I had a really great time today as a guest on the ABC15 Now! show with host’s Rebecca Thomas and Susan Casper. It was the first time that I spent that much time on live T.V., and was a bit nervous in the beginning, but Rebecca, Susan and the production staff made me feel so comfortable that I fell right into the grove of things.
Below are a few of the segments that aired. Let me know what ya think…constructive criticism is welcome. 
Today I have a guest host appearance on a local interactive news program here in Phoenix, ABC15 Now! If you’re in the Phoenix area, you can watch me at 3pm, or you can ask questions by sounding off on the ABC15 Now! Facebook page or Twitter using the hashtag #now15—you may see your comments on air.
If you are out of the area or miss the live show, visit the ABC15 Now! website and you can see clips of the show.
All constructive criticism is welcome…post a comment below if you see me on-air and tell me what I can do to improve my on-air appearance.
I had a great weekend up in Flagstaff with four of my oldest and dearest friends. While there, we shot this pic…”Five guys at Five Guys.” I’m surprised that Five Guys has not done some sort of promo with this slogan/concept.
I have a group of buddies I’ve been friends with since high school. Each time I’m in the Phoenix area, we try and get together for a poker party/game. One of our buddies has a vacation home in Flagstaff, AZ, so we’re heading up there for the entire weekend. I just hope I don’t lose all my money before we finish playing…like last time.
This week several of my recently uploaded videos to TripFilms.com were named, “Editor’s Pick.” Have a look:
“The people of the United States are the rightful masters of both Congress and the Courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” -Abraham Lincoln STOP SOPA!
The other day I did a post on this great band I saw perform at Glendale Glitters called, “The Oak Creek Band.” Of course my first thought was, “is there a Sedona connection?” I read on Oak Creek’s website that they were out of Denver, so I didn’t give it another thought. Well, just today the mother of Daniel, one of the lead singers, stopped by Mike’s Road Trip.com to give me some kudos for the write-up and explained the connection. Apparently Daniel is married to Jenna, the other singer in the band, and both hail from…you guessed it…Oak Creek. Daniel’s folks own Hoel’s Indian Shop in Oak Creek, just a couple miles north of Slide Rock. The shop is a Sedona landmark and has been in Oak Creek Canyon for over 60 years! While the shop is famous for their fine collection of Native American Arts and Crafts, I suspect they might also sell a few CD’s from their favorite home town…Oak Creek Band. So, if you’re in Sedona, be sure to stop by Hoel’s Indian Shop, 2.5 miles north of Slide Rock.
I had a great time at Glendale Glitters last night…it’s a huge block party with 1.5 million lights, over 20 hot air balloons, a plethora of food vendors, and, a dozen live bands. While there was great music around every corner, one act really stood out to me…the “Oak Creak Band,” from Denver, Colorado. This 6-member ensemble captivated my attention for a good 4-5 songs, all of which were their own tunes I believe. I noticed that they were hocking some merchandise, including CDs, so I purchased one for the ride home.
The CD, entitled: “The Oak Creek Band,” only has six songs on it, but I listened to them all…twice! The music has a distinct and diverse sound. One tune had a hint of reggae, while another with a subtle flair for disco…the others had a folksy rock sound. I’m a huge music fan, but by no means am I a music critic…I just know good music when I hear it and think you should have a listen if you enjoy being introduced to new talent. Have a look at the video clip I put together from last night…the audio isn’t stellar, but you’ll get a feel. You can also listen to their latest tune by clicking the “play” button below, or visiting OakCreekBand.com for more info.
Let me know what ya think by submitting a comment below.
I have a buddy in town this weekend, so I’m going to meet up with him for an early dinner and drinks. Then I’m off to downtown Glendale where they have the finale of their annual “Glendale Glitters” event. The entire downtown area will be blocked off…the streets decorated in holiday lights, along with live music…and, they expect over 20 hot air balloons to light up the sky (from the ground that is).
I love getting cool and interesting photos from “fans.” If you have a great shot, you too can be on Mike’s Road Trip.
