Well, gang, here we are at the Autumnal Equinox. The leaves are starting to drop, but I still don't know why they call this the first day of Fall. humph! I must apologize that I haven't been available lately. My life in the past year hasn't been much fun. Those of you who have been following my blogs know about the passing of my grand-daughter last Feb. Along with that, my wife filed for divorce against me. In part, the divorce decree that followed stipulated that I had to vacate the home we shared for 10 years by May 31. I began looking for a place to live just about everyday starting in March. I finally found a house in early June which I live in now.
Enough of chaos!
I've started back in my music, and have begun work on my next song and release. Unfortunately, it has been several months of not doing any recording, and I am having some trouble with the technical aspects of Logic, the software program I use in my recordings. But that's showbiz! And like it or not, I'M BACK! YEA!
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Grand-daughter Michaella Coe
Hi , It's me again
One week ago, I put a post on F.B. about my grand-daughter Michaella and her battle with cancer. After the last two and a half years of this, we lost her a few minutes past midnight Monday morning . We are all very sad--but her suffering is over, and this beautiful girl is now in a much better place. And for that , we celebrate her love of life and the inspiration she showed all of us all the time.
If you have seen my F.B. page of last week, you know that I had written and recorded a song about Michaella entitled "Walking With an Angel". It is available on CDBaby and iTunes as well as other sites.
As I stated last week, whatever monies this song may generate, I am going to donate the majority of the proceeds to cancer research [i.e.] Wilms tumor, the specific disease that took her life. I will disclose this information as it becomes available to me.
Thank you all for your kind comments this past week.
Her CELEBRATION is to be held this coming Saturday March 1st. at "The Vineyard" in Garden City. Heaven is also celebrating with us, for that night is a New Moon!
Thanks again for your support--may God bless.
Later, Charlie
One week ago, I put a post on F.B. about my grand-daughter Michaella and her battle with cancer. After the last two and a half years of this, we lost her a few minutes past midnight Monday morning . We are all very sad--but her suffering is over, and this beautiful girl is now in a much better place. And for that , we celebrate her love of life and the inspiration she showed all of us all the time.
If you have seen my F.B. page of last week, you know that I had written and recorded a song about Michaella entitled "Walking With an Angel". It is available on CDBaby and iTunes as well as other sites.
As I stated last week, whatever monies this song may generate, I am going to donate the majority of the proceeds to cancer research [i.e.] Wilms tumor, the specific disease that took her life. I will disclose this information as it becomes available to me.
Thank you all for your kind comments this past week.
Her CELEBRATION is to be held this coming Saturday March 1st. at "The Vineyard" in Garden City. Heaven is also celebrating with us, for that night is a New Moon!
Thanks again for your support--may God bless.
Later, Charlie
Monday, November 11, 2013
your thoughts about my songs
Well, this one might scramble some of your brains.
Last week I announced I was starting a new song. Then after I thought about it, I decided to do something kind of weird. My 1st. song out there,'' Main Streets U.S. of A'', I received a lot of feedback by close friends -- most of them excellent local musicians --AND THEY LIKED IT! However, they also had different reasons. Some thought the lyric was great -some liked the overall arrangement and production-and a lot of them thought the narrative (about the different cities) at the end of the song was cool and very creative.
NOW, since I have begun my 2nd. piece, it occurred to me that those of you out there that I really don't know --what did you like about ''Mn.St.U.S.ofA.''? Now I don't need tons of lengthy thoughts, I wouldn't be able to read them all. So maybe a short note from some of you out there would be great!
I would like to know so I could maybe get a solid feel on how I can proceed with my second and forthcoming other songs. It's always good to know what your audience likes and wants!
Keep on crusin'
My best, Charlie
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Last week I announced I was starting a new song. Then after I thought about it, I decided to do something kind of weird. My 1st. song out there,'' Main Streets U.S. of A'', I received a lot of feedback by close friends -- most of them excellent local musicians --AND THEY LIKED IT! However, they also had different reasons. Some thought the lyric was great -some liked the overall arrangement and production-and a lot of them thought the narrative (about the different cities) at the end of the song was cool and very creative.
NOW, since I have begun my 2nd. piece, it occurred to me that those of you out there that I really don't know --what did you like about ''Mn.St.U.S.ofA.''? Now I don't need tons of lengthy thoughts, I wouldn't be able to read them all. So maybe a short note from some of you out there would be great!
I would like to know so I could maybe get a solid feel on how I can proceed with my second and forthcoming other songs. It's always good to know what your audience likes and wants!
Keep on crusin'
My best, Charlie
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Sunday, November 3, 2013
Well, Gadzooks!
I've finally started on my next song--ok-ok , hold down the cheers and salutations!
I wasn't in the frame of mind to create anything-- I even tried to draw a stick horse but I couldn't get the tail to look quite right. so I quit that too. I was in pretty bad shape there for about 3 months, but now I feel I can start with my music again-Whew!
I would like to tell all of you that I recorded in the ''Garage Band'' format several of my songs in the last 2 years. I did what I considered rough drafts of these 8 songs so I could think about what I really wanted each one of them to sound like and be comfortable about releasing them for your enjoyment and my amazement. I have 5 more that were recorded several years before and that I intend to include in the forthcoming album.
As stated before I lost about 3 months of work--it is now the time to get going. However, with the upcoming holidays, it probably won't proceed as fast as I would like. Oh well, that's showbiz!
Keep on cruisin' kiddos --be safe
My best,Charlie
I've finally started on my next song--ok-ok , hold down the cheers and salutations!
I wasn't in the frame of mind to create anything-- I even tried to draw a stick horse but I couldn't get the tail to look quite right. so I quit that too. I was in pretty bad shape there for about 3 months, but now I feel I can start with my music again-Whew!
I would like to tell all of you that I recorded in the ''Garage Band'' format several of my songs in the last 2 years. I did what I considered rough drafts of these 8 songs so I could think about what I really wanted each one of them to sound like and be comfortable about releasing them for your enjoyment and my amazement. I have 5 more that were recorded several years before and that I intend to include in the forthcoming album.
As stated before I lost about 3 months of work--it is now the time to get going. However, with the upcoming holidays, it probably won't proceed as fast as I would like. Oh well, that's showbiz!
Keep on cruisin' kiddos --be safe
My best,Charlie
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Concert by Yve Evans Boise
AhHa, I'm Back!
Sorry for not keeping up with y/all that's southern slang for y'all ,but about 3 months ago my personal life was thrown into a cement mixer of which I am finally emerging. No sense of sharing these thoughts now. Will explain at a later date.
No, it was not about our granddaughter Lula -still waiting for results in that area.
For you local folks -- Boise etc., I have been attending the presentations at the Cathedral of the Rockies on Sunday mornings. It starts at 10a.m., lasts for an hour , and features some very good local musicians/singers. It is a very pleasant and relaxing experience.
This morning they featured the celebrated vocalist/pianist Yve Evans----WOW! She will perform tonight at the Egyptian Theater at 7p.m. to benefit '' Imagine No Malaria'' cause and Local Food Pantries. (please bring a non-perishable food item) tickets are $15.00 It's going to be a great evening and you are going to love this fabulous gal.
Keep tellin' your cruisin' guys and dolls about Main sts. USA
Sorry for not keeping up with y/all that's southern slang for y'all ,but about 3 months ago my personal life was thrown into a cement mixer of which I am finally emerging. No sense of sharing these thoughts now. Will explain at a later date.
No, it was not about our granddaughter Lula -still waiting for results in that area.
For you local folks -- Boise etc., I have been attending the presentations at the Cathedral of the Rockies on Sunday mornings. It starts at 10a.m., lasts for an hour , and features some very good local musicians/singers. It is a very pleasant and relaxing experience.
This morning they featured the celebrated vocalist/pianist Yve Evans----WOW! She will perform tonight at the Egyptian Theater at 7p.m. to benefit '' Imagine No Malaria'' cause and Local Food Pantries. (please bring a non-perishable food item) tickets are $15.00 It's going to be a great evening and you are going to love this fabulous gal.
Keep tellin' your cruisin' guys and dolls about Main sts. USA
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Hey fun seekers-sorry I missed you last week, but I was out prowling. My niece Kim, dragged me out to see a movie at the Flicks Theatres- an independent movie theatre here in Boise. The movie was about "The Wrecking Crew"- a group of excellent musicians who played on a LOT of records in the late fifties through the sixties, and into the seventies. There were about 20-25 of them, who, behind the scenes, recorded some of the sound tracks of just about any group [The Byrds, Beach Boys,The Monkees, Sonny and Cher,ect,ect,ect.] In other words, a lot of groups and single artists. If you would like to know more about these unsung heroes of rock music,get the book entitled "The Wrecking Crew" Copyright 2012 by author Kent Hartman. It is a terrific book and the whole story is fascinating! "see" you next week gang. Hope all is well and be safe when you are "cruisin". My Best Charlie
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Lula
Sorry for not posting stuff lately. But like all of us we all have crises in our lives from time to time. I have been reluctant to share a part of my personal life with you--but now I believe I should. Our 10 year old grand-daughter,we call her Lula, was struck with a rare form of cancer.
Our entire family has been on a roller coaster ride of terror ever since. Through it all, Lula has persevered with great courage, dignity, optimism, and a tremendous amount of strength and compassion for those of us who have been blessed with her love.
The situation is on going---the prognosis-unknown. There is much more to tell.
Her ordeal has been chronicled on Facebook, and I will get that to you soon. There is a saying going around----Hope for the best , Prepare for the worst. I have changed it. Hope for the best , and it will happen.
I told my wife Julie awhile back that we would be there to see Lula graduate from college---
I meant it.
Take care, be safe. Will get back with you soon and keep on cruisin' your main streets.
My best, Charlie
Our entire family has been on a roller coaster ride of terror ever since. Through it all, Lula has persevered with great courage, dignity, optimism, and a tremendous amount of strength and compassion for those of us who have been blessed with her love.
The situation is on going---the prognosis-unknown. There is much more to tell.
Her ordeal has been chronicled on Facebook, and I will get that to you soon. There is a saying going around----Hope for the best , Prepare for the worst. I have changed it. Hope for the best , and it will happen.
I told my wife Julie awhile back that we would be there to see Lula graduate from college---
I meant it.
Take care, be safe. Will get back with you soon and keep on cruisin' your main streets.
My best, Charlie
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