The name of one of my Dad’s bands from back in the day was, Ice Cold Katie. I had always thought it was cool name, but never really knew where it might have come from. I might have asked my Dad, or he might have told some time long ago, and I just don’t remember….
That’s a saying that unfortunately seems more relevant every time I go back home. I’m currently living in Missouri; however, home for me will always be in Spartanburg, South Carolina. I try to visit family and a few friends at least two times a year for two weeks (or so) each visit. I try to…
My Father has been playing in bands since he was in high school, Spartanburg High School, and is still playing today in his seventies. After high school he attended a business school of sorts but never graduated from college. He has maintained jobs at companies like: Arrow Automotive, Circor and Hoke assembling and testing various…
First off, let me say this to all aspiring musicians out there who didn’t start learning a particular instrument until later in life: “It’s NOT a requirement to have learned anything about music when you’re young (in your teens, or earlier).” It’s definitely a plus, but not a “show-stopper” at all. Plenty of people learned…
If you’ve played music in some sort of garage band or as a solo act, then you’ve probably experienced the weekly jam nights at one of your local musician watering holes. Those times when you didn’t have to pitch your music to the establishment owner for him/her to allow you to play. Of course, you…