Tag Archives: Jim Paczynski

A Better World

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Ray V.

I came accross this image for the first time in a few years and it has always reminded me of Jack Johnson’s music, which in turn reminds me of the the time I saw him perform. It was with my … Continue reading →

What Are You Reading?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Ray V.

I was reminded today that I was supposed to be reading a book that was given to me by the man who could have been the inspiration for the movie, “School of Rock.” Yes, I’m referring to the one and … Continue reading →

Posted in What are you reading? | Tagged Change, innovation, Jim Paczynski, Machiavelli, Ray Visotski, Reading, Rich Weistert, Robert Evans, school of rock | Leave a comment

It Must Be True. I Saw It On FB

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Ray V.

Tonight it was announced that Livin’ Like Larry would play out live, one more time under the name of “Larry’s Last Stand” before we fade into the sunset. . . Jim “Mr.P” made the announcement on his FB page. Look … Continue reading →

Posted in Larry's Last Stand | Tagged Danny Boone, Gavin Reily, Jim Paczynski, Larry's Last Stand, Livin' Like Larry, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert, The Red Pepper | 1 Comment

Yea, He Can Play Like That

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Ray V.

While searching for something to post this evening, I came accross this video on the globaly acclaimed Presurfer Blog. Couldn’t help but think about my bass-playing brother in arms, Jim, aka “Mr. P.” Yea, “P” can play like that. . … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bass Guitars, Jim Paczynski, Livin' Like Larry, music, Ray Visotski, The Presurfer blog | 1 Comment

Final Preparations

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Ray V.

The boys are getting ready to play at a fundraiser in two weeks and we added a few songs to our set list tonight. Here is last year’s story Nonsense, a Guide to Living A Full Life. As we practiced … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Like Larry | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Danny Boone, Gavin, Gavin Reilly, Jim Paczynski, Living Like LArry, Oyster Roast, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert | 2 Comments

Reading and . . .

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Ray V.

Earlier, I mentioned/thought that I would be spending most of the day reading since the band I play with was not going to be playing at an event that was rained out and re-schedled for next week. So far, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Danny Boone, gavin Riley, Jim Paczynski, Living Like Larry Band, Ray Visotski, Rich | 2 Comments

Nonsense…A Guide For Living A Full Life

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Ray V.

“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient of living. It is a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you … Continue reading →

Posted in Nonsense | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, dan boone, Dr. Seuss, Elissa Visotski, gavin Riley, Jelly Visotski, Jim Paczynski, Live Like Larry, Mark Mueller, Nonsense, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert, St MAry's Oyster roast, The outting Club | 6 Comments

I Got Them Long Range Forecast Blues

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Ray V.

Hi, my name is Ray and I am a recovering work-a- holic. I have been struggling in my recovery and unfortunately, am not following my program. My sponsor is having the same setbacks and hasn’t been much help. These days, … Continue reading →

Posted in Liv Like Larry, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Oyster Roast, Aiken SC, Chocolate Moose, dan boone, garage bands, gavin Riley, Jim Paczynski, Live Like Larry, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert, St MAry Chocolate Festival | Leave a comment

Not Enough Hours In The Day And…..

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Ray V.

…not enough “right brain cells”. My creative side is temporarily being overrun by the “analytical” side of me and whether all that theory is correct, I’m simply using it to illustrate that there are a few things going on that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Busy, dan boone, gavin Riley, Jim Paczynski, left brained, local Aiken Bands, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert, right brained, St MAry's Oyster roast | 1 Comment

Waggin’ My Tail Again in Barkaritaville

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Ray V.

This PSA brought to you by the band filling in for LDB. Three weeks until Barkaritaville. Enjoy all the beverages, food, and fun Barkaritaville has to offer and then vote on your faves! Barclay Bishop and Jay Jeffries will emcee … Continue reading →

Posted in Barkaritaville | Tagged Barclay Bishop, BArkaritaville, Barkaritaville 2014, dan boone, Gavin Reilly, Jay Jeffries, Jim Paczynski, Live Like Larry band, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert, SPCA Albrecht Center for animal welfare | Leave a comment

Movin’ On Up

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Ray V.

If you have been reading this blog for any period of time, you know that I play guitar in what best can be best described as a garage band of middle aged dads. (Some of the boys may take offense … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Aiken SPCA, BArkaritaville, Community Service, Danny Boone, Frank Zappa Joe's Garage, Gavin Reily, Jim Paczynski, Live Like Larry band, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert | 3 Comments

Y’all Come

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Ray V.

My oldest daughter shared this video (link at bottom of post) with me yesterday and I felt it was worth sharing with y’all. (Said with a North NJ accent) The beginning and end of this was shot at the Aiken … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Aiken Train Depot, City of Aiken, Danny Boone, Gavin Reily, Jim Paczynski, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert | 5 Comments

Heading Down South…

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Ray V.

It pays to have your grown children around the house now and then…. The other evening, Elissa, (aka Jelly) told me about a song she thought we should play as it would encourage audience participation. We (the band) have come … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Bill Bernard, dan boone, Darius Rucker, Elissa Visotski, Gavin Reilly, Jelly Visotski, Jim Paczynski, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert, Subject 2 Change band, Wagon Wheel | 2 Comments

A Wild Night

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Ray V.

A few days have passed since the Oyster Roast and I am surprised by how many notes I have received, asking how it went. The whole idea of playing in a band is still a little sureal for me….let’s face … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Bill Bernard, Danny Boone, Gavin Reily, Jim Paczynski, Live Like Larry, Ray Visotski, Rich Weisert, St MAry's Oyster roast, The outting Club, Wild NIghts | 1 Comment

Just Like Running, But Different

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Ray V.

Before my ankles gave out in 2004, I used to run….a lot. Not as much as Forest Gump, but for a little over a decade, I ran 30-40 miles/week. For me, running was more emotional than physical. It was the … Continue reading →