Saturday, December 31, 2016

SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT

Musically, this year started with David Bowie succumbing to cancer (January 10) and ended with George Michael's passing on December 25.

Many icons were lost, along with many younger musicians who are gone before their time.

As we usher in a new year, let us take a moment to remember some of the artists who touched our ears and our lives who will not be there to see the ball drop on Times Square.

John Berry of The Beastie Boys
David Bowie
Steve Byrd (Guitarist for Kim Wilde, Ian Gillan)
Leonard Cohen
Dennis Davis (Drummer for David Bowie, Stevie Wonder)
Paul Demers, Canadian singer-songwriter
Holly Dunn, Country singer-songwriter
Keith Emerson, ELP
Joey Martin Feek (of Joey & Rory)
Glenn Frey (Eagles)

Craig Gill (Inspirational Carpets)

Christine Grimmie (The Voice)




Fred Hellerman of The Weavers


Wayne Jackson of The Memphis Horns

Sharon Jones of Sharon Jones And The Dap Kings


Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane/Starship
Greg Lake (ELP)

George Michael

Rick Parfitt of Status Quo




Doug Raney, jazz guitarist

Leon Russell

Lewie Steinberg of Booker T and The MG's

Dave Swarbrick of Fairport Convention


Maurice White of Earth Wind & Fire


Thursday, December 29, 2016

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Sunday, December 25, 2016

DIANNE MICHELLE (DI3M)-OH HOLY NIGHT

This recording was produced by Christ's Church of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona, where I have been attending services (albeit not as regularly as I ought to) for several years.

Their music presentation is on a par with some professional concerts I have seen, and for several years I was fortunate enough to see Dianne Michelle sing.




Last year, she released her first Christian music CD, and I wish her the best of luck with that career. Check out Dianne's website for more.

I have always found her rendition of this Christmas song breathtaking.




Quite frankly, this recording still pales compared to hearing her sing it live. 

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

HOBBY OR ADDICTION?

HOBBY OR ADDICTION?