Mike Muldoon: News / Muse

If you are hitting a wall right now with your playing, don't be discouraged. We all experience this from time to time.  Are you tired when you sit down to play? Are you trying to do too much?

Slow down a bit. Focus on just one stroke or pattern.  Breath. Listen to someone you enjoy for the sheer beauty or joy of it.  Don't forget, we are part of something bigger. We may be fortunate enough to add a drop of water to the deep well, or we may be refreshed by drawing from it. But it is beautiful to share in it.  Don't be discouraged.

I'll be playing in the Bishop Park with String Theory this evening. Stop by if you are in the neighborhood!

We start at 6:30 pm.... It's free.

Happy Fathers Day to all of us Dads out there.  And to our Wives who help us to be the Dads that our children need, Thank You!

Thank you so much to all of you who turned out in support of the Wounded Warriors benefit dance at the VFW post in Bishop last night.

It was good to play for such a worthy cause.  Thanks again to String Theory for the invitation but most of all, thanks to those who lay it all on the line by serving our country in the Armed Forces.

Wounded Warrior Fundraiser Dance

June 12, 7-10 PM  484 Short Street,  Bishop, CA

 

You are invited to dance under the stars on the Bishop VFW/American Legion Patio at 484 Short Street on June 12, 2010 from 7-10 PM, while you help support the local "Wounded Warriors" program.  The American Legion Inyo Post 118 is sponsoring the dance which will feature raffles, a door prize, refreshments and the music of "String Theory" with special guest Mike Muldoon, for an entry fee of only $10 per person. All proceeds will go to  Disabled Sports of the Eastern Sierra which provides outdoor recreational opportunities to Wounded Warriors- severely injured service members transitioning to civilian life-throughout the year. Activities include Skiing, Biathalon and backcountry experiences. 'String Theory' - Dan Connor, Charlie Broten and Greg Smith- play a wide variety of music, including rock, country, latin, jazz, standards, folk and originals and with the help of world-class percussion artist, Mike Muldoon <www.muldoonsgroove.com> will keep your feet tapping or on the dance floor. Click the String Theory tab at <www.charliebroten.com> for more on the band. For more information about the dance, contact Roger Petersen, 760-873-5152.

The Inyo Council for the Arts, http://www.inyo.org/ works to provide venues and support to local artists and the folks we share our work with.  This past Friday evening in beautiful Bishop City Park, I performed with the Bishop Big Band, and then with String Theory on Sunday afternoon. Both performances were brought to our community through the efforts of the ICA, among others.

So, thank you Lynn Cooper and all the hard working folks at Inyo Council for the Arts!

If you are looking for a good online music store I recommend Interstate Music. Huge selection, good prices and they ship fast.  http://www.interstatemusic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?catalogId=10021&storeId=10051

I'll be performing at the Bishop Park with the Bishop Big Band this Friday evening 5:30-8:00.

If you're in the neighborhood, stop by. It's free.

Have you heard it? Sabar is a wonderful style of drumming from Senegal. One of the drummers to listen to is Dou Dou N'Daie Rose. Here is a link to a good source for his music and other African artists. http://africanrhythmtraders.com/html/afdvds.html

My wife and I recently went down to the Getty Center( www.getty.edu )and saw some amazing art. Parking is $15.00 but that is all you pay for. A carload of people seeing world class art for $15.00.
On the way home we stopped by Barnes and Noble and picked up some music. I highly recommend this recording by Ali Farka Toure and Toumani Diabate. Guitar and Kora.
Beautiful. www.nonesuch.com/albums/ali-and-toumani

I will be playing at the Bishop Park for Mule Days on May 30th with the group String Theory. Starts at 4pm. Free. Hope to see some of you there!