2016-03-19 18:53
I was watching Nightline this evening and I heard yet another tragic story about a youngster taking their own life because of being bullied.As I listened, I was reminded that death has … Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
When I was a kid, if you wanted to embarass a fella (especially if he was trying hard to be macho and cool...), you would kill him with the following lines: "Charlie and so and so sittin' in… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Last night in Charleston there was a tribute to fallen musician named Randall Wray.Let me first give you a bit of some backgroundRandall was a blues guitarist who was not only a phenom… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Sorry that I've been away for so long, the band has been seriously busy for the last few months. The new CD is out (if you haven't heard, the Carpenter Ants have released our new baby entitl… Read More
2012-02-13 08:21
I'm just really saddened by the news today of the passing of Whitney Houston. I know that she is the product of a much younger generation than mine, but as a parent and a musician, truth is… Read More
2012-02-07 00:52
Lately I've been listening to the "fued" between Elton John and Madonna. Seemingly it's more on Elton than the Material girl.Here's the situation: recently at the Golden Globe Awards, these… Read More
2011-10-14 04:11
My bassist Ted Harrison and I share a passion outside of our Carpenter Ants gig, we both are huge baseball fans. Teddy is a Detriot Tigers fan, and I of course am a New York Yankees fa… Read More
2011-10-08 05:53
With the passing of Steve Jobs, I thought this little post might be of benefit to my fellow strivers of music.It's a safe bet to know that most of us in the world are dreamers. Some dream of… Read More
2011-09-28 03:08
Was talking with a good friend of mine today, and he was relaying to me how difficult it's been for him to ply his music in his area. It seems as though availability of players is slim to no… Read More
2011-09-27 02:20
I know that I'm getting older and the thoughts of technology scare me somewhat, but I really am trying to embrace it somewhat as well.I've been blogging since 2005, and I have enjoyed doing… Read More
2011-09-20 15:55
I've been at this game of music for a long time now, and I think it's about time for some relfection.Music has been such an integral part of me for so many years, and truly I have loved ever… Read More
2011-09-20 14:46
I want to address something that has been happening far too much in my community of late, and shed some much needed light on it...Living here in West Virginia and more specifically in the Ka… Read More
2011-09-13 02:43
For a few months now I've been on dialysis, and I've told you how it has been a life changer for me on a different levels.I really needed to slow down with my life to some degree; I'm still… Read More
2011-09-11 12:17
God Bless America...This is important...We STAND Together...We Will Heal...I'm So Sorry...Love Life Always...Remember This Day...Remember these places...New York City...Washington District C… Read More
2011-09-06 12:19
Judging by my size one can easily see that I am a fan of food. Now that I am a dialysis patient, I can easily see that my food obsession has cost me. All things considered, I am OK with my c… Read More
2011-07-19 15:53
Before I go on, I want to say that I'm sorry that I've been away for so long...I know that you've missed me and truth be told, I've seriously missed you all as well.I've had alot of cha… Read More
2010-12-26 03:39
As I go through my life, I've come to realize that I've made it this far for a number of reasons.One is that I have a very strong belief in Allah (God), I had very strong parents and sibling… Read More
2010-11-28 01:36
Musicians like any army, travels on its stomach. Meaning we love to eat, and seeing how this is the Thanksgiving weekend, I figured now is as good a time as any to tell you just how much we… Read More
2010-11-14 18:01
It's a safe bet that on a day like today (it's gloomy and rainy here in the Charleston, WV area...), you might be sitting at home anxiously waiting for the football game to start, or you mig… Read More
2010-10-23 14:37
When I was young I was very over zealous at times; especially when I wanted something. Whether it was food or fun, didn't matter, I had to have it right there and then.While visiting so… Read More
2010-10-16 04:01
I've spent alot of time in my life just getting on with it. I mean to say that I've given quite a bit of thought to looking at my life from the spectator seat. That's not necessarily a bad t… Read More
2010-09-26 15:44
Back in the day (which day, I'm not quite sure, or maybe I just don't remember...), there used to be a saying in the Black community that reflected the mood of most folks who felt powerless… Read More
2010-09-13 14:35
Hi folks, been a bit hectic last few months as I'm sure that you can inagine,but I'm slowly clawing my way back from all of the transpiring, and the madness of late.That said, I want to let… Read More
2010-09-08 01:45
Recently, I've heard a story that has circulated in the music community about me, and I've decided that it's time for me to address some serious issues.The rumor that I heard was that I "sup… Read More
2010-08-12 03:41
As I'm sure many of you know, my Vickie died on May 10, along with my stepson Marty.To say the least, this is a terribly horrific blow in my life, and it has left me very scared, very confus… Read More
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