Category Archives: Music

Duke Williams and the Extremes – Great Listening

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Fred Hoot

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn I have known about Duke Williams and the Extremes for quite a while. I love his creativity. His lyrics are a fresh relief from a lot of the songs today. And his arrangements are tight and … Continue reading →

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Justin Bieber Castration Plot Nipped in the Bud

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Fred Hoot

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Justin Bieber has at least one person who dislikes him immensely.  Dana Martin is in a prison in New Mexico for two murders and is serving two life sentences. Dana still wanted to have Justin castrated … Continue reading →

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Ravi Shankar Dies at 92

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Fred Hoot

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Ravi Shankar passed away yesterday, December 11, 2012 near his home in Encinitas, California.  Last week he had surgery on a heart valve and he did not recover. The virtuoso sitar player from India has performed … Continue reading →

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Valve oil and slide grease for my trumpet

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Fred Hoot

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn It’s time to change valve oils.  This Ultra-Pure Valve Oil has been recommended to me.  I just ordered a couple of bottles and also their Ultra-Pure Heavy Tuning Slide Lube. I have been plagued with the … Continue reading →

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A picture of the Moog that I cut my teeth on in the fall of 1969 at Temple

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Fred Hoot

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn I tracked down a picture of the original Moog I had access to (as an undergraduate at Temple University School of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) whenever the graduate students were not using it.  This picture (circa … Continue reading →

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