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But I’m here to tell ya…there’s somethin’ else….

There's got to be more to life than just music...right? Could there be? Well, there is and it's totally alright with me. My wife and I are about to embark on a new venture; VR photography. Ok, to be totally accurate, she is the real photographer. I'm just a who knows how to push a few buttons on a computer. You know, a click here, a click there?

No, of course I'm not about to put music aside. Not by a long shot. I just realized that I don't really have a "hobby" or a lot of non-music related things that I dig so here's my chance to not only try something new and different for me but to also have something else to share with my wife.

Click on the panoramic photo and you'll find our first round of  "experiments".  I'm looking forward to diving into something new.

Prince of Egypt

Well, here we go again, another musical. This one looks like it's going to be just as fun as the last. i must admit that although I really love 'sheddin' and being on stage getting into "all things funky",  cuz that's where my heart is at,  I also really enjoy doing musical theater! I never thought that I'd feel that way but, hey, never say never.

This is tech week for Neighborhood Church of Castro Valley's production of "The Prince of Egypt" which opens on Aug 13th. I'm looking forward to it!

"In the epic story of one man’s inspiring struggle to lead his people out of slavery, “The Prince of Egypt” brings the story of Moses, one of history’s greatest heroes, to life. The Prince of Egypt is the 2010 mid August summer musical offered by Neighborhood Church of Castro Valley, a much loved community and family theater event celebrating its 26th anniversary this year. The Prince of Egypt is a Broadway-style musical featuring spectacular Egyptian-themed sets, makeup and costumes, along with a full choir and live orchestra with a cast of well over a hundred actors, singers, dancers, and musicians."

“Halie!”

Tonight is the opening night of the Cal State University production of "Halie!" , a tribute to Gospel legend, Mahalia Jackson. I must admit, I was a bit worried at first for various reasons that are better left unsaid but I'm really looking forward to it!

Jeaninne Anderson is completely awesome in the role of Mahalia Jackson. Recent Berklee grad, Marcus McCauley is the musical director and I my man, Altoris Levar is behind the kit so it should be a mighty good time! The show is running for only three nights and one matinee showing so there's not a lot of time mess around.

While trying to find some research and inspiration I came across this clip of Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahalia Jackson as she leads a crowd in singing "Joshua fit the Battle of Jericho". It is truly, truly amazing to watch. It's hard for me to watch with a dry eye, to be honest. Not tears of sadness but tears of joy.

Here we go…

I've been a bit absent as of late. Life has a funny way of just sneakin' up on ya, doesn't it? All is good - just busy trying to take 'it' to the next , or at least another level.

sonofabass.com finally has a look and feel that I like and my goal this summer is to stay consistent with content; thoughts on bass, bass players, music and , well, whatever happens to come to mind. I got inspired to use a blog format after watching "Julie & Julia"...wait, my WIFE was watching it....I was just in the room ! (ok, I kinda watched it) .

Maybe my wife and my mom will be my only subscribers.  lol who knows.  I just need a place to ramble, thank ya very much! So.....here we go.....

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