Tag Archives: music

Hey, I Was There!

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Ray V.

This may be the first professionally shot, YouTube video that I have come accross, of a concert that I was actually at. I was with a friend I haven’t seen now in many years. Do you remember Craig & Carmella? … Continue reading →

Posted in Jethro Tull, Uncategorized | Tagged Bethlehem Musicfest, Carmella Woolley, Craig Woolley, Friends, Jethro Tull, music | 6 Comments

A Little Cracked?

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Ray V.

This is a recycled post from May of 2012. Blue To A Blind Man A beautiful song for a dreary, Saturday morning. Thanks, Ken. You are a gifted story teller and have been a favorite of mine since 1996.

Posted in Ken Block, Uncategorized | Tagged Blue to a blind man, Ken Block, music, Sister HAzel | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Jack johnson, Uncategorized | Tagged beach music, Charlotte Amphitheatre, Elissa Visotski, JAck Johnson Taylor, Jim Paczynski, music | 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

Again, Again

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Ray V.

Once again, (first mentioned here: Again) I woke up this morning with a song on my mind. I could not shake it and it kept playing inside my head, over and over again. I am becoming a big fan of … Continue reading →

Posted in Again | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Driving Towards The Daylight, great guitar players, Joe Bonamassa, music, preoccupations, Ray Visotski | Leave a comment

What Happened to January?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Ray V.

A new month, a new week, more political commercials and Monday. Get up & drink coffee. Be happy & do great things Stay positive…. and remember to listen to some good music. Thanks to Carla for the picture.

Posted in Monday Morning Joy | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, be positive, drink coffee, Monday, music, Ray Visotski | 4 Comments

List #1: Top 20 Studio Recordings

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Ray V.

I prepared a precurser list two years ago…My top Twenty. Then and now are pretty consistant when you factor in the new categories and how musical tastes can develope over time.. I also didn’t realize how long it would take to … Continue reading →

Posted in Music Lists | Tagged .38 Special, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Blackfoot, Blackmore's Night, Dan Fogelberg, Dire Straits, Frank Zappa, Jethro Tull, Joe Walsh, John Bartus, Langelus, Led Zeppelin, Mott The Hoople, music, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Pure Prairie League, Ray Visotski, Rush, Sister HAzel, Steve Forbert, The Good Rats, The Outlaws, Top Twenty Albums, Uncle Kracker | 3 Comments

Making Some Lists & Checking Them Twice

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Ray V.

Music has always been an important part of my life and a significant part of this blog. Whether it is listening to music, playing it by myself or with the band, there is always a song close by. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Music Lists | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, John Bartus, John Bartus Carolina, music, Ray Visotski, Top 20 Albums | 2 Comments

And Now For Something Completely Different

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Ray V.

No, not line from a Monty Python skit, but referring to a “blogging-buddy” who has written something outside of his normal genre…and done it with great eloquence and insight. A blog that I follow is Kurt Nemes’ Classical Music Almanac. … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Uncategorized | Tagged AA, addiction, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alcoholics Anonymous, Kurt Nemes' Classical Music Almanac, music, Music blogs, Ray Visotski | 2 Comments

Good Point, Geddy

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Ray V.

WARNING: This should be considered an editorial opinion. I’m sure there will be those who disagree with me. I get it and welcome meaningful dialogue about this topic of great importance. (Just kidding). I have been holding on to this … Continue reading →

Posted in Comparisons, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Beyonce, comparisons, generational differences, Kent Cubbage, music, Ray Visotski, Rush | Leave a comment

So?

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Ray V.

In those days, the music was better so you were happy to get all the songs, well at least most of the time. It was like TV…seven channels growing up just outside New York City and almost anything then was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, arthritis medications, Live Like Larry band, music, Ray Visotski, Record albums, the good ol days, TV channels | 1 Comment

That List I’ve Been Promising

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Ray V.

A list of my favorite “albums” that I have meaning to post for awhile….(due to popular demand). I still am suffering from a case of writers/bloggers block and apologize for the superficial content. So here is the list in no … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, FAvorite albums, music, Ray Visotski | 4 Comments

Green River

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Ray V.

One of the first “hits” by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), back in 1969. (Great website, BTW) These guys were raw, without any of the fancy electronics that make mediocre musicians sound better than they really are. In listening to some … Continue reading →

Posted in Green River | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, CCR Green River, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Green River, history, music, music from 1969, Ray Visotski | 1 Comment

Nothin But The Blues

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Ray V.

I stumbled across this, undated, (early 1970’s?) version of Johnny Winter picking out Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo…Amazing! The title is a reference to his album by the same name…Nothin But The Blues. Those of you who know “The Blues” … Continue reading →