Author Archives: Bruce

Thou shalt not commit (or be victim to) logical fallacies

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Bruce

Don’t be a victim of misleading arguments. Use this invaluable tool to decipher the garbage we hear every day from Washington D.C., talk show radio and other bastions of manipulative language. From the website yourlogicalfallacyis.com: A logical fallacy is a … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Unpopular: Erika Napoletano at TEDxBoulder 2012

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Bruce

Ms. Napoletano delivers a wonderfully conceived and impassioned plea for knowing and owning who you are and who you are not. It’s been said before, but not with this much verve and sass!

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Suite for Solo Cello-Rushad Eggleston & more

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Bruce

I only knew Rushad’s playing through Crooked Still – but this solo piece is something else altogether. And while I’m at it…more from Rashad and friends

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No, No, No, No, No, Yes: Gideon Amichay at TEDxJerusalem

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Bruce

In this video, the presenter, Gideon Amichay, asks, “What is your relationship with ‘no’?” For those involved in any kind of creative pursuit it is a constant struggle—how to relate to these two letters. So short with such far reaching … Continue reading →

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New Music: The Asberry Boys “Tender”

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Bruce

Love this song from The Asberry Boys of New Haven, CT – great groove, nice arrangement, tight harmonies – what more could you ask for. Buy it here.

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Justin Farren Live: Faith, Hope, Etc…

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Bruce

Just found this dude on SoundCloud. Lyrics and chops galore!

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Tedeschi & Trucks: Rollin’ and Tumblin’ – acoustic slide

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Bruce

Nobody can touch T&T.

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Josh Ritter at the Crystal Ballroom playing “Bonfire”

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Bruce

Thanks to OPBMusic for this video of Josh Ritter during sound check at the Crystal Ballroom playing Bonfire from his new album Beast In Its Tracks. Sounds great and looks fantastic – filmed in HD. You can see the other … Continue reading →

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Scott Ainslie plays cigar box guitar at the Ships of the Sea Museum

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Bruce

Blues Musician and Historian Scott Ainslie playing his “Didley-Bow” and a Museum model 3-string cigar box guitar. Great performance at 4:00 and more at 10:00 but the whole thing is worth watching for the incredible historical perspective.

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Cigar Box Guitar – Sun’s Gonna Shine Blues

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Bruce

Soulful little slide piece from daddystovepipe on a cigar box guitar. Think I’m going to look into making me one of these. What a great sound. Free guitar lessons from daddystovepipe can be found on youtube here.

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