Monthly Archives: August 2009

Track It Up!

Posted on 08/29/2009 by danzp

I think it was all the way back in April when I sent Aselin and Larry a trio of songs to learn for possible recording down the road. The date we’d set to get together was this past Wednesday. Actually, … Continue reading →

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Gig Preview Plus One

Posted on 08/23/2009 by danzp

Don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I have two upcoming shows! My persistence has paid off, and I hope it continues to. Combined with the recording I’m doing with Larry and Aselin this Wednesday, I now have three reasons to … Continue reading →

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In Front of Postscript

Posted on 08/18/2009 by danzp

Just wanted to add to yesterday’s…piece…that I also want to get gigging again for the fear-facing, self-challenging, triumph-over-death experience that playing a show can bring.  To feel, in short, a sense of achievement.  An obvious motivation, maybe, but one that … Continue reading →

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In Front of Part Two

Posted on 08/17/2009 by danzp

I see now that my original sweep of gig-grubbing emails was sent the first week of MAY. Time flies, yes? I received a sort of form rejection from one place, a kind word unaccompanied by a firm offer from another, … Continue reading →

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New Song: “Wallace’s Dogs”

Posted on 08/16/2009 by danzp

Wallace’s Dogs I have maybe too much to say about this song, since it’s kind of a trifle, and it doesn’t even have words.  But ephemera:  that’s what blogs are for, yes? First, the music:  “Wallace’s Dogs” represents the longest … Continue reading →

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