Prince Top 20 Songs of All-Time Countdown (Accompanies Gab & Jam Episodes 9 and 10)

Upon listening to Eddie Trunk’s Top 20 Countdown of the band Rush (on Volume, a station on Sirius XM), we were so intrigued by that whole...

Gab & Jam Episode 6: Paris Pluses and Minuses

We’ve been watching YouTube videos, talking to friends and family, and taking copious notes. Finally, our trip is upon us. Here’s what...

In Search of a 5-String Gig-Worthy Bass: Chicago Music Exchange 2018

Follow us Prejippies as we venture to the Chicago Music Exchange in search of a 5-string, gig-worthy bass. #prejippie #bloomingprejippie...

Gab & Jam Episode 5: What's a "Prejippie"?

We like behind the scenes songwriting inspiration and origins videos, which is why this episode will focus on the history and thinking...

Gab & Jam Episode 3: What's on Our Bookshelf?

We began our session with a little bass of Stanley Clarke’s songs “Silly Putty” and “Lopsy Lu.” As you can see, we have thousands of...

Bad Guys Should Win?!

If a villain talks a good game--about pillaging lands and killing the hero--we think he (or she) should be able to deliver. If not, they go

5 Reasons to Use a Pseudonym (For the D.I.Y. Rock Star)

Originally published on October 17, 2017; updated on June 1, 2020 This post very loosely accompanies Gab & Jam Episode 129 (podcast:...

Gab & Jam: Musical "Discoveries" Episode 1

This is our first episode of our new "talk-show." Yes, I use the term loosely, since there will be no baby mama drama nor anything...

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Dislodging cultural hairballs. --Yes, we love ALL kinds of music.
Always looking for the next new beautiful, colorful, cultural thing...
Prefer beauty, because that's where truth is found.
Documenting our blossoming.
To be that ever-changing mix of preppies, jitterbugs, and hippies. (=Prejippies)
To explore as many genre mash-ups as possible.
To be inspired and to inspire others.