Grammar
“They were”/”they was?” “They are”/”They is?” It’s not obvious writing about somebody in the singular, non-binary. Merriam-Webster has an article about this. Basically, use whatever... Read more
Down and out
It’s April 14th and I’ve already spent over $300 on dining this month. That’s a lot on my income, and food costs were already getting... Read more
Stephanie Anne Johnson
Stephanie Anne Johnson debuted at Jazz Alley this week and I had to make a date to finally see her for the first time. They... Read more
Update on radio program list
I’ve updated my radio program list. It was getting outdated. The blues is alive on local radio and streaming on the internet, have a look.... Read more
This weekend
It’s been a while. I stopped doing this before the pandemic, and then the lights went out. That was a long time ago, and I’ve... Read more
Shorty’s Seattle years
David William Kearney, aka Guitar Shorty, passed away on April 20th at the age of 87. Shorty was a fixture in the Seattle blues scene... Read more
Free show on the waterfront Saturday
Friends of Waterfront Seattle is kicking off its three week Pier Sounds series this Saturday with three live bands, headlined by The Black Tones. It... Read more
Which guitar is best for you?
Lead or rhythm? Read more
A note of optimism
It’s been a long time, but bands are slowly returning to the stage, and audiences, though won’t be packing the floor, will be back with... Read more
It’s finally back
I just bought tickets to my first live show in over a year. It’s not til next month, but it’s exciting to have look forward... Read more