Category Archives: Music
Even If It Kills Me: Martial Arts, Rock and Roll, and Mortality
Exciting news: I worked on a book with Donivan Blair, bassist for the Toadies. It’s called Even If It Kills Me: Rock and Roll, Martial Arts, and Mortality. It’s the true story of Donivan’s return to martial arts at forty years … Continue reading
Peanut Allergies, Mylan, and the EpiPen
On September 3 my guests were Dr. Lyanna LaFredo and Eric Clemenzi. We talked about peanut allergies and the EpiPen, and we took aim at Mylan CEO Heather Bresch. Eric and I have a musical project called the Yiddish Invasion. The … Continue reading
One Hundredth Episode
This week we are celebrating the one hundredth episode of Focus on Your Health. In segment 1 we revisit a few favorite moments from the previous ninety-nine shows. In segment 2 we dive into the LaFredo audio vault. I’ve put together a sonic … Continue reading
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I think of this as fine art. Is that weird?
Young Artists Orchestra: Symphony #40
Here is another video from the Young Artists Orchestra, with director Yunior Lopez. This is their performance of Mozart’s Symphony #40. Video by Leonard Riel. Audio by yours truly. Recorded May 1 at the Studio art gallery, Sahara West Library, Las Vegas.