Tribute to Jeff “Skunk” Baxter

Here’s a shout out to Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, guitarist extraordinaire and defense contractor.  He’s played an important role in creating and playing some of the best rock music. I’m sure you are quite familiar with his work with Steely Dan as a founding member, and then his later work with …

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 …

Summer Essentials

It seems to me that if you have a music library, you are almost obligated to create a summer playlist.  They are all over the internet & streaming radio services, and cater to pretty much every musical taste. A summer playlist is in the background for all our summer get …