Jazz comes in many shapes and sizes, particularly in the 21st century, now that the classic art form has embraced…
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“Whaddaya Hear?” A Common Thread
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“Whaddaya Hear?” Wildflowers & All the Rest (Tom Petty)
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A Few Days in the Life (November 7, 2020)
November 7, 10:50 The Lincoln Line Happy Birthday Ian and Terrell. Headed back to St. Louis, albeit reluctantly. Between the…
“Whaddaya Hear?” Sounds from the Sonic Sanctuary, Vol. 1
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A Few Days in the Life (October 20, 2020)
October 20, 10:21 The (New) Sonic Sanctuary My new office has a view. I am a lucky man. Outside, there…
A Few Days in the Life (October 13, 2020)
October 13, 17:10 Amtrak Station, St. Louis It’s finally feeling real. And a bit surreal. This is happening. I’m moving…
2020 Has Been Rough, But Still …
I was rummaging through a box yesterday, looking for a notebook I bought late last year. Luckily, I was able…
“Whaddaya Hear?” Sign O’ The Times (Deluxe Edition)
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