by toddtherocket | May 2, 2023 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Journal, uhart
“So, who’s the greatest pop singer?” The answer tumbled out of my mouth so quickly, with a smile that turned to embarrassment when I considered my own confidence allowing me to forget who I was speaking with. This was obviously a test. “Sam...
by toddtherocket | Feb 12, 2019 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Music
A mix recorded live by DJ Todd the Rocket (The Downbeat Renaissance) on August 1st, 2018 as part of the Live in the Lounge residency at Frontier in Brunswick, ME. The mix was in memory of the late Gene McDaniels, on the occasion of the anniversary of his death. It...
by toddtherocket | Jun 18, 2018 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Journal, Music
Every June, Maine Public Radio produces a fantastic series that they air on their stations called “Music That Moves ME.” This premise is joyously simple, Mainers of all stripes tell their stories of their favorite songs. I am so fortunate to have such a...
by toddtherocket | Feb 12, 2018 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Journal
Gene McDaniels on Roberta Flack from The Downbeat Renaissance on Vimeo. Today is one day out of many in the year that we can all celebrate the life and work of the inimitable Gene McDaniels. I met Gene later in his life, after he had already influenced me and my music...
by toddtherocket | Nov 7, 2017 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Journal
Great time this weekend at the annual WMPG Record Sale! I hadn’t been able to go for several years, but this year I was able to take my two boys with me. My kindergartner has started his own vinyl collection, centered around the King of Pop, so he was thrilled...
