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Ten Questions

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CLARK HUBBARD - Mambo Inn Photo

1. Favorite Quotes

  • On a band being ‘tight’: “I’m assuming it means there is so little space between the rock, and the intent to rock.” – Jeff Tweedy
  • “We’re only living in the memories of our future selves.” – Reggie Watts
  • “It’s the ABC’s, Always Be Cutting hit records” – Rick Sapphire

2. Favorite Non-Musical Listening

  • Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
  • Counter Points with Ryan and Emily
  • The Joe Rogan Experience
  • P1 with Matt and Tommy
  • Your Mom’s House

3. 10 Favorite Albums Created In Your Lifetime

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2018.09.14 | Wes Fowler, “Glass Tiger”

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Wes Fowler recital picture
photo credit: Wesley Fowler

A good friend and fellow percussionist, Wesley Fowler, premiered my piece “Glass Tiger” in Knoxville, TN on September 14th. (You can watch the whole recital here – “Glass Tiger” begins at 38:30). I met Wes at the Sō Percussion Summer Institute in 2017. During the festival, he asked me to write a piece for him with instrumentation that would “fit in a backpack.” I decided to leave the instrumentation relatively free so that Wes (and future performers) could decide what sounds and instruments they wanted to travel and perform with. You can read more about “Glass Tiger” here.

Thank you Wes for a fantastic premiere and recital!