So yeah, I got an Apple Watch a few weeks ago. To make a long story short, my pc laptop was doing weird things like shutting down on its own, playing YouTube videos like crap, etc. so I decided to…Read more
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Watch your cell data usage! (AT&T)
File this under HUH?
I have AT&T for my cell service...have been with them for years. Never really had an issue until this past weekend. I was grandfathered in on an old plan that gave me unlimited data. On September…Read more
I have AT&T for my cell service...have been with them for years. Never really had an issue until this past weekend. I was grandfathered in on an old plan that gave me unlimited data. On September…Read more
Coming Full Circle with Gear
After almost 2 years of playing live with my Kemper Profiling Amp and using IEMs (in ear monitors), I recently made the switch back to my trusty Marshall DSL100 and a new pedalboard. Before this becomes a war about modellers…Read more
When is it time? Playing out vs. staying home
The title says it all. I've started asking myself this question a lot more frequently in the last year or so. When IS it time to sort of retire from gigging life, spend more time with the family, sell off…Read more
Stay away from Citizens Bank
Disclaimer: If this writing gets a little confusing at times, please forgive me. You'll see why in a few minutes.
My family has been living in our home since 2004. We have been paying our mortgage through Citizens Bank since…Read more
My family has been living in our home since 2004. We have been paying our mortgage through Citizens Bank since…Read more
Rocker Dad - The Musician
I realized I run this site called “Rocker Dad“ but I haven’t really written about my musical history yet. Let’s start at the beginning. I began taking drum lessons when I was 12 years old. I started tinkering around on…Read more
Crohn's Part V
This feels like deja vu…and not the good kind.
If you’ve followed this Crohn’s series, you know the back story. My daughter was diagnosed back in March of 2010. Since then, she’s done well for the most part (except…Read more
If you’ve followed this Crohn’s series, you know the back story. My daughter was diagnosed back in March of 2010. Since then, she’s done well for the most part (except…Read more
Debut Album in the works
It’s been awhile!
I’ve been so busy the last few months with my band, my kids, school starting and life. My pledge campaign ended without reaching my goal but I have decided to go ahead and record my album…Read more
I’ve been so busy the last few months with my band, my kids, school starting and life. My pledge campaign ended without reaching my goal but I have decided to go ahead and record my album…Read more
Crohn's Part IV
Since I last wrote about my daughter’s fight against Crohn’s disease, there have been a few things that have happened. After some smooth sailing, it was learned that my daughter had stopped taking her medication. My wife happened to notice…Read more
Father's Day - My Meaning
I’ve been a dad for 8 and a half years now. I have 2 little girls…ages 8 and 5. I also have 2 dogs but I’m not going to write about those 2 knuckleheads. I’m really not going to write…Read more
Crohn's Part III
Worry about what really matters to you…nothing else. It’s been over a year now since my daughter’s diagnosis and every day I try to remind myself of that first line. I’m not the type of person to sit back and…Read more
Crohn's Part II
“If I could be your pain, I’d run from you so far away…”
If (Jeannie’s song), Butch Walker
That lyric makes me think of my daughter. As much as I don’t want to miss anything in her life,…Read more
If (Jeannie’s song), Butch Walker
That lyric makes me think of my daughter. As much as I don’t want to miss anything in her life,…Read more
Crohn's Disease
March 3, 2010 was the worst day of my life. I had never really heard of Crohn’s Disease until that day. My then 7-year-old daughter had been having stomach and bowel problems for close to a year. We thought it…Read more
The Answers to a Better World
I understand where road rage comes from.
For me, it comes from people who live in this world that really only care about themselves and are oblivious to the world around them and the people around them. Not sure…Read more
For me, it comes from people who live in this world that really only care about themselves and are oblivious to the world around them and the people around them. Not sure…Read more
Newport Creamery - Ice Cream Only!
A family dinner at Newport Creamery in Smithfield, RI turned into losing 2 hours of my life that I will never get back. We had just finished at my daughter’s orthodontist appointment and wanted to have a quick, easy meal…Read more