Saturday Music Thoughts.

We had a good show last Thursday that was slow to start, but was a great night for myself. I thought most of my improve was well thought out, though I'm still trying to get used to Aniana's new tune. It seems odd that I would have trouble with a piece that I really like in an easy key, but I guess maybe I'm over thinking it. Perhaps D minor shedding needs to occur this weekend.

Ben and Michelle Medler will be performing at Jimmy Mak's tonight with their septet and will also be joined by the Quadraphonnes. Both groups boast great musicians, and its a great chance to see some of the best musicians in town, though a $12 cover seems a bit steep.

It's nice to have a Saturday off for a change. I hope you all enjoy your Super Bowl parties, as I will be partying it up at Best Buy... anyone want to bring me some booze and a burger?

Grammys and Taylor Swift.

If Taylor Swift hadn't yet destroyed your sense of musical well being, this surely did the trick. Big thanks to Stevie Nicks for making the performance that much worse.

I thought Jason Parker put it into words best in his blog, and I'd recommend anyone to check it out. I still find it sad that these are the "musicians" given the starlight, the money and world exposure, while those who have studied a craft through multiple collegiate degrees and spent decades perfecting their music get next to none of that.

That's a rant for another time, though. I'm sure we'll be seeing plenty of Miss Swift in the upcoming year.

Phunktion upcoming this week. More musical updates incoming as well, I promise not to miss out on another Friday post!