Monday, September 27, 2010

Happy Birthday, Eberle!

OK, it’s actually Eberle’s birthday eve, but I couldn’t wait to post my birthday wishes to my dearest!  Many, many happy returns, sweet pea!

Eberle & I have been together as a couple since 1997—we’ve known each other since 1984, which also makes her one of my oldest friends—& a very good friend at that!  There’s very little question in my mind that some of the most important aspects of my life—in particular, my relationship with music—have been completely enhanced & brought to fruition as a result of my relationship with this wonderful woman. 

& in some ways, music is also a metaphor here, because it’s difficult if not impossible to create good music without trust & communication.  It’s not always easy being in a “creative” couple, but it certainly has been extraordinarily rewarding for me.

Eberle & I will be playing a show at the Alpine Playhouse in McCall, Idaho on October 15th at 7:30 p.m.—it’s a benefit for the Playhouse, which is a rich community resource—& of course you’re all invited!  On Sunday we had our first rehearsal (Eberle will be joining in on exactly half the songs), & it was amazing.  I usually perform the blues as a solo act, but Eberle is able to find her place in that music with such skill & feeling!

As a bit of a celebration, I thought I’d share a song Eberle & I co-wrote several years ago—it’s called “Rubato Kangaroo.”  She plays flute; I play electric guitar.  I know this is one of her favorite songs, & I hope you enjoy it too.

& once again, happy birthday to my darling!



Photo of Eberle by Tim Hohs

15 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Eberle!

    I'm going to risk the eyeroll and just say that I hope that you two continue to make beautiful music for years to come :)

    Rene

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  2. Lovely tune.HAPPY BIRTHDAY EBERLE! Many happy returns!

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  3. Happy Birthday Eberle!!! Best wishes for a lovely day tomorrow! :)

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  4. Ohhhh, how sweet! Happy Birthday, Eberle.

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  5. Happy Birthday, Eberle! I hope you have a wonderful day and a happy, fulfilling year to come.

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  6. Hi Rene, TFE, Willow, Christine & Karen: Thanks all for your lovely wishes--Rene: no eye rolling here!

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  7. Happy Birthday! I hope you have a sweet, inspiring and joyous year.

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  8. Happy Birthday, Eberle!

    Lovely musical surprise at the end of this post. Hope you have a day of nice surprises too.

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  9. Lovely old man kangaroo there and is that an Aussie sunset?
    Happy Birthday..beautiful music.

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  10. Indeed, Happy Birthday Eberle. May you continue to make sweet and lovely music for many a year yet.

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  11. Hi HKatz, Martin, Von & Alan: Thanks to you all for your kind wishes! Von: It is an Aussie sunset, but it's a photo from Wikipedia.

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  12. lovely post and song. and happy birthday to a fellow Libra!

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  13. Happy Birthday, Eberle! Sending so much love your way! Enjoy!

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  14. Oh what a sweet post!

    Feliz Cumpleanos Eberle!

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  15. Hi Lana, Audrey & Raquelle: Thanks to you all for your good wishes. We had a lovely day!

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