8th Street Pool Hall

I did a fair amount of skipping school during high school.  It certainly was a different time; there wasn’t a lot of chasing truants down or reporting home on absences.  Whenever we were hanging out in a coffee shop, restaurant or pool hall, the employees didn’t appear to be overly …

Driving & Cruising Playlists

What constitutes a great driving song?  In my mind, it’s one that really makes you want to “get at it”.  You’ll feel the urge to go a little faster, you’ll be more focused on the car and traffic; you’re into the song.  You’ll hug the road a little tighter.  The …

Best of Horns

The best songs are comprised of excellence from all components of the band.  Often the leads (vocals, guitarists, keyboards) get more attention from fans and the media, so I’d like to put the spotlight on those sections that perhaps spend less time in the spotlight.  I’ll focus on bass, drums …