I’m Still Trying

I wish I could go cold turkey

It would be so much easier if I could just focus on the music, but I can't. I still have outstanding projects with some clients, and have even had discussions with some potential new web clients this week. When I have something to work on, especially when I know or have an idea on how to do it, it's very hard for me to put it aside and not do it right now.

I'm also experimenting with some different approaches to better incorporate music every day, such as playing some first thing in the morning before getting to "work."

I wish I could spend 100% of my day on music, but making some money (as well as finishing some obligations) is nice too. Sigh.

Tue, 2008 04 29 at 8:38 AM |Permalink for this entry

Houston International Festival

Shemekia Copeland and Neville Brothers

We went to the Houston International Festival this weekend and saw Shemekia Copeland and the Neville Brothers Saturday evening. This was the first time was saw Shemekia live, and one of the only times we've heard her since her debut CD (Amazon | ). Overall, I thought her performance and her band was great, but I didn't love some qualities of her singing. Without having seen nor heard her since the first album, it's hard to say if it was the day or how she sings now. Still, it was a great show.

Next up was the Neville Brothers. They started with Hey Pocky Way and continued to bring it for the rest of the night. Man, I love that second line rhythm. That groove just moves and doesn't stop, and neither did they until ending with Amazing Grace/One Love/People Get Ready. I know most people love Aaron's voice, but I really dig Cyril's. He just has a passion and intensity in his voice as well as his playing that can't be denied.

Tue, 2008 04 29 at 7:42 AM |Permalink for this entry