A sad ending to a classic calypsong:
http://www.progress.org/2006/fold474.htm
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
NEW PANNIST LOOKING FOR A BAND
My name is Lisa Edwards and I am currently a first year student at Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley.
I played steelpan for eight years as a teenager and most recently I practiced over the summer while in Trinidad.
I would like to join a steelband in the Bay Area because I love playing. Is there an opportunity to join your band and if not, can you give me contact names for individual/steelband members who play?
Thank you
Lisa Edwards
lisa_edwards@haas.berkeley.edu
I played steelpan for eight years as a teenager and most recently I practiced over the summer while in Trinidad.
I would like to join a steelband in the Bay Area because I love playing. Is there an opportunity to join your band and if not, can you give me contact names for individual/steelband members who play?
Thank you
Lisa Edwards
lisa_edwards@haas.berkeley.edu
SILICON VALLEY BUZZIN' AGAIN
USA Today 9/12/06
Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, the world's technology hub, is starting to buzz again for the first time since the dot-com bust. The Valley's infamous start-up community is coming back, thanks to Dabble and its contemporaries.
New powerhouses such as Google, eBay and Yahoo are driving growth and hiring workers. Stalwarts such as Hewlett-Packard and Oracle are reporting stronger sales and posting higher stock prices.
Evidence of an uptick is everywhere. The amount of venture capital invested in Internet companies has jumped almost 75% since hitting bottom in 2003. The Valley unemployment rate has dropped to 5%, down from 9.3% during the darkest days. The median home price is $700,000 and rising. Party invitations are going out — and the buffets once again include shrimp.
It's a welcome change after five tough years of layoffs, bankruptcies and empty office parks.
Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, the world's technology hub, is starting to buzz again for the first time since the dot-com bust. The Valley's infamous start-up community is coming back, thanks to Dabble and its contemporaries.
New powerhouses such as Google, eBay and Yahoo are driving growth and hiring workers. Stalwarts such as Hewlett-Packard and Oracle are reporting stronger sales and posting higher stock prices.
Evidence of an uptick is everywhere. The amount of venture capital invested in Internet companies has jumped almost 75% since hitting bottom in 2003. The Valley unemployment rate has dropped to 5%, down from 9.3% during the darkest days. The median home price is $700,000 and rising. Party invitations are going out — and the buffets once again include shrimp.
It's a welcome change after five tough years of layoffs, bankruptcies and empty office parks.
Friday, September 08, 2006
MICHELLE HAWKINS TRIO AT BLEU GINGER
Who: Michelle Hawkins Trio featuring Ed Johnson, guitar and Phil Hawkins,drums/percussion
What: Jazz, Samba, Bossa NovaWhen: Sat., Sept. 9, 7-10pmWhy: Great Music, Great Food
Where: Bleu Ginger
Directions - Under the about us link on the bleu ginger website Bleu GingerRestaurant & Lounge there is a map, which is actually the best way to figureout how to get there.101, take 237 east (toward Milpitas). As you drive on 237 there will beCalaveras. Blvd. exit (take that exit). As you drive on Calaveras you will come to a fork in the road (stay to the left) and then turn right at S. AbelRd. Keep a close lookout after you come to the fork in the road, the rightturn for South Abel is hard to see. The right turn on S. Abel will be at thefirst light after the fork in the Rd.
Bleu Ginger is located at:90 South Abel Rd.Milpitas, Ca(408) 719-9998
To get a preview: Audio Clip 1 , Audio Clip 2
See you there,
Michelle
What: Jazz, Samba, Bossa NovaWhen: Sat., Sept. 9, 7-10pmWhy: Great Music, Great Food
Where: Bleu Ginger
Directions - Under the about us link on the bleu ginger website Bleu GingerRestaurant & Lounge there is a map, which is actually the best way to figureout how to get there.101, take 237 east (toward Milpitas). As you drive on 237 there will beCalaveras. Blvd. exit (take that exit). As you drive on Calaveras you will come to a fork in the road (stay to the left) and then turn right at S. AbelRd. Keep a close lookout after you come to the fork in the road, the rightturn for South Abel is hard to see. The right turn on S. Abel will be at thefirst light after the fork in the Rd.
Bleu Ginger is located at:90 South Abel Rd.Milpitas, Ca(408) 719-9998
To get a preview: Audio Clip 1 , Audio Clip 2
See you there,
Michelle
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Pan Tuner Leroy Williams in Oakland
Pan Tuner Lery Williams will be in Oakland Sept. 5-7. If you need to get your pans tuned or blended you can reach him at 510 677 5240.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
BRAND NEW MAPPO LEAD, CASE AND STAND FOR SALE
Brand new Mappo 'C" Lead with case, adjustable/collapsible tripod chrome stand, mallets and instruction book; all for just $1250 total. Call Harry Best 510 222 1123, to check it out personally. Super deal!
PAN TUNER RESIDENT IN BAY AREA
Pan players in the Bay Area will be delighted to know that we now have a highly skilled pan tuner resident in the Bay Area. His name is Joe Kelly, a former apprentice with Panyard, Inc. Joe has been in the Bay Area for about a year, and has set up shop in South Francisco. He works with California Percussion and has g big plans which include opening a shop/store in downtown SF. For your tuning needs, Joe can be reached at 415 672 3846
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