Is there a place where there are palm trees, constantly pleasant weather like San Diego, has the beauty of San Francisco or Paris, has a local government that allows people to be free but curbs human nature’s inclination toward excess and greed? Somewhere that has relatively low income, sales, and property taxes? Where is the…
Read moreAin’t Too Proud Closing Night 1/16/2022
The Sound Proof Podcast
I was on Episode 4 of #SoundProof with Shari Pine on the Empty The Bench Podcast Network
Read moreCornelius Grant, the original guitarist for the Temptations
Me, Mr. Grant, Keith Robinson and Larry Saltzman (guitar one and two from the Ain’t Too Proud orchestra on Broadway) Mr. Cornelius Grant, the original guitarist for the Temptations, and music director for their live shows for over twenty years, came to see our show. He co-wrote the blockbuster, “(I know) I’m losing you” for…
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Today in New York City, schools are asynchronous (whatever the hell that’s supposed to mean). The reality is that my son does not have to be in school. Since I’m with him and we haven’t hung out in a while, he suggested we get out of town. We drove up the palisades parkway and saw…
Read moreThe Cast Of Ain’t Too Proud on Good Morning America 10/18/21
Re-Opening Night Of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations
We rehearse-but we also perform! It’s time to get back to work with everyone involved in the production of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations on Broadway. Re-opening night-Saturday October 16, 8 PM.
Read moreLessons with Zoila!
An old friend asked me to bring some joy into the life of an 86 year old woman named Zoila today. She’s part of Encore Community Services, an organization that provides seniors with a range of caring and quality services to help them live independent and dignified lives. I was asked to gave Zoila a…
Read moreLove Letter · Peter Levin
‘Love Letter’ is one of my favorite songs written by Peter Levin. I’ve played this tune with Pete on many occasions live over the years. He finally captured it on “tape” a few years ago. Today, he released it as part of his new album. I loved playing on this track and hearing the finished…
Read moreWarren Odze on the Broadway Drumming 101 Youtube Page!
This is the longer, unedited version of the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast. Warren Odze is a Broadway veteran. He’s performed in Broadway shows such as: The Life Civil War Kat and the Kings Seussical Thoroughly Modern Millie Lennon Come Fly Away The Wedding Singer Priscilla Rocky An American In Paris Charlie and the Chocolate…
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