Category Archives: Music

Bernie Coveney – a special kind of guitar teacher

Posted on April 12, 2006 by David St Lawrence

Bernie is a professional guitar player who shows his students how to let their music out so others can hear it. He views his approach as a matter of teaching students how to play songs, not to rotely practice music. … Continue reading →

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A treat for the eyes and ears at Oddfellas Cantina

Posted on March 28, 2006 by David St Lawrence

Last Wednesday, Gretchen and I wandered into Oddfellas Cantina to hear Bernie Coveney and Chris Luster playing with Rob Neukirch.  We never know what we are going to hear on Wednesday nights because that’s the night the musicians try out … Continue reading →

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Another Thursday night in Floyd

Posted on October 28, 2005 by David St Lawrence

Life just doesn’t get much better than this. Good music in an intimate venue that provides great food and genuine hospitality. Gretchen and I and Doug Thompson are discussing the fate of the world over dinner at Oddfellas Cantina while … Continue reading →

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Self-promotion is not a part-time job – part 1

Posted on October 22, 2005 by David St Lawrence

Over the years, I’ve seen many talented people who were hopefully expecting the world to discover them. I occasionally heard them lament the success of those who seemed to be far less talented. These hopeful souls have missed the entire … Continue reading →

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