There's a line in an Indigo Girls song that says, "If you need to know that you weathered the storm of cruel mortality, a hundred years later I'm sitting here living proof." For me, ever since hearing the words "cruel mortality," they have always…

Welcome to my RPM album. The line "You might not get what you want - You'll get what you deserve" came to me without me truly understanding it. By the time I finished recording the album, it all made sense. WHAT YOU DESERVE Is this what…

The music here is my first time messing with the Line 6 Pod app for iPad. I'm pleased with it over all (that sah-weeeet Strat neck pick up) but I question why it lacks any form of overdrive pedal. What the hell? Is it an in-app purchase or…

In memory and honor of my father, Pharmacist's Mate 1st Class (2nd Class during the battle) Wilbur Garmond Dekker, USNR/USMC (Bronze Star medal); and all those who fought for, and defended, the island of Iwo Jima; February - March, 1945…

A small taste of the '74 Twin Reverb. Blackfaced, master volume removed from circuit, two tubes pulled, old Celestion G12-80s (it wasn't me). Les Paul with excellent PAF-style pickups (A5 neck, A2 bridge), stock pots and caps but good parts nonetheless…

20100415 Mansfield University concert choir performing for the participants of the 2010 Vocal Jazz Festival.

When my kids were babies, my Dad always used to hum a little tune when he was carrying them and trying to settle them down... it's the sweetest, lilting sound, I've hummed it all my life, always thinking of my Dad when it was in my head. I've…

Well... I have a feeling that many of us may wish for a 2020 do-over. So here's a simple song to make that wish for us all! Oh Mulligan I wake up every morning My jaw is clenched so tight Even in my dreams it’s a battle Who’s wrong and…

This song was written for a songwriting challenge issued by the MN Association of Songwriters where the title had to include the word 2021. I am uploading it this morning on a very proud day here in the USA - Inauguration day 2021!!!!! I am…