Orchasm Rock

Orchasm: a mix of the words Orgasm and Orchestra. Used to describe a genre of music that is often characterized by orchestra music fused with experimental black metal; the compositions usually begin quiet and with a skeleton crew of musical instruments, then, either gradually or quickly, become a riot of sound.

A good friend of mine came up with this term to describe a group of musicians who go by the name of God Speed You Black Emporer! I suspect this band's music will be hard to find, so I will include a link to one of their songs. Still, I encourage you to find this band; it is a wonderful addition to a great music collection.

Rambling Rose

I love Disney movies. I think everyone loves Disney movies, or at least the ones that came before about 1999... the classics, man, the classics...

And as a tribute to our beloved children's movies, here is Kiss the Girl. A song. One of the best songs ever written by a Disney underling. I love playing it, it so sweet and simple but full of passionate love. Ok, I am finished waxing goofy. Listen, and I hope you enjoy.

Farmer's Market

Farmer's market is a riot. Such yummy delicious fresh grass-fed picked-that-morning still-smells-like-dirt sold-by-sketchy-dude-wearing-plastic-bags-on-his-feet GOODNESS! It is heaven, nirvana, or one of the tiers of glory, whichever relig you subscribe. Okra as big as a pidgeon. Green beans as long as my forearm. AND the produce is much cheaper than store bought. AND it doesn't look like it has been in cold storage for the last seven years.

All hail the Acorn Squash, garden fresh.

I love Open Mic Nights...

...at Baja Bean!!! Here in Charlottesville, downtown on the corner across from the UVA campus, there is a little restaurant called Baja Bean... they have open mic starting at 9pm on Mondays.

I love playing at the Bean because the people who come out and play are so talented!!!