Again I have been listening to some stuff by Bill Frisell. He has a nice touch with the music. I don't hear much of an attitude in anything he plays, and he knows when to step back and stay out of the way even when he's the lead. However, I have been informed that he has quite a "following" (see J.V.G.) and that his reputation with the hipsters is substantial (see B.K.). Still, worth a listen.
Has anyone within blog-shot read much by Charles Dickens? I have embarked upon a few of his fine stories recently and must confess that I found them to be possesive of an astute observational faculty and reflective of a well tuned ear toward the vernacular of the day. Also, I might go so far at this point as to suggest a foray into the short stories of ol' Anton Chekhov. One of Imperial Russia's finest, and that is no insult my friends. I'm fairly partial to the short story format, and I have written a few myself as have my good pals J.V. Graham and Lex Leonard Olson. We're working on the publishing arm of the RGNC conglomerate, so maybe in the future we can include a book with our cd, or maybe even something on the dvd format. Anybody out there able to offer consulting services on these projects?
Ran into G.N. Christakos again tonight. Crossed paths at a lecture at one of the Boston area's more high browed schoolhouses (I snuck in dressed as a janitor). There he was; the picture of academic restraint and propriety: Corduroy jacket w/leather elbow patches, wine glass in one hand, plate of appetizers in the other; talking philistines and Israelites with Mr. Visiting Professor Ph.D., and all the while answering questions regarding the RGNC from people at the lecture. "So, tell me Greg, is all that stuff about you on the RGNC blog true?" Christakos:"errr...um...hey, did you try those pickeled free-range Corsican red peppers over by the wine table yet?"
By the way, the visiting lecturer tonight told us that his low$ point was in Germany with his wife and two kids and no job or plane ticket back to civilization and only 8 bucks and change to his name. Impressive!
The RGNC says hello to Mr. Bud Lane!
be good.
Has anyone within blog-shot read much by Charles Dickens? I have embarked upon a few of his fine stories recently and must confess that I found them to be possesive of an astute observational faculty and reflective of a well tuned ear toward the vernacular of the day. Also, I might go so far at this point as to suggest a foray into the short stories of ol' Anton Chekhov. One of Imperial Russia's finest, and that is no insult my friends. I'm fairly partial to the short story format, and I have written a few myself as have my good pals J.V. Graham and Lex Leonard Olson. We're working on the publishing arm of the RGNC conglomerate, so maybe in the future we can include a book with our cd, or maybe even something on the dvd format. Anybody out there able to offer consulting services on these projects?
Ran into G.N. Christakos again tonight. Crossed paths at a lecture at one of the Boston area's more high browed schoolhouses (I snuck in dressed as a janitor). There he was; the picture of academic restraint and propriety: Corduroy jacket w/leather elbow patches, wine glass in one hand, plate of appetizers in the other; talking philistines and Israelites with Mr. Visiting Professor Ph.D., and all the while answering questions regarding the RGNC from people at the lecture. "So, tell me Greg, is all that stuff about you on the RGNC blog true?" Christakos:"errr...um...hey, did you try those pickeled free-range Corsican red peppers over by the wine table yet?"
By the way, the visiting lecturer tonight told us that his low$ point was in Germany with his wife and two kids and no job or plane ticket back to civilization and only 8 bucks and change to his name. Impressive!
The RGNC says hello to Mr. Bud Lane!
be good.
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