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O.G.H

About Me

So I have to update this a bit. I am currently a sax and budding piano player located in Albany,NY. I was playing saxophone for a few bands while in Rochester, most notably Chea! I enjoy playing all different styles of music since mood can affect what you want to play. Sometimes you want to play something dark. Sometimes you want to play something dirty. Sometimes you want to play something funky. And then there is always room for the blues. My recommendation is play something no matter what it is, no matter how old you are, no matter what it sounds like. No excuses like " I wish I could play an instrument, or I can't sing". Music is what it means to you. If it means being drunk in your kitchen late at night with friends playing guitars, banging on pots, and beer cans as shakers, it's all music! Man I miss those days : ) And if I can share an emotion,feeling, or thought without using words I know I have accomplished what I meant to do. This is my voice, it's how I feel, and it's how I think. It's what I go through, what makes me happy, the struggles I face in my life. It's me, and as long as one person enjoys what they hear, life is good!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 17/11/2005
Band Website: www.myspace.com/cheaband
Band Members: Kalu-Vocals/Guitar, Dan- Vocals/Guitar, Drew - Drums, and Me-Saxophone
Influences: Grant Green, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, The J.B. 's, Greyboy All Stars, Joe Henderson, Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Django Reinhardt, MMW, The Meters, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Al Green, Doc Watson, David Grisman, The Doors, Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, BB King, Howlin Wolf, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Roger Eckers, Kalu James,Wu Tang, Notorious B.I.G., N.W.A., Snoop, and Chea!
Sounds Like: What your ears hear
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Blogs in blues stanzas at 36:AM

The king excuses himself to peace, dissipates in a wind, in that cool breeze, or floats in smoke of a dark Chicago Night club, blues, blues, if you just let him pass by he'll show you where darkness d...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:46:00 GMT

First trip to Disney pics

Here is the link to the pictures of my first trip to Disney! It was so much fun! http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/giants78/ http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/giants78/Conference / http:/...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:59:00 GMT

Words to "Can’t Sleep"

Since I have had two friends tell me the words aren't showing up under the lyrics tab of the song, a friend recommended posting them in a blog. Thought it was a good suggestion. Hope you enjoy, short,...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:43:00 GMT

Can’t sleep

I am having problems falling to sleep, so I thought I would try to right something to calm me. Instead, I am going to play the music that I hear in me right now. Maybe it will soothe me enough so...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:32:00 GMT

Vote for Kalu James for Austin City Limits

Hey folks, Just clink on the link below to vote for one of the most amazing singers your ears will hear. This is a good friend who has the chance to perform at Austin City Limits with your help. Speak...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:55:00 GMT

Moving ... and searching

So I have officially moved to Albany. I never thought I would say this, but I actually miss Rochester. Not the city, but my friends and fellow musicians. I am looking forward to meet some new people i...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:35:00 GMT

Take sometime to live

Just want to let all my friends out there know that sometimes you just have to stop and realize that we are alive. Do things just because it pleases you at that time. Smile at a stranger, dance in the...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Jul 2006 04:17:00 GMT

A little local fame

This is a from the local newspaper here in Rochester. We met a cool reporter at one of the open mics. Even though I look dumb in the shot he has of me. Hehhehehehe. http://www.democratandchronicle.com...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:16:00 GMT

Prawn Amazing

Just  had to write something quick because I am full of energy after a great night of music. Good news is I took the sax in, and the guy was able to repair it. Cheers to Muzet in East Rochester. ...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 21:06:00 GMT

Music is finally here!

So I finally have some music up! This was all done in about an hour and a half. I am backing up friends on both of these songs. Listen to the Wind is sung by my highly talented friend Kalu J...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Dec 2005 04:09:00 GMT