Author: capejohn

A bike riding footie fan living and riding in SouthCoast towns of Massachusetts. My bicycle rides include commuting, day trips as well as long and short tours. Find me online https://amidnightrider.com/ https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/my/?o=1mr https://www.facebook.com/john.sullivan.79677471

So. A Seventeen Piece Jazz Orchestra Walks Into A Bar

From the Wareham Courier April 13, 2014

 

So, a 17-piece jazz orchestra walks into a bar …

That’s it. No joke.

It might be an unlikely place to find such a large ensemble, but turns out Gilda’s Stone Rooster on the Marion/Wareham line is one of the best places to play.

Musicians from the Southcoast Jazz Orchestra, which makes regular appearances at Gilda’s on 27 Wareham Road in Marion, say they can feel the difference when they perform there.

“You can hear every single instrument in here with the low ceiling and carpeted floors,” Marcus Monteiro, a teacher at Music of the Bay in Wareham and leader of his own four-piece quartet, Monteirobots, said.

It might be an unlikely place to find such a large ensemble, but turns out Gilda’s Stone Rooster on the Marion/Wareham line is one of the best places to play.

The SJO, started in 2009 by trumpeter Bob Williamson and drummer Neil Sylvia, is a traditional 17-member jazz band with trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and a rhythm section.

Continue reading “So. A Seventeen Piece Jazz Orchestra Walks Into A Bar” →

One Minute Video

The One Minute video. It’s simple — no camera movement, no editing, only existing sound, one minute long.

Gillette Rd. One Minute Video from John Sullivan on Vimeo.

There Is A Storm A Brew’n

The forecast ranges from three to eight inches of snow.  It’s very difficult to predict snowfall amounts for coastal communities because of the ocean effect.  Ten miles inland, the weather people are within millimeters of accumulation.  By the end of the week, there will probably be no evidence that it ever snowed. It will be back to bike riding weather in the 50s and 60s.

Sunday is one of my days to ride my bike into the city for Yoga. It’s part of the city’s wellness initiative and every few weeks the a new yogi does the sessions.  Sarah, who finished today practiced Forrest Yoga.  It was pretty demanding, and if I was doing that at home I would have moaned and grunted.  A lot.  However, I’m the only male in the class so I have to represent, if you know what I mean.  No complaining. Continue reading “There Is A Storm A Brew’n” →

Let the Easter Season Begin

Spring equinox

 

The Equinox, (equal night), is the beginning of the Easter season. The first Sunday following the first full moon after the equinox is Easter. The celebration of new and abundant life. The lily represents the new life and the rabbit, abundant life.

For some cultures, the start of spring is considered a time of rebirth and renewal. And some religious holidays are timed to be celebrated after the spring equinox, including Easter and Passover
Happy Spring Equinox

Today’s Ride

Not much to say about this standard route of mine.

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Cranberry Bog. Rochester Ma

 

Non Union Workers
Non Union Workers
Old Gas station in Rochester Ma
Old filling station in Rochester Ma
Rochester Ma herring run
Herring Run. Rochester Ma
Rochester Rarmhouse
Rochester Ma farmhouse

I’ll let the pictures do the talking.

Bike Tour of Cape Cod and The Islands

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It’s a done deal.  I’ll be touring locally this summer by riding Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and and outside chance of adding Nantucket.(probably a day trip).  It’s still in the planning stage and I’m thinking this will be a six day tour.

 

Texas Bike Racing

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Tilt Racing Team

Brandon is a member of the newest racing team in Austin. Tilt Racing.  He has come a long way from that youngster who had a difficult time riding the NYC Five Boroughs Tour in 2008.

October in Austin is a great time and with free room and board, it’s also a wonderful vacation spot.

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Brandon in the peloton during the Driveway Series Race in  Austin.

Weekend InWoodstock, VT.

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The family gathered in Vermont  to celebrate an 80th birthday for one of ours. I brought my bike along naturally and did a short ride around the area. It’s not my estate but the owner is part of the family and it’s my first time here.  It’s set on top of a hill in beautiful Woodstock, Vt. Continue reading “Weekend InWoodstock, VT.” →

Sister Sparrow Sings The Blues

Another video from last night’s crazy concert at the Narrows in Fall River, MA

SISTER SPARROW SINGS THE BLUES from John Sullivan on Vimeo.

Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds

I was testifying for a week about an upcoming show at the Narrows Performing Arts center in Fall River, MA.  Sister Sparrow, a Brooklyn band brought down the house. The video is long, but worth every note.  If not, it’s also good if you simply skip around. I have been to lots of shows and Sister Sparrow is in the top five without a doubt.

SISTER SPARROW AT THE NARROWS IN FALL RIVER, MA from John Sullivan on Vimeo.