Monthly Archives: September 2009

Vote Early, Vote Often

As both of my regular blog readers already know, the Chicago Public Library has organized a contest looking for the best “Chicago song” written and performed by a local artist. I’ve entered a song called “Steps from the Lake,” and … Continue reading

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“Steps from the Lake” Video

We sure had fun making this sucker. The voting will start in a few days, and I’ll be bugging everyone about it liberally. Until then, here’s a look-see at the ZP submission for the Chicago Public Library’s “Sound Off” contest… … Continue reading

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“Steps from the Lake” Video Shoot

So two or three weeks ago, I read in Gaper’s Block about a song contest the Chicago Public Library was putting on. Write a song about Chicago, post a video of it, and you could win maybe some money (I … Continue reading

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Post-Game: Cole’s, Chicago, 9-15-2009

My Cole’s debut, and first gig in nearly a year, went exceedingly well. As one might expect for a Tuesday, it wasn’t exactly a packed house. But me and Eric and Denise had a decent, intimate vibe going on in … Continue reading

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In Front of Part 3

So I’ll be playing at Cole’s Bar Tuesday, and I’ve been pulsing nervous and calm, off-and-on, for the last couple weeks thinking about it, preparing for it. On the one hand, this is far from my first barbecue. On the … Continue reading

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