Head The Gong

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I find a spare moment to whine about not having enough spare moments.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I babble about job hunting, the ascent of illiberalism in progressive circles, the Wachowski brothers — er, I mean, sisters –, and the latest from the Las Cruces indie/singer-songwriter scene. dth=”560″ … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I metamorphose from graduate student to societal leech.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I try to get back on the creative horse after getting kicked around a bit by, I don’t know, another horse? Half-marathons, job interviews, and mindfulness meditation all get mentioned at … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I push through some resistance by talking about pushing through resistance. Since I’ve been putting some of the HTG Podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, I decided to record a video … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I ponder what it means to keep the creative fires burning throughout different stages of life, maybe even right up to the end. Or maybe not. Henry Miller chimes in from … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I reflect on parallel universe toads, the battle between creative work and distracto-tainment, spirit magnification, and how Henry Miller recorded the first-ever podcast episode in 1949. Related media: Miller on the … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I reflect on the simple joy of singing in the bathroom, and the not-so-simple task of capturing that sound on a recording.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I take another trip to Weirds-ville, recounting a strange night of sneaking around my house ninja-style, reading books in the dark, and muttering to myself about existential loneliness. I also sing … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I pay tribute to the man who has been my top source of musical inspiration for the past several years, the inimitable Glen Hansard. Here are some past blog posts in … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I do my best to keep this podcast train rolling, despite competing time commitments, and also dig through the old song idea archives looking for buried treasure.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I talk about being burglarized, and also about resolving to be more productive creatively.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I do what I do best — struggle to express myself authentically. Here’s a blast from the past that strikes a similar chord: Hi, My name is Bob, and I’m a … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I dig in to my creative process a bit, sharing/discussing my latest demo recording. Summary: Spent all day giving birth to this… this… What to call it? Sad, weird music mixed … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, things get weird. Just… weird. The music featured in this episode is the song “Waking up in Potter’s Field” by My Dear Ella, a band I used to play in with … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I ramble on about the concept of “Waiting for the miracle” and how it has inspired my creative process for years. Topics include: My discovery of Henry Miller Miller’s classic novel, … Continue reading →

In this –the inaugural episode the Head The Gong Podcast— I flounder about trying to figure out what on earth I’m doing. Topics include: What in the hell am I doing? The Las Cruces music scene Alabama Deathwalk (Local musician) KT Neely (Local musician) Daniel Johnston Below are some of the media referenced in this … Continue reading "HTG Podcast #1: Welcome/Las Cruces Music Scene"

I’ve crossed and re-crossed my legs many times these last few minutes. I’m restless is what I am. I have the leg syndrome to be sure, but more than that, I have a restless soul. I am a restless soul. I’m becoming aware of a peculiar sensation, and as I sink down into it I … Continue reading "Lost and found"

Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys is one of my favorite musicians at the moment. His gritty voice and killer blues guitar just ooze soul, and his recordings have a raw, spontaneous vibe that is all too rare in today’s rock music. Today I was tooling around in my studio trying to remember how to … Continue reading "Sunday Dustbin: Trouble weighs a ton (Dan Auerbach)"

It had been way too long since my last musical creation, so I pushed through the resistance and pushed out a cheerful little number about death and dying. On Easter Weekend no less! This one really frustrated me as I struggled in vain to bring my vision of the song to life. The rust really … Continue reading "Sunday Dustbin (Easter edition): Alive to the end"