Category Archives: Geekery

A Place for My Stuff

Posted on 01/23/2012 by danzp

I finally got off my backside this weekend and assembled a proper merchandise box in anticipation of the arrival of my records, and the gigs I’m trying to get for the springtime and beyond.  I already had the CD suitcase, … Continue reading →

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Reverse Indiscrimination

Posted on 04/04/2011 by danzp

I think it was around Thanksgiving that I started posting the albums I was listening to as status updates on Facebook. I’d like to think I started because I’m just that resistant to coming up with clever soundbites — I’m … Continue reading →

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More String Theory

Posted on 05/29/2010 by danzp

Yesterday I went to Guitar Works in Evanston — “Zappy P’s” axe outlet of choice — and I got some Things Straightened Out. First, I had a chat with Tony about my peculiar string requirements. Or I should say “not … 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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Old Dog, New Tracks

Posted on 05/25/2009 by danzp

I’ve been using eMusic–a download subscription service–for over a year now. Each month, I’m allotted 30 downloads for $12. That’s a quarter a song, which is pretty much what I think MP3s are worth, so I’m happy with the arrangement. … Continue reading →

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