Doing Things Wrong

Post-Modern Jukebox

Morgan James
This is what happens when you turn
an opera singer loose on a pop song

PMJ is more of a collective than a band, with a constantly-changing roster of singers and musicians. What is constant is band leader and pianist Scott Bradlee, and the retro style. There is a ton of stuff on YouTube, these are some of my favorites.

Sara Niemietz
For archival purposes
Ahhh, the Eighties !!!
... and one more, with a great bass 'solo'
Narf !!!
There are just so many good ones !!!
The Spice Girls channeling the Andrews Sisters

Gluing up a white pine body core with a maple center block

White pine is the low-grade cheap stuff you find at most home centers. Although strong enough for most things, it is very soft and prone to surface damage. White pine is also prone to dark marks from pitch. These can turn up inside pieces that otherwise looked clean.