schnick schnack schnuck: December 2007

31 December 2007

Grant Wood - American artist discovered watching a show on Iowa

a place to visit while in New York is The Metropolitan Museum of Art
I found the sight looking for works by Grant Wood. I started looking for information on Grant Wood after watching The States.

29 December 2007

another messenger bag (iv)

16 December 2007

Review: Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Concert

2007 Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Concert on July 28. Photo © Joshua Jones / Pitkin Studio.

Review for Beck: Two little words stand for the consummate rock guitarist: Jeff Beck. While Clapton was pursuing the blues in his post-Yardbirds, pre-Cream years, Beck was branching out and making the big noise(s) that came to define modern rock--feedback, distortion, wails, etc. While Clapton was mellowing out circa '73, Beck was exploring his own fiery take on jazz-rock fusion. This night, shortly before sunset, Beck performed a "summation" of his career--some chunky rock, sizzling blues-influenced wailing, a soulful "Because We've Ended As Lovers", and an almost surreal "A Day in the Life" (yes, the Lennon/McBeatle tune). Unfortunately, Beck's keyboard player thought he was Jan Hammer with his twittering keys, and both bassist and drummer played…too darn much, the kind of numbing tirade that almost ruined fusion by the '80s. The bassist, Tal Wilkenfeld, was fun to watch. Though in her early 20s, she looked 14, and was loaded with infectious enthusiasm. Even Beck, who never spoke to the crowd, seemed impressed.

15 December 2007

Singer 99-13

Singer 99-13
s/n G9977217
makes it made in 1923.
I wasn't working according to Terri Quebick. Rewired a little and got it working. Needs a tighter belt. Still need to clean it and rewire the light. Came with a bendwood case or cover. It has a knee lever to control the speed. No reverse and only a straight stitch. You can control the stitch lenght and that is about it.