Archive for the 'Music' Category

Intern Song

Monday, July 7th, 2008

I wrote this brief little Byrd’s parody for my friend who’s doing a Summer internship in Texas.  Perhaps you’ll recognize the tune.
To every thing turn, intern.
This your season. (Turn, intern!)
There’s an intern for every purpose under heaven.
An intern to type, an intern to clean,
an intern for food, an intern for drinks,
an intern for calls, an […]

Kūt Live

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

My wife and I saw a Kyrgyz musical folklore group called “Kūt” perform live at the Orem Library on Friday. I was really impressed at their musicianship and even bought a CD.

From the CD insert: “The family plays all traditional instruments [of Kyrgykstan] including various string instruments, flutes and drums –the komus, kyl kyiak, […]

Doug Collins to Play Guitar at the Grand Ole Opry

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

My good friend Doug Collins will be playing guitar with country music star Julie Roberts on the Grand Ole Opry at Canegie Hall tonight. You can watch his performance at 6PM Mountain Time on GAC.
Doug and I were together in our first little rock band (dubbed Social Faux Pas) in junior high. He and […]