I'm playing shows this weekend in my hometown, St. Louis. I grew up in the city, moving out to the 'burbs when I was about seven. I fell in love in this city. To this day, I am deeply attached t the lazy Mississippi River, the rich culture, and the warm, practical Midwesterners that call St. Louis home.
Read MoreAs musicians, we’re all swinging for one gig to another, catching the next career opportunity in our hands as the other slips from our fingers into the past. We feel fairly in control. We sometimes choose, sometimes are forced into the next stage of our lives. At least get to choose if we go peacefully, or kicking and screaming.
Read MoreAs this year spins to a halt, I am remembering again this week just how thankful I am for so many people. For my wife, my siblings, my family, and my friends. Too many people to name in a blog, too many people to thank on a single day, even if I was kicking up my feet by a fireplace and writing out a list.
Read MoreYou can try to motivate people by telling them they didn’t do a good enough job. That they need to try harder. That they made a mistake, and you never want to see them do it that poorly again. If they don’t shape up, you’ll just get someone better to replace them.
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