Jim Alfredson

My dad passed away four years ago today. Been thinking about him all day. I think about him every day.

This has been quite the weekend. Just learned that the amazing Michael Burks passed away at only 54. I played with him on the Legendary Blues Cruise in 2011. He could play... that's all I can say about that. The man could PLAY. Rest in peace, Iron Man.

Every now and then (seems more the former lately) we're reminded of how tenuous life is. And the wound is re-opened a little bit.

Your favorite native basic mixing plug-ins (compressors, EQs, limiters, etc.)?

Since my gig was cancelled tonight, I thought I'd take my beautiful bride out to the movies. Yet looking at what's playing right now, there's nothing even worth considering possibly entertaining the notion of maybe perchance even slightly mulling over the option of paying money to see. What a bunch of crap!

Wow. The temperature dropped at least 10 degrees quick.

I downloaded the trial versions of these plugs the other day. The compressors are REALLY good. The EQ is handy as well. Not too sure about the tape emulation plug. Anyone else? http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/yamaha_vintage_plug_in_collection/start.html

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Looking at other homes in my neighborhood for shits and giggles. Nothing is selling for over $45k. That's about 1/3rd of what we paid for our house in 2003. Good thing we ain't going anywhere.

Thanks to Andy Szumowski at the Hop Cat Jazz Jam tonight, I got turned on to Belgian sour ale. YUM!

organissimo in South Bend tonight at Trio's!

My maxim from yesterday is even more true today. Better bed, even less time in it than the night before. 5 hours of sleep and now on the road to Galesburg, IL to play the Fat Fish Pub. Sleep is for the weak!

Maxim of the road: The nicer the bed, the less time you have in it. Up bright and early to drive six hours to Minneapolis. Dakota Jazz tonight!

Riverside Casino tonight in Iowa. Rocketh and rolleth.

Omaha, NE this afternoon at the 21st Saloon.

Zoo Bar in Lincoln, NE tonight!

"'We are all atheists about most of the gods that societies have ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further." ~ Richard Dawkins

Richfield, Utah. About halfway to Denver. It's still winter here.

McCabes Guitar Shop in Santa Monica tonight. Almost sold out. Gonna be a good show.

Playing Humphrey's Backstage in San Diego tonight. Gonna be a good time!

So if life begins at conception, can people start getting welfare for their new child the morning after?