category archive: music

staggeringly awesome solo guitar performance of The Simpsons theme

Thanks to the juicy goodness of YouTube, I’m thrilled to share with you this astounding performance of a timeless Danny Elfman composition:

Someone needs to give this guy a medal, a hug, and a frosty chocolate milkshake.
Update: my buddy Karl reminded me that as long as I’m posting so much Simpsons stuff lately, I ought to [...]

more music to be made

I’m very happy to announce that after a too-long layoff, my band is ready to play again. We’ll celebrate our comeback with two sets this Saturday, March 4, at Artz Rib House (2330 S. Lamar Blvd.), in the 7 to 9 pm range. If you’re in Austin and you could stand to hear a little [...]

what was the #1 song the day you were born?

Just another stupid little thing I love about the Internet: it’s so damn easy to find out the #1 song the day you were born.
Mine: “Love’s Theme,” by Love Unlimited Orchestra (iTunes Music Store link—requires iTunes). No wonder I’m such a cheeseball.
My wife’s: Clapton’s version of “I Shot the Sheriff”. She didn’t shoot the deputy.
My [...]