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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Something for you sophisticated folk
I’ve recently learned Hugh Laurie’s tune, The Sophisticated Song and mentioned I was doing so on Google+. I got a couple comments to the effect that it was a great song for me to do—I knew that, that’s why I … Continue reading
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Tagged CDs, G+, Jazz, mp3s, music, Other Musicians, Recording, Ukulele
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Hi De Hi De Hi De Hi
Amy Crehore, who is one of my heroes, sent this tweet about an hour ago and I said, “Steve who?” So I googled him and found his site and followed it to this link on PBS. Go and watch the PBS … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Crehore, Art, Busking, Cab Calloway, Jazz, Just Plain Cool, Minnie the Moocher, music, Video
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New recording released!
My new recording, Standards Issue, is “out in the wild!” It’s a baker’s dozen jazz standards performed on ukulele and vocals. Also some jazz whistling. There is somewhat limited access to it right now, find out the details here.
The return of Speedracer
Several days back I got up and pressed the power button on my main Linux box (Speedracer). Instead of the steady green light and assorted hums as things fired up, I got a flashing yellow and an ominous silence. Being … Continue reading
Tomorrow’s resolve
After a simply soul crushing day busking at the Pike Place Market today I’m going to skimp my way through tomorrow on the tiny cash “reserves” I have and stay home to finish recording the last couple tunes for my … Continue reading


