http://www.michaelmaasmusic.com The musical adventures of an Alaskan singer-songwriter-piano player-et cetera Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:30:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I wrote this song for Alaska's Kit, who will undoubtedly sing it much prettier than me. It's from an Alaskan girl's perspective, sung to a boy who just said something stupid and took her for granted. I was inspired by the "Alaska Girls Kick Ass" bumper stickers and the thought ... http://www.michaelmaasmusic.com/2010/03/26/new-song-midnight-sun/ I heard there was this hot new search engine that's come along to dethrone Google. So of course I ego search my name. It works but, um, WHO IS THAT GUY?! According to Cuil's site, they select pictures from your site to put with search results. The algorithm's not working, guys. Ah, ... http://www.michaelmaasmusic.com/2008/08/05/whos-that-guy/ Well, that was fun! My voice held up (I had been sick the days before), the band sounded great, lots of nice people came, and I sold some CDs. It was a very good time. Thanks to all of you who came out to see us. Here's the set list: River ... http://www.michaelmaasmusic.com/2007/12/02/aftermath/ 8 PM, the Canvas gallery, pay-what-you-want, CDs available for $7. Rehearsals are going great. It's a blast to play with the guys again, "the guys" being Simon on bass, Dale on drums, and Darin on guitar. The songs are taking on new lives with the live arrangement. It's a lot of fun ... http://www.michaelmaasmusic.com/2007/11/22/cd-release-nov-30/ This Friday I emerge from my musical hibernation to play percussion in Rory Stitt's Requiem. Northern Light church, 8 PM, suggested donation $10. I get to wail on a big bass drum. Much fun. I'm also planning to finally celebrate the completion of Magellan & Pele with a concert later this ... http://www.michaelmaasmusic.com/2007/11/07/rory-stitts-requiem-future-concert/