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Gary's Blog
2024-01-22T09:55:12-08:00
Gary A. Edwards Composer
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tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/7338029
2024-01-22T09:55:12-08:00
2024-01-22T10:16:19-08:00
Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog 1/22/24
<p>I made a <strong>New Year's Resolution</strong> to write one song a day for a musical called <strong>Dillinger</strong> co-written by <strong>Claude Solnik </strong>- Book and lyrics. I started on 1/1/2024 and today 1/22/2024 I finished my 22nd song right on Schedule.</p><p>Be sure to visit my website www.EdwardsMusicSite.com and join my free fan club for monthly updates and share the music, videos and books there.</p><p> </p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/7333715
2024-01-14T04:00:04-08:00
2024-01-14T04:00:04-08:00
Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog Update 1/14/2024
<p><a name="OLE_LINK4"><span><strong>Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog 1/14/24 </strong></span></a><span><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Dillinger Musical - Woodwind Quintet Concert – Emerge - Tony Alvarez – Las Vegas trip<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Dillinger Musical – Claude Solnik s</strong>ent me the script for a new musical about John Dillinger. In this version, John is not such a bad guy. He only shot back when someone shot at him. He did not take money from bank customers, just from the banks. Hoover wants more power including the right for his agents to carry guns and arrest criminals. I made a resolution to write one new song a day for the <strong>Dillinger </strong>musical and so far this year I’ve written 14 songs, right on schedule.<strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Woodwind Quintet Concert – </strong>I composed a 12 minute piece of music for the <strong>Coeur d’Alene Woodwind Quintet </strong>and a concert is tentatively scheduled for March 8<sup>th</sup>. They have also asked me to write a piece of music for their children’s choir so I am working on lyrics for a 12 minute long piece of music I composed <strong>called Raindrops </strong>for Woodwind Quiintet, piano and children’s choir.<strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Emerge – </strong>I am scheduled to perform my songs and sell my CDs at the <strong>Emerge Art Gallery </strong>in Coeur d’Alene on February 2<sup>nd</sup> from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on down and check it out.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Tony Alvarez –</strong> I am mentoring <strong>Tony Alvarez </strong> with the long-range goal of turning over <strong>Edwards Music Site</strong> when I can no longer compose or work. We had three mentoring session before Tony left for Czechoslovakia to work on a music project and we look forward to his returning soon to North Idaho. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Las Vegas trip - </strong>We went to Las Vegas for two weeks for the holidays. While there I went to the church I go to there and learned the music minister <strong>Johhn Jones </strong>is playing piano for the <strong>Wayne Newton Show. </strong>Then, I went to the Dispensary Club on Tropicana and schmoozed with my friend the great jazz pianist <strong>Uli Geisendorfer. </strong>I also met two great singers, female <strong>Tosch </strong>and<strong> Ralph Butter field</strong>. So, I went to the <strong>Bootlegger Bar </strong>for two nights in a row and heard their shows and networked with them. Then we went to the <strong>Wayne Newton Show. </strong>Wayne is 83 and a great entertainer. He connects with everyone in the room. After the show, Johhn Jones took us out for treats and a chat. He is interested in my three Christmas songs and hopefully will produce broadcast quality recordings for these potential hit songs.<strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Mistaken Move movie</strong><span> </span>– In Las Vegas, I talked with<span> </span><strong>writer/director Jimmy Cullors </strong>who said he hasn’t been able to get investors to finish the murder mystery movie he is shot in Las Vegas called Mistaken Move. I had composed 52 songs for the soundtrack which he said he was going to use. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Mildred Bailey Music</strong> –<strong>Cecilia Curtis</strong> of the<span> </span><strong>Coeur d'Alene Tribe</strong><span><strong> </strong></span>is singing songs made famous by<span> </span><strong>Mildred Bailey</strong><span><strong>, </strong>also</span><strong> </strong>a member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe . (I transcribed the music)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Remember to like and share this post, then go to www.EdwardsMusicSite.com and sign up as a fan to get my blog updates, movie, books and restaurant reviews and entertainment news. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Yours, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Gary A. Edwards <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">www.EdwardsMusicSite.com edwardsgaryallen@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/7313339
2023-12-02T03:17:53-08:00
2023-12-02T03:23:57-08:00
Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog 12/02/23
<p><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>Gary welcomes Tony Alvarez on board</strong> – Tony called and said conductor Jan Pellant gave him my number and asked if I would teach him about the music business. Tony is a talented composer and we have had two productive sessions and it’s going very well.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>College performance of my musical</strong> – I spoke with a college drama teacher yesterday and we agreed that their school would produce one of my original musicals in 2025 to 2026. I sent him a synopsis of the nine musicals I have composed so far, plus one I just started to write, and then we’ll meet and pick which one will be the one chosen.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>Post Falls: River of Life Musical Revue</strong> – Kim Brown with the Post Falls Historical Society and I agreed that I will write and compose a musical revue about the history of Post Falls. We are still discussing the details.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>Mildred Bailey Tribute</strong> – Kristin Kilmer proposed that she work on producing some of my musicals or shows. We decided to revive the Mildred Bailey Tribute and spread it out to other venues. Cecilia Curtis has agreed to participate again as the singer in this show.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>NW CMA </strong>- I recently acted as a judge in the Pacific NW CMA show at the Bing Theater and voted for the Performance of Leah Justine because she actually put on a show and connected with the audience instead of just standing and singing at the mic with no eye contact.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>Post Falls: River of Life New Woodwind Quintet</strong> – I went to a performance of the Coeur d’Alene Woodwind Quintet at a private home in Post Falls and at the end the clarinetist Jim Sullivan agreed that I would compose a 12 minute woodwind quintet. I decide to use this quintet as the basis for my Post Falls: River of life music revue so that is the name of my woodwind quintet which is a suite with 12 movements depicting musically the story of Post Falls. If you want to hear it, send me an email.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Merry Christmas everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p>Gary A. Edwards<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p> </p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/7256798
2023-08-14T09:25:39-07:00
2023-09-01T02:24:02-07:00
Gary Edwards Entertainment Update 08/14/2023
<p><strong>A Train Through Time</strong> - Gary completed composing the music for this new musical created by Claude Solnik who wrote the book and lyrics. Hopefully it will be scheduled soon for a premiere in New York City, adding to the two musicals already produced, <strong>Stealing Mona Lisa </strong>on 12/22/22 and <strong>A Stitch In Time</strong> on 06/19/23. This new musical concerns passengers on a train traveling through time.</p><p><strong>Flashback</strong> - Gary was hired yesterday to play bass with a classic rock band and had a great time playing great rock music with them on 08/13/23 at the <strong>New York Dueling Piano bar</strong> in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. We will also be playing there next Friday 08/18/23 from 8 pm to midnight. Come down and enjoy the party.</p><p><strong>Dorothy Hebert's Memoir - </strong>We received the first proof for this book which I helped edit and format for uploading to Amazon. It is entitled <strong>My Untold Surprising Life</strong>. It is the story of how an elderly person who started life early as an orphan overcame her obstacles and found love and happiness and a fulfilling life. It will be available on <strong>Amazon</strong> shortly.</p><p><strong>The Flying Pig Farm Project - Kimberly Bennet </strong>wrote a book featuring quirky animals which included six songs, which <strong>Gary</strong> set to music. <strong>Cece Curtis</strong> from The Coeur d'Alene Reservation sang the songs and <strong>Kimberly</strong> also recorded two rap versions, which <strong>Dan Lewis Sound Engineer</strong> in Spokane mixed. We are currently mixing the recordings so keep an eye out for this Extended Play Music CD to be released soon.</p><p>Otherwise we are having summer fun going to festivals and concerts and meeting new friends all the time.</p><p>Music is love. Keep the love going.</p><p>Gary A. Edwards</p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/7240385
2023-07-11T16:57:02-07:00
2023-07-11T16:57:03-07:00
Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog Update 7/11/2023
<p><o:p></o:p></p><p>Hello. Here’s the latest news about my music activities.<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p><strong>A Stitch In Time completes three month run in New York City.</strong> The word from reviewers and cast and crew is that everyone loved this show and the music that I composed for lyrics provided by Co-writer Claude Solnik. I didn’t go to New York for the show because it was too expensive. If you would like to partner with our team for productions let me know. You would have a lot of fun behind the scenes hanging out with me, Claude and the cast, and we might even make a profit someday.<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p><strong>A Train Through Time</strong> – I am half way finished composing the music for a new musical comedy co-written by Claude Solnik. This is our fourth joint project. The story is about travelers on a train through time who become aware that there are stops at different times but they can’t get off the train until they arrive at the stop where they are meant to be.<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Flying Pig Farm music project</strong> – Kimberly Bennett wrote a book where the characters are animals and a few people. The wolf is a Veterinarian and is suffering a crisis because one of her patients is a chicken who burnt her leg, and the smell makes the wolf doctor want to eat the chicken, which would be a violation of her Hippocratic Oath. So, this coming Friday Kimberly and I are meeting with Cece Curtis of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe who will be singing the six songs in this project at Dan Lewis’ recording site where he and I have produced many music CD’s together.<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p><strong>Dorothy Hebert Memoir project – </strong>I have finished editing and proofreading Dorothy’s (age 93) memoir and now we are getting the photos ready to publish this work on Amazon. Don’t miss this exciting and interesting story of an orphan who successfully overcame the many challenges she was born with and became a model at age 65.<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p><strong>Emerge Art Gallery Block Party – </strong>I will be selling my CD’s and other local artist’s works at a block party at the Emerge Art Gallery Thursday July 13<sup>th</sup> and Friday July 14<sup>th</sup> in the evening. The gallery has many opportunities for emerging artists to come out of their cocoons and display their works and is located on the corner of 2<sup>nd</sup> and Sherman Avenue in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. There will be entertainment, etc.<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p>Happy Summer everyone.<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p>Gary A. Edwards<o:p></o:p></p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/7212851
2023-05-21T04:12:50-07:00
2023-05-21T04:14:23-07:00
Gary A Edwards Entertainment Blog May 21, 2023
<p><span>A Stitch In Time – Songwriter’s List</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Here is some information about our new musical comedy called A Stitch in Time, set for premier run at the Theater for the New City at 155 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue from June 19, 2023 to July 9, 2023. The following is a list of songs in the show that were written originally by Edwards and the indicated co-songwriters, and then the lyrics were adapted by Claude Solnik for this show on June 19<sup>th</sup>, 2023:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Song 02 Clothes Make the Woman - Adapted from The Queen of Baton Rouge Copyright © 1995 by Gary A. Edwards and Howard Wand. © 2018 Lyrics by Claude Solnik. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Song 03 The Devil to Pay - Adapted from The Devil to Pay Copyright (c) 1998 by Stephen Patrick Montgomery lyrics and Gary A. Edwards, © 2018 new lyrics by Claude Solnik. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Song 05 Who am I - © 1975 by Gary A. Edwards. (c) 2018 new lyrics by Claude Solnik. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Song 06 One Track Mind - Adapted from One-Track Mind Copyright © 1997 by Stephen Patrick Montgomery and Gary A. Edwards. © 2018 Updated lyrics by Claude Solnik. Used by permission.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Song 13 The New Normal - Adapted from The New America Copyright © 1995 by Gary A. Edwards and Howard Wand. © 2018 Lyrics by Claude Solnik. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Song 15 Beginning Again - Adapted from Beginning Again Copyright © 2000 by Gary A. Edwards and Linda Ericson. All rights reserved. Updated lyrics Copyright © 2000 by Claude Solnik. Edwards Music Site dot com (ASCAP) 4580 E. Weatherby Post Falls ID 83854 (208) 699-0848 </span><a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:edwardsgaryallen@gmail.com"><span><u>edwardsgaryallen@gmail.com</u></span></a></p><p><span><u>www.EdwardsMusicSite.com</u></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Song 17 The other side of Time – Adapted from The Other Side of Time. Copyright © 1995 by Gary A. Edwards and Howard Wand. © 2018 Lyrics by Claude Solnik. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Song 18 Will you meet me one time again? - Adapted from Moonlight On The Coeur d’Alene Copyright © 2000 by Gary A. Edwards and Douglas Reed. © 20018 updated lyrics by Claude Solnik . 4580 E. Weatherby Ave. Post Falls ID 83854 (208) 699-0848 www.EdwardsMusicSite.com edwardsgaryallen@gmail.com Douglas Reed (Dec.) - 12955 W. Hwy. 53 Rathdrum ID 83858 (208) 687-5023 or 687-4353</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Song 21 Time to be alone - Adapted from Time to Be Alone Copyright © 1998 by Betsy Katz and Gary A. Edwards. Updated lyrics © 2018 by Claude Solnik. Edwards Music Site dot com (ASCAP) 4580 E. Weatherby Ave. Post Falls ID 83854 (208) 699-0848 gedward@roadrunner.com used by permission.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span>Enjoy the show.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/7183735
2023-04-04T03:48:39-07:00
2023-05-18T05:50:24-07:00
Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog 4/4/2023
<p><strong>Solnik and Edwards to present A Stitch In Time, their second show in New York City </strong>- Gary A. Edwards and Claude Solnik annoounce that following the success of their Stealing Mona Lisa show in December 2022 in NYC, they will be presenting a full-length musical theater show entitled A Stitch In Time at the Theater for thew New City at 155 1st Ave. in the East Village. The dates run from 6/19/2023 through 6/9/2023 on selected evenings. This show is an amusiing contemporary version of the Emperor Has No Clothes story. Solnik wrote the book and lyrics and Gary composed the music.</p><p><strong>Anaísa Salazar commits to recording some of Gary's Spanish music.</strong> Anaísa us a wonderful singer who lives in Cuba and is very popular there. She says she loves Garys music. She recently committed to rehearsing and recording some of Gary's original Spanish songs including his very difficult classical style piece called The Gypsy Tango.</p><p><strong>Gary partners with Kimberly Bennet to compose five quirky songs</strong>. Yes, there is a market for quirky songs and this duo is working to set music to five songs written by Kimberly, recently finishing "Aaaooo, I'm a Wolf.</p><p><strong>Gary signs another non-exclusive agreement. </strong>Through a tip-sheet website called Broadjam.com Gary signed an agreement with Ear Reverend Music for that company to market Gary's classical piece called A Prayer for Peace, conducted and written by Gary and performed by the Coeur d'Alene Symphony. In the last two years Gary has signed 267 agreements through contacts with people looking for original music through Broadjam.com</p><p>Have a good month.</p><p>Gary A. Edwards</p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/7165493
2023-03-05T04:17:56-08:00
2023-03-05T04:17:56-08:00
Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog 3/5/2023
<p><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);">When I was in New York City in December, I talked with the director of an opera production company and he said my <strong>Qualchan and Whistalks Opera</strong> was just what they were looking for and they would produce it in 2023 or 2024. Last month I sent him a sample score and parts for Song/Scene 01.</span></p><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">I talked with a singer from Cuba named Anaissa who said she likes the opera and was going to start rehearsing to record some of the songs.</div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">I talked with Paula Newberry at the Rainbow Opera Company in Memphis TN who said they were still interested in premiering Qualchan and Whistalks this year 2023 but the main difficulty is getting financing. I did see where Paula sang in Carnegie Hall recently.</div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">I communicated with the Harlem Opera Company who mainly asked if I had any financing.</div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">So, that's the latest news re Qualchan. In other news, my co writer of musical theater says they are going to produce a second show that I composed with him called <strong>A Stitch in Time</strong> in NYC around June or July. I probably won't be coming to that premiere.</div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">I started a new Tik Tok account called YourGrandpaGary and uploaded some funny videos that Adam Foote helped produce. Adam has 3.6 million followers so I'm hoping to emulate his success.</div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"> </div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(34, 34, 34);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">I will be appearing on the Ali and Callie Podcast in March so do a search and join me for a humorous account about the trouble I had getting home from the Premiere of Stealing Mona Lisa on 12/24/2022. It took me six days and I had to take a Greyhound Bus to Orland, Florida where I couch surfed with my friend and Wataino CD Co-writer Orlando Sanchez.</div>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6501770
2020-12-17T10:34:13-08:00
2022-05-10T12:14:50-07:00
Stealing The Mona Lisa
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<p>All the world's a stage, and we are merely players... or something like that. This week I had the thrill of my life when I met with one of my colleagues, Claude Solnik and his theatrical team to organize a work that we had written together some time ago, a work dubbed Stealing the Mona Lisa. Over the course of roughly 3 hours, we went through the first table read and afterward discussed what worked, what didn't, and what could be improved. I've gotta had it to Jonathan Fox and his wife, they blew me away with their readings as well as their singing! I am very much looking forward to the day when we bring it to the stage!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6501754
2020-12-17T10:21:46-08:00
2020-12-17T10:21:46-08:00
A life of crime ahead
<p>Today I'll tell you a tale of two of the sweetest crooks I've ever met! They turned out alright I suppose.</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6496170
2020-12-11T09:00:00-08:00
2020-12-11T09:00:01-08:00
12/11 HEY BALDY STREAM
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<p style="text-align: center;">Wade and I are live again at 10am Pacific! This week will be filled with more holiday cheer as we watch part 2 of Christmas on the Concourse, and shoot the breeze!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="WATCH HEY BALDY ON TWITCH.TV" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.twitch.tv/heybaldy">WATCH HEY BALDY ON TWITCH.TV</a></span></p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6496156
2020-12-10T09:00:12-08:00
2020-12-10T09:00:12-08:00
Professional Relationships
<p style="text-align: center;">The consequences of not sleeping with your supervisor can have potential pitfalls... lucky for me I saw it coming! This week on Sit-down Comedy, I'll tell you a story about reverse sexual harassment.</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6491756
2020-12-04T09:41:14-08:00
2020-12-04T09:41:14-08:00
Hey Baldy! 12/4 Stream live today at 10am PST
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="WATCH LIVE TODAY @ 10!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.twitch.tv/heybaldy">WATCH LIVE TODAY @ 10!</a></p>
<p>As we enter the holiday season, we'll be featuring a piece every week from my musical Christmas on the Concourse for the remainder of the month. We'll also be listening to some tracks from Wataino today, don't miss it!</p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6491726
2020-12-04T09:16:28-08:00
2021-03-09T10:17:27-08:00
Wataino Choreography
<p>I approached Callie Hatchet who said she would like to choreograph a piece set to music from to Orlando and my Wataino album. Of course we both unanimously said that we'd be honored, and are looking forward to it! Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to setting a date for the show!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6490952
2020-12-03T10:38:20-08:00
2020-12-03T10:38:20-08:00
Nursing Homes, and Stories About Them
<p>When asked what a nursing home smells like, the only true answer is... depends. A couple funny spotlights on the subject of working in nursing homes, enjoy!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6486277
2020-11-26T10:34:01-08:00
2020-11-26T10:34:27-08:00
A time to be grateful, and international relations
<p style="text-align: center;">Hey everyone, happy Thanksgiving! We've got a double feature for you today. Despite 2020 being such a year of ups and downs, we still have a lot to be thankful for. The first, regularly scheduled episode features misadventures outside of the country. And as a special turkey-day bonus, I also tell the tale of the best Thanksgiving I've ever had. Enjoy, eat well, and we'll see you next week!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6482165
2020-11-20T09:54:05-08:00
2020-12-04T04:16:19-08:00
Hey Baldy Show Schedule
<p style="text-align: center;">Hope You all had a Happy Thanksgiving!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">The Hey Baldy Show resumes today and all Fridays at 10 am Pacific.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We will be featuring Gary's original musical Christmas on The Concourse in weekly episodes for the next four weeks.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Hey Baldy!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.twitch.tv/heybaldy">Hey Baldy!</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br>You can catch the show here:</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6481298
2020-11-19T09:38:51-08:00
2020-11-19T09:56:57-08:00
Christmas is coming
<p>Local Composer and author <strong>Gary A. Edwards </strong>offers entertaining music, books and videos just in time for holiday gift giving. Just released, the <strong>Wataino</strong> (Washington-Taino) music CD features get-up-and dance high energy Latin rhythms inspired by co-writer <strong>Orlando Sanchez</strong>, formerly with Stevie Wonder and Disney World, and the Puerto Rican Taino Tribe traditional music. Also, just released is <strong>Sing-along With Ellie</strong> featuring 10 year old child prodigy <strong>Ellie</strong> singing Edwards original music designed to entertain, educate and inspire children. The CD includes the <strong>lyrics</strong> so the whole family can sing along. Gary’s website <a contents="www.EdwardsMusicSite.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.EdwardsMusicSite.com" target="_blank">www.EdwardsMusicSite.com</a> offers 13 music CDs in all including three <strong>classical music albums,</strong> two <strong>rock n’ roll CDs</strong>, <strong>light jazz</strong>, <strong>easy listening</strong> , <strong>Country</strong> and <strong>Contemporary R&B gospel</strong> co-written and produced with <strong>Wendell Noble </strong>who has had a long career singing with the <strong>Platters</strong> group of 1950’s fame. </p>
<p>Gary also has 17 books on his website including <strong>Grandma Swank’s Recipe Box,</strong> chock full of delicious traditional farm recipes just in time for the holidays. If you like history, you’ll love the book <strong>Chinese Curse</strong>, a memoir of Edwards' life in Spokane and North Idaho ranging from 1941 through 1961. Or if you’d like to remember the 1960’s Gary’s novel <strong>Phantasy</strong> recalls the heady energy of times in the Bay area from 1961 through 1974. </p>
<p>Checkout Gary’s website <a contents="www.EdwardsMusicSite.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.EdwardsMusicSite.com" target="_blank">www.EdwardsMusicSite.com</a> for stockings full of free material also, like an eight episode <strong>Songwriting & Marketing</strong> video series, a 6 episode class of meditation exercises called <strong>Imaging and Visualization for Success</strong> and a weekly series of <strong>over 100 comedic video vignettes </strong>called<strong> Sit-down Comedy Series</strong>from Gary’s life. Also tune in to Gary’s w<strong>eekly Twitch video broadcast</strong> called <strong>Hey Baldy</strong>, where Gary’s talks about and plays his music and videos and tells jokes as <strong>Wade Lutz</strong> draws original art while you watch. You can also view the video performance of my show <strong>Christmas On The Concourse </strong>on the <<strong>films</strong>> page. You can find all of this at <a contents="www.EdwardsMusicSite.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.EdwardsMusicSite.com" target="_blank">www.EdwardsMusicSite.com</a></p>
<p>Merry Christmas!</p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6481297
2020-11-19T09:33:39-08:00
2020-11-19T09:34:15-08:00
California Dreamin'
<p style="text-align: center;">Back in the day, I was playing gigs with the Soul Sounds in California. What a time we had, here's a few about my misadventures in the ghetto and playing shows. Hope you get a kick out of it, I sure did at the time!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6479932
2020-11-17T15:14:01-08:00
2022-05-11T05:03:15-07:00
Wataino and EWU
<p>As you, yours, me and mine know, this has been a most unusual year. </p>
<p>Pre-pandemic, I was working with EWU to transcribe and have some music performed from Orlando Sanchez and my newest CD, Wataino -- originally timed for this spring. And, of course as they say, the best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry, this public health crisis had other plans. Needless to say though, this too shall pass. </p>
<p>I recently got word from Steven Friel, professor of jazz and a colleague of mine that I was working with on this project:</p>
<p><em>"This is such an amazing project!! Bravo! I can't wait to get started on it when we can finally have things back to normal. Sadly, this will not be until Fall of 2021. As soon as we come back, this will be my first project to tackle. Thank you for your amazing work and discipline! WE WILL GET THIS PERFORMED HERE AT EASTERN!!!".</em></p>
<p>It was a nice shot in the arm not only to hear the good news that the green lights are still on, but also to think about the world going back to normal. I hope that you all will look forward to that too!</p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6476866
2020-11-13T09:51:36-08:00
2020-11-13T13:02:43-08:00
Hey Baldy 11/13: Reflections
<p>We're live at 10am Pacific! Join Wade and I today as we listen to the album Reflections, featuring the smooth talents of Tom Stryker!</p>
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<p><a contents="Watch us on Twitch!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.twitch.tv/heybaldy">Watch us on Twitch!</a></p>
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<p>Additionally, you can catch last week's episode here!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6475861
2020-11-12T09:51:16-08:00
2020-11-12T09:51:16-08:00
Earthquakus Interruptus
<p style="text-align: center;">Sometimes you really want something, and it takes an act of god to change your mind. Here's a tale of love and loss for your Thursday, hope you enjoy!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6471547
2020-11-06T09:57:16-08:00
2020-11-06T09:57:16-08:00
Hey Baldy Streaming 11/6 : Sing Along with Ellie
<p>Today on Hey Baldy we're promoting my album "Sing Along with Ellie" performed by Ellie Holm. Catch you Fridays at 10am Pacific!</p>
<p>https://www.twitch.tv/heybaldy</p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6470718
2020-11-05T09:04:50-08:00
2020-11-05T09:04:50-08:00
Medical Mayhem
<p>Turn your head and cough! Today we've got some humor from the sick bay. These days we're so conscious of health these days, we could use a laugh!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6466092
2020-10-29T14:48:58-07:00
2020-11-06T06:03:36-08:00
Hey Baldy Show on Twitch Friday mornings at 10 am.
<p>We are broadcasting an interactive video show on Twitch every Friday morning at 10 am Pacific Time with my friend Wade Lutz. This week we are featuring child prodigy Ellie singing my original children's songs on video and sound. Also listen to Cecilia Curtis preview of her Mildred Bailey show at the Coeur d’Alene Casino as she sings The St. Louis Blues. Also, Wade Lutz takes requests for original arts and creates his monster drawings while you wait. No politics, no religion. Just fun entertainment with two bald guys. Please tune in and you can participate. </p>
<p>Here is the link: https://www.twitch.tv/heybaldy?fbclid=IwAR2enj9pJ9MYJiYuQ7-YKG-G2N84YcE63N2gFZPMDarDoccgZw3jd5Ize-s</p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6465843
2020-10-29T10:16:09-07:00
2020-10-29T10:16:09-07:00
Gettin a little looney
<p>Today, I've got a special tweat for you, an Elvis favorite performed by Tweety Bird. Well, by me, singing like Tweety Bird. Be sure to comment if you have any more requests, I'll be here all week.</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6461253
2020-10-22T11:41:54-07:00
2020-10-22T11:41:54-07:00
Canadian Girls
<p>Oh sure, you bet'cha. Today I spill the beans of my exhaustive habit of dating canooks in the summers of my youth. Hope you all can learn something, or at least get a chuckle!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6461199
2020-10-22T10:40:52-07:00
2020-10-22T10:40:52-07:00
Save the Date! Heritage and History, the next Mildred Bailey Show November 14th!
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cdacasino.com/event/heritage-history/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174575/60cec696104f2b0fd727deb8b3099a655e735c5b/original/cda-3437-midlred-bailey-images-1120x680-1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a>Imagine being taken to the past by a live performance to weave a story that can only be told on the lands it happened and was birthed from. The story of Mildred Bailey will be acted and sung by none other than Coeur d’Alene Tribal member CeCe Curtis-Cook. Her performance will take you to the turn of the century when America was going through its struggles and its heyday of the roaring 20’s and beyond. Enjoy a night of History, laughter and good ole music that makes you feel right at home.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cdacasino.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=CDC1114&linkID=twcorp-ectb&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=&_ga=2.118478543.713056906.1603386379-1226059905.1603386379"><strong>BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!</strong></a></p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6459676
2020-10-20T09:22:17-07:00
2020-10-20T09:22:34-07:00
Music and Songwriting Class is now open for the public!
<p>Hey Everyone! I'm Pleased to announce that my music and songwriting class is now available for free on youtube! I will guide you through the fundamentals of the music drawn from my years of experience as a composer. Here's a list of what's in store for you:<br><br>Week 1 - Intro</p>
<p>Week 2 - Writing Lyrics</p>
<p>Week 3 - Writing Music</p>
<p>Week 4 - Collaborating With Others</p>
<p>Week 5 - Legal Matters</p>
<p>Week 6 - Technical Aspects</p>
<p>Week 7 - Marketing Your Music</p>
<p>Week 8 - Performing Your Music</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>I look forward to helping you grow as a musician! Click on the image below to get started!</strong></span></p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6456410
2020-10-15T11:54:38-07:00
2020-10-15T11:56:12-07:00
New Episodes of Sit-down Comedy are Up!
<p>I missed the blog last week, so today is gonna be a two-fer for you all! For starters I'll give you a window into the perils of being a married man on stage, followed by a hilarious scheme a friend and I pulled in college to meet women. Hope you all get a good laugh! If you do make sure to share with your friends!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">EPISODE 3: WOLF DANCING WITH GIRLS</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6447821
2020-10-02T10:31:48-07:00
2020-10-04T09:51:56-07:00
Newly available for purchase!
<p>Hey everyone, I'm pleased to inform you that Gary's Classic Music Vol II & III are now available for purchase in physical copy, as well as the complete DVD set for Echo of the Tom Toms read by Joe Lyons! Vol II features a 30 minute original piano concerto. Vol III features a 20 minute original string bass concerto. Take a gander here below!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6447043
2020-10-01T10:41:05-07:00
2020-10-01T10:41:05-07:00
Adventures in Spanish Slang, Sit-down Comedy Episode 2
<p>Today will be a lesson for those of you traveling to Spanish-speaking countries, some regional, some general, all a little shady. Use this information wisely, it may or may not get you in trouble...</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6441967
2020-09-24T10:30:33-07:00
2020-09-24T10:31:33-07:00
Inroducing Sit-down Comedy: Little Moments With Yours Truly!
<p>Hey all, just wanted to fill you in on a new development I'm calling Sit-down Comedy, a series of short vignettes where I share funny stories from my life or bits of humor to brighten your day. I will be releasing a new one every Thursday for you, so be sure to stay tuned! This week I show you a couple of my favorite tongue twisters, say them wrong and you may be sorry (depending on the company you're keeping). Enjoy! </p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6423281
2020-09-02T14:54:46-07:00
2020-09-04T09:29:38-07:00
Wataino available on CD!
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<p style="text-align: center;">Wataino is now available for sale on CD! You can pick up your physical copy by clicking on the button at the bottom of this post! If you haven't heard Wataino yet, you're missing out -- and you can give the album a taste here on my website. From the moment Areyto Dance begins, to the moment Old Cacique ends, you'll find yourself wanting to move and groove! I remember when Orlando and I were creating the album, we had so much fun that we just got lost in the music. And you will too! Order your copy today here: <a contents="BUY WATAINO ON TREPSTAR" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.trepstar.com/purchase.asp?idprod=310580&mode=itemlist">BUY WATAINO ON TREPSTAR</a><br> </p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6418533
2020-08-27T10:21:03-07:00
2020-08-27T10:21:03-07:00
Music and Songwriting Class - Week 7
<p>Hello everyone, I have a new update to my Music and Songwriting class available on Patreon! Week 7 is all about marketing and self promotion tips, so get ready to hit some pavement to get yourself out there! You can find the class by subscribing on <a contents="Patreon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.patreon.com/garyedwards?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a> I look forward to seeing you! </p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6416090
2020-08-24T12:11:06-07:00
2020-10-04T09:45:28-07:00
Sing Along With Ellie now available for physical purchase!
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<p>The children's album Sing Along with Ellie featuring the vocal talents of the young Idahoan star Ellie Holm is now available on CD! Its sure to be a hit with your little ones and bring you back to simpler times. Buy a copy today, and treat your family to a new classic for roadtrips and the sing-along circle!<br><br><a href="https://www.trepstar.com/purchase.asp?idprod=310420&mode=itemlist" target="_purchase"><img src="https://www.trepstar.com/i/BuyNowBlue1-100.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Click here to buy now!" /></a></p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6413579
2020-08-20T10:41:42-07:00
2022-06-04T05:07:42-07:00
In Week 6 of My Songwriting Class, We're Talking Tech.
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<p><span class="font_regular">This week in songwriting, we are covering the magic behind the curtain, the technology side of writing music. Learn about the technology that I use to make the music in my dreams a reality! You can access the songwriting course on my Patreon: </span>https://www.patreon.com/garyedwards?fan_landing=true</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6406406
2020-08-10T10:15:36-07:00
2022-03-16T06:32:25-07:00
We're now on week 5 of my Music and Songwriting Course!
<p>Hello everyone, I have a new update to my Music and Songwriting class available on Patreon! What's the difference between a lawyer and a herd of wild elephants? The elephants charge less. In week 5 we're covering all things legal regarding the music business, don't miss out!</p>
<p>You can support me on Patreon <a contents="HERE." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.patreon.com/garyedwards?fan_landing=true">HERE.</a></p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6406375
2020-08-10T09:31:08-07:00
2020-08-10T09:47:14-07:00
Gary's Classic Music Vol. III
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<p>Hey all, I've just released a new album out featuring some more of my instrumental pieces! You can find it streaming and sharing <a contents="HERE." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/garyaedwards/garys-classic-music-vol-iii">HERE.</a> Explore the sound of tragedy and hope in our current days in Pandemonic, get whisked away to another time in the Stockholm Waltz, and or course cool your heels while getting lost in the vibes of Classy Jazz. This collection has a little something for everybody, so be sure to give it a listen!</p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6394905
2020-07-27T15:57:27-07:00
2020-07-27T15:57:27-07:00
Gary A. Edwards Music Blog 7/27/2020
<p>Right now I am enjoying the pleasure of listening to the Wataino CD that Orlando Sanchez and I wrote on a radio interview recorded in Argentina called Radio Vivo Tú A Tú. I can't tell you what a thrill it is to hear music that I wrote being played internationally. The music is streaming on several streaming sites now. In the interview Spanish Orlando talks about how we met and became friends and now he considers me as a second father. It was also fantastic to hear the radio announcer telling the public what a great production this CD is. The CD music and artwork has been submitted to our manufacturer and distributor and will be released imminently. I hope you all get the chance to enjoy the music in these trying times. You can hear Areyto Dance by pressing <Play> below.</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6312564
2020-05-11T14:53:02-07:00
2020-06-04T13:32:05-07:00
2 New Albums!
<p>We’ve released 2 new albums recently here at CCRAP Records which are available for streaming on any of your favorite services! </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">SING ALONG WITH ELLIE </span></p>
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<p>From the vocal talents of the beloved Ellie Holm comes Sing Along with Ellie, a children’s album. A soon to be favorite for the little ones in your life, Sing Along with Ellie is sure to delight -- and take even you grown ups back to simpler times. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">GARY’S CLASSIC MUSIC VOLUME II</span></p>
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<p>In Volume 2 Gary explores the more fantastical side of instrumental music. With themes ranging from the evocative to the adventurous to the dangerous, this album will definitely whisk you away to a far-away place in the realms of imagination! </p>
<p>I hope you will give both a listen and find them to your liking. There are a few more releases underway, so stay tuned!</p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/6007808
2019-12-13T04:59:38-08:00
2020-01-08T08:11:54-08:00
Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog 12/13/19
<p><strong>WaTaino Concert – Intern Wade Lutz - Mistaken Move movie – Mildred Bailey music – Children’s Music project - Movie Reviews: Harriett, Jo Jo Rabbit, Midway - Give Me Five program - </strong></p>
<p><strong>Intern Wade Lutz </strong>– I am hiring <strong>Wade Lutz </strong>as an intern with the long-range goal of turning over <strong>Edwards Music Publishing</strong> when I can no longer compose or work. Wade is primarily a graphics designer with experience in marketing, organizing and music in the video game business. He is driven and will be a great addition to our publishing team. </p>
<p><strong>WaTaino CD Update-</strong> <strong>Co-writer Orlando Sanchez</strong> says he finished live track recordings in Orlando, Florida and is sending the finished tracks to the flautist’s studio in Spain for the final mix. Gary spoke with <strong>Professor Steven Friel of Eastern Washington University </strong>who proposed that EWU produce a <strong>WaTaino concert </strong>in the <strong>spring of 2020</strong>, which is very exciting. We will hopefully get some videotape to add this concert to our YouTube.com channel. There is also talk of a European tour fairly soon to promote the CD when it’s released. </p>
<p><strong>Mistaken Move movie</strong> – I talked with <strong>writer/director Jimmy Cullors </strong>who said he liked the music I submitted for the murder mystery movie he is shooting in Las Vegas called Mistaken Move. Unfortunately, just before the movie was finished his DP passed away and now <strong>Cullors</strong> believes the movie won’t be finished until <strong>January</strong> 2020. </p>
<p><strong>Mildred Bailey Music</strong> –<strong>Cecilia Curtis</strong> of the <strong>Coeur d'Alene Tribe </strong>is singing songs made famous by <strong>Mildred Bailey</strong> a member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe at The Coeur d’Alene Tribal Casino on New Year’s Eve from 6 to 10 pm with the Bruce Pennell Trio. This will be the sixth Mildred Bailey show, including a benefit show performed solo by CeCe at the Human Rights Education Institute on December 10th, 2019. (I transcribed the music)</p>
<p><strong>Children’s Music project</strong> – I started a new recording project involving <strong>children’s songs </strong>that I have written over the years.<strong> Ellie Holm</strong>, a 10 year old child prodigy is singing the songs. Last week we recorded four of the songs for the CD with the help of <strong>Dan Lewis, sound engineer</strong> and <strong>Gary Buettner</strong> who played <strong>guitar</strong> and <strong>ukulele</strong> on some of the tracks. The plan is to record 12 more songs and then design the cover artwork and get the CD distributed. There is a <strong>video</strong> on my <strong>Youtube.com c</strong>hannel of <strong>Ellie</strong> singing <strong>God Is Everywhere.</strong> </p>
<p><strong>Movie Reviews</strong>: <strong>Harriett, Jo Jo Rabbit, Midway</strong> – We’ve gone to several movies recently including <strong>Harriett</strong>, a bio of <strong>Harriett Tubman</strong> who bravely risked her life to cross over into the South many times to rescue black people from slavery. Jo Jo Rabbit is a funny but sad movie about a 10 year old German Boy who is a member of the Hitler Youth and has an imaginary friend named Adolph Hitler. The movie takes place at the end of World War II as the chaos of the collapse of Germany and the realities of the holocaust finally reveals the horrors of Nazism. <strong>Midway</strong> is a movie based on how America turned around the victories Japan had been enjoying at the battle of Midway when the Americans sank four Japanese Carriers, destroying Japanese naval superiority. The movie was historically accurate and the CGI made you feel like you were actually in the middle of the action flying a corsair off a carrier and attacking the Japanese fleet. The bravery of all the sailors and soldiers on all sides was unbelievable. </p>
<p><strong>Qualchan Opera - Give Me Five program</strong> - I am asking individuals to donate $5.00 or more, and asking businesses and organizations to donate $500 or more to fund the production and filming of my Qualchan Opera. You can see the 19 minute video pitch at this link <a contents="https://www.fracturedatlas.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.fracturedatlas.org">https://www.fracturedatlas.org</a> and then click on “donate” search for Qualchan Opera and then click on the video at the top of my Qualchan Opera page. </p>
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<p>Yours, </p>
<p>Gary A. Edwards </p>
<p>www.EdwardsMusicSite.com gedward@roadrunner.com </p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/5718277
2019-04-13T00:34:33-07:00
2019-10-16T22:17:06-07:00
Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog 4/13/19 Qualchan Speech - Qualchan at EWU - Book Review The Disappeared - Podcast
<p><strong>Qualchan Speech</strong> – On March 8th, I gave a speech at the Iron Horse about the history of the conflict between the Yakama Nation and confederated tribes and the US Army and settlers, mostly from 1849 through September 1858. You can see the entire 50 minute speech at this link: <a contents="https://youtu.be/DjRh5aZ3i7M" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/DjRh5aZ3i7M">https://youtu.be/DjRh5aZ3i7M</a> </p>
<p><strong>Qualchan at EWU </strong>-There was be a performance of five songs from the Qualchan Opera at Eastern Washington University at the School of Music Building on April 5th, 2019. You can see the 26 minute video of the performance at this link: <a contents="https://youtu.be/ceTiCFYLfIo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/ceTiCFYLfIo">https://youtu.be/ceTiCFYLfIo</a> </p>
<p><strong>Give Me Five program</strong>, I just produced a short video explaining about my Give Me Five Campaign where I am asking individuals to donate $5.00 or more, and asking businesses and organizations to donate $500 or more to fund the production and filming of my Qualchan Opera. You can see the 19 minute video pitch at this link <a contents="https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=18525" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=18525">https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=18525</a> and then click on the video at the top of my Qualchan Opera page. To donate to this non-profit fiscal sponsorship website, click on the <donate now=""> button and be sure and do a searchfor the Qualchan Opera. </donate></p>
<p><strong>Book Review</strong> - <strong>The Disappeared by CW Box </strong>– I have read every book in this series about a Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett who gets involved in solving complex criminal cases. The reading is very enjoyable. The author takes you right to the scenes involved and the heroes are credible and human and the villains are very evil, greedy people who have no conscientious. </p>
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<p><strong>Podcast</strong> – To hear my 30 minute interview of April 5, 2019 on the KPBX classical music show with Vern Windham click on my podcast. </p>
<p>Yours, </p>
<p>Gary A. Edwards </p>
<p>EdwardsMusicSite.com gedward@roadrunner.com </p>
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Gary A. Edwards Composer
tag:edwardsmusicsite.com,2005:Post/5004479
2018-01-03T02:36:41-08:00
2018-07-06T08:03:55-07:00
Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog 1/3/18 – Film Review The Darkest Hour – Book Review Bobby Kennedy - Qualchan Opera book Release - Grandma Swank’s Recipe Box release - Echo of The Tom Toms video broadcasts
<p>Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog 1/3/18 – Film Review The Darkest Hour – Book Review Bobby Kennedy - Qualchan Opera book Release - Grandma Swank’s Recipe Box release - Echo of The Tom Toms video broadcasts </p>
<p><strong>The Darkest Hour Film Review</strong> - I saw this film last night. It was very well done. It’s the story of how Neville Chamberlain’s quest for peace by an attempt to appease Adolf Hitler failed and the British Government decided now that war had come to England to appoint a new Prime Minister. The movie portrays Winston Churchill’s evolution from a doubting, fearful personage to a strong determined leader, determined never to surrender to Nazi tyranny. </p>
<p><strong>Bobby Kennedy Book Review - </strong>Authored<strong> </strong>by Chris Matthews of MSNBC fame, the Bobby Kennedy book evoked memories of the 1960’s, some pleasant and many painful memories. The author skimmed the events of Bobby Kennedy’s life and left me wishing for more details about this important person in our history. Chris Matthews did tell many details about Bobby Kennedy that I didn’t know before; he portrayed him as a highly effective and efficient organizer whereas his brother Jack Kennedy was more of the glad-handed, back-slapping charismatic politician. He uses a lot of his personal memories to describe the events as well as information from other confidants of the Kennedys. He glosses over some unpleasant details such as the rumors that Joseph Kennedy Senior was a rum-runner during the prohibition years and crime was the foundation of his great wealth </p>
<p><strong>The Qualchan Opera </strong><b>book release</b>. This book has 50 pages of Libretto and 350 pages of sheet music for voice, melody, lyrics, rehearsal piano accompaniment and some strings. The price is $40 per copy or email me if you are a production company and I will send you a free copy. You can find it at my website <a contents="www.EdwardsMusicSite.com" data-link-label="Books" data-link-type="page" href="/books" target="_blank">www.EdwardsMusicSite.com</a> on the <books> <books>page. and is also available on Amazon.com at <a contents="https://www.amazon.com/Qualchan-Opera-Musical-History-1849-1858/dp/1979376190/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1512039455&sr=1-1&keywords=Qualchan+Opera " data-link-label="Books" data-link-type="page" href="/books" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Qualchan-Opera-Musical-History-1849-1858/dp/1979376190/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1512039455&sr=1-1&keywords=Qualchan+Opera </a></books></p>
<p><strong>Grandma Swank’s Recipe Box Re-release</strong> - My Grandmother Frances Swank passed away at age 88. I took all the recipes from her recipe box that she had accumulated over the years and put them into a book entitled Grandma Swank’s Recipe Box. I gave the books to relatives and it’s a best seller of all my 16 books. Grandma and Grandpa Swank had a dry-land wheat farm near Coulee City. When harvest time came Grandma would wake up early and start cooking on her wood-burning stove for the 20 plus crew. She would make homemade bread and home-made pies as well as the main course with all the trimmings to be served the harvest crew at the main meal of the day which was lunch. When the depression came Grandpa turned the horse team loose in the fields and drove away, never looking back. Pioneer women shared their favorite recipes and the recipe below for Applesauce Cake and frosting came from her friend, Dorothy Timboe. Grandma Swank’s Recipe Box Amazon page link <a contents="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Grandma+Swank%27s+Recipe+Box" data-link-label="Books" data-link-type="page" href="/books" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Grandma+Swank%27s+Recipe+Box</a> </p>
<p>Echo of the Tom Toms update – I have finished editing 13 video episodes of this book by Frances Le Bret. In the meantime, Comcast Cable in Spokane is broadcasting readings of finished episodes every Saturday at 4 pm on Channel 14. </p>
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<p>Yours, </p>
<p>Gary A. Edwards</p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
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2017-09-15T07:11:05-07:00
2017-09-15T07:11:05-07:00
Gary A. Edwards Entertainment Blog 9/15/17 – Karen Youngblood Promo Video - Long Island Lolita Update – Echo of The Tom Toms book
<p>Karen Youngblood Voice Promo Video - This is an example of a promo music video I produced for Karen Youngblood. First, she recorded 16 songs in my partner Dan Lewis’ recording studio using karaoke backing tracks downloaded from the Internet. Next, I videotaped her singing each song from two angles. Then, I combined the two angles into one video, synchronized the video by using the sound of the music and synchronized the studio recorded music to the video for each song to create a DVD wth 16 complete songs. Then, we picked segments of six songs of about 30 seconds each and made a three minute demo with the shortened versions of the six songs. See it at <a contents="https://youtu.be/cBU82kt6G0c&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/cBU82kt6G0c">https://youtu.be/cBU82kt6G0c </a></p>
<p>Long Island Lolita Update - Writer Claude Solnik tells me that he had a third preview of our musical Long Island Lolita last Thursday night in New York. He is still rewriting. Stay tuned for further updates. </p>
<p>Echo of The Tom Toms book– I videotaped Joe Lyons reading his Grandmother Frances Le Bret’s book called Echo of the Tom Toms. (Available at <a contents="https://www.createspace.com/7249747" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.createspace.com/7249747">https://www.createspace.com/7249747</a>) I have started editing the 21 episodes, which when finished will be broadcast on CMTV Channel 14 Comcast Cable in Spokane and then will be available in a set of DVDs. I promoted the book at the Spokane Tribe’s Powwow at the Falls and at the One-Heart Native Film Festival in Spokane last week. Everyone loves this true love story of Blue Bird and Fred. </p>
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<p>Yours, </p>
<p>Gary A. Edwards</p>
Gary A. Edwards Composer
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2016-09-04T05:50:12-07:00
2020-03-17T06:44:11-07:00
September 4th 2016 Gary A. Edwards Blog - Angela Tuttle Single Release
Angela's Single - Gary Edwards announces the release of a new single consisting of three of Gary's songs sung by Angela Tuttle. If you go to www.EdwardsMusicSite.com and click on the music page you can preview a video of Angela singing Soulmates, a very sexy, romantic song suitable for Valentine's Day, weddings or a date. Here you can preview for free and then download any of three songs Soulmates, Reflections of Love and/or Changes. Take a listen and pass the word. These songs deserve to go viral.<br><br>Qualchan Opera Update - At this point, Gary has finished writing the piano vocal version of 46 minutes worth of music for this opera about Qualchan, the brave Yakama warrior who fought to try to protect his people and his tribal lands in the war of 1855 - 1858 in Washington and Idaho. Anyone who is interested in helping get this opera produced is encouraged to contact Gary at gedward@roadrunner.com.
Gary A. Edwards Composer