Tandem With The Random 022 – 02.11.2013

Tandem With The Random 022 – 02.11.2013 Tandem With The Random podcast No. 22 (2/11/2012) features an interview with musician and music journalist John Pfeiffer, a track from Philadelphia-based recording artist Eastburn and another Doctor Who memory from host Brian Kelley in celebration of the science-fiction program's 50th anniversary…plus a few random thoughts. File size: … Continue reading Tandem With The Random 022 – 02.11.2013

Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 022 – 02.11.2013

Tandem With The Random podcast No. 22 (2/11/2013) features an interview with musician and music journalist John Pfeiffer, a track from Philadelphia-based recording artist Eastburn and another Doctor Who memory from host Brian Kelley in celebration of the science-fiction program's 50th anniversary…plus a few random thoughts. File size: 6.1 MB. Time: 25 min, 22 sec. … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 022 – 02.11.2013

Coming next week…MIDI at 30: A retrospective of the ‘Masters of MIDI’

As the BBC recently pointed out, this December marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Sequential Circuits' Prophet 600 synthesizer, the first to feature MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) capability. As an aspiring electronic musician who purchased an Ensoniq ESQ-1 synthesizer, an Ensoniq Mirage DSK-1 sampling keyboard, a Roland U-20 synthesizer, an Alesis HR-16 … Continue reading Coming next week…MIDI at 30: A retrospective of the ‘Masters of MIDI’

Tandem With The Random 011 – 06.27.2011

Tandem With The Random 011 - 06.27.2011 [audio http://ia600607.us.archive.org/0/items/TandemWithTheRandom011-06.27.2011/TandemWithTheRandom011-06.27.2011.mp3] This installment of the Tandem With The Random podcast features an interview with Gary Wien, whose new book “Are You Listening?” profiles his top 100 albums by New Jersey artists from 2001-2010. Also mentioned are new Australian pop band Fatty Gets A Stylist and Peter Gabriel’s current tour … Continue reading Tandem With The Random 011 – 06.27.2011

Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 011 – 06.27.2011

Tandem With The Random podcast No. 11 (6/27/2011) features an interview with Gary Wien, whose new book "Are You Listening?" profiles his top 100 albums by New Jersey artists from 2001-2010. Also mentioned are new Australian pop band Fatty Gets A Stylist and Peter Gabriel's current tour with his New Blood Orchestra. File Size: 15.3 … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 011 – 06.27.2011

“Christian Beach” among best N.J. CDs from 2001-2010

My friend, singer-songwriter Christian Beach, has earned some very well-deserved recognition for his 2008 self-titled CD (pictured at right). "Christian Beach"* has been ranked as one of the top 100 albums released by New Jersey artists from 2001-2010, according to the new book "Are You Listening?" by Gary Wien. *Although I didn't take the photograph … Continue reading “Christian Beach” among best N.J. CDs from 2001-2010

Another gig this weekend…

I will be playing accordion for my good friend, singer-songwriter Christian Beach, when he performs at Twisted Tree Cafe in Asbury Park, NJ, on Friday, June 19, at 9:45 p.m. The performance is part of the annual Wave Gathering Festival, which features more than 175 artists appearing at more than two dozen venues throughout Asbury … Continue reading Another gig this weekend…

A look at New Jersey’s summer music festival scene

Summer is around the corner and that means it's almost time to enjoy multi-day music festivals here in the northeastern United States, especially here in New Jersey. The biggest summer music festival in these parts is All Points West, which returns to Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., from Friday, July 31, through Sunday, … Continue reading A look at New Jersey’s summer music festival scene

Reminder: Christian Beach CD release party this Friday

As mentioned earlier on this blog, I will be part of the backing band for my good friend, singer-songwriter Christian Beach, when he takes to the stage at The Saint (601 Main St.) in Asbury Park, NJ, this Friday night as he celebrates the recent release of his self-titled, solo CD. Joining in the festivities … Continue reading Reminder: Christian Beach CD release party this Friday

Christian Beach’s CD release party @ The Saint, 4/10/09

Mark your calendars for April 10...not only is it my wonderful girlfriend's birthday, but my friend Christian Beach will be celebrating the recent release of his self-titled CD with a show at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ. I will once again be part of Christian's backing band, helping out on organ and accordion, as … Continue reading Christian Beach’s CD release party @ The Saint, 4/10/09