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Over the weekend, I had an impromptu discussion with composer Kenneth Fuchs, mainly focusing on this recent New York Times article by Allan Kozinn.  In the article, Kozinn examines the dichotomy happening in “classical” music (I despise that term for many reasons – which may be part of the problem) between traditional concert halls (he… read more

A notable gig that I recently picked up is working as the in-house studio consultant/engineer for Joe Soprani.  For the uninitiated in the Philadelphia accordion scene (no shame in admitting that), Joe is a real legend.  But really, he’s performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra (under Ormandy!), Pavarotti, and has even played for President Eisenhower.  I’ve… read more

There always seems to be great music happening, it’s just a question of time and resources to try and catch what you want to hear.  On a recent trip to visit a friend in the mountains of North Carolina, I had the rare privilege (which I didn’t realize at the time) of seeing legendary bluegrass… read more

The latest release from comedy troupe The Beans centers around a man and his love for corndogs.  Well, not just any corndog – he seems to fall in love with one specific corndog to the point where it inspires a dream sequence of courting, making love to, having babies with, growing old, and eventually dying… read more