I had the opportunity to open for JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound a number of years back at Blackcat, and I was certainly impressed with their live show. When I listened to their recordings, however, I was a bit torn as not everything sounded as quality as that live performance. This 45 is their…

The Bride and Groom chose a great location for their wedding and reception when they selected the Longview Gallery in downtown, DC. The Gallery is quite large for a downtown art space, with 2 separate sections of slightly different elevation, connected by a long ramp. The lowest section, which also connects to the main entrance,…

Back in the early 2000’s I ran across a 45 that would really come in handy later later; a 45 by a group called Father’s Children on Arrest Records. The 45 showcased 2 tunes, the first being “Intellect”, the second being “Linda”. I filed it away with my other local records, periodically pulling it out…

Way back during college, back when I was mostly buying hip hop or random records to sample, (and feebly attempt to make my own music), I ran across a self titled LP by McDonald & Giles. Since that day, the record has become a favorite of mine. It’s hard not to appreciate the incredible composition…