by toddtherocket | Jun 19, 2018 | Events, Music, News
In both the “wow, that’s rare,” and “Holy Hell, call the neighbors,” categories, Billy Voss and I are reuniting for a weekly residency at our favorite beach bar, the Sandbar at Jetties Beach. Of course, this is not far from how and where...
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...
by toddtherocket | Sep 20, 2017 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Journal
Since his passing, Gene visits me via his music all the time, and usually at a moment where some sort of sign or message is desperately needed. Today was no exception when I found this staring at me from the shelves of the Goodwill where I frequently dig for records....
