STEVE WOOLSEY designer | composer | writer | performer

Tags: blues, carlos santana, jazz, john lee hooker

I wish I had seen this man perform in this life.  Hopefully he will be giving concerts in heaven.

“On stage, I will take a chance. There has to be an element of daring in great music-making. These younger ones, they are too cautious. They take the music out of their pockets instead of their hearts.”  Artur Rubinstein

Tags: grieg, music, rubinstein, steve woolsey

CANNAVARO!  Lo amo mia Italia!

Tags: 2010, cannavaro, drogba, football ad, nike, onaldo, ribbery, ronaldinho, rooney, world cup, write your future

I’ve taken the liberty of posting several live tracks and a new cut from one of last year’s more memorable performances with three great Buffalo musician’s over at Sportsmen’s Tavern. Several free downloads available.  Please check out the SONGS page, filling your iPod accordingly!

There is also an exciting performance scheduled at Parings Wine Bar tonight, at 7pm; your attendance is recommended.

Last night I had the opportunity to hang out with Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones, a Texas bluesman who started playing in the legendary Freddie King’s band when he was 16.  This is the second time I have seen him live.  As one promoter put it, “There are few things hotter than a Texas summer night…”