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What it Means to Rock
Last March I was in Eugene, OR for a show that included a morning outreach program – which meant that kids came to the theatre on field trips from several schools and I did a 45-minute show and Q & A. During the Q & A one kid asked, “What does it mean to...
The Train to Chapter Two
South Station, Boston: A last-minute bit of luck – two friends of Steve’s are driving to tonight’s show from the Boston-area today. We’ll meet in South Station, take the train to Canton and drive from there to Northampton for the show tonight. This morning, I’d...
Snared by the Bling
On my day off in Connecticut, my best friend, Celeste, drove down from Hartford to spend the day with me. Aside from luxurious long conversations sitting on the tour bus or on the hotel room floor, we went clothes-shopping at the mall — aaagh — there, I...Rock Harp Diaries – Photo, Video & Review Gallery – Steve Vai Tour 2012
I’m the electric harpist on Steve Vai’s “Story of Light” album and on the tour. I spent 20 years working with the CAMAC Company in France to develop this amazing electric harp, Steve saw me playing it on YouTube, invited me to join his band...
Nashville – Harp Stuff Happens
Tue. Aug. 21, 2012 – Nashville When we get to the club – The Marathon – they’re just loading out a car show and there are still a few oil slicks on the floor. There’s an SUV ‘cutout’ in the middle of the huge room – looks like someone took a metal chain...
How to Enjoy a Steve Vai Show
How to Enjoy a Steve Vai Show … if you’re not a rock music fan (with special notes for classical musicians, science-engineer-types … and girls) [Part of the “Rock Harp Diaries” blog series] I’m on tour with legendary rock guitar virtuoso Steve Vai –...
First Flight
In which … I board the first plane of my adventure as a Rock-Harpist after a long night of practice and packing and self-inflict a mini-stigmata via mechanical pencil. (Steve Vai’s “Story of Light” Tour debuts Wed. Aug 15 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Tour schedule is...
Facebook Road
In which … I learn the road to human connection is paved with Facebook posts. (Steve Vai’s “Story of Light” Tour begins this Wednesday in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Tour schedule is here) =============== ROCK-HARP DIARY ENTRY: Sun. Aug. 12, 2012 (Santa Monica, CA)...
The Bulba & El Deborita
Rock Harp Diaries On Tour with Steve Vai’s “Story of Light” tour Tour dates are HERE Fri. Aug. 10, 2012 It’s 1:30 AM I just got back to the hotel. Rehearsal ended around 12:45, then I stopped at a 24-hour Ralphs and bought more food than will fit in my fridge … but...
