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Listening To Me Play Guitar

I sheepishly admit that I have not listened to my CD "One Man, One Guitar" in several years.  I still perform the music on it, so that is my excuse for why I haven't slipped it into my CD player. 

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Spring Is Here, Hibernation Is Over

This was an interesting winter that hopefully is nearly over.  It was either near ZERO degrees, snowy and miserable or SIXTY degrees and unnaturally warm.  I spent much time thinking about the music I wanted to perform and how to…

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Winter Arrives

Winter has arrived with a blast of frigid air.  I say brrr.   We had a beautiful unseasonably warm autumn and now it is 2 degrees below 0 F.

I have retired from my corporate retail job and I have spent…

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Brian's Compositions on YOUTUBE!

There are now 2 of my compositions on YOUTUBE performed by guitarist Jorge Torres. Associate Professor of Music at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. 

As soon as I figure out how to get to add a direct link to the…

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Fun In The Sun

This past Saturday morning I performed at the Windsor Farmers Market.  It was great to be playing outdoors in the cool morning air while people shopped for fresh vegies, fruits, breads and other items.  I used a newly acquired battery…

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Big Changes

     Life is filled with changes, some good, some bad.  But these new changes are all good.  I have retired from my day job as a head cashier at a major chain bookstore and now I can totally concentrate on my…

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What are all these private events?

This year I am getting asked to perform at many private events.  You may be wondering what these events are.  I can't tell you the particulars because they are not open to the general public due to the purpose of…

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A Great Time

I'd like to thank the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and the Loveland Embassy Suites for having me perform for their "Chamber After Hours" event.  I had a great time and received numerous compliments on my guitar playing and my guitar…

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Ahh...Springtime

It is the wonderful time of the year again.  This old bear has come out of hibernation and I am lining up some great shows for the upcoming months.  This past winter was more difficult than most because I caught…

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Happy New Year

Another New Year has begun and as always I have many resolutions.  Besides the usual lose weight and get in shape so I can run a mile as fast as I did when I was 20 (probably just a dream)…

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More Fun At Loveland Aleworks

We had another great evening at the Loveland Aleworks this past Friday night.  It was Night On The Town here in Loveland and the place was jumping.  I saw many old friends and made some new friends as I played…

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Writing About Music

How to write about music.  Especially instrumental music.  This dilemma has befuddled me for quite sometime. 

I often perform in quiet but background situations and I get to observe peoples reactions to my music as they converse, drink or eat…

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