I finally recognized that I have no links to THE JIMMYS calendar, even though this is my personal music site. I’m currently only playing full-time in one band, and that’s Jimmy Voegeli’s band, THE JIMMYS. It seems it would be a good idea to share our calendar, eh?
Check out our Spring/Summer/Fall 2011 schedule. It’s looking like it’s going to be a great year!!
For Immediate Release
March 10, 2011
Contact: Senator Jauch
608-266-3510
Jauch Questions Walker’s Statement
I have deeply respected the mature, responsible and thoughtful manner in which hundreds of thousands of citizens have politely exercised free speech in protesting Governor Walker’s proposal to end 52 years of collective bargaining. People who represent different political views and who come from all walks of life in Wisconsin have united in the effort to fight against this assault on workers rights. The Governor’s proposal has given the citizens their voice back and they have been passionately expressing that voice in an attempt to urge a compromise on the bill.
Had the Senate Democrats not left the state this bill would have been passed in five days, disenfranchising the hundreds of thousands who have protested throughout our state and who have contacted their legislators urging compromise on this bill. I have received from constituents 4,822 email contacts in opposition to the bill and 770 in support of the Governor’s proposal. The simple fact is that these citizens would not have had the opportunity to express their views because the bill would have been passed two weeks ago.
Our decision to leave the state strengthened democracy by enabling citizens to be more personally engaged in their government. Last night’s swift and possibly illegal vote turned the lights out on democracy in Wisconsin. Today Governor Walker had the gall to suggest that he “wanted a civil debate that would respect the rights of others.” His comments are an insult to all citizens who understand that his legislation was specifically designed to eliminate the rights of workers.
Citizens have a right to feel duped and frustrated that their voices fell on the deaf ears of the Governor and the extremist control of the legislative republicans. I call upon all citizens to rise above the pathetic behavior of some of these elected officials and politely, respectfully and diligently apply their energy to engage in the political process to recall legislators who so blindly ignored the will of the people.
Dear Senator,
I ask that you find the courage to break ranks with Governor Walker and work toward a sensible compromise! So many hardworking middle-class citizens across Wisconsin have united against portions of this bill.
The Democratic Senators, right or wrong in their actions, have allowed everyone time for closer examination of the bill. As more details have been revealed, public opinion has steadily shifted away from support of Governor Walker.
Governor Walker’s widely publicized phone interview with the fake David Koch revealed a disturbing agenda. Quite frankly, it raises serious doubt about the governor’s commitment to the overall welfare of our state. Do you truly honor your constituent’s wishes by siding with Walker’s divisive and suspicious politics?
Massive strikes across the state are very likely to ensue if this bill passes without compromise. Please help us all avoid such a terrible outcome!
Be brave! Lead a compromise with your Democratic colleagues for a more agreeable bill! The solution to our state’s budget crisis should be reached through leadership, integrity and a commitment towards consensus. That solution begins with you!
Please vote against Governor Walker’s proposed bill and work instead toward a sensible new solution.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Bryan Husk
From Labor Day Monday, 2009 at The Frequency in Madison, Wisconsin.
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!
featuring myself and guest trombonist, Joel Adams
Pass The Peas
featuring Pete Ross on alto sax and Steve Skaggs on keyboard
What’s Going On?
featuring Charlie Brooks
Pride and Joy
featuring Karri Daley & Joe Wickham on guitar
Brick House
featuring Charlie Brooks
Ball and Chain
featuring Karri Daley
The University of Wisconsin – Madison supports a terrific student radio station, 91.7 FM. The radio station recently moved into a wonderful new facility filled with terrific technology. One of the benefits of their new station digs and technology upgrade is their ability to stream the station’s radio feed.
Check out the WSUM streaming audio page:
http://vu.wsum.wisc.edu/
Enjoy!!!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything to my site, but this 3-part video inspired me to share it here. I’m a Michigan native. I went to school at U of Michigan. I have friends who live in Detroit, who are from Detroit. I’m a Lions fan. I root for the City of Detroit, even more so as it’s declined. The city has an amazing history of success that most people don’t even know. It’s just fallen on years of very hard times.
But not all is bad in Detroit. For the ashes of decay comes truly the most ambitious and inspiring rebirth. Check out these videos and see for yourself. (Go Lions!)
Part I – Detroit Lives
Part 2 – Detroit Lives
Part 3 – Detroit Lives
Here is the listing:
http://www.doctorsax.biz/YTS61_4097.htm
I made the move—I bought myself a 1973 Selmer Mark VI! Very exciting stuff, but that also means I have to pay for it. As a result, I’m selling both my Yamaha YTS-61 and my more recent horn, my 1961 King Super 20. For the moment, only the Yamaha 61 is up and ready for sale. I have it listed on consignment at the local Madison saxophone repair shop, Kim Slava’s “Doctor Sax” shop (and web site).
Here is a thorough review of the Yamaha YAS-61, the alto equivalent the YTS-61 tenor sax. The author, Stephen Howard, is a highly respected woodwind repairman from England.
It’s a fantastic horn for many reasons. It looks great, feels great, and most importantly, it sounds great! If you’re looking to get a pro horn with terrific intonation and finger work modeled on the Selmer Mark VI (at less than half the price!), then you will like this horn!!! Thanks for checking it out…
This is a fine article bringing much needed attention to the sad state of UW-Madison School of Music’s Jazz Studies Program, or lack thereof.
It’s odd we have a intellectually curious city with a Big Ten university, yet it’s a town afraid of anything “hip-hop” and the university doesn’t currently offer a jazz studies degree or even grant performance credit for its jazz ensemble.
This isn’t the first time people have tried to bring attention to the lack of a jazz scene in Madison. Local jazz musicians and appreciators of jazz have a hard time keeping jazz on the radar. We lack a steady jazz venue for jazz concerts (although the latest effort for jazz at the Inn-On-The-Park is a nice start). The fact that the UW-Madison does not offer a jazz studies degree only compounds the problem.
If you think the UW-Madison should create a Jazz Studies degree, then I encourage you to write or email the UW-Madison administration in support. You can also check out the Facebook fan page titled, “Help Save UW Jazz.”
Here is the contact info:
Chancellor Martin (biddy.martin@chancellor.wisc.edu)
161 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Dr
Madison, WI 53706
Lori Berquam (lberquam@odos.wisc.edu)
75 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Dr
Madison, WI 53706
Gary Sandefur (gsandefur@ls.admin.wisc.edu)
105 South Hall
1055 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI 53706
I’ll be spinning at the Great Dane Fitchburg once again, this time on Saturday, May 1st from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. I hope you’ll join me for the fun!
Why come out to the Fitchburg Dane?
My DJ set consists of solid selections of reggae, hip-hop, funk, soul and R&B. I also have a saxophone or two set up to play along with some instrumental jams I’ve got in the mix. It’s DJing with a twist, something a little different.
Thank you for the warm reception at last month’s Great Dane set! I’m looking forward to doing it again!
