reminders

Let's never forget - life is a gift. I knew him, not well, but I knew him well enough to feel this.

Let the small things roll off, and remember what matters when the big ones come.

Once More

United States Coast Guard Band
Principal Trombone
June 9th, 2008 - New London, CT.


Here we go again.


Has anyone heard of J.C. Heed's Storm and Sunshine? Cause apparently I need to play it.

Lessons Learned

A few things that I have learned on tour:

1. No matter what, in this biz - there will ALWAYS be at least one diva.

2. There will always be something that is going to bother you, the tough part is knowing how to keep your trap shut about it.

3. More than likely - there will also be somethings wrong, and something has to be said to prevent further damage.

4. Suprisingly enough - the trumpet player is NOT always the one with the biggest head in the band. hahaha!

5. Love can be hard. But I love her more and more everyday.


New picture posts on my picasa site.

I talked to Jon Schallert today - that was splended, he seems to be doing well, and living a wonderful dream! It made me miss school - he was on his way to a quintet rehearsal. Why is a good horn player always so freaking hard to find when you want a quintet. Maybe I should go to Michigan.

Next Stop - Gulf Shores, AL. Be jealous.

AFM

So - I think that it has been decided. If I want to be able to make a pretty penny in NYC - or ANY penny - I'll be joining AFM. For those of you who don't know - that's the American Federation of Musicians. That's the union. Local 802 for Manhattan and the Five Boroughs. Thoughts?

Union, NJ

The theater house in Union, NJ at Kean College was very dry inside, but i played a great show. However, that is minimal in relation to this news.


TANK HAS A SUPERBOWL RING!!! WOO HOO!!!!