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	News/Events About Ed Zincavage Posted: Happy New Year! Posted: Jan 1, 2012 A good new year to all. I've been working at composing new songs and hopefully an album for 2012 if all goes well. Good luck with all of your endeavors! Upcoming gig at Urban Coffee Lounge February 2012 Posted: Nov 22, 2011 Hi everyone. 2012's just around the corner and I want to let you know that I'll be performing again at Urban Coffee Lounge in Kirkland on Febrary 24th, Friday night, from 7pm to 9pm. I hope to see you there! Open House Live Performance November 12, 2011 at Lakeview Yoga Posted: Nov 11, 2011 Hello Everyone, I'll be performing as part of the Open House celebration on Saturday evening, November 12th, 2011 at Lakeview Yoga. The open house at Lakeview Yoga runs from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. and all are welcome to attend. I will be performing my music sometime between 7pm and 9pm for one set of songs which will be about 1 to 1.5 hours. Lakeview Yoga 6521 Bothel Way NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 (425)-481-7020 I look forward to seeing you there. It's Finally Summer ! Posted: Jul 7, 2011 Glad to see summer's finally here in Seattle. We've actually been able to have a few of our music lessons outside today (by student demand). It's great to be able to move a lesson or two outdoors once and awhile due to the warm sunshine. Ukulele and Banjo Popularity Growing Posted: May 4, 2011 It's interesting to me how popular ukulele and banjo are becoming. Seems like everyone I talk to who's into music is learning ukulele. Many others are learning Banjitar or the real thing...the 5 string banjo. Almost Springtime Posted: Mar 7, 2011 After a very wet, snowy, and dreary Seattle winter, most of us are anxious for sunshine in the Northwest. I'm been working on new song compositions the last several months, as well as woodshedding with guitar, banjo, and ukulele practice. It's great to take some time off performing, after a long year of almost weekly work, and get back to basics of the music craft. November 12th Performance at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Posted: Nov 21, 2010 Thanks to all of you who attended my show at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea in Seattle tonight. I enjoyed playing my guitars and singing for you, as well as having the opportunity this evening to debut my banjo and ukelele songs. I'm glad you all enjoyed them! Special thanks to Robert, Greg, and Milan (it was great talking to each of you)! Also thanks to the wonderful baristas Amanda and Clara for hosting. Lots of Fun at Urban Coffee Gig on November 12, 2010 Posted: Nov 14, 2010 Thanks very much to all of you at my Friday night performance this past week at Urban Coffee Lounge in Kirkland! I enjoyed singing and playing for you, and meeting several new friends. Special thanks to: Evan and Sarah, as well as Kevin and Dawn (Happy Birthday Dawn!). As usual, Urban Coffee Lounge baristas - Austin and Jodie were wonderfully attentive hosts. Thanks! I'll be back at Urban Coffee Lounge on Friday, January 28th, 2011 and look forward to seeing you then. A Very Enjoyable Performance Tonight at newly-remodeled Starbucks on Olive Way Posted: Nov 7, 2010 I had a terrific time sharing my music with all of you tonight at the newly remodeled Starbucks on Olive Way in Seattle! This was a wonderful venue in which to perform. Thanks to all of you who were in attendance tonight. This was the first time I've performed in Starbucks Olive Way since it's opening on October 18, 2010, and it is certainly a beautiful coffee theatre. (Great job on the design Arthur!) Olive Way Starbucks is a very popular place, despite only recently being opened. It was packed full of people from all walks of life, checking out the new decor and beautifully stylish coffee bar; ordering food and beverages and enjoying time visiting with each other. I'd bet that throughout the night, there must have been at least 100 or more people there. Several large groups of people who knew each other were there, and I was very happy to perform to a large audience. I want to thank Jay and Major for referring me to this gig, as well as the wonderful Starbucks Olive Way staff who made this very busy evening go smoothly for everyone, including myself. Thanks to: Janet, Coulter, Casey, Nick, Billy, Chrissy, and Melissa. You guys were great hosts! Also thanks to my friends Steve, Jessica, and their new baby Roland for attending; as well as Mark for going out of his way to come by and see the show. Thanks to Joan too, for the kind words and suggestions. I'm looking forward to performing again sometime soon at Starbucks Olive Way. Ed Performing Saturday November 6 at Newly Remodeled Olive Way Starbucks Posted: Nov 5, 2010 Hello everyone! This Saturday, November 6th, I'll be performing at the newly remodeled Olive Way Starbucks in Seattle's Capitol Hill District (just east of downtown Seattle). (See the photos and Starbucks press release here) http://news.starbucks.com/news/starbucks+reopens+olive+way+store+in+seattle.htm My show will be from 7pm to 9pm., and will feature all the original and cover slide guitar blues and folk songs you've heard me perform, and a few new tunes. Starbucks Olive Way Store 1600 East Olive Way Seattle, WA 98102 206-568-5185 www.starbucks.com I look forward to seeing you there! Fun Performance at C & P Coffee, FridayOctober 22, 2010 Posted: Oct 23, 2010 I had an enjoyable time performing my acoustic blues originals for those of you who came out to C & P Coffee for this early Friday night show. Thanks to many of the new folks I met tonight for making it a wonderful evening: John and James (guitarists), Katelon (another fingerpicking guitarist) and John (who plays ukelele, harmonica, does storytelling, and more). It was great to meet and talk to all of you! Also, thanks to Pete, owner and tonight's barista, who was a great host and made some wonderful green tea for me. I hope to see you all again soon at another of my performances around town. A Warm Night at Urban Coffee Lounge Gig Posted: Oct 16, 2010 Thanks to all of you who came out on a chilly night in Seattle to see my blues show at Urban Coffee Lounge last night! Special thanks to Tomomi, Debbie, Liz, Mani, Mark and Mikael, "Birthday Mark" and friend, as well as Tom and his friend. Also, thanks to the terrific baristas Morgan and Austin. For those who missed the show at Urban Coffee Lounge and those who were there and had to leave before the show began, I'll be back there in January 2011. Hope to see you then! A Great Time at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea (Tonight's Gig) Posted: Oct 10, 2010 Thanks to all of you who came out to hear my show tonight at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, on Capitol Hill in Seattle! You were an attentive and appreciative audience. I enjoyed performing my blues and folk songs for you, as well as meeting some new and old friends. Thanks to Ken and Joanne, as well as their friends Wanda and Brian. Also thanks to Rosalind and Jackie. Good to meet you, and I appreciate learning about the new book you showed to me. Hope to see you again. Special thanks to baristas: Christian, Brian, and Krista...as well as Jay. You're always great to work with. Upcoming Gig at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, Saturday October 9th Posted: Oct 4, 2010 I've had the luxury to have a few weeks off from performing, and I will be returning to the stage this coming Saturday, October 9th, from 5pm to 7pm at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, in Seattle. 15th Ave Coffee and Tea 328 15th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 206-323-1568 Come on over to Capitol Hill where 15th Ave Coffee and Tea is located, and enjoy some great original blues music and a terrific beverage and food plate. I hope to see you all there! A Fun Performance at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Posted: Sep 12, 2010 Thanks to everyone who came out to see my performance tonight at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, in Seattle! I really enjoyed performing the blues originals and covers I play for you; as well as meeting some new friends. Tonight I also played a new original song (work in progress) which I'm finding gets people's toes tapping. (That's a good thing!) Special thanks to Jerry, Betty, and Kathy. I had a great time talking to all of you before, during, and after the show! Also, thanks to the terrific baristas Danny and Brian! You were great hosts. Saturday's Gig at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea (August 28th) Posted: Aug 31, 2010 Thanks to all my friends who showed up for my performance at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea last Saturday night. I enjoyed playing the blues for you. One highlight of the show was when a little guy (perhaps 4 yrs old) who wandered in with his parents, and showed me his "Underdog" video and made a song request for me to sing the title song "Underdog" from the film. I've never seen this recent version, but I certainly remember the cartoon from long ago. I sang him a few bars of what I remembered of the song and he enjoyed that, before his folks removed him from the audience's attention. Thanks to Ken and Joanne, Richard, and Phil (among others) for stopping by to enjoy my music. Also, thanks to the 15th Ave Coffee and Tea staff: Jay, Luke, and anyone else I may have forgotten for their gracious hosting of the evening. Last Night's Urban Coffee Lounge Gig Successful Posted: Aug 7, 2010 Thanks to all of you who were at my performance last night at Urban Coffee Lounge in Kirkland. We had a great time. I always enjoy the fine acoustics at Urban Coffee Lounge, and the friendly atmosphere. Special thanks to new friends and old, including: Steve, John, Mark, David, and "Scrabble Steve", Thanks to the wonderful baristas who hosted us: Morgan, Cameron, and Austin! A Terrific Evening at Last Night's First Anniversary Performance at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Posted: Jul 25, 2010 Thanks to all new and old friends who attended my live performance at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea's first year anniversary celebration yesterday in Seattle. You were so attentive and awesome! Thanks to Omar, Tomomi, & their friend, ; Matt & friend; Mark; Luke & friends; Major, Annie, Nigel, & Steven; Carl; and Tom. A special thanks to the baristas at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea who are always wonderful hosts to both me and their clients: Danny, Christian, Jena, and Jay. Ed To Perform Blues at the One-Year Anniversary of 15th Ave Coffee and Tea on July 24th Posted: Jul 22, 2010 This Saturday, July 24th, will be the one-year anniversary of the 15th Ave Coffee and Tea store (Inspired by Starbucks). I will be performing there from 5pm to 7pm, with my slide guitar blues show. There will be customer specials available as well at the festivities. Be sure to come on by and enjoy an afternoon of music, beverages, food and friends! Bring the kids! You can learn more about the history of 15th Ave Coffee and Tea and details of how and why it operates as it does, from Starbucks Melody blog at the address below: http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2010/07/20/15th-avenue-coffee-and-tea-has-its-one-year-anniversary-a-little-tea-education/ Also, check out the blog at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, about this Saturday's festivities: http://www.streetlevelcoffee.com/blog/ Urban Coffee Lounge Performance Last Night A Success Posted: Jul 17, 2010 Thanks to all of you who came out last night to see my show at Urban Coffee Lounge, in Kirkland! I appreciate your support. We all had a good time hanging out on a sunny Friday evening enjoying drinks and music. Special thanks to the Urban Coffee Lounge staff: Austin, Kelsey, Jennifer, and owner Jeff. Also thanks to Kevin, Ken, Mazi, and Mark. For those of you who missed this show, I'll be back at Urban Coffee Lounge on Friday, August 6th, from 6pm to 8pm. Last Weekend's 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Gig Enjoyable Posted: Jul 13, 2010 Thanks to all of you who attended my performance at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea (Inspired by Starbucks) last Saturday afternoon! We all had a great time on one of the sunniest days Seattle has seen in quite awhile. Special thanks to baristas: Loren and Alex. Also thanks to Luke, Phillip, Scott, and Jared. The Film "Red Gold" Screens at Roy Street Coffee, Seattle (Inspired by Starbucks) July 6th & 8th Posted: Jun 28, 2010 Come on by Roy Street Coffee (Inspired by Starbucks) at 7:30pm Tuesday, July 6th and Thursday, July 8th to see the award winning film "Red Gold". This will be the second and third screenings of this marvelous film at Roy Street Coffee. The film "Red Gold" will be screened in celebration of Bristol Bay Week in Seattle. "Red Gold" is about the controversy between the Pebble Mine Corporation and the Salmon Fishing industry in the Bristol Bay area of Alaska's wilderness. Here's a quote from Save Bristol Bay website: The Pebble deposit is a massive storehouse of gold, copper and molybdemum, located in the headwaters of the Kvichak and Nushagak Rivers, two of the eight major rivers that feed Bristol Bay. If built, Pebble would be one of the largest mines of its type in the world. Because of its size, geochemistry and location, Pebble runs a high risk of polluting Bristol Bay, one of the world’s few and most productive wild salmon strongholds. For this reason, Trout Unlimited is working with a diverse group of fishermen, guides, outfitters, lodge owners, Alaska Natives, scientists, chef, restaurant owners, seafood lovers and many others to try to stop the Pebble development and to protect Bristol Bay. See: http://www.savebristolbay.org Haven't we had enough damage of the Gulf of Mexico by the oil industry, without having more damage to the Alaska wilderness? Last Night's Gig at 15th Ave Coffee a Treat! Posted: Jun 28, 2010 Thanks so much to all my friends (new and old) who came out to see and hear my performance at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea (Inspired by Starbucks) last night in Seattle. I hadn't expected so many of you to turn out and I really had a great time playing for you. A special thanks to: Adam and Amy; Ken, and Jeff and his friend; Steve and Jen and their two kids; Greg; as well as 15th Ave Coffee's terrific baristas Danny, Jenna, Alex, and Loren. Also thanks to Dick for recording my show on video! (Thanks to Troy for the loan of the tripod, and Ashley for loan of the camera!) Ed Returns To 15th Ave Coffee and Tea This Saturday 6pm ! Posted: Jun 24, 2010 Ed Zincavage returns to perform his roots slide guitar blues at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea (Inspired by Starbucks) this upcoming Saturday night June 26th, from 6pm to 8pm. 15th Ave Coffee and Tea 328 15th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 206-323-1568 www.streetlevelcoffee.com Last Night's Gig At Jerzy's Wine Bar & Bistro A Success! Posted: Jun 20, 2010 Hello everyone! If you haven't checked out Jerzy's Wine Bar & Bistro in downtown Redmond, Washington yet, then do yourself a favor and visit them for a glass of wine and a meal. Jerzy's is an unusually cozy venue to relax and dine in; and it's owners David and Irene are some of the most delightful hosts you're likely to encounter. I set up my gear and performed non-stop from 7:30pm to 9:30pm and I had a terrific time entertaining the attentive audience while they enjoyed their fine wines and tasty meals. Thanks to all my friends and guitar students who came by to listen and dine: Richard, Ken, Pete, Ashley, Kirstin, Emily, Phil, Vicky, and several others. Also as special thanks to hosts/owners David and Irene for their kindness and attentiveness to their guests and myself. We all had a great time! Ed Performs At Jerzy's Wine Bar & Bistro, This Saturday June 19th Posted: Jun 18, 2010 I'll be performing this Saturday night, June 18th, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Jerzy's Wine Bar & Bistro in Redmond, Washington. This is my first time performing at Jerzy's and I'm looking forward to playing there for the small, and intimate audience. Jerzy's Wine Bar & Bistro is a small and cozy place to meet and visit with friends or that "special someone". David and Irene are your cordial hosts at Jerzy's. Come on over, bring a friend, and have a good time this Saturday night at Jerzy's with us! Jerzy's Wine Bar & Bistro 16727 Redmond Way Redmond, WA 98052 425-861-5407 www.jerzyswinebar.com See Streaming Video (archived) of Last Night's Successful Gig at Soul Food Books Posted: Jun 19, 2010 Last night's gig at Soul Food Books, Redmond, WA was a great success! Thanks to all of you who came out to see Suzie Grey, Pam Mortensen, my guitar student Eric, and myself perform our music for you! We had an awesome time. Besides each musician giving stellar performances, Suzie Grey (94) had the audience in the palm of her hand during her set. Suzie successfully lead the attentive audience in a sing-along of one of her original tunes. Special thanks to my friends and guitar students, and their families who came to see us perform and celebrate Suzie Grey's 94th birthday & CD release party: Todd, Anne, Ryan, Gopala and his family, Paula, Ashley, Kirstin, Scott and his kids, Bruce, Jean, Tracy and their family, Lisa, Bill, and several others. The entire show is archived on video at www.soulfoodbooks.com (go to Soul Tribe Streaming) so you can watch it if you haven't seen it, or see it again as often as you wish. Thanks to the staff at Soul Food Books (Taylor, John, Clint, Cat, and everyone else who helped!). TONIGHT! FRIDAY JUNE 18TH, A Rare Live Performance by Suzie Grey at Soul Food Books, June 18! Posted: Jun 18, 2010 Hello everyone! A dear friend and musical colleague of ours, Suzie Grey, will be making an in-person appearance at Soul Food Books, in Redmond, Washington on Friday, June 18th. Soul Food Books 15748 Redmond Way Redmond, WA 98052 425-881-5309 www.soulfoodbooks.com This will be a special show, celebrating Suzie's 94th birthday! Suzie will be releasing her new CD Single "Be A Unique Antique", as well as performing a 30 minute set of her original songs. Others performing at this show are myself (Ed Zincavage), Pamela Mortensen on didgeridoo, and my talented guitar student Eric. Each artist will perform a 30 minute set. Come by and help us celebrate not only our own music, but Suzie's new CD Single, and her 92 years of performing music. YES! Suzie's going to be 94 yrs old and she has been performing since she was 2 yrs old. For more information about Suzie Grey and her original music, see her site at www.cdbaby.com/cd/suziegrey 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Performance Last Night Posted: May 29, 2010 Thanks to all my friends who came out to my performance at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea last night. We had a great time! Special thanks to Tomomi and Sarah, as well as John and Christian, for stopping by and enjoying the music. Performance at C&P Coffee A Success! Posted: May 24, 2010 I really enjoyed performing last night at C&P Coffee located in West Seattle. The coffee house is located on California Street, in a 1904 craftsman house, and the acoustics were so live that I was able to play unamplified. The atmosphere at C&P Coffee is very intimate and personal, and I played straight- through the night for 2 1/2 hours to the very appreciative crowd of folks present. Thanks the owners Peter and his wife for hosting me there; as well as thanks to a few of my friends who stopped by to enjoy the show...Greg and Anna, among others. I'm looking forward to playing at C&P again in the future! Radio Airplay Received for Posted: May 19, 2010 The song "Bus Ride To Chiapas" from Ed's album "Blue Moon In December" received radio airplay on KBCS 91.3FM, on Sunday morning, May 16, 2010 at 9:16am PDT. KBCS radio can be found at www.kbcs.fm The program "Bus Ride To Chiapas" was aired on is called "Sunday Folks" with dj and host Tamara Lewis. For the next two weeks only, Sunday's program (archive) where "Bus Ride To Chiapas" was played can be found here: www.http://kbcsweb.bellevuecollege.edu/playlist/archive/default.aspx Thanks to Tamara Lewis for giving "Bus Ride To Chiapas" airplay! Give a listen and enjoy! C&P Coffee in West Seattle, WA Hosts Ed's Next Performance, May 22nd 6pm Posted: May 13, 2010 Here's a chance to get out to West Seattle, have a nice day at the beach (Alki), and stop by C&P Coffee afterwards for some great blues music and coffee. Check out C&P Coffee's website at: www.candpcoffee.com Hope to see you there, along with the sun! Ed's Next Show is 6pm Saturday, May 8th at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Posted: May 7, 2010 Hello everyone! Come on down to 15th Ave Coffee and Tea tomorrow, Saturday May 8th at 6pm for a Pre-Mother's Day music show! Fresh from his recent CD release party, Ed Zincavage will play two sets of blues originals and cover songs. The weather for this weekend promises to be warm and sunny, and 15th Ave Coffee and Tea has a large sunny room to hang out in and enjoy both the sunny day and the live music, while you're conversing with friends and enjoying a tasty drink. (Yes, besides coffee and tea, they serve beer and wine!) Hope to see you there, and tell a friend! Special Pre-Film Performance at Roy Street Coffee May 1st Posted: Apr 30, 2010 Ed will be performing a special one-hour set of his music at 5pm to 6pm before the screening of the multi-award-winning film "Red Gold". Roy Street Coffee (Inspired by Starbucks) will be hosting both Ed's performance of slide guitar blues, along with the special screening of "Red Gold". Roy Street Coffee 700 Broadway Ave E Seattle, WA 98102 206-325-2211 Hope to see you there! Here's the Roy Street Coffee official press release: Come join us tomorrow May 1st at 7pm for a special event. We will be screening "Red Gold" an environmental documentary featuring the Bristol Bay's people and culture around salmon, and the threat of a mineral and deposit mine that would change the ecosystem and long held fishing culture of the region. We will have guest speakers: Justin Dyer, Trout Unlimited spokesman Wayne Johnson, executive chef of Andaluca Warner Lew, salmon biologist and fleet manager for Icicle Seafoods to talk on the issues following the screening, as well as salmon to eat that is from Bristol Bay provided by Jeb Wyman TONIGHT! * ED'S CD RELEASE PARTY AT 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, Seattle, WA Posted: Apr 24, 2010 Hello everyone! Tonight's the night! I'll be performing songs from my new release "Blue Moon In December" as well as duets with special, guest musicians: Michel Navedo on trumpet, Pam Mortensen on didgeridoo, and my guitar student Eric. 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, 328 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 are my gracious hosts. They will provide a beautiful atmosphere of candlelight, great coffee and tea, as well as some savory and sweet plates. Be sure to attend this unique event! Tell a friend! This Coming Saturday, April 24th ! CD release party for Posted: Apr 18, 2010 This upcoming Saturday, April 24th, will be the CD release party for my new album "Blue Moon In December" at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea. 15th Ave Coffee and Tea will host, and is located at 328 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 There will be several guest artists, including Pamela Mortensen on didgeridoo, who was featured on two of the songs on the album "Bus Ride To Chiapas", and "Walk The Dog". Other special guests include my guitar student Eric, on guitar and vocals; as well as Michel Navedo on trumpet. There will be free gifts and prizes as well. So stop by and enjoy a terrific coffee or tea beverage, or a glass of wine or beer; and some terrific original music by some wonderful musicians. It's all free, and 15th Ave Coffee and Tea is a child-friendly venue. April 9th Performance at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Posted: Apr 12, 2010 Thanks to all of you who attended the show last Friday night at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea! A special thanks to Jay, Lauren, Amanda, and Alex for hosting. It was good to see Major there as well. Thanks to Sean for hanging out and giving me a tour of his iPad; Wayne, for dropping by to say hello (see you at next week's show, Wayne). A thanks to William for the gig referral, as well! See you at next week's show. An Enjoyable Time at Michel Navedo Jazz Quartet CD Release Party Posted: Apr 4, 2010 Last night, I had a great time at my friend Michel Navedo's CD Release Party at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea. Michel's jazz quartet performed two varied sets of their sultry, and lusciously warm romantic jazz with his trademark muted trumpet. Guitarist Jason Goessl and the rest of the band (Jeff Busch on drums, and Birch Pereira on double bass) provided a background of interweaving parts which captured the audience's rapt attention. 15th Ave Coffee and Tea on Capitol Hill, Seattle, was packed with fans as the band moved through their new album, playing every song from start to finish. The second set was different as the band played some of their more unusual pieces from the Brazilian songbook. Check out Michel's new album and get a copy for yourself! He's a highly talented artist with a terrific band and great set of unusually beautiful jazz songs. Great work, Michel! www.myspace.com/michelnavedo www.michelnavedo.com (free song download) Wonderful Audience at Urban Coffee Lounge Performance Last Night Posted: Apr 3, 2010 Thanks again to the wonderful staff at Urban Coffee Lounge in Kirkland (Kelsey and Marissa) for their assistance, and to all of you friends who came out on a very rainy, and windy Friday night to support local, live music in Seattle. A shout out to my friends Mazi, Rene, Richard, William, and Ken for coming out to my performance last night and enjoying the music and conversation. A hearty thanks to my friend Sean and his buddies Alex, and Steve for their kind words and assitance with my equipment. Thanks to Mark for stopping by to listen to the last set and ask questions about the guitars and other musical gear. Also, a thanks to Brandon (singer/guitarist) for coming by and saying hello to Sean and myself. A note to all musicians, and those in the audience who enjoy good sound. The acoustics at Urban Coffee Lounge are terrific! My three guitars, miked through my Roland AC-90 acoustic guitar amp sounded great in this room. The sound was very natural, and I did not have to use an equalization to correct for room frequencies. This made performing there a very enjoyable. This Week's Live Performance by Ed at Urban Coffee Lounge, Kirkland Posted: Mar 28, 2010 This week, Friday April 2nd, at 7pm, Ed Zincavage will be performing his first show at Urban Coffee Lounge, in Kirkland, Washington. This is a great opportunity for all of you on the eastside of Seattle (Bellevue, Sammamish, Redmond, Kirkland, Juanita), as well as those to the north end of Lake Washington (Kenmore, Bothell, Lake Forest Park) to come on out and hear some down-home slide blues guitar and vocals from Ed. Looking forward to seeing you at this beautifully appointed, modern, coffee house! URBAN COFFEE LOUNGE www.urbancoffeelounge.com 9720 Northeast 120th Place Kirkland, WA 98034 (425) 820-7788 Upcoming Show on June 18th at 8pm with Live, Worldwide, Video Streaming ! Posted: Mar 21, 2010 Mark your calendars, as I want to give all of my friends around the world advance notice that on June 18th, at 8pm to 10pm, I will be performing a very special live show at Soul Food Books in Redmond, Washington, USA that will be streamed with video on the worldwide web/internet. This show will also be a celebration for my friend Suzie Grey's 94th birthday! Suzie is a veteran performer, has traveled worldwide, and been featured on radio and television, as well as played music for the public her entire life. Tonight, besides myself, Pam Mortensen, my student Eric performing, Suzie will perform a 30 minute set of her original songs from the album she recorded on her 85th birthday "No Rockin' Chair" and grace us with her presence. You can find Suzie's CD at www.cdbaby.com/suziegrey The video streaming will take place on Soul Food Books website. www.soulfoodbooks.com You can watch it live from this page, soultribetv.com, or http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hope-hum-stomp-strum. This is a chance for all of you out there to see one of my live shows, no matter where you are in the world. This show will feature myself, as well as Pamela Mortensen on didgeridoo playing duets with me, and her own solo show; as well as my guitar student Eric peforming several duets with me, and to top the evening off, Suzie Grey on piano and vocals! This is a show not to be missed! I will remind you of this show as we get closer to June 2010. 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Performance a Seattle Sunny Day Success! Posted: Mar 21, 2010 Thanks to all of you who came out to see myself and my guitar student Eric perform at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea on this sunny Seattle day. Both Eric and I appreciate your support of local, live music in Seattle. Thanks to the baristas on staff at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea! (Alex, Becca, and Loren. You were awesome as usual!) Also, thanks to Major for stopping by to hear us play! I'd also like to thank Diane and Ed for taking time out of their day to visit with us and hear our performance. (I appreciate the referral Russ!) Thanks to all others who attended this show, including my dear friends Eric and Maureen! You guys are always supportive and I appreciate the after-show meal we had together! Besides my own set of original songs from my new album "Blue Moon In December", my guitar student Eric and I sang and played several songs with harmony duets that the audience enjoyed. Thanks to Todd and Anne for their continued help with postcard design and production, and for getting Eric to the gig! You guys are terrific. Several New Videos Posted Today! Posted: Mar 10, 2010 As of today videos of "Bus Ride To Chiapas" (featuring Pamela Mortensen on didgeridoo), "Promise Of A Brand New Day", and "Blanche Le Fleur" are up and running for you to enjoy. Check these out, and hope enjoy them! CD RELEASE PARTY DATE SET FOR APRIL 24, SATURDAY 6pm Posted: Mar 7, 2010 Hello Friends! The date for the CD Release Party for "Blue Moon In December" has been set for Saturday, 6pm, April 24th, 2010 at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea! I am excited to announce this date, as it has been a long time coming. I will perform all the songs from my new album, and there will be gifts and surprises this night; as well as some special guest artists who will each play a few songs with me. Be sure to be there for this fun time with friends! iTunes and www.CDBaby.com Now Selling "Blue Moon In December" Posted: March 2, 2010 My new album "Blue Moon In December" is now available for sale at CD Baby online, and iTunes worldwide, as well as at all my live performances. It is also available for sale at Moore Brothers Music on the Sammamish Plateau. "Blue Moon In December" will SOON be available online through Amazon, and other online sources. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming live radio station appearances by Ed Zincavage, on nationally syndicated radio, with world-wide streaming online! "Blue Moon In December" CD Cover Art Posted - CD Soon To Be Released! Posted: Feb 14, 2010 Hello Friends! The new CD album cover art is here, and I've posted the cover on this site. Today I completed forwarding the master CD and professionally designed album artwork to the manufacturer. I should have the test copy in my hands this coming Tuesday, February 15th for final proofing. Assuming there are no audio or design replication errors in the test CD, the first printing of the album "Blue Moon In December" could possibly be here by February 20th, Saturday. I'm very excited about the wonderfully artistic and unique CD layout and design my friend Erik Bell, of Shine, did. Erik took the terrific photos that D. Major Cohen shot at the live in-studio recording session I did at Elliott Bay Recording Co., in Seattle, WA on December 31st, 2009, and created several collages that show the passion and depth of my music on the cover, inside liner, and back of the CD. I'll keep you informed of the arrival of the completed CDs, and will also notify you of the date of my CD Release Party, which will be held at 15th Ave. Coffee and Tea, 328 15th Ave E., Seattle, WA 98112 www.streetlevelcoffee.com Thanks once again to both D. Major Cohen, for his photos, and Erik Bell, of Shine, for his CD layout and design. I'm grateful to both of you for your wonderful assistance. New Performance Videos of Ed Zincavage Coming Soon! Posted: Feb 10, 2010 I've submitted 4 new live performance videos to my webhost at Broadjam for posting on this site. They should be up and running sometime around February 18th or so. Stay tuned to check these out...especially for those of you who live in Eastern Europe and other countries outside the U.S. Videos of songs performed live by Ed include: "Blanche Le Fleur", "Bus Ride To Chiapas", "Promise Of A Brand New Day", and "Can't Get You Off My Mind". All of these songs were performed live, at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, Seattle, WA in November of 2009 by Ed Zincavage. One of them was performed by Ed along with Pam Mortensen on didgeridoo. I hope you enjoy them! 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Performance Well Attended! Posted: Feb 8, 2010 Thanks to both old and new friends who made it out to 15th Ave Coffee and Tea last night February 6th, 2010 for my solo performance! I enjoyed singing and playing for you. Special thanks to Brendan, and all his friends from the University of WA for taking time out from their studies to come hear my show. Also, thanks to Don and Tevis for their presence and kind comments. As usual, the staff at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea provided great hospitality. Many thanks to 'Becca, Loren, Alex, and Jay! For those of you who missed this show, I'll be performing again at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea on Saturday, February 20th, at 4pm to 6pm. Be sure to be there! Album Cover Art Almost Ready for New "Blue Moon In December" CD Posted: Feb 5, 2010 Hi Friends, The album cover art for my new album "Blue Moon In December" is almost completed! It looks fantastic, and I'm thrilled about how well it turned out. My friend Erik Bell, is a professional graphic designer, and he's been working on this for a few weeks now. With luck, Erik and I will get this cover completed and the album will go into manufacturing sometime in the second week of February. I'm hoping to have it readly for a CD release party at one of my performances at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea in late February. More will be revealed as this CD progresses... Thanks again for all your continued support! Wayward Coffeehouse Performance a Success! Posted: Jan 31, 2010 Thanks to all of you who came out to the Wayward Coffeehouse in the Greenwood District on a rainy evening to see me perform; along with Pam Mortensen on didgeridoo, and my guitar student Eric on vocals. Also, thanks to all those friends who attended, shot video as well as photos,and helped schlep gear: Lisa, Vick, Don, Todd, Anne, and Ryan. Pam played a wonderful set of her beautiful and captivating didgeridoo originals and a few cover songs. Pam has a new album coming out soon, as she's been in Elliott Bay Recording Co. laying tracks the last few weeks. www.pamelamortensen.com www.elliottbayrecording.com www.waywardcoffee.com Also, thanks to the staff at Wayward Coffeehouse, Anna, for her assistance and great food! "BLUE MOON IN DECEMBER" SONGS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Posted: Jan 21, 2010 My new album "Blue Moon In December" is recorded and mastered. The tracks from the album are now here on my website for your listening pleasure, and can be streamed free; or you may purchase songs for $.99 each if you wish. This is a great way to hear the tracks while the physical album is in the process of being manufactured. The CD should be ready in about two to three weeks from today. I hope you enjoy the new songs from this album. As I mentioned before, all the songs here (11 of them) were recorded on December 31, 2009 live at Elliott Bay Recording Co., with no overdubs, in front of an in-studio audience of 15+ people. This album received it's title from having been recorded during the 2nd full moon of the month (thus, the Blue Moon). (The first full moon in December 2009 was on December 1st, 2009.) There was also a Lunar Eclipse happening at the same time as when we were recording the album on December 31st, 2009. (Thanks to David Sherry for the idea to name this album after the "Blue Moon in December". David has been a guitar student of mine.) Upcoming Performances in January and February Posted: Jan 16, 2010 Just a quick note to remind you that I'll be performing live in January and February to promote my upcoming new album "Blue Moon In December" at the following venues: JANUARY 23, 2010 SATURDAY, 4pm, at 15th 15TH AVE COFFEE AND TEA, Seattle, WA JANUARY 30, 2010 FRIDAY, 8pm at WAYWARD COFFEEHOUSE, Seattle, WA FEBRUARY 6, 2010 SATURDAY, 4PM at 15TH AVE COFFEE AND TEA, Seattle, WA FEBRUARY 19, 2010 FRIDAY, 7pm at ZIPPY'S JAVA LOUNGE, Everett, WA FEBRUARY 20, 2010 SATURDAY, 4pm at 15TH AVE COFFEE AND TEA, Seattle, WA Come on by and hear some great music, have a great cup of Joe and enjoy! I look forward to seeing you there! Album and Cover Art In Progress Posted: Jan 16, 2010 The new album cover art and assembly is in progress. I've also posted the songs online so that you can preview my new work. I'm very happy with the new album. Scott Ross, at Elliott Bay Recording Co. did a great job recording and producing them. Pam Mortensen also plays great didgeridoo on two of the songs. I've temporarily removed some of the older songs, and Blood of a Poet band songs to make room to promote this new album "Blue Moon In December", to be released in the next several weeks. These things always take a little longer than expected, but I hope to have the CD ready to release by the end of February or beginning of March 2010. In the meantime, enjoy the songs posted and come to the live shows in January and February. I'll keep you abreast of the date of the CD Release Party upcoming! New Album "Blue Moon In December" Coming Soon ! Posted: Jan 8, 2010 Hello Everybody. I can't believe it's already January 8th, 2010! I've updated my website with new and exciting photos from the recent recording session I had to make this new album: "Blue Moon In December". I've also included the new songs from the CD on my "Songs" page, so you can preview them before the CD arrives. There's a new and moving rendition of "Just Like A Pilgrim Stuck Inside Times Square" (with a harmonica solo, and no piano or cello); as well as a terrific "swamp-blues" down and dirty version of "Bus Ride To Chiapas" with my friend Pam Mortensen on her didgeridoo, providing the bass textures to my 12-string Delta Blues-ish slide guitar, dirty harmonica, and field hollers. The studio audience was awesome to work with. Thanks so much to D Major Cohen for the awesome photos of the recording session. First Performance of the New Year 2010 is at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, Seattle, WA USA Posted: Jan 1, 2010 Hello Everyone! Greetings to those outside of the US who have been following my website! Thank you for your support. Soon, I will have my songs available for download for you. My first performance of the New Year will be Saturday, January 9, from 4pm to 6pm at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, 328 15th Ave E, in Seattle, WA 98112. www.streetlevelcoffee.com I will be performing some of the new songs off my upcoming album, as well as featuring another special guest or perhaps two special guests. Be sure to be there! New Year's Day 2010 and a New CD On the Way Posted: Jan 1, 2010 Happy New Year, and best to all of you! We had a great time yesterday, recording the live album with a studio audience at Elliott Bay Recording Studio, Seattle, WA www.elliottbayrecording.com with Scott Ross Producer/Engineer/Owner at the Sony desk, with Pro Tools HD. Thanks to all involved! Live Album with In-Studio-Audience Recording at Elliott Bay Studio New Year's Eve Day Posted: Dec 29, 2009 Hello Friends, I'm grateful and thankful for all of your support this last year. 2009 has been a year of growth for me and my music. 2010 looks like it will be even beter! I'm heading into Elliott Bay Recording Studio, in Seattle this Thursday, New Year's Eve Day to record my first "live" album with an "in-studio audience". See www.elliottbayrecording.com This album will be available for sale sometime in early 2010. There's much excitement surrounding this recording event on December 31st, with a hand-picked audience of my guitar students, friends, supporters, fellow-musicians, and photo and video professionals. It should prove to be fun and productive. There will be photos taken at the studio event, to be used on the cover and liner of the album to be made in the first week of January; as well as video taken of the creative process inside the studio. Thanks to all my friends and supporters for their help in this process. This has been quite an undertaking, and I'm grateful for your help. I want to acknowledge some of the participants and supporters: Moore Brothers Music, for their artistic encouragement, technical expertise, and wonderful instruments to use in my craft www.moorebrothersmusic.com 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, and Roy Street Coffee for giving me a wonderful place to perform my music often; as well as the continued support of their staff (thanks to Arthur, Major, Annie, Matt, Sharon, Alex, Molly, Jared, Jay, Becca, and all the rest of you!) www.streetlevelcoffee.com www.roystreetcoffee.com My longtime friend and colleague, Pamela Mortensen on didgeridoo www.pamelamortensen.com (VJ Tasara) Videography/Video Imagery www.dryadspool.com Scott Ross, Owner, Producer, Engineer of Elliott Bay Recording Studio www.elliottbayrecording.com There will be newly recorded songs, video, and photos up on my website soon, so stay tuned! All the best in the New Year to all of You! Edward A Terrific Time at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Performance on Saturday Night Posted: Dec 20, 2009 Thanks to all of my friends who turned out last night to see myself, Pam Mortensen, and my guitar student Eric perform at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea! We had a great time sharing our music with you and talking to you at the breaks, and after the gig. Thanks to: Laura, Lisa, Dawn, Todd, Anne, Eric, Michele, Major, Annie, Sharon, my guitar student Don, and several other friends. We're grateful for your continued support. As usual, the staff of baristas were very helpful and ready with coffee, tea, salmon plates, sandwiches, and desserts. Thanks to: Molly, Amanda, and Alex for their great service! Eric my special guest and I, opened the show with him singing three songs that showcased his wonderful voice, and nimble guitar skills. This was only Eric's second show in front of a "real cafe audience" and he was greatly appreciated. I sang harmony on two of the songs he played. Pam Mortensen brought down the house with her trance-inducing and skillful didgeridoo and hand percussion performance. The cafe staff was kind enough to dim the lights, which added more atmosphere to her performance. I performed two duets with Pam during the evening: "Walk the Dog" (to be included on my upcoming album with a new and revised edition) and "Bus Ride to Chiapas" which is a song on Pam's latest album. Pam and I ended the evening with a new song that evolved on-the-spot from an impromptu jam session. We hope to finish writing this work and record it soon. My next performances will be January 9th, and 23rd, 2010 at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea; and January 30th, 2010 at Wayward Coffeehouse. Hope to see you then, with my new record album in-hand! The Buzz Is On For Tonight's Gig at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea in Seattle! Posted: Dec 19, 2009 Word is quickly spreading that 15th Ave Coffee and Tea is the place to spend some time and see local music. www.streetlevelcoffee.com Tonight I will present you with a solo performance of several of my new fingerstyle, slide blues and folk songs; as well as a duet performance with my friend Pam Mortensen on didgeridoo; and to top this off, Pam and I have a second special guest, Eric, a guitar student of mine performing three wonderful songs with his awesome voice. Stop by and relax, unwind and get away from the holiday shopping for a short while and treat yourself to some great coffee, sandwiches, pastries, and music with friends. You deserve it! Wayward Coffeehouse Gig Was Awesome Posted: Dec 18, 2009 I'm very grateful to all of you folks who came out to support my friend Pam Mortensen on didgeridoo and myself on guitar and vocals tonight at the Wayward Coffeehouse. Pam, I really enjoyed your set. It was terrific! Thanks to you, our fans,(especially Lisa, Michelle, Joe, Mark, Ann, Scott, and Jeff!) You, and everyone else there were a terrific audience! Also thanks to the staff at Wayward Coffeehouse tonight: Amanda and Michelle. You made some wonderful sandwhiches and coffee for us. ***A quick reminder that I will return to Wayward Coffeehouse, with Pam Mortensen, on Saturday, January 30th from 8pm to 10pm. So, if you missed this show, be sure to catch the next one there! Live In-Studio Performance Album to be Recorded at Elliot Bay Recording Posted: Dec 17, 2009 Hello Everyone! I'm in the process of relinquishing my position as my own engineer in the studio, and heading very soon into Elliott Bay Recording to create a new "live" studio album. On December 31st, 2009, I will have a live audience at the recording studio, and we will record the live performance of myself, and my friend and colleague Pam Mortensen just as we give our show at other venues. An audio CD will be made for sale from this live performance. I intend to capture the excitment and vitality of my live show by recording it in one take. (Remember the old radio shows where the performers did this? Who needs pitch correction or multitracking?) This performance will be recorded on digital video so that we will have both the performance video available of myself and Pam; as well as a separate video of the recording process of making the live album (including the post production of mixing, sweetening, etc.) The videos of the making of the live album will be posted on the appropriate websites (my site, Facebook, You Tube, My Space) to share them with you. If all goes well, I may even have a DVD of the performance to sell on my website (besides the audio CD). I've known owner, engineer Scott Ross for several years, and I'll be working with him to put together the songs I've been performing live at my shows, so that they'll be made available to you, both at my upcoming performances, as well as at CD Baby, iTunes, and several other places. You can find Elliott Bay Recording at: www.elliottbayrecording.com Edward's New Video Posted: Dec 6, 2009 Hello Friends! Just a quick note to let you know that I've submitted a second live video to my Broadjam website host for approval. This is a video filmed on November 21st, 2009 when I performed "Just Like a Pilgrim Stuck Inside Times Square" live at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea. The video should be made available on my websites sometime this second week of December 2009. Hope you enjoy the song and the live performance video. Market Street Traders Cafe and 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Gigs a Success! Posted: Dec 6, 2009 Thanks to all of you for coming out to see myself, and my special guests: Brian Straub of the band "Secondhand Sunday", and Pamela Mortensen last Friday and Saturday nights! www.myspace.com/2ndhandsunday www.myspace.com/pamelamortensen Brian played some great original songs with me as duets, as well as some of his solo work at 15th Ave Coffee on Capitol Hill Saturday night. Pam played, and sang many of her original songs through her didgeridoo on Friday night at Market Street Traders Cafe; as well as performing a couple of duets with me. All three of us appreciate your support of live, local music in Seattle. I also want to send out a special thanks to Tammy, Andy, and Peg at Market Street Traders for their support, and great conversation after the gig with Pam and I. Another special thanks to Jason Chen for the amazing, high-resolution photographs of me taken at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea. Great work Jason! Last, but not least, a thanks to all the staff and management at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea for their support and kindess. Luke, Jared, Alex, Amanda, and Jesse, we thank you! I'm looking forward to seeing you all again soon, at the next performance. This Week! Performance at Market Street Traders in Ballard, WA Posted: Nov 30, 2009 This Friday I'll be performing at Market Street Traders, a wonderful little shop in Ballard, Washington from 7pm to 9pm. I'll have one or more special guests with me as well. Pam Mortensen will be one of my featured guests on her didgeridoo. Market Street Traders sell didgeridoos, (and so does Pam!), so this is a great time for any of you didge fans to come out and hear my music, as well as Pam's. Hope to see you there for great sandwiches, and Fair Trade Products from around the world! Market Street Traders 2016 NW Market St Seattle, WA 98107-4012 (206) 838-3340 www.marketstreettraders Upcoming Matine' Performance December 5 at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Posted: Nov 26, 2009 My next performance is from 4pm to 6pm Saturday, December 5th at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, 328 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112. I will have a special guest...Brian Straub, a singer/songwriter friend of mine, of the band "Secondhand Sundays" performing some duets with me. I'll be accompanying him singing and playing two of his unique, alternative-country originals with my Dobro. Brian will also play a short set of his original material in-between my sets. Check out Brian's band "Secondhand Sundays" at www.myspace.com/2ndhandsunday.com Be sure to stop by and hear some of my new songs, as well as older blues and folk fingerpicking favorites! Plan to arrive early for a good seat, as this is a busy time for the coffeehouse. I look forward to seeing you there! Thanks for your continued support. Edward's Next Performance is 4pm to 6pm Nov. 21 Saturday Posted: Nov 16, 2009 Come on out to my next AFTERNOON performance: SATURDAY 4pm to 6pm NOVEMBER 21st at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea in Seattle! 328 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 www.streetlevelcoffee.com (see Blog) Look forward to seeing you! Fun at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea Nov. 14th Posted: Nov 16, 2009 Thanks to those of you who came out to support local, live music in Seattle last Saturday night at my gig at the 15th Ave Coffee and Tea in Seattle! We had a great time performing for you! Pam Mortensen was there again, to grace us with her didgeridoo music. She was amazing as usual! Many thanks to my guitar student Eric, who played his brand new Taylor guitar (purchased from Moore Brothers Music, Sammamish, WA) and sang us two songs. Great performance Eric! New Song "Graced Again" Posted/Guest at Tomorrow's Gig Posted: Nov 13, 2009 Just a quick note to let you know my next performance is Saturday, November 14th at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea in Seattle. This time I'll have a very special guest with me named Eric. He's a student of mine, who I will accompany playing two songs. Eric has a terrific voice, and has been playing and singing for some time now. I'm sure you'll enjoy his music! Also, I've just posted a new instrumental song I wrote last night on the 12-string guitar called "Graced Again". It's in open D tuning, and has an almost Christmas feel to it. I may end up using this as my "Christmas song". Hope to see you soon at one of the live performances! All the best to you. New Songs/Works In Progress Posted: Nov 6, 2009 I've been writing consistently over the last year, and have several songs that are in various stages of completion. I've decided to post several of them here to share them with you, with the thought that some of you may enjoy seeing them develop. Some are complete and others are works in progress. Check them out under the "Songs" category on this site. New Video Posted: Nov 4, 2009 My colleague and friend Pam Mortensen and I just finished making my first, simple, music video a few days ago. It's now posted here and ready to be seen (under the video section). The song I play in the video is new to my website, and one that I've played for the last ten years. I just recently recorded it for the video, and have a new and different arrangement in mind for the audio version. Learning to edit video is my new challenge. More than ever, I have a much greater appreciation for those who make even small films and videos, let alone a movie feature. Hope you like the video. We shot it in Pam's didgeridoo studio, so there's lots of visual ambience from the didges hanging around. More Fall and Winter 2009 Gigs at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea, Seattle Posted: Nov. 8, 2009 I'll be performing solo acoustic shows from 8 pm to 10 pm on each on the following Saturdays at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea in Seattle, WA November 14 (w/special guest Eric) November 21 (Solo) December 5 (w/special guest) December 19 (Solo) January 9 (w/special guest) January 23 Autumn Gig (Duet) at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea November 7, 2009 Posted: Sep 15, 2009 I will be sharing the bill again with Pam Mortensen (didgeridoo and percussion) on Saturday, November 7 at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea in the Capitol Hill District of Seattle. Show will begin with one of us at 8pm. We will each play a solo set, and then play some songs together. Hope you can all be there. LAST MINUTE GIG AT WAYWARD COFFEEHOUSE Posted: Oct 16, 2009 My friend Pam Mortensen has asked me to play a last minute gig with her tonite at Wayward Coffee House in Seattle, WA 98103. Pam plays didgeridoo and hand percussion. We'll both play some solo work and then do some duets with didgeridoo and 12-string guitar together. Lots of toe-tapping tunes are in store for this balmy-rainy evening in Seattle's Greenwood District. Stop by for some good food, java, and music. Private Party Solo Gig on October 5, 2009 Posted: Sep 14, 2009 I will be performing solo guitar and vocals for a private function in Seattle on Monday, October 5, 2009. The theme will be Octoberfest, and should be a fun time for all. Solo Gig at 15th Ave Coffee and Tea - October 3, 2009 Posted: Sep 14, 2009 I will be performing a solo gig (two sets) on Saturday nite, October 3, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm, at the new 15th Ave Coffee and Tea on Capitol Hill, in Seattle, WA 98112. I'll be playing slide guitar on my new Alvarez 12-string, and fingerpicking on my Larivee L-05. Both instruments are now equipped with wonderful L.R. Baggs M1 Active Pickups, played through a new Roland AC-90 acoustic guitar amplifier. This amp has a gorgeous stereo sound which includes onboard reverb and delay effects. The result is a deep and full sounding acoustic guitar. Moore Brothers Music, Sammamish, WA carries L.R. Baggs M1 Active Pickups, and Roland AC-90 acoustic guitar amps. 15th Ave. Coffee and Tea is located at: 328 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 206-323-1568 15thavecoffeeandtea@gmail.com Fall Gig Sept. 25 at Zippy's Java Lounge w/Pam Mortensen on didgeridoo Posted: Sep 14, 2009 Fall's arrived. I'm performing with my friend, and colleague Pamela Mortensen on September 25, Friday from 7pm to 9pm at Zippy's Java Lounge in Everett, WA. Pam is headlining the show, and I will play a few songs after her. Both of us will end the evening with some didgeridoo and 12-string/slide duets. Looking forward to seeing you there. Zippy's Java Lounge www.zippysjava.com 1804 Hewitt Ave. Everett, WA 98201 (425) 258-4940 Summer 2009 Posted: Jul 28, 2009 The Moore Brothers Music 5th Anniversary Party was a great success. Most of the music instructors at the store performed with teacher bands. Many of the students who have bands also performed songs. I performed 12-string slide guitar and harmonica along with Pam Mortensen on her didgerido. We played 2 songs: "Bus Ride to Chiapas", and "Walk the Dog" (the second song is not yet released). All items at the store were on sale and a great time was had by everyone. January 22, 2009 Posted: Jan 22, 2009 It's the New Year, with a historic new president for our country. Change is in the air. I'm continuing work on new songwriting and recording; as well as a couple of music videos for this site. I will also be performing live in the Seattle area soon. Dates and times of the performances will be posted on this site. I've started playing a Larrivee Model L-05 acoustic guitar (mahogany and cedar) lately and am enjoying the change from my old jumbo Guild F-50R acoustic. I've also picked up a new jumbo Alvarez AJ-60S blonde 12-string which I love for open tuning slide guitar songs. Music instruction at Moore Brothers Music with my students is progressing well. I'm in the process of planning a student recital for late Spring, just before school lets out for the summer. Moore Brothers Music continues to carry a full line of new Taylor guitars. Several of them have been in such demand that they've sold as soon as they arrive. Stop by the store up on the Sammamish Plateau if you're in the Seattle area and check out these beautiful guitars. New Taylor Guitars Arrive at Moore Brothers Music Posted: Nov 13, 2008 Several of the new Taylor Guitars have arrived at Moore Brothers Music in Sammamish, with more expected in soon! Stop by the store on the Sammamish Plateau, and talk to Troy or Scott Moore, and try out the Taylor T5 (electric/acoustic guitar) and the Leo Kotke Signature 12-String or the Taylor Jumbo 6-String. Tell them Ed sent you. These are very, very cool guitars! Fall 2008 Posted: Oct 30, 2008 Temperatures are cooling and the holiday season's rapidly approaching. I'm continuing work on several new songs to release on an album in the near future. Moore Brothers Music has a new shipment of 22 Taylor guitars arriving around November 3rd, 2008. They include several acoustic models as well as a few electric guitars. Stop by and check these gems out. Have a good Holiday Season! Summer 2008 Posted: Aug 1, 2008 Hello everyone. It's summer in Seattle and the store where I teach guitar (Moore Brothers Music in Sammamish, WA, USA) has just about completed a remodel. The store appears much larger, and more well-stocked than befor; and there now there are 2 additional teaching rooms. I'm continuing work on my songwriting and preparing to record and release my work on a new CD this year; as well as return to some local solo gigs in Redmond and Seattle. Have a great summer! Spring 2008-Completed and New Projects Posted: Apr 12, 2008 The Seattle weather is finally warming up! I'm thoroughly enjoying my new guitar lessons, and improving my musical skills. I've been composing new songs with the goal of sharing them with you this year; as well as returning to performing live in the Seattle/Redmond area with a show that has new songs. On another note, my co-writing and mixing work with Pamela Mortensen on her on upcoming didgerido CD is complete. She will be releasing it soon to coincide with her upcoming performance at the Seattle World Rhythm Festival. Pamela will be performing live at the Seattle World Rhythm Festival at the Seattle Center April 25, 26, 27, 2008. The jazz-funk band Pocket Change has released their second album called "4", which was recorded live in Seattle. I had a hand in helping mix their album along with Pamela Mortensen, and Tarik Abouzied. Pocket Change can often be found performing at the Triple Door Musicquarium in Seattle. Go to their website at: pchangemusic.com for more information. A New Year Posted: Dec 19, 2007 It's the end of the year. Students are leaving for Christmas vacations. Time for a few days off work and reflection before the new 365 days of creativity ahead. All the best to each of you in the New Year. Beginning New Guitar/Theory/Composition Studies Posted: Nov 17, 2007 As a guitar/music teacher, I've learned that I have to keep up with my own studies in order to be better qualified to teach my own students. I've been looking for a new guitar and theory teacher for the last year; and have been blessed to discover and be accepted for lessons with a very accomplished guitar instructor who's work and artistic attitude I greatly admire. Tom Baker is my new teacher, and he instructs out of Rosewood Guitar in Seattle. Tom has taught for years at the University of Washington, and has a PhD in Music Composition and a Masters Degree in Classical Guitar. Besides playing classical guitar, he plays electric guitar in an experimental jazz quartet; as well as fretless guitar with microtonal tuning. I'm very excited to be on a new path to be growing and learning as a musician and teacher. Tom Baker's website is: www.tombakercomposer.com/ Former Guitar Student's Performance at Starbucks Posted: Nov 17, 2007 I thoroughly enjoyed a performance last nite by a former guitar student of mine, Alex Woods, at the BellSquare Starbucks in Bellevue, WA. Alex sang his own compositions, accompanying himself on electric guitar and keyboard, to a standing-room only crowd. As teachers, it's always interesting to see our students grow in their creativity, and Alex has grown much in the last two years. He sings and plays an emotive style reminiscent of both Tom York and Neil Young; as well as playing gorgeous instrumentals with ambient guitar influenced by Sigur Ros and Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins. Alex Woods website is: www.alexwoodsmusic.com Engineering and Producing a Classical CD for Student Posted: Nov 17, 2007 In the month of November, my colleague Pam Mortensen and I spent time in her studio recording a 3-song CD of Classical Art Songs for Elena, a student who is heading off to further her music studies in college. Elena, a vocal student of Melissa, one of the instructors at Moore Brothers Music, in Sammamish, WA; did a great job of singing the songs in French, German, and Old English. We wish her the best in her future voice and theatrical studies at college. Fall 2007 Studio Work on Three Projects Posted: Oct 13, 2007 I'm currently enjoying working with three different artists to help them engineer, mix, master, and produce their new albums. Thes include: a live CD for Tarik Abouzied and the funk-jazz band "Pocket Change", Pamela Mortensen's new didgerido/synth/vocal CD, and Cameron's electroacoustic CD. I'm grateful to be working with such talented artists; each of whom is from Seattle. Look for "Pocket Change" Live at the Triple Door December 17 in Seattle and their CD release that night. Bus Ride to Chaipas Posted: Aug 16, 2007 Here's a new song that I co-wrote with my friend and colleague Pamela Mortensen. She plays the didgerido on this one. This is a song from her upcoming didgerido album that I'm helping her mix and produce. Check out her website: www.pamelamortensen.com June 2007 New Songs Added Posted: Jun 21, 2007 I've posted three new songs, each in a different style, on the site this week. I have a backlog of songs I'm trying to complete in-between working on other folks' recording projects (which I enjoy). There's more songs to come in the next couple of weeks. Hope you dig some of these new tunes. Spring 2007 Posted: Apr 3, 2007 My good friend and colleague, Pamela Mortensen and I are heading into the studio this month to mix and master her new album due out this summer. We'll be using the new Sonar 6 software, as well as Sony's Sound Forge and CD Architect, along with some analog gear. Pam teaches piano, voice and didgerido at Moore Brothers Music (where I teach as well). Pam's new album will feature a dozen or so of her own compositions with an African theme; and will include her didgerido, djembe (handrum), African percussion, and piano/synth playing, as well as her (virtual) choir "The Girls From Ghana" (which is comprised of Pam's vocal overdubs. It's a wonderful album will take you on a cultural, spiritual and emotional journey through the African Savannah and the Australian Outback. If this sounds like music you'd enjoy, then be sure to contact Pam thru her website and reserve a copy for yourself. www.pamelamortensen.com Studio Project for Boe and Darren of Methane Flame Posted: Apr 3, 2007 March 2007 Things have been busy the last few weeks with a new remixing and mastering project I've been doing for a Seattle band called Methane Flame. They're a loud and raucous Lo-Fi Indy band who have three new songs they're releasing at the end of March. Their lyrics pull no punches and comment on everyday life and relationships. The band's currently working to get a website up and running, along with their 3-song EP; while they play a handful of local gigs. Winter 2007 Posted: Feb 20, 2007 Things are busy lately...completing a move to one city from another, setting up the studio again, and teaching a new class at one of the local schools. I've been at work again on a dozen new songs to hopefully be released this Spring. Fall Notes Posted: Sep 17, 2006 It's getting cooler in Seattle, and darker earlier in the evenings. That means more time for composing and less time playing outside in the sun. We had a terrific summer here this year. I'm anticipating the release of the new Sonar 6 software in the next week or so. Cakewalk will begin shipping soon, and this new release promises to have some great new audio tools. Also, I've been checking out the Decibel Festival in Seattle, WA (USA) this weekend (Sept. 15, 16, 17, 2006) and there's some amazing and talented electronic musicians, as well as great audio software clinics I attended. (Check out the artist named Murcof ) The M-Audio Pro Tools laptop clinic and Ableton Live 6 were very informative and helpful. Summer and Fall In the Studio Posted: Aug 10, 2006 Now that side projects are completed, I'm back in the studio working on my own songs. Stay tuned for more info as it develops. I'm hoping to release some of these songs this fall and winter. Hear Roberta Del Monte & Mick Radford's Recordings Made at EZ Street Recording Posted: Jul 19, 2006 Finally! You can hear four of the six songs Roberta Del Monte recorded at Edward's studio (EZ Street Recording) at her brand new MY SPACE website. http://www.myspace.com/robertadelmonte Feel free to visit her site and listen to the beautiful Italian songs she sings with grace and precision. You can also get to her site through my "Links" section. * Please Note: Three of the other six songs Roberta and Mick recorded at Edward's studio are available for listening at Mick Radford's website: http://www.mickradford.com/id10.html You can get to Mick's website through my "Links" section as well. Album Finished, Classes Starting Posted: Jul 5, 2006 The solo-sampler (demo album), engineered by myself, and produced by Mick Radford at EZ Street Recording for Roberta Del Monte, is completed and soon the songs will soon be made available for your listening pleasure. This album is a lush blend of 6 songs sung by Roberta Del Monte in Italian, and 1 song sung in English. The album is making it's way to Italy as we speak. We'll see what develops... This week I will begin teaching an 8-week series of classes at Moore Brothers Music, in Sammamish, WA. These will be "Class Guitar" and "Home Recording". In the Home Recording Class we will cover a broad range of topics ranging from setting up a home studio, to using a "Studio in a Box", to how to operate your Digital Audio Workstation with Pro Tools M-Powered software. Suzie Grey's 90th Birthday Party Posted: June 26, 2006 45 of us musicians and friends celebrated Suzie's 90th birthday at the Antique Sandwich Company in Tacoma on June 25th, 2006. Sean Stirling (pianist-extraordinaire), Alan Kausal (guitar & vocals), and Jeff Davies (Fender bass) were the primary entertainers who kept the audience enthralled with their performances. Suzie Grey entertained us with several of her original songs, as well as performing a couple of "piano duets" comprised of both she and Sean Stirling playing the same piano keyboard at the same time. This was a delightful evening full of fun and memories for everyone attending. (I just hope I can be as spry as Suzie if and when I reach 90, and have as many friends!) June Update Posted: Jun 13, 2006 It's been a busy last few weeks, working in the studio with Mick Radford producing, and Robbie D' singing, and us putting finishing touches on their upcoming CD release; as well as me preparing to teach several upcoming classes at Moore Brothers Music (Home Recording and Class Guitar). Not to mention making the last-minute arrangements for Suzie Grey's 90th Birthday Party/Musical Jam Session, which is also happening in a couple of weeks at the Antique Sandwich, in Tacoma. This is going to be a fun event, so be sure to come by and share a song with us in the musical jam, as well as watch Suzie show us how we can all be active and musical even at the young age of 90. Suzie's vocal and piano CD of wonderful songs will be available for sale at this event. Mick and Robbie's six-song CD is sounding terrific, with several of the songs sung in Italian, and one in English. When it's complete, there will be a link here and on Mick's site in order to find samples of the songs on Robbie 'D's site (Roberta Del Monte). The CD will also be available through Mick and Robbie D'. It's no secret that those of us in Seattle are waiting until the day after July 4th for the sun to shine and summer to officially arrive. It rarely fails that we have cloudy weather until the day after the Fourth of July. I can hardly wait for summer to be here! Suzie Grey's 90'th Birthday Musical Jam-Session Posted: May 28, 2006 Just a reminder to all of you who would like to attend; Suzie Grey's 90'th Birthday Musical Jam-Session, which is coming up fast on June 25,th 2006. This will be a celebration and musical jam session and Suzie will spend some of this time performing songs, as well as telling stories about her colorful life of 9 decades. It is to be held at Antique Sandwich restaurant in Tacoma on June 25th, 2005 at 6:30pm. The public will be able to purchase food if they wish, as the kitchen will be open. The Antique Sandwich Shop is located at 5102 N Pearl in Tacoma, (253) 752-4069. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Antique Sandwich, a Tacoma institution since 1973, is located just south of the sprawling Point Defiance Park. The restaurant, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers a spacious dining room with old antique tables and chairs, a live music stage and Third World items for sale from the progressive Traditions Fair Trade group. Many of our friends from the Victory Music organization will be in attendance. Victory Music also holds open mics at the Antique Sandwich every Tuesday evening. All musicians and interested public are invited to attend if you're in the Seattle/Tacoma area that evening. See the "Links" section and checkout Suzie's websites. Summer Music Classes at Moore Bros. Music Posted: May 18, 2006 As I mentioned earlier, this summer many of the instructors, as well as myself will be teaching extra classes at Moore Brothers Music, in Sammamish. Most of these classes will begin July 6,2006, when school is out. Generally speaking, classes are geared for teenagers as well as adults. Some of these class topics and instructors are: "Zen and the Art of Guitar" by Mick Radford, "Class Guitar" by Edward Zincavage as well as more classes by various instructors including: "Blues Guitar", "Guitar Improvisation", "Jam Band", "Songwriting", "Improvisational Violin", and "Group Voice". For further information and to enroll in any class, contact Moore Brothers Music at 425-836-2263 Home Recording Classes (and more) Offered at Moore Brothers Music This Summer Posted: May 16, 2006 This summer, I will be teaching a 8-week course on Home Recording at Moore Brothers Music in Sammamish. Course will be held 7:30pm to 8:30pm, every Thursday evening from July 6 through August 24th, 2006. This class is for ages 13yrs through Adult. Tuition: $120. "Become acquainted with the equipment and sklls necessary to make high-quality audio recordings in a home setting. Learn how to choose recording gear that best suits your needs. Topics include: studio setup, recording basics, workstations, portable recorders, Pro Tools/M-Audio, signal flow, MIDI, gear and hardware, troubleshooting." Call Moore Brothers Music 425-836-2263 for more info or to register for class. Edward engineering and Mick Radford producing Robbie D's album Posted: May 14, 2006 I've been busy working with Mick Radford, and his wife Robbie D' (Roberta Del Monte) to complete production of Robbie's new CD this May. This CD has been targeted to recieve airplay in June or July 2006 at Delta Uno Radio in Italy. Mick Radford is an accomplished guitarist and musician, with vast experience. He has performed with many notable musicians throughout his career. Robbie D' is a well-known singer in Italy. Besides her solo work, she and Mick play in the band "Almost Religion". See the "Links" section to check out Mick's website and learn more about Mick and Robbie's creative work. New Song: Peace on the Eve of War Posted: Apr 17, 2006 I've uploaded a new song I composed today, which is inspired by Tuvan throat singers and Blind Willie Johnson's song "Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground". Other musicians use this same harmonic singing technique. There's people who tour the U.S. who are very good at this, such as David Hykes & the Harmonic Choir. He's toured through Seattle in the past. I've never seen him perform live, but I have heard him on the radio, and his music is quite intriguing. With our country on the brink of becoming involved in a second war any day now, I feel quite powerless, like most Americans to change the disastrous course we're on. All I can do as a citizen and a musician is express what I feel and hope and pray that peace reigns, despite evidence to the contrary. New Songwriting and My Soapbox Posted: Apr 3, 2006 Despite a busy schedule, I've managed to get some time to finish a simple folkstyle song that I've been working on intermittently for the last two months. This song is called "Like A Pilgrim Stuck In Times Square". It's my response to all of the craziness I see and experience in the world. I'm sure most of us wonder how one person can make a positive change in this world when global conditions seem so overwhelming and huge. My only solution is to take good care of myself, and work in my little corner of the world to try to be as positive as possible. I try to treat people how I want to be treated, and send out good vibes to everyone I come into contact with on a daily basis. It's not always easy, and I'm not always successful; but the alternative is not very cool. This world community needs more tolerance and respect of others and to "live and let live". Spring Happenings Posted: Mar 28, 2006 It's already late March and Spring is here in the Northwest. The last several weeks I've been very busy in the studio recording several friends who are music instructors - including a drummer, bassist, and a guitarist who are working on some live demos to post on their websites and to use to get gigs. I've also been collaborating with another music teacher friend on one of her songs which is about some of the lost tribal cultures in the world. On top of all of this activity, several of us music instructors at work are now learning the new Pro Tools M-Powered system which was just installed. We want to be able to record our students and ourselves at work, as well as sell similar systems. Somewhere in all of this flurry of activity I'm making a little time for my own work, with the goal of releasing a small body of work in the next month or two. Suzie Grey to Celebrate 90 Yrs Posted: Feb 25, 2006 Our dear friend, and long-time singer/lyricist/pianist/recording artist and entertainer Suzie Grey will be turning a young 90 yrs. old this June 13, 2006! I'm helping arrange her 90th birthday party at the Antique Sandwich restaurant in Tacoma on June 25th, 2005 at 6:30pm. You are all invited to attend if you're in the Seattle/Tacoma area that evening. This will be a celebration and musical jam session and Suzie will spend about an hour performing songs, as well as telling stories about her colorful life of 9 decades. We can all be inspired by this strong woman's life and fine example. I don't know of anyone else this age who's so active, full of life and who is composing, recording and performing at the age of 90! You can find Suzie's websites at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/suziegrey www.geocities.com/norockinchair2004/ New Song and Upcoming Studio Work Posted: Feb 25, 2006 Today I posted my new song called "Marginalized" on this site. My songwriting is moving forward despite an increased workload teaching, and engineering/producing in the studio. The current recording project with the European vocalist is just about completed and a new project is due to begin in March. The new project will be an acoustic guitar and vocal album for one of my friends and teaching associates who also plays flamenco, blues, and progressive rock/metal electric guitar. He's a very talented and experienced musician and this should be a fun and productive experience for both of us. Sometime in March or April I should have links to this fellow's and another musician's websites who I've recorded. I think you'll find both of their work fascinating. As far as my own compositions goes, two new songs that I've posted are in the electronic medium. I've used vocal samples which I've found intriguing and disturbing. I'm realizing that my work is moving closer towards social commentary than it used to be. My new works in progress which are yet to be completed and released, will continue to reflect my feelings and thoughts about our current human and world condition. I'm working on three new songs in particular, which are in the categories of: #1. world/electronic (with Eastern vocal samples and my own singing with commentary about the current clash between Islam and Christianity; #2. acoustic blues guitar, piano, harmonica and my vocals (about relationships between men and women); #3. my solo acoustic guitar and vocal (a song for world peace). More will be revealed... In The Studio Posted: Feb 23, 2006 In the last couple of weeks I've been working on another musician's fascinating studio project. This time I have the honor of working as engineer with a world class musician/producer who is assembling a project for a European singer. This one is lots of fun and I'm learning some new recording tricks as we progress. It's a challenge to have time to continue my own compositions/recording, yet I'm still making progress with my new songs. New Songs Posted in February 2006 Posted: Feb 9, 2006 It seems like this year is passing very quickly, and it's only February. I've been so impressed and inspired by a musician who produced three albums last year, that my goal for 2006 is to do the same thing. (I'm such a slow writer that I need this goal, and letting you be aware of this will help me hold to that goal. I've heard that this worked for another songwriter, so I'm trying it as well.) In keeping with that, my deadline for the first album release is May 1 of this year. I already have 25 works-in-progress that I'm whittling down to a final 10 songs for the album. I've very recently posted one of the new songs on this site "Je Devrais M'arreter" ("I Should Stop"), as well as two more songs that are old: "Those Two Hands", and a new arrangement and recording of "Blanche Le Fleur". I hope you enjoy one or more of these songs. The new year - teaching, composing, producing Posted: Jan 8, 2006 Happy New Year to everyone. I've been very busy working with many more interesting new students this month. Besides the youngsters, there's many new adult students who are beginning to learn to play guitar or blues harmonica. It's rewarding to see these people learning to play music after having a desire to do so for decades. They are now making time to enjoy creating music. Many of these students are very, very talented. As far as my own work in the creative world goes...I've been working on dozens of song sketches, and soon I'll begin to post some "works in progress" and/or some finished songs on this site. Songwriting's a slow and interesting process for me. Besides composing on the guitar, I've been using the keyboard much more and have been working with the new softsynths (Cakewalk's "Dimension" synth is my current favorite). The new technology is allowing me to compose in a much larger variety of styles than I've done in the past. My new work includes such styles as Parisian cafe accordion songs, electronic dance pop, gutsy blues/R&B tunes, stirring gospel/spiritual songs, simple acoustic folk songs, and more. This month (January) I'm in also the studio engineering and producing a project for a musician friend who is a phenomenal guitarist and all around world-class musician. I'm excited and honored to be working with this fellow. Noted Musician Passes Posted: Dec 3, 2005 I'm not one to mention things like this very often; and the passing of most musicians has not emotionally affected me all that much. However, I am deeply saddened to acknowledge the passing of Chris Whitley, age 45, one of the world's most gifted musical artists. Chris was noted for his songwriting, deep lyrics, emotional singing, and for his performances with the steel resonator guitar (e.g. Dobro/National Steel) as though he were a man possessed. Chris Whitley created some of the most raw, passionate, beautiful, and individualistic music I have ever heard and felt. I was fortunate enough to have seen and heard Chris Whitley live at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle twice in the last several years. One performance stood out the most. That is when he played the steel resonator guitar with all the creative fury of someone channeling the abilities and artistry of Robert Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, and Thelonious Monk along with his own original voice. Check out Chris Whitley's albums: "Dirt Floor" (all acoustic resonator guitar and vocals recorded in one take, one microphone, in a barn) and "Soft Dangerous Shores" (resonator guitar, vocals, drums and synths) and you'll see what I mean. Chris, may you rest in peace. Victors Show November 19, 2005 Lots of Fun Posted: Dec 1, 2005 My music students and I had quite a fun time at the Victors Coffee Company performance and recital on November 19th. I did my last solo acoustic blues and orginals performance for the foreseable future; and my guitar students performed their current songs live in front of a very appreciative audience. Parents, friends, and passers-by were in attendance for the limited capacity room of 25 people. Four students performed this evening: a third grade girl who played "Brother John" and has only been studying guitar for 4 months(!), a third grade boy who did a funny comedy routine with me before performing "Minuet" by J.S. Bach, a high school fellow who did a great lead guitar improvisation of Paul McCartney's song "Blackbird", and an adult who performed and sang an open G slide guitar tuning of "Icy Blue Heart" written by John Hyatt as well as the ubiquitous blues song "Key to the Highway" by Big Bill Broonzy. This was a special occaision as it was the musical and vocal debut for each one of these students! I was honored to present them to the public at this time. As mentioned above, I will be taking time off from performing for the next twelve months so that I can concentrate on composing and recording. It's time to take a new musical direction and work up a new body of work. Upcoming Performance November 19, 2005 Posted: Oct 10, 2005 Saturday, November 19th from 8pm to 10pm I'll be performing at Victors Coffee in Redmond, WA. The first hour will be solo guitar and vocals; followed by performances with me accompanying 4 of my guitar students who will do 2 songs each. Back to School and New Digs Posted: Sep 1, 2005 August has passed along with the summer, and many students are returning to their lessons at Moore Brothers Music in Sammamish. I am already working with students to prepare for the next performance/recital which will occur in a few months. Art Test Atelier (my personal teaching and composing environment) is moving into a new and much larger space during the month of September. When this move is completed we can look forward to some interesting new work to be posted. Gig at Victors Celtic Coffee Posted: August 28, 2005 The August 27th performances at Victors were fun and very enjoyable for both myself as well as my music students, their families, and friends. I performed my first set of original songs and acoustic blues covers and then the first student, a second-grader played "Shoo Fly" and "Old MacDonald". (Did you know that Old MacDonald had a gorilla on his farm?) We all enjoyed his performance and this little boy was very relaxed in front of his first crowd of 30 listeners. Next up to perform was a teenager who played lead guitar on two songs: "Life By the Drop" and and old Paul Butterfield Blues Band song "I've Got a Mind to Give Up Living". This fellow was impressive for having only played guitar for two years. He too, was relaxed and performed well for his first large audience. Two adults followed with separate acts. One adult played and sang three songs including an original he and I co-wrote together named "You're in Massachussetts". He was a hit with the audience. The last student played and sang two songs: "Spanish is a Loving Word" and the final song of the night "Two More Bottles of Wine" with which he used his expansive baritone voice to end the evening with a bang. Upcoming gig at Victors Coffee in Redmond, WA Posted: Aug 5, 2005 I'll be performing a solo set of music at Victors Coffee Co. & Roasters on August 27th, 2005. The second set will feature 4 of my music students performing with myself accompanying them. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the last show so this one promises to also be a lot of fun for all of us. In the Recording Studio Posted: Jul 23, 2005 My teaching load has kept me very busy the last several months. Summertime vacations for students however has slowed things down a bit and I've had time to return to composing and recording. I've been itching to give birth to many songs that I've been carrying for some time now. I'm in the process of recording several acoustic blues and folk songs (guitar, piano & voice), along with some more produced tunes which include ethnic percussion and other exotic instruments for my art-pop work. Early feedback from musician friends on these "works in progress" is positive, and I'm excited to be creating again. Summer Music Lessons Posted: July 11, 2005 Summer's here and that means school is out for many of my music students. Many of those who have continued music lessons for the summer are working on assembling their repetoire of songs for upcoming recitals that will take place when the remodeling job at Moore Brothers Music in Sammamish, WA is completed. I will also continue to include several students in my future performances, as it is great experience for them to perform in public. One of my Delta Blues slide guitar, vocal, and harmonica students is attending the Port Townsend Blues Workshop this summer. It promises to be quite an experience and I'm anxious to hear his report when he returns. Victors Coffee Performance Posted: May 29, 2005 My recent performance on May 28, 2005 at Victor's Coffee in Redmond, WA was a wonderful success. In the first hour I used fingerpicking, slide, harmonica, and kazoo to perform my Delta Blues originals and covers with 6 & 12-string acoustic guitars, as well as Dobro. The second hour of the show I accompanied four of my guitar students (one at a time) on guitar and piano. The students peformed very well. Students' ages ran from 8 to 58 and they were a big hit with the crowd (which was standing room only). The entire room, including the coffee maker, was suddently hushed when the first grader played his songs "Brother John" and "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", as his parents videotaped his performance. The next student, a teenager, did a fantastic job fingerpicking a complicated 12-string ragtime guitar song named "Janda", by Roger Hubbard of the UK. Shortly afterwards, an adult harmonica student, brought the house down with his hot blues harp playing as we performed "Key to the Highway" together. Lastly, I accompanied the final adult student, Richard Dempsey, on piano while he sung and played guitar on a swinging, honkeytonk version of the Flying Burrito Brothers song "Sin City". He received several positive comments for his heartfelt vocal rendition. This was my piano debut, and I'm very excited to be adding piano to my live blues guitar show. Producing another Singer Songwriter's CD Posted: December 23, 2004 I was honored to be invited to engineer and produce a local Seattle singer songwriter's first album this winter 2004. Originally, this generous musician wanted to make a short demo of songs to share his wonderful voice and guitar music with terminally-ill patients. As often happens, one thing turned into another and "zap!" - we had so much fun in the studio that he decided to record an entire album's worth of songs, and finalize the project, complete with artwork and all. The results were very satisfying for both of us (artist and engineer/producer)and all those involved listening to his CD and live performances enjoyed both immensely. It was a great thing to do at Christmas time.