Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Word From Mose! – Mose Allison

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Ted Ringer

   Mose Allison was born in Tippo, MS.  You can hear it in his voice, but how did he get so hip?  It must have been the city.  He moved to New York in 1958 and played and toured for … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Terry! – Terry Adams

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Ted Ringer

    Terry Adams, leader, founder, foundation of NRBQ, past and forever, is one amazing guy.  Sun Ra called him, “one of the creator’s cultural advisors.”  Rock and roller to his core, piano magician, songwriter, jazz beacon, goofy performer, hair … Continue reading →

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At Home around the World – David Amram

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Ted Ringer

   A long time ago (use your imagination), I drove David Amram and his buddy, Victor Venegas around Boulder for a week of festivities honoring Allen Ginsberg.  Hauling equipment, getting everyone to the gigs on time, finding something to eat.  … Continue reading →

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Spider John Koerner

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Ted Ringer

  Being in the backseat of a car with a girl is about the greatest thing ever.  It’s an adventure that involves the electric states of mystery, romance, and challenge.  Among other things, it’s where I first learned about Spider John … Continue reading →

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More Music! More Music! – To Infinity and Beyond!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Ted Ringer

   Think of all those grooves, all those imprints on shiny discs, all those bytes waiting patiently and quietly for someone to come along and turn them on.  So many millions of recorded tunes exist and each represents innumerable hours … Continue reading →

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Guitar Hero – Barry Wedgle

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Ted Ringer

  Documenting the music is important.  In jazz, combinations of musicians come together and break apart so often that bands that have an actual life together are a rarity.  That’s good as it makes for more invention and more creation, … Continue reading →

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