When the Monkeydust Settles

I wish I was in.... Tiajuannna, Eating bar-be-qued IGUANA.- Wall of Voodoo I received a call from a drummer named Dennis.  "Hey bud, would you like to come over and jam a bit at my house?"  I asked him what night and he said Thursday.  He gave me the address and I saw how close to my house that he lived and agreed. "Diesel"  photo courtesy Dennis A. Weise That night after navigating through the twisty cross streets on my motorcycle and not finding it, I pull over and try to call him, when I hear someone yelling my name.  I am in the parking lot of "Los Antojitos" a great Mexican restaurant and don't think much of it.  Matthew is a fairly common name.  Don't you hate it when you meet someone with your name?  It feels like being in a competition, and let's face it, that other person has no chance of  winning it.  (High humor from the realms of Mattworld) I look up from my phone and see Dennis aka "Drummerboy" waving from the...

In this installment of the Artist Spotlight Series, I interview MYSELF. ---disclaimer...The Lizard performs, but Matt merely drives the skeleton What got you started in music?  When I was about 6 years old, I walked by a music store that had a red white and blue striped guitar in the window that was just like Buck Owens' on Hee Haw. I had to have it.  My mom said I could if I took lessons. Is there anyone in your family that is musical, who are they and what do they play? My grandfather played piano/organ and trumpet and my father played guitar.  I have an uncle that does not perform, but he definitely influenced my love of music and the genres I like.  He introduced me to all the good stuff.  My wife played clarinet in school and has a great ear for music.  A four hour car ride with her is just like a four hour concert STARRING her. What was the first instrument you purchased?  A really HORRIBLE nylon stringed acoustic off-br...

This is another installment in the Artist Spotlight Series. I plan on doing more of these, if you would like to be featured, or would like to suggest an Artist, please contact me at drazil91@hotmail.com In this installment I interview Trey Broege aka "Bonedaddy" via instant messenger.  I have played with him many times at his "No Jacket Required" (NJR) jam sessions. Overall, he is a great guy and musician, but he can be a bit "polarizing" to some.  Ego?  Sure. Talent?  Definitely.  A great front man, and very well versed in the business aspect of the local scene.   What got you started in music?  Desire.... It happened innocently. A friend who would stay at my house, which was located at the local pool hall/bar/venue a block away, would stay the weekend in order not to have to drive home. One weekend, he arrived with a brand new Washburn acoustic guitar. I had had a single lesson at 12 years old, which hurt my fi...