Like Father – Like Son

This phrase is so true for me. It is true is a couple ways actually. You can find many blogs I have written about the similarities between my father and I. He is my biggest influence in music, books, movies, and TV shows. When someone tells me that I am just like my dad, I … Continue reading Like Father – Like Son →

Happy Birthday, Count!

Today is the 99th birthday of WIlliam "Count" Basie. He was one of many legendary jazz pianists, and big band leaders. He formed the Count Basie Orchestra in 1935 and led the group for almost 50 years. He is noted for creating innovations like the use of two "split" tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Count! →

My Tony Bennett Story

The legendary Tony Bennett passed away yesterday at age 96. Sadly, I never had the chance to see him perform live. I never had the chance to meet him. I also never had the chance to interview him on the radio. Yet, despite those things, I still have a Tony Bennett story that may make … Continue reading My Tony Bennett Story →

Turntable Talk – A Really Big Show

It's time for another edition of Turntable Talk with Dave from A Sound Day. He continues to come up with interesting musical topics for his circle of "melodic" blogger friends. When he emailed each of us, he mentioned reading a book about a cafe' where you could time travel (with restrictions). That got him to … Continue reading Turntable Talk – A Really Big Show →

Haunted Hits

I have DJ'd countless Halloween parties. This year I had to turn down one of my favorite ones. For the past few years a local daycare throws a big party and kids and their parents dress up in costumes and it is always a blast. Due to my current work schedule, I was just not … Continue reading Haunted Hits →

Friday Photo Flashback

For this week's edition of the Friday Photo Flashback, we go back to Spring Break of 1989. I had graduated high school, was working at my first radio job, and my high school band was heading to Florida to perform at Disney World. My brother was still in band at the time and my parents … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

September Songs

Welcome September! As the new month rings in, the realization that we have entered the final days of summer and the beginning of autumn approaches. As I wrote the date yesterday, I began to sing September Song. It is a song that has been recorded by many people, but I was first introduced to it … Continue reading September Songs →

Turntable Talk – Cover Me

This blog is part of the next installment of Dave from A Sound Day's Turntable Talk. This time around, the subject is "cover songs." Per our instructions: This time around, wanting to get your thoughts on Cover Songs...what makes a really good one, maybe what your favorite bold one is. Do you like ones really … Continue reading Turntable Talk – Cover Me →

TV Show Draft – Round 4 – Columbo

Welcome to my fourth round pick in the Hanspostcard TV Draft. Last round I chose Perry Mason, which was the ultimate court room "whodunit!" You never knew who committed the crime until the end of the episode. I thought it appropriate to choose Columbo for this round, because it is almost the exact opposite of … Continue reading TV Show Draft – Round 4 – Columbo →

Spaghetti? I Was Just Dreaming About That …

Today is National Spaghetti Day here in the United States. I didn't know that until a friend of mine posted it on Facebook earlier today. I also didn't know it was National Trivia Day in the United States. The same friend posted that, too. So before I tell my story ... how about a tidbit … Continue reading Spaghetti? I Was Just Dreaming About That … →