I can’t believe it. We are approaching the end of March and I feel like I was left back in December 2007. What happened?!?! I haven’t had the heart to write any posts since Coltrane died and I’m finding it difficult to even attempt this. For the past three months I decided to take some… Continue reading Where Did The Time Go?
Coltrane Choi, R.I.P. (March 1993 – December 2007)
On Monday, December 17, 2007, my beagle, Coltrane passed away due to cancer. It was fast, with very little suffering and he was surrounded by the people who loved him and we all had a chance to say our goodbyes. I have never felt such loss in my life. I know that there are more… Continue reading Coltrane Choi, R.I.P. (March 1993 – December 2007)
It’s Turkey Time!
It’s hard to believe that tomorrow is Thanksgiving. This is technically my second Thanksgiving for this year since Canadian Thanksgiving was in October. My friend Akiko and I are doing a combined effort of cooking and Jacob Sacks will be baking lovely pies (pecan, pumpkin and apple YUMMM!!!!) I am going to do my best… Continue reading It’s Turkey Time!
Something New
So a month ago I got this crazy idea that I wanted to make a music video. I recorded a demo of a new tune and I plan to use it for the video. I don’t have any concrete ideas yet but would love input from anyone who is interested in giving me some. This… Continue reading Something New
The E-String In Manhattan…Finally!
So my E-String Band is finally performing in Manhattan at this great art gallery called S P A C E Gallery. I am really psyched to play. The original members of E-String will all be there and we haven’t played together in about three months so it’s going to be great. I hope you can… Continue reading The E-String In Manhattan…Finally!
Darcy’s Show
So last night I went to see Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society band. Darcy is a fellow Canadian musician living and working in New York. Darcy is also a very articulate and intelligent writer of both music and music events (you should definitely check out his blog if you haven’t done so already.) Anyways, last… Continue reading Darcy’s Show
Interesting Shows
So I haven’t been talking about any cool music that I’ve seen over the past little while. I will try my best to remember what has happened in the past month. In September I went to the Vanguard to see the Paul Motian trio with Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano (killin’!). I am always amazed… Continue reading Interesting Shows
Weird But Cool
So yesterday as most of you know marked the sixth year anniversary of 9-11. It was a difficult day for a lot of people in New York and I was moved by the events and tributes that were happening all over the city. I was part of a Global Peace Day event yesterday and it… Continue reading Weird But Cool
More Books
So I just finished a couple of books that I think are worth mentioning. “Mindless Eating” by Brian Wansink is a fascinating book about how we are not aware of what we do when it comes to eating. I have to admit that he has some serious evidence for that. Here’s a well-known example: The… Continue reading More Books
Good Book
So I should be counting my sheep right now but I just finished a wonderful book called “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter” by Kim Edwards. I’m a sucker for a great story and this one is moving and heartfelt. Maybe I feel connected to this story because there are things I can really relate to with… Continue reading Good Book