Oso Closo: First sounds in Hong Kong

Today, I received in the mail Oso Closo's new album "Today is beauty's Birthday." Those musical geniuses in the bands also happen to be marketing geniuses and were able to raise the funds for their albums through presale albums that are signed. My eager ears are already listening to their tunes and I'm diggin' it the pace and surprises here and there with the strings section, wailing guitar solos, and modern yet nostalgic vibe. The funny part about the album is the legalish disclaimer on the actual CD: "Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited by law, but honestly, if you want someone to have this, and finances are an issue, just copy it. Just promise that you'll come to a show next time we're in town. Thanks."


Photographed on Henessy Road in Hong Kong SAR, China

Be a part of Rock History.

After reading a well-written and inspiring Denton Record Chronicle article by Lucinda Breeding I put a few bucks to the Oso Closo Second Album Fund Drive. This Denton band makes awesome, creative music that must be spread to the ear drums of many nations. Oso Closo's website is also very cool and extremely functional. Double Kudos for hosting an epic concert on my birthday at Hailey's in conjunction and MyDentonMusic is streaming it live on the internet - that's great news because I'm in Hong Kong and quite geographically challenged.


Denton Record Chronicle article suggested by music enthusiast Sarah Crisman via her twitter feed.

Crazy Sweater Party

Today we're kickin' it old school with some shots from a Crazy Sweater Party featuring Oso Closo (c.2006) Merry Christmas! (and a little rapping video featuring Colin)

Warning: Explicit lyrics and moderately funny



Ben Jackson and Baileys


Festivities!


Note the Miles Davis poster in the background. That's right, North Texas is a jazz school!


Chris McQueen takes it home.


Me & Colin

a history with Sitmom Records

Good Music. Jazz. Fusion. Funky. Tight. The Best! That's what you can expect from Sitmom Records. Have a listen to Norwegian singer and band leader Hildegunn Gjedrem (pictured above), once Downbeat Magazine's Best Jazz Vocalist and guest artist at the 2008 IAJE conference in Toronto. Go on tour with Snarky Puppy and let their ensemble work move you.

Give your ears some candy and check out Mike League's PHAT bass lines at one of the Dallas Metroplex's best music venues: Hailey's Club. And if you find yourself in Brooklyn, New York say hello to one of Sitmom's favorite partners in crime: Sarah Renfro (pictured below) and her new recording project Twig & Owl:


Talented hands of Jay Jennings, now touring with Polyphonic Spree in this shot (below) on flügel:



NBC News Release of Snarky Puppy's "Pan" Series collaboration with Sarah Renfro:


A slideshow of my music photography is also featured on Richards Bros Music.