Izzy likes corn

Izzy likes corn
Originally uploaded by Bill Walker.

Does this seem like normal pet behavior? I've known about Izzy's prediliction for corn, but never before had the opportunity or inclination to acquire such graphic photographic evidence.

Harry Potter release party

We had a great time attending the Harry Potter release party at "M" is for Mystery bookstore in San Mateo. They turned the alley behind the bookstore into a Diagon Alley with various vendor booths, lots of folks in costume. As always, it's so cool to see that many kids so excited about reading!

GrooveLily @ Little Fox Theatre

GrooveLily did an excellent show tonight at the Little Fox Theatre in Redwood City. Sound was excellent, thanks to their Bose gear along with a clean house PA. This is a very nice venue, highly recommended.

I really enjoyed myself. I especially loved the revised live arrangements of songs from their older records (especially You Take Control or Weight of the World). These folks can really _rock_ one second and be terrifically sensitive the next. Their message is fundamentally upbeat and encouraging, despite all the lyrics about how hard it is to make it as a musician. Great stuff. Now make us a live album already!

Set 1:

Looking forward to looking back
Live Through This (Are We There Yet?)
Snow Song
Can't Go Home
Give the Drummer Some
Every Little Bit (cover of Patti Griffin)
Million bucks
No room in your bag

Set 2:

Patiently
You Take Control
wheelhouse ... Open roads
wheelhouse ... Way to see america
wheelhouse ... Givin' it all away
Weight of the World
Try Again
Apocolyptic Love Song
The Odometer Song

changes at birdWalker

I uploaded some changes to birdwalker today. The change I intended to upload was a new scheme for browsing through trips with next and previous links at the top of the page. Try it out and let me know what you think (You could, for example, start here).

I accidentally uploaded a new "species of the day" entry on the front page, with a photo (when available) and a map showing all the places where we've seen the species. I love the way the trip entries look in the right hand-column -- now I just need to make up something plausible to put in the left-hand column!

KKUP Jazz Marathon, July 10, 2005

KKUP Jazz Marathon
Originally uploaded by Bill Walker.

Hey you all, it's time again for the annual KKUP Jazz Marathon in Santa Clara. Come hear me perform with the Pat Smith Trio on Sunday, July 10th, at 5pm. We'll be playing out in front of the KKUP studios at 1241 Franklin Square in downtown Santa Clara. The music starts around noon and runs all day, so grab your lawn chairs and get on over there! See the KKUP website for more details.