Snapping Turtle

Updates

2008-12-01T15:33:00.003-05:00

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

2008-04-07T04:07:00.001-04:00

Please - go HERE.

New Post

2007-10-18T10:02:00.001-04:00

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

2007-08-12T15:46:00.000-04:00

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

Little Snapper Post-Surgery

2007-05-11T15:59:00.000-04:00

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

2007-05-05T14:12:00.000-04:00

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

2007-05-05T09:31:00.000-04:00

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

Warehouse Next Door & The Washington Post

2007-01-15T16:37:00.000-05:00

"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

2006-12-11T19:18:00.000-05:00

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

Show Alert (Flyer)

2006-11-29T17:25:00.000-05:00

Late Flyer

2006-11-12T21:47:00.000-05:00

Show Alerts

2006-11-10T09:43:00.000-05:00

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

Show Alert (Flyer)

2006-09-13T15:46:00.000-04:00

Show Alerts

2006-09-03T22:07:00.000-04:00

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)

2006-09-03T21:56:00.000-04:00

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

2006-09-03T21:53:00.000-04:00

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.