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March 2006 "Perks" Coffee shop at UB North Campus Ellicott Complex - Mon. March 6, 8pm...and Thurs. March 9 for a quick set at the end of the night (around 10pm) SPOT Coffee in Rochester - Sun. March 12, 8pm Nietzsche's - Thurs. March 16, 9pm with Special Guests: Liz Abbott and Dee Adams "Perks" again at UB North; Ellicott Complex - Mon. March 20, 8pm Central Park Grill (CPG) - Tues. March 28, 8pm People Art at Unity Church - Fri. March 31, 9pm Yes., it does seem like a lot, but it is not enough. February 2006 Peter, at the Dakota Grill/Cigar Bar, wasn't sure about booking me every Saturday, so we are "playing it by ear". I will be there again, however, Saturday Feb. 4th at 8pm. Don't forget SPOT Coffee in Buffalo, NY on Feb. 8th at 8pm. SPOT Coffee in Rochester,NY asked me back to play Feb. 12th 8pm., and also March 12th 8pm. Both days are Sundays. I auditioned for a paid position with the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, and have begun preparing with them for a concert on February 18, 2006 (8pm) at Kleinhan's Music Hall with Soprano Renee Fleming. Music of Elgar, Verdi and Mozart (Happy Birthday Wolfgang!) ;~) I played a spur of the moment show last Friday 1/6 at the Dakota Grille and Cigar Bar. Between the combined efforts of the magic trick wielding waiter, the dark and beautiful twin servers named Laura, the desperate housewives at table 6, "Sweet" Lorraine and her (hopefully lucky) date, my jolly posse, three power outages, and the horny couple dry humping at the bar, I believe a great time was shared by all. The Cigar Bar, by the way, is one of the only spots in town where the non-smokers have to step outside to breathe fresh air, while the smokers remain comfortably seated inside. I hope to play there again soon. ;~) I will be on TV Cable channel 13 on Monday 1/16 at 3pm, and 5pm with members of the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus to promote their upcoming concerts: Friday 1/20 - 8pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo - Elmwood Ave. @ West Ferry Saturday 1/21 - 8pm at Tmple Beth Zion - 805 Delaware Ave. (near Summer St.) ;~) I will play SPOT COFFEE at Delaware Ave. @ Chippewa in Buffalo on weds. 2/8 from 8pm-10pm, and *Vicky Vogue's Cabaret on 2/25. *(I will get more specific info about this one) ;~) People Art Coffee House is booked for 3/31 starting at 9pm. Come to the Unity Church basement on Delaware Ave. at Auburn. STOP GO: Peter at the Dakota Grille asked me to play Saturday nights. So: I have been working feverishly 4 hours each week to record and produce new material for the second cd, optimistically scheduled for release next Halloween 2006. I may be able to post a couple of preview songs already recorded with my man Phil the Squid. I suppose, if I had enough energy left over after working 40+ hours a week with developmentally disabled adults, and then coming home to a house full of children, who are a lot like developmentally disabled adults sometimes, I might try to play out more. It would help to supplement the money I am probably not really saving by switching to Geico. I've just not had the energy lately, and I do feel guilty about it, so please don't yell at me. I'm pacing myself. Feb. 24, 2003 Moses Hogan died at age 45 in New Orleans, LA. This is sad news. He was a great pianist and composer/arranger/ conductor of choral music specializing in exciting modern arrangements of negro spirituals. NOLA.com: Obituaries Several vocal groups, including the choir I perform with, will be participating in a tribute concert to this man and his work. It will be in Buffalo, NY in May 2003. I will keep you posted with details as I get them. Dec. 22, 2002 March 15, 2002 Michael has recently completed voice-over work for a children's audio story called "Abbazoo" - written by local author Damien Failla. Michael plays the voice of "The Owl". During the production of "Abbazoo", Michael met actor/director Pat Armstrong (voice of "Na-Na Goat") who invited him to become involved with Playback Buffalo. An improvisational theater company - doing work with Hospice, Transition Services, and Vive La Casa. Michael has done two performances with this group so far, primarily as the "musician" - providing sound effects and incidental music to support the story being "played back" by the actors. The U.U. Church choir is currently preparing for a Spring Concert performance of Faure's "Requiem - Op. 48" on 3/24/02. This is Palm Sunday on the calendar. This piece will be performed as part of the Sunday morning service, 11am-12pm, at the Church located at Elmwood Ave. @ West Ferry. Be sure to arrive early if you are planning to attend. Michael has been going to the Gym for the past three months with regularity. He is beginning to look trim and buff. He has grown some hair on his chin, and trimmed his sideburns. His hair still grows long, despite a receding hairline, which makes him look intellectually mature. He is searching for hip-looking, nerd glasses to complete his disguise. Something like the ones Michael Douglas wore in the movie "Falling Down". Or, maybe, heavy plastic frames like the ones (I've been told) are sold at Army-Navy surplus stores. Suggestions as to where to shop (low-budget), or actual frame donations readily accepted and much appreciated. Please email information to ardensong@aol.com. | ||||||||||||||
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For the past five (or more) years, when friends would inquire as to "What's up?" I would redundantly respond with "I'm working on my CD". Now with the release of these new recordings, I feel like I can finally reapply myself to, and begin to discuss, something new. -from the cd | ||||||||||||||
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