and pray that there's intelligent life somewhere out in space
Got talking with a guitar player today. Lovely guy, named Wayne Monger.
Back in the 70’s one Emmett Chapman developed an instrument that is essentially a guitar and a bass mounted side by side on a near vertical plank. The strings are tapped rather than plucked. The result gives the soloist a harmonic freedom and range that would give the piano a run for its money, the Chapman Stick. Wayne is a convert …
or try this from Robert Culbertson
The outstanding Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra will be performing the first of the Big Band Sunset concerts this Saturday night.
You will find them on the banks of the Mordialloc Creek by the roundabout on Nepean Highway. The main feature starts at 7 pm although there will be free music all afternoon.
This week the band are backing The King, well-known Elvis tribute artist Mark Andrew.
It will be fabulous, hope to see you there.
that’s why …
… I may have trouble picking up my saxophone this evening.
bobmcgee 