I met Sting.
...sort of...
This chance interaction didn't happen backstage.
This once in a lifetime event didn't happen in a stuffy L.A. club.
It happened in the men's room.
Jason: (washing hands)
Jason: (moves over to hand dryer. Begins drying hands)
(Enter Sting)
Jason: "Hey"
Sting: "Hey" (nod politely)
Jason: (exit restroom calmly)
Sting: (do something cool)
Jason: (thought: WAS THAT STING!?)
Sting: (keep doing something super cool)
Sting was in town practicing for a show with the CSO.
I do not have tickets, as I am not a member of the wealthy elite.
Apparently, it was a private show.
I'm just a fan from way back who has a cool story to pass along.
Proving inspiration could be behind any door.
For me, it was the restroom door.
Thanks Sting!
**Here's how Sting relaxes when he's not being completely awesome.
I emptied my pockets and sprung for a great digital camera.
My life is about to take a wild & interesting turn...
Expect some great pictures in the very near future.
Along with some new audio recordings.
Ahh...
the future.
Santa Claus will be coming soon. Kiddies better stop running afoul if they desire the gifts from the jolly old fat man!
Last Christmas I had the honor of recording and producing an audio piece on Santa Claus.
...who just happens to be my uncle.
Check out the version that played on Chicago Public Radio and let me know your thoughts!
I recently finished working on a project for one of the greatest organizations I've ever
had the opportunity to work with. The Nature Conservancy does sooooooo
much to preserve the world in which we live.
They held a lecture series this past fall to celebate they're 50th Anniversary.
They had speakers of scientific, academic, and business backgrounds speaking about
the protection of lands and waters around the world.
After listening to hours of lectures and tweeking them to sound "just right"...they're finished!
Have yourself a little listen...
http://www.startoneconversation.org/podcast/
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The piece I worked so hard on before Christmas finally made it onto Chicago Public Radio.
The one place I'd hoped it would end up...
It was a little like the scene in "That Thing You Do" when the guys hear their song on the radio for the first time.
Exciting, but impossible to stop listening.
My most sincere thanks go out to my Aunt & Uncle for letting me invade their lives for a couple months.
Listen to the final piece that aired on Chicago Public Radio...
http://chicagopublicradio.org/Content.aspx?audioID=16608
P.S. - when I played the piece for my family, the 2 seconds from when the piece ended to when they began crying was the hardest 2 seconds I've ever had to swallow in my entire life.
It's amazing what a great story will do...
He hasn't shaved in over 6 years. He's got his own Santa barber. He belongs to a "Real Bearded Santa Club".
His father was Santa for over 30 years...now it's his turn.
Enjoy!
Happy Holidays!
Santa resting just after finishing Chicago's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Here it is! ...as promised.
This is the first Santa Story from the longer interview with my uncle, Santa Claus.
What a marvelous time of year!
It's not even Thanksgiving, yet I'm readying myself for the Holiday season.
I've begun work on a few new projects...the most exciting of which involves my uncle, Santa.
I recently had the opportunity to sit down and record over 2 hours of GREAT conversation with the jolly old elf himself.
The brief santa stories will be coming in a short while...to be followed up with a great piece on my uncle.
The timing couldn't be more perfect...He's been selected as this year's Santa for Chicago's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Feliz Navidad!
So here's the start...
I've been moving, so the project has taken a backseat to the mayhem of realizing I have too much stuff.
These are a few very short clips pulled from longer interviews. They are all in response to the question...
"Do you believe in Santa Claus?"
These are all adults whom I questioned. I chose not to ask this question to the kids for fear of that one loudmouth to start explaining that Santa is a sham, a hoax, an elaborate story made up by their parents.
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Eric Johnson said:
First, the group is not "40 artists." The guy is lying. Look at their website. There are 24 people there,... read more
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Wes said:
Awesome... have fun with this! Be sure to ask when it was that they ruined Santa Clause for someone else. read more
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Wes said:
Actually, I just realized that my cell phone can record audio. You should check to see if yours can too..... read more
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