Updates

The Snapper is back in the U.S., prepared to take a harsh bite into American life. Of course, some rather cool things have happened here during my extended absence (see the last post for a link pertaining to my trip overseas). One example that I'm quite proud of is the release of a CD by Rambling Shadows that features my drumming - click HERE (see bottom of resulting page) to learn more about The Tools and the Stuff. And, why not click HERE to buy a copy? Tsk, tsk - shameless, band/self-promoting Snapper.

Read Something Else

Please - go HERE.

New Post

HERE is a link to an article referencing Snapper friend & Rambling Shadows band mate, Jay Moglia. Speaking of the Shadows, last night we recorded basic tracks for three more songs for forthcoming CD(s) from NIGHTWORLD RECORDS. The songs were: "The Mover," "Way Up High," & "Radio Fever." Another song was attempted during the session, "Driver's Eyes," but the performance received mixed reviews - we might have to take another stab at it later.

New Concerts Added

Please see the right-hand margin under "The Snapper Plays."

Little Snapper Post-Surgery

Sitting in Little Snapper's hospital room, as he is done with surgery for hernia repair & here for routine observation. Thankfully, everything's gone well today. It's been scary for us all, even though hernia repair is fairly low-risk. ''Low-risk'' doesn't mean anything when it's your child.

3-Months-Old

Well, here I am at a professional workshop, as I need to earn enough continuing education units (CEU's) to retain my social work license. Good times. In other news, today, Son of Snapper is 3-months-old! He's doing well: smiling, giggling, & grabbing stuff.

Treo 650 Test Post

Wow - the Snapper hasn't posted in a long while ...

Warehouse Next Door & The Washington Post

"Despard's set was preceded by one from the resurrected Rambling Shadows, a quartet featuring Jay Moglia and Scott Wingo, the leaders of semi-legendary D.C. guitar-pop purveyors Crippled Pilgrims. Despard had Molina [sic] up to sing on her version of the Pilgrims' aching "Down Here," which chimed wonderfully, but the Shadows' new material snarled with a distinct garage-rock edge."
-- The Washington Post, 1/15/07, C02

1st Shows of 2007 Scheduled

2 new shows added for 2007 -- see right-hand margin under "The Snapper Plays."

Show Alert (Flyer)

Late Flyer

Show Alerts

Three new shows added under "The Snapper Plays" -- see the right-hand margin.

Show Alert (Flyer)

Show Alerts

Will be playing my first show of 2006 with DC-area band Rambling Shadows at the Red & Black Bar on Tuesday night, September 26. Also, the Snapper will occupy the drum chair with Thin Air, appearing at Greenbridge Pottery on September 30. See the right-hand margin for more details.

Photo Post (Taken 8-20-06)

Paul Pieper's group Signals, live at Bangkok Blues in Falls Church, VA, on August 20, 2006. With Emre Kartari on drums and Steve Zerlin on bass.

Weekend Update

Will be playing my first show with Baltimore-based band Jaws at the Ottobar on Friday night, September 22. See the right-hand margin for more details.