Music has always played a major role in my life. It was with me in middle school and high school as a school bus took me away from Los Angeles daily, I was robbed for my Walkman on Sunset boulevard, and I've caught live music all over Los Angeles from Staples Center to the Great … Continue reading My Musical Journey: Analog to Digital to Analog
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June 8, 2020: Last Week in Los Angeles
A lot happened this last week but it's not really new. In fact, the painful events happening now are a result of things that have been happening for generations. They are also not unique to Los Angeles but their effects on the city were obvious. Protests Still Going Strong Protests continued throughout Los Angeles and … Continue reading June 8, 2020: Last Week in Los Angeles
Music During Quarantine
It's funny how much my music habits have changed since the pandemic forced me out of the daily commute. Thankfully, I have the ability to continue working from my dining table. My 17-year-old daughter sits across from me working on her final semester of high school. Meanwhile, the little one, the four-year-old, is bouncing around … Continue reading Music During Quarantine
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach
The text came out of the blue: "I have an extra ticket for Trail of Dead performing 'Source Tags & Codes' in its entirety. Would you be interested?" Trail of Dead is short for the band, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. Their album "Source Tags & Codes" got me hooked … Continue reading …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach
How Modular Synths Rekindled My Love of The NAMM Show
It’s strange how even something you are passionate about becomes boring and tiresome as it transforms into part of the monotony of life. The NAMM Show in Anaheim had become this way after many years of participation. Working for one of the exhibitors, it became more about the work needed to pull off the show … Continue reading How Modular Synths Rekindled My Love of The NAMM Show
CES 2018 Review: AI Will Change Our Lives (for better or worse)
The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is always an extravaganza. It’s a show designed to amaze visitors with life-changing products and technology that may never see the light of day. There has been a shift over the last few years to present smarter, more realistic visions of the future. Don’t provide an Epcot view of … Continue reading CES 2018 Review: AI Will Change Our Lives (for better or worse)
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