TrumpetBoy
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He Exists!!
Today, about 6 months after publishing his website, I actually met Jimmy Cannon!!
He’s over visiting some other friends of his who play in our band. Apparently there’s been some really positive feedback about the site – always good to hear.
Tags: personal, Web Design
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New York City Here I Come!
Following what proved to be a year long application process, I finally received my US Visa today. Time to tie up some loose ends and get moving. I hope to be making my move to New York City in early July 2009.
Once there, I won’t be allowed to work for some time, as a condition [...]
Mucho Airport Time!
April 24th, 2007 - 4:48 am
Tags: gigs, music, personal, Rat Pack, touring, travel, trumpet
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I’m writing this at 6.30am in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on the way back from my most recent excursion with “Rat Pack – Live At The Sands” US tour. Life has been really crazy lately with more travelling than I would have thought I’d ever do. Running backwards and forwards between UK and US Tour dates [...]
Brian Lynch wins Grammy!!
February 12th, 2007 - 9:40 pm
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I’ve blogged, from time to time, about my friend and fellow trumpeter; Brian Lynch, and more specifically about his recent Artistshare Project.
I’m pleased to see that the resultant CD; “Simpatico”, won a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year at last night’s awards. This is not only suitable recognition for a wonderful recording [...]
Some Big News
The news is that Cynthia, my girlfriend of 7 years, and I got engaged!!
Difficulties with AWFul Music!!
October 20th, 2006 - 1:00 pm
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To find AWFulMusic.net, please visit TonyFaulkner.net.
Good To Be Back In The UK!!
October 19th, 2006 - 12:07 am
Tags: instruments, personal, Rat Pack, touring, trumpet
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I’m just back in from playing a Rat Pack show in Darlington this evening. It’s really been a pleasure to get back and play with one of the British bands. The last two weeks have been an eye-opener in terms of the cultural differences between UK and US musicians; it seems, in short, that as [...]
Happy Birthday to Me!!
October 17th, 2006 - 11:27 am
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Happy Birthday to me!!! Thirty-two years old today and celebrating with a longish wait for a flight at Amsterdam Airport!
I’m on a 3 and a half hour layover on the way back from Des Moines. Should get back home at around 5pm after which I’m having dinner with my parents and then trying to recover [...]
US Tour Travel Diary #1
October 1st, 2006 - 5:13 pm
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This is the first installment of my travel diary as I embark on the Rat Pack US tour.
…And Ever Closer…
July 9th, 2006 - 11:40 pm
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My desk comes ever closer to being clear!! I’m pleased to announce that I’ve published my latest website. You’ll find it at TheSoundOfSinatra.com.
Not As Blind or Stupid As I Thought!
June 30th, 2006 - 3:38 pm
Tags: general, glasses, personal
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I’ve just got home from a trip to the Optician for my annual eye-test. I started wearing glasses about a year ago and have never felt that I had the hang of them.