I have been invited to a total of seven holiday-themed parties this December, by various friends. Sounds great, right? Except that five of them are all scheduled for this Saturday night. D'oh! That is all.

Wow, that didn't take long! My band's second album is already available from the iTunes Music Store: San Gabriel Seven - Blame It On Trio. My compositions are "Seven on Seven", "Blame It On Trio", and "Rampant Ronnie". You can also buy the CD here if you prefer plastic over bits.

Both houses of congress trampled all over the Writ of Habeas Corpus yesterday. As soon as Bush signs this, that means that conceivably he could now lock up practically anyone he doesn't like, indefinitely, without trial, for no reason, with no oversight. It's unclear whether U.S. Citizens are affected, but legal permanent residents are, and it ( Read more... )

So, I'm really looking forward to the Camp Hollywood swing dance camp this coming weekend, but I have no idea what I'm going to wear! There are "themes" for each of the evening dances:

• Friday: It's a night at the Cotton Club! Wear your flapper gowns and tuxes to New York's premiere night club, featuring Mora's Modern Rhythmists...
  
• Saturday: Bien ( Read more... )

This Wednesday will be the first San Gabriel Seven gig in west L.A. - I know a lot of you live out that direction and would far prefer to drive there than to the Pasadena area, where we usually play. It will also be webcast using Windows Media if anyone wants to try watching from home. Here's the link - click link #4 (La Trova House) this ( Read more... )

I'm settled into my new place in Santa Monica! I will have a housewarming party about one month from now but in the meantime everyone's welcome to stop by and say hi if you're in the area! Email or call so I know you're coming, of course ( Read more... )

Anyone want to check out a band with me at the Gig in Hollywood tomorrow? Gregory is about my age and the son of one of my mom's friends. I haven't seen him in something like 20 years. I have no idea what to expect, but he'll put us on the guest list and get us in free ( Read more... )

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I'm having a great time in France! Will post many pictures after the trip. Pop quiz: who can identify this location where I'm standing in this picture? Sure looks like something out of a fairy tale, doesn't it - well, except for those vehicles in the foreground.

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Anyone who lives near San Diego (specifically, Carlsbad) able to go over to my Mom's apartment and help her with her computer ( Read more... )