Pamela Casella: The Italian Renaissance
July 3, 2026
Would you rather speak to a crab boat operator or an opera singer? … More Pamela Casella: The Italian Renaissance
Category: Music
Hey Nineteen
May 24, 2020
I thought I was terribly clever thinking about this Steely Dan song from my youth when ever I thought about the pandemic. Of course, there are those who are more clever, and certainly talented. So here something better than I could possibly have created. Right, we can’t dance together. Say it again.
Condo Canyon
March 13, 2020
In line with the notion that folk songs all need to be updated, this tune came to mind driving through Ballard, the formerly Norwegian town which was consumed by Seattle at one point. Like Ballard, the song is completely original. It starts with a the Chorus: I want to go down to Condo Canyon. … More Condo Canyon
Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe
October 30, 2019
As a child seated around a campfire I was treated to a thrilling recitation of Edgar Allen Poe’s short horror story, Fall of the House of Usher by a close family friend, Leonard Gurian. I have wanted to retell this for as long as I can remember. Now with the help of my friend … More Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe
Trouble in River City
July 21, 2019
What was Glacier Peak Brewing, then the Flying Pig, and then the late Majestic Diner is now a pool hall in the middle of our town. What is the world coming to? Well my friends you have trouble, right here in River City, right here on Colby Avenue. Look what it says on the sign … More Trouble in River City
The Ministry of Bad Lyrics
March 10, 2018
Elvis was gay. Just listen to Jailhouse Rock. “Number 47 said to number 3, you’re the cutest jailbird I ever did see.” What? Does this mean the American legal system featured mixed gender prisons in the 1950’s or was he really singing to one of the other cellmates ? In the audio of this Lawyers … More The Ministry of Bad Lyrics
Ford Giesbrecht – Guitarist
February 3, 2017
Recently, in my homey podcast studio, I was pleased to invite a remarkable local talent in to talk about his career, life and the best a man can offer, an individual guitar style that leaves the listener with the knowledge that it is all going to turn out OK. Like a music locomotive Ford … More Ford Giesbrecht – Guitarist
Everyone Needs A Theme Song
July 31, 2016
What is it about the first eight notes of the lead in music for Star Trek that gives us goosebumps? My former law partner, Lisa Micheli, posted this image she says is of us on my birthday this year. Goosebumps again. The snap was taken during our 18 year mission to explore strange new dimensions … More Everyone Needs A Theme Song
Space Music For All Humanity
July 18, 2015
Oh to be in space. The music there reflects the best in humanity. Consider the title track to Star Trek, which boldly transports us to a place where we travel faster than the speed of light, projects wonders to behold at every turn, and in conflict we are at once resolute yet hold true to … More Space Music For All Humanity
Stairway to Headroom
April 11, 2015
There’s a lady who’s sure Her car is too small And she’s buying a stairway to headroom When she gets the right car Her life will be right With the drive she can be who she should be Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh And she’s buying a stairway to headroom There’s a sign on the … More Stairway to Headroom
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