A few weeks ago I found myself sitting at a crowded bar, arms resting on the well worn bar, drink in hand getting lost in the music (as usual). I’m one of those guys that taps along to the beat or nods his head to whatever is playing–whether I know the song or not.  I’d had a rough day at work and needed to escape my reality for a bit with music.  As the songs […]
It was a magical moment. Â I was urged to “..give this CD a chance…it’s pretty good…”. Â I put it in the CD player and had that funny feeling in my stomach. Upon closing my eyes I felt transported to a jazz club–granted I’ve never been to one–and felt the room had gotten dark and smokey. Â All of a sudden I hear the sultry vocals of Melody Gardot and I was in love. Â As I made […]
I love Coldplay. When I say I love them I genuinely mean I LOVE them. Now maybe I’m not crazed enough to know everyone in the band’s birthday and favorite food and color, but there’s something about this band that can make me happier on a happy day and mellow me out and make me stop for a second on a bad day. I met Chris Martin once and shook his hand–I kept my cool […]