"Excessive Ovation Syndrome" Does EVERY performance deserve a standing ovation? This music critic does not seem to think so, and neither do I. I'm tired of being wrenched from my seat two or three times at the end of what might very well have been a totally adequate performance to offer my applause. The writer says he thinks it's just a way of justifying the outrageous ticket prices -- for that much money, it had better be SO-worthy.

Favorite Accoustic bar/cafe? Hey Monkeys! So it's mid-july already, which means it's time for musicians such as myself to start booking October and later. Which, as it turns out, is when I plan to begin my 2nd annual winter music tour. more inside

Curious George: I'm Loosing My Mind! Is it just me or is "loose" quickly replacing "lose" as the preferred spelling of the verb meaning "to be deprived of, or to cease to have or retain (something)"? more inside

Parallel Universes, Alien Religions and Carl Jung: An Interview With RealityCarnival's Clifford Pickover.

Off to the zoo!! Monkeys like looking at the stars shamelessly stolen outta the Blue more inside

Jack Handey's nature documentary. Show monkey in a tree. Narrator says, “The monkey, proud and smart, in his native habitat. But one thing he does not have . . .” Show a giraffe. “. . . is a long neck, like the giraffe. Which is why nature has allowed them to combine forces.” Show monkey on giraffe’s neck. (Note: Monkey may have to be tied on.)