Prying open my love vibes with Larry Yess, we talk about our early lives, recording on 4-track tape, Daniel Johnston, and many things in a stream of talk. And after moving in to a new home studio and migrating the website, we have ourselves a new wave for the podcast. Please enjoy. The music is […]
Blueberry Soup isn’t Quite Nourishing
So, you’re at a party on a beautiful spring evening. The sun is setting, casting lovely muted light and you’re caught up in conversation with an exciting stranger. Initially, you feel enthralled by their enthusiasm with this topic; they have so many fun and insightful things to say… But, you start to realize they’re just […]
In 2002, I marched downtown Los Angeles, along with tens of thousands of protesters, in awe and love for the outpouring of support against the Iraq war. At the end of the march, we were entertained if not inspired by an all-star band including Jackson Brown, Slash, Ian Gillan, as well as Hollywood actors including […]
Among the Shadows & the Flowers
Puente by Diego Piñón Somehow I ended up in the 8 day workshop intensive with Diego Piñón. That experience will resonate with me my whole life. I have developed such a deep gratitude for this man, and for the opportunity to learn with him. The night opened with Christopher Mankowski huddled on the floor. Face […]
Innocence Through the Cosmic Eye
John and Faith Hubley are possibly the best-kept secret in town. Actually, as commercial animators they produced a living, and one of the most iconic bits in advertising. It is touching and creative enough that even Don Draper would be proud to produce it. My love for older things might be the illusion that cultural […]
