Monthly Archives: December 2009

2009 Top Ten

Posted on 12/30/2009 by danzp

Reasons why were partially explained in my “prescript,” but I’m still amazed that I was able to rattle off eight heartily-endorsable albums released this very year, plus a song or two and a band or two, just to round things … Continue reading →

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Further Adventures in Trio Recording

Posted on 12/17/2009 by danzp

This session snuck up on me to some extent. New song ideas have been coming so thick lately that I’ve just been messing around with those more than brushing up on the two songs for Wednesday recording. My hope was … Continue reading →

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Prescript for a Possible Top Ten: Format Time Again!

Posted on 12/11/2009 by danzp

I was tempted to start this by saying that 2009 was the year I stopped buying CDs, but of course it’s not as simple as that. Labels will continue making packages that are only available in that format, smaller bands … Continue reading →

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En Fuego!

Posted on 12/09/2009 by danzp

Weird couple of weeks there. At first weird in a good way — home again to Cleveland for Thanksgiving with family and friends. (I have footage of me and Scott doing a song there, which I hope to post as … Continue reading →

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‘Unhenged’ Unleashed!

Posted on 12/08/2009 by danzp

This past spring, I was honored to be asked to submit to the latest Coverville tribute project, Unhenged, wherein various indie artists take on songs by Spinal Tap. Initially, I thought it would be cute to do “Cups and Cakes.” … Continue reading →

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