blue note album covers come to life
If you dig the look of all those great midcentury Blue Note album covers, you need to see this super hip Bella Vista Social Pub. Hi-Fi from bante on Vimeo. Continue Reading
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Posted in blog on June 21, 2010
Posted in blog on June 17, 2010
gigspam | Sundown Southern Eatery
My piano duo will be playing the Sundown Southern Eatery in Winter Haven tonight (June 17, 2010) through Saturday. I’m playing with Daniel Joiner this evening and rounding out the weekend with John O’Leary. I’ve been told the Sundown is one of the finest restaurants in ... Continue Reading
Posted in blog on May 17, 2010
there’s a reason for my absence
So, my design-a-day project didn’t get the legs it needed to stride its way through 2010. That’s a good thing. Instead, I’ve devoted those energies to my newest endeavor, a fine press. It’s a custom boutique for event-based stationery (announcements, invitations ... Continue Reading
Posted in blog on January 29, 2010
there’s no more catcher
This morning, I posted to twitter a little design I did for a shirt in honor of JD Salinger. The reclusive author, best known for his 1951 classic, Catcher in the Rye, passed away yesterday at the age of 91. I’m making it available for presale for $16 plus $4 for shipping. If y ... Continue Reading
Posted in blog on January 18, 2010
week 2
This is the first of my weekly summaries of the work produced for my Design a Day project. I’ll also be posting a weekly poll of your favorite designs from last week. Looks like I was able to avoid the blue that overtook last week pretty well. Continue Reading
Posted in blog on December 29, 2009
a project for 2010
As you may or may not know, in addition to playing music and working a day gig, I’ve been moonlighting as a designer lately. With no formal training in design (I do have a father with a degree in graphic design from Kent State), I often find myself pouring through reference material ... Continue Reading
Posted in blog on October 8, 2009
what do you want me to do next?
Having recently started a new job, I find myself constantly asking “What do you need me to do?” or “what do I do next?” As I learn the processes in place and take care of the more administrative functions of this job, it’s necessary for me to just do what co ... Continue Reading
Posted in blog on October 2, 2009
New Theme – New Test
Having photograph problems with the new theme…nothing to see here. Continue Reading
Posted in blog on August 1, 2009
social media resources for the LAR
Thanks so much to those members of the Lakeland Association of Realtors who attended my presentation on social media for realtors this week. Below are links to many of the resources we discussed: Google Google Local | A place to claim your small business listing – like all websit ... Continue Reading
Posted in blog on July 16, 2009
gig | the matthew wengerd quartet at Lakeside Vill ...
I am thrilled to have assembled one of the best groups I’ve had the pleasure of working with for an event tonight in Lakeland. Several of Central Florida’s best musicians will be coming to town to play for tonight’s Business After Hours, an program of the Lakeland Area Ch ... Continue Reading
Posted in blog on July 12, 2009
photos for your comments, please
In light of our coming little bean, we purchased a Canon T1i in order to capture every moment of the little one’s time in and out of the womb. On a related subject, I took and processed several pictures from my friend Boone’s bachelor party this week. These pictures are low ... Continue Reading
Posted in blog on June 19, 2009
Gig | Roxanne Goodman Tonight!
The Matthew Wengerd Trio will once again be joining jazz vocalist Roxanne Goodman for an evening of standards at the Sanctuary at Wesley. Roxanne hails from Ottawa, ON and is making her second appearance in Lakeland this year. She’ll also be conducting a vocal workshop on Sa ... Continue Reading
Posted in blog on May 21, 2009
how to lose a gig
Take note: Failure to get things done on time can have serious consequences and no excuse in the world can work every time. I received an email yesterday that someone else had been booked for a gig I though I had already confirmed. Â Frantically, I emailed and called the client simultane ... Continue Reading
Posted in blog on May 5, 2009
ghostface killah signs to bluenote
I kid. I know I should just focus. Focus in life, on this blog. But I can’t do it. One of my many interests is product/marketing design. I absolutely love good design and have deep appreciation for thoughtful juxtaposition of contrasting elements in design. Maybe that’s why ... Continue Reading
