Dave Brubeck Day is tomorrow, so a very happy Dave Brubeck day to all who celebrate.

I broke my guitar tuner last week. In the process of purchasing a new one, a new microphone ended up in my shopping cart. I tried it out during our weekly jam—massive difference. This one has much more definition than the old, cheapo mic. So much definition that I was slightly afraid of it when I started singing. It will take some getting used to for sure.

In other musical news, a couple weeks ago at the local, two guys were talking about getting together for a jam. Someone overheard the conversation and said “JP plays bass!” I was very clear about my ability, or lack thereof. They said, “perfect” and I thought that would be the end of it.

Friday night one of them walked by, clapped me on the back and said “you’re hired”. My immediate thought was oh shit.

Now, I give this jam even odds of ever happening. Just in case, I should probably practice a more.

Links

• The Analog Charms of New York’s Intercoms
• A new day on Flatbush Avenue: City begins work to speed up buses on traffic-choked street
  The locals (I’ve talked to) are very skeptical about the traffic calming abilities of this redesign. I remain hopeful.
• Manhattan’s Park Avenue would look more like a park under plan pushed by Mamdani
• My words, not my content via Beto Dealmeida
• The Rephone Project via Make:
  These student projects are way more creative reuses for old smart phones than my old Good Morning Display.