I got cancer

i was diagnosed with throat cancer about a month ago. They found it early and they expect it to be cured but the treatment will be challenging. I’m lucky that it will be radiation treatment by itself.

The Greenwich Hotel

I play the Greenwich Hotel once a month with the tiny string band. The bar is combination of a tavern in Ironweed and the ball room in the Shining. We love playing there.

Come Out to the Woods

A new video from me and my great friends, the Men of Great Courage-"Come Out to the Woods" directed by Richard Marr-Griffin.
Jim Berger- Bass
Rick Couto- Drums
Jonathan Gregg- Steel Guitar
Bob Kirkman - Banjo
Richard Reed - Keys

What a Show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUdh1Qu4vnM&feature=youtu.be
A video of my hands in the cold weather

Rehearsing with no effects

I play the guitar in my band and when we play a gig, I use a few different stomp boxes. They are: compressor, micro-amp, distortion, tremelo and echo. These pedals come in handy when I'm trying to create a vibe or make the note take a different kind of life. Lately, in rehearsal, I've been plugging directly into my amp using no stomps boxes. There is definitely something to be said about plugging into an amp, turning it up to its sweet spot and playing. In rehearsal I use a low wattage amp (12 watts) and it breaks up pretty nicely at a reasonable volume. However, when you're used to using stomp boxes it can be a challenge to play naked. I don't know if it's more enjoyable to play directly plugged into the amp but it definitely is a good work out. I find myself forced to play with more definition and less flash. I think that's a good thing. I haven't put the stomp boxes away but I do try to use them more judiciously and try to get more out of the fingers, strings and amp.

How I spent one day of my Christmas vacation

Chased some chickens around my brother's house-

Let's Celebrate

Here's a tune I wrote and recorded at home. In the tradition of Slim Harpo, here's a song for celebrating. 'Let's Celebrate' Hope these times find you happy and hope this tune makes you a little happier-

"Exhumed"

Hammer in my heartI was lucky enough to contribute a few songs to the soundtrack for Richard Marr-Griffin's film, 'Exhumed'. Here's a link to one of them, 'Hammer in My Heart.'

Postcard from Occupy Boston

A video I took of the occupy movement in Boston (11.2.11).

The Tanker and the Boat

Another entry into the Rev Mok Okestra collection- "The Tanker and the Boat"
A tanker leaving the port of Providence rocks a smaller boat while a fishing boat sails off of the coast of Provincetown. Ambient meditative music is the background.

Jumpin Time

Here is a stream of consciousness video for the home demo version of Jumpin Time (Inspired by the groove of Slim Harpo's 'Got Love If You Want It)

Daredevils

Here's a new song by the Rev Mok Okestra- Daredevils. Although the footage is of daredevils, I envision this as a soundtrack to a modern dance piece.

Rev Mok Okestra presents The Things People Want

Video/song by the Rev Mok Okestra- The Things People Want a song about comfort. Some stock footage along with a protest I saw on the way to the train station.

Possibly History in the Making?

I've been seeing a lot more of these protest/marches against the abuses of Wall Street going on in Boston and Providence. Hope we can focus our energy and anger and keep the momentum going. It would be nice to see some history in the making.

An Alley

My walk through an alley

Lights inside the tunnel

A song from the Rev Mok Okestra- more tales from the commute

Trudging to the train after work

After a long day at work- we head to the train and it takes us home so we can live the better part of our lives.

Baguette Landscape

Here is most of a baguette that I bought today at the farmer's market. A little phallic? I guess but it's really tasty and perfect for the turkey that goes inside with it.

Laff it up

You may or may not like this one by the Rev Mok Okestra but I think it has certain redudant charm to it.
Laff it up folks, laff it up..

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