In remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.
Sam West Trio were in town last night and played at John Brown’s in Marion. I had previously met them at a wedding last Summer. Members Sam West, Andy Novarra, and Ron Coulter are primarily based in the jazz realm, with varied elements of funk and rock. Make sure to check them out when you [...]
Despite the terrible storm that went through southern Illinois a couple of days before, with no power and lack of a hot shower, I managed to get ready for Shahi and Katy’s special day. Even with all that chaos previously, Mother’s Day was a day to remember.
The wedding took place on May 10, 2009 at [...]
The new Whistle Pigs cd is out. The concept was to design a cd cover and sleeve to look like a wallet - and the cd of course, a dime. Banjo Joe first approached me with the idea. He told me he had a wallet that his grandfather gave him and his brother when they [...]
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