RIP Sean Costello |
Was sad to hear of the passing of blues guitarist Sean Costello, age 28, on April 15, 2008. Ira Walker and the Passion Pirates opened up for Sean at the Uptown Theatre in Oakland, CA during one o...
Posted by on Tue, 20 May 2008 14:35:00 GMT |
RIP Ike Turner (torn on this one) |
Ike Turner passed away 12/18/07 .
The bad - he was a s**thead to Tina.
The Good - a great rhythm guitarist,promoter and producer.
Too bad the Bad outweighs the good.
Posted by on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:08:00 GMT |
Great News for Kurt - 2008 Grammy Nominee |
I got some great news from fellow East Bay area musician Kurt Crasper - his record "Wolftickets" has been nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award in two categories -
1. Best Pop Vocal ...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:47:00 GMT |
RIP "Flame" - Hughie Thomasson |
Was sorry to hear of the untimely death of Outlaws guitarist/vocalist Hughie Thomasson, age 55 in Florida. The Outlaws were known for "There Goes Another Love Song" and thier answer to Freebird, ...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:54:00 GMT |
Happy 30th JamNite Anniversary, Art & Rhonda |
Karen & I had a great time yesterday, Sep 30th,2007, helping a cast of hundreds celebrate Art & Rhonda Najera's 30 years of hosting Bay Area jam nites. Yesterday's festivities were ...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:42:00 GMT |
much needed rest |
Well,well,well......
The gigs are over...much effort put in by all, juggling 3-5 bands, recording projects, rehearsals, equipment malfunctions, pa problems (like not fucking showing up...d'oh), musici...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:37:00 GMT |
Passion Pirates news... |
Ira, David, TJ & I are scheduled to go into the studio 8/11 to finish up 4 new songs. What we don't get done in San Francisco at Sy Klopps will be finished next weekend (8/18) out at Audio Voyage ...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:05:00 GMT |
Monterey Summer of Love Festival - aftermath |
Had a great time playing with Dave, Andy, Ted, and Mike in the SFSOL Player's "The Doors" tribute act. Check out my Photos Section for pix of the Saturday, 3:00 pm show.
Lots of groovy people there -...
Posted by on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:31:00 GMT |
Monterey Pop 40th Anniversary this weekend 7/28 & 29! |
All,
A cast of hundreds has been working very,very hard to make this weekend's 40th Anniversary of Monterey Pop an enjoyment for all. It will be a blast - come on down & be groovy.
I...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:39:00 GMT |
MurphStock photos |
A few pictures from the 7/7/7/ MurphStock show have been added. More from Uncle Roy's Allstars, Tacklebox & Johnny Gunn coming soon.
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:00:00 GMT |
