Looks like it's been about seven months since anything's been added to this section of the site. Actually, aside from the calendar, not much happens to this thing other than those obnoxious emails everyone's been getting from me*. There's not much reasoning behind this, other than there hasn't been much to update: gigs have been going strong, the Blake Lyman Trio and the newly named Sorta Bison Trio have been gaining traction, solo gigs at Iorio Restaurant are going along as well, and a few smattering of duet gigs with Ben Graves have been coming up here and there.
Now there's something else: the Camellia Lounge Jazz Jam. Yes, we all know the Camellia Lounge from Sorta Bison Trio gigs and emails detailing a location that seems like a Russian nesting doll (Camellia Lounge: Tea Zone: Pearl District: Portland). And once you'd figured out that the Camellia Lounge was a cool place, you'd have to decipher their schedule of biweekly jam sessions hosted by the esteemed Noah Bernstein. Well no more! Starting February 9, Camellia Lounge Jazz Jams will be happening every week, with hosting duties alternating between Mr. Bernstein and myself. So come on out every Tuesday to play. I'll be there sometimes; sometimes I won't.
Since I seem to be a neglectful web host (see: 7 months between posts), I've also taken this opportunity the music section of my site. A few new tracks from the December '09 Vinideus gig with the BLT have been added. After boosting the volume in the ol' computer they've come out prettier than ever (sound quality, not performance or composition [let's not kid ourselves]). So enjoy these three new tracks. They're songs I wrote for no one or thing in particular.
Frequent visitors (apparently only my family falls into this category) may have noticed a rotating group of event posters in the upper left of this website. Necessity has lead me to learn Photoshop a little better (though not much), and I've been practicing/applying by putting up some fliers for upcoming gigs. It's not much, but it's something.
Finally, I want to somewhere and somehow say thanks to everyone who came to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Wall of Wine event on January 29. It's a great organization, and having been to this event now as performer and attendee, I can vouch for this event as well. Though I don't know the final numbers, I think we raised some dollars and support for what everyone can agree is a great organization.
So that's it, check back in seven months or so, or just come to a gig and hear the music. I'll say hi.
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