Live music has been part of my life for fifty years. It started when I was young, singing and listening to music at Christmas, at church, or in the park. By my teens, I knew the bands and started going to concerts myself. My first concert was Strafe at Six Flags Atlantis in 1988. I was in seventh grade and went with a friend. The crowd was lit, the music was pumping, and I thought it was awesome. I didn't know then how many concerts I would end up going to over the years or h

Some movies stay with you because of the story. Others because of a character, a scene, or a moment you never quite forget. But sometimes, long after the details begin to fade, I still remember the music. I've always noticed music in movies and television. A great song can completely change the way a scene feels. It can make something more exciting, emotional, unsettling, or unforgettable. There have even been movies over the years that I didn't necessarily love, but the soun

When it all started... Listening is passive. Singing is participation There are songs we listen to. And then there are songs we can't help but sing. I've always thought those are two completely different things. . The moment you start singing, the song becomes yours. You aren't just hearing someone else's story anymore. You're borrowing it for a few minutes, adding your own memories, your own emotions, and your own voice. I've been doing that for as long as I can remember. Gr

I don't remember every detail of my childhood. I don't remember every meal I ate, every toy I played with, or every conversation I had growing up. But I remember the music. Music has a way of attaching itself to moments. A single song can transport you back to a specific place, a specific year, or even a specific version of yourself. That's what makes it so powerful. It doesn't just remind you of the past. It brings it back. Some of my earliest memories are tied to the record