Monthly Archives: February 2011

Lisa Koch’s “Middle Aged Woman”

Posted on February 23, 2011 by jamiebobamie

Photo by Janice Rickert. With Lisa Koch at the National Women’s Music Festival, 2006. It sure is hard to get your baton away from a nun. Not only is Lisa Koch a very talented comic and musician but she also … Continue reading →

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No rubber for me, thanks – women and the Grammys

Posted on February 16, 2011 by jamiebobamie

For a short time I was a member of the organization that gives the Grammys. Since the embossed lettering on the awards show invitation said it’d be several hundred dollars for one ticket, I thought, nah. Better use that for … Continue reading →

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Six ways to improve your music practice time

Posted on February 9, 2011 by jamiebobamie

I’ve taught guitar, mandolin and songwriting for a few years now and I’m sometimes amused by the excuses I hear for not practicing. “We can’t find her guitar” was actually one I got a few years ago. (Guess we know … Continue reading →

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I am not a TV

Posted on February 2, 2011 by jamiebobamie

Have you ever been in a nice restaurant and attempted to have a conversation with your dining companion but couldn’t because the table next to you was so loud? Have you ever tried to give an important presentation at work, … Continue reading →

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