Notes_Norton

I watch zero TV. I gigged on cruise ships for 3 years in the late 1980s, when there was no TV on the ship except the constantly repeating movie-of-the-week, some Carnival produced advertisements, and the weather (for some reason the weather went blank when foul weather was ahead). I got off the ship and hooked the cable up, but found I wasn't watching. I guess I broke the habit cold-turkey on the ship and found I like doing things better. So I disconnected The last two shows I watched, I had to go to my mother-in-law's house to see. Since Johnny Carson was something I used to watch a lot, I went to her house to see the last Johnny Carson "Tonight" show and the first Jay Leno "Tonight" show. That's all folks. Instead, I learned to play wind synthesizer, learned to write aftermarket styles for Band-in-a-Box, learned how to build a mail-order business to sell those styles, learned how to convert that business to Internet order, learned how to write web pages, and I learned how to play lead guitar (to a certain extent, I'm no Jeff Beck by a loooooooong) shot. I also sequenced and continue to sequence hundreds of backing tracks for my duo from scratch. I guess I'd rather live my life by doing things, instead of living my life vicariously by watching actors pretend to do things. OK, I'm weird. I had an fx unit for my PA system fail. I went to GC in Port St Lucie FL to get a replacement. They didn't have a direct replacement, so I looked at another. I asked if I could bring it back if I didn't like it, and they said they would charge a 20% replacement fee. I said I won't scratch it, my PA is set up, I'll just try it without marking it, and bring it back the next day. They said 20%. I put an old, inferior FX unit in, and I ordered one from Sweetwater, which was not only cheaper, but they offered a money-back guarantee if I didn't like it. But the salesman offered something even better and a bit cheaper, a TC300. I used to get gear from my local Mom & Pop store, but GC put them out of business. If I can't find it locally, Sweetwater is my go-to store. Insights and insights by Notes ♫

Cityscape - Claus Ogerman and Michael Brecker Notes ♫

The last time I saw an attempted theft in a Guitar Center, it was the asking price for a piece of gear. I thwarted the theft by keeping my credit card in my pocket. 😄 😄 😄

Keyboard, Guitar Player, Electronic Musician, magazines on paper that arrived in your mailbox. When it was common for a married woman to identify herself as a "housewife".

You know you ARE old when you remember reciting The Pledge Of Allegiance before they added the words "Under God" after Indivisible.

Take It Back - Cream Notes ♫

Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson Notes ♫

When you grew up in a time when houses were not air conditioned When cars didn't have AC either. When you bought "Black Diamond" brand guitar strings, not by the set, but individual strings. When you ate at restaurants (Diners) that had counter-top jukebox terminals on the counters, 10 cents a play, three plays for a quarter. You remember when there were no 10 speed bicycles, and a 3 speed was called an "English Racer"

Girl on a Swing - Gerry & The Peacemakers Notes ♫

If you played in a band before stage monitors were manufactured.

When you recall when Fenders were inexpensive guitars.

"Heartbreaker" - Pat Benatar Notes ♫

When you used a "Church Key" to open a beer can.

It's a Sin to Tell a Lie - **** Robertson (and covers) Notes ♫

Our guitarist did that for the Dee Clark song, "Raindrops" Notes ♫

When you ask a girl "Who was your favorite Beatle" and she answers. When you remember when cars didn't have seat belts (sorry if that's a repeat) When you remember when cars had real tires for spare tires, and they were kept in the trunk (Boot in the UK). When every gas pump had a sign near the nozzle "Contains Lead" Notes ♫

Angel Eyes - Jazz Standard by Matt Dennis and Earl Brent. I like the Frank Sinatra, Michelle Hendricks, and Mark Murphy versions a lot. Notes ♫

When you remember kicking your amp to cause the spring reverb to make a sound like thunder.

Too Close for Comfort - Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Williams Notes ♫

Forever And Ever Amen - Randy Travis Notes ♫

Free Man in Paris - Joni Mitchell Notes ♫

Do You Want To Dance - Bobby Freeman Notes ♫

Wednesday Evening Blues - John Lee Hooker Notes ♫

All She Wants To Do Is Dance - Don Henley Notes ♫

True, but one must take some responsibility for their actions. Desperate people do desperate things, though. If I needed to steal a loaf of bread to eat, I'd probably do just that. Fortunately, I've been able to survive by playing music. It's not a life of luxury, but it's a happy life. You could spend all your money on alcohol, cigarettes, and plenty of other vices too. And isn't the stock market gambling too? Plenty of people have gone broke playing that game. Me? I don't play the games of chance. I'd rather waste money on different things. To each their own. Insights and incites by Notes ♫