tough. You can’t trust the media. …