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Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 2:25AM / Members only

I'm slowly learning Mandarin. After a brutal 7:45am, m-th class at San Francisco City college last spring, I've regrouped and am taking a very civilized 10am saturday course at the Chinese Culture Center downtown. I met with gypsy jazz guitarist Doug Martin to get the scoop on playing in Shanghai. He has two groups. One in SF and one in Shanghai. What a great gig!

OK back to work, anyone know the characters for Aiy-Ya? :-)

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SF Blog

Monday, Aug 18, 2008 12:01AM / Members only

It's been a while since I made an entry on this site. Been busy working on composing some new music, new bands, new jobs and generally over-extended with online social networking. Had to take a Facebook hiatus.

I've been seeing a lot of good shows lately. Trumpeter Eddie Gale with William Parker and Marcus Shelby on basses, Kid Jordan on sax, wow. Val Mih was playing piano too.

Yesterday was at my rehearsal space and ran into Ralph from Freak Accident who was surprisingly working with bassist Mark Kennedy on a recording project. Mark was my first bass teacher and is a good friend. Surprising because Ralph is a punk rock god guitarist and Mark is a jazz player. Nice to see the genres breaking down.

More soon. Peace,
Eric

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Learn Chinese Flash Prototype

Wednesday, Jun 4, 2008 1:02AM / Members only

I want to learn Mandarin so I thought I'd make a little program to help. This is a prototype I'm working on to show stroke order and pronunciation. I'd like to include some video in it as well.

If anyone has suggestions or wants to help let me know. I think I mixed up some traditional and simplified characters. Only the first entries are working but there's a quiz you can try.

http://ejmarshall.com/interactive.html

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design web site

Wednesday, Jun 4, 2008 12:21AM / Members only

Today I'm working on getting my design web site back together, http://www.ejmarshall.com, I've been concentrating on music more lately. It''s been a while since I did any promotions for my design work and I even took my site offline for a while. I'll have some of my rock posters up soon. I've done posters for bands like the Grateful Dead, Weezer and Beck.

You can hear some of my recordings at http://www.eroksf.com. It's a foggy day in San Francisco and a good day to get some work done!
peace,
Eric

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Dell'Uva

Monday, Jun 2, 2008 1:10AM / Members only

Last night we played over in North Beach in San Francisco at Dell"uva (http://www.delluvasf.com/), a wine bar. Todd Brozman was on keys and Rick Rivera on drums. Rick is one of my favorite drummers to perform with. He's originally from Boston and plays up on the beat with that east coast feel. We did a little demo recording a year ago.

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karenakinki
posted on Thursday, Sep 3, 2009 10:43AM [Report]

hi....ooh...that mean u stay at california..?
do u have the note about this song..?
i'm learning this song..
oh,ya nice to meet u..
karenakinki
posted on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 3:33PM [Report]

hi....i'm karena...i would like to ask u...
do u know hotel california solo?
any way...waiting for u reply...
MissScarlett
posted on Saturday, Jan 3, 2009 8:27AM [Report]

Happy New Year!
In 2009... May your days be many and your troubles be few. May all God's blessings descend upon you. May peace be within you may your heart be strong. May you find what you're seeking wherever you roam.
~ Kelly
vivo
posted on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 3:00AM [Report]

HAPPY 2009!!.. =)
elle75
posted on Thursday, Dec 25, 2008 8:58AM [Report]

Wish you a warm Christmas and a year full of wonderful memories, love, health and happiness.

-Elle
MissScarlett
posted on Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 5:24AM [Report]

hi Eric,
Wishing you and yours the true blessings of the season...peace of mind, joy of heart and love all around.
Merry CHRISTmas and may your New Year be filled with blessings beyond your imaginations.
xiaoyuzi
posted on Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 4:56PM [Report]

Very attractive, it is very good
Beats Per Second
posted on Friday, Nov 21, 2008 7:59AM [Report]

I would love for u to check out my music and let me know what u think...kool...peace from nyc...reverbnation.com/bps
chizuuru
posted on Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 6:53PM [Report]

hi :)
Ana Souza
posted on Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 2:37PM [Report]

hey hey thanks for ur visit too hahaha
Kit Hui
posted on Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 1:57AM [Report]

Hi there, looking forward to checking out your music when I'm in Cali!
J.H.S.N. aka DJ UNISS
posted on Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 11:39PM [Report]

ma friend , enjoy you comin' week end , work so tried , relax more
schn18
posted on Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 5:04PM [Report]

my skype : udx_sz_julie.li
add me ! my buddy !
MC Henry
posted on Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 12:00PM [Report]

thx for leave msg in my page
SunnyQ
posted on Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 11:17AM [Report]

:DI am glad to see you there~
JIANGHANG
posted on Monday, Jun 9, 2008 12:43PM [Report]

hey! welcome to AnD.~
schn18
posted on Saturday, Jun 7, 2008 11:32PM [Report]

You want to learn Mandarin ,but I want to learn english, 哈哈 For working in a foreign company, I use english every day, but it is so difficult, can u help me?
elle75
posted on Friday, Jun 6, 2008 6:20AM [Report]

It doesn't look all that bad...trust me, totally fit into the whole SF scene :=)
Sasha Liu
posted on Friday, Jun 6, 2008 2:12AM [Report]

Hey Eric,
Keep up the good work!! Cheers! =))
Prodip Leung
posted on Friday, Jun 6, 2008 1:30AM [Report]

your welcome !
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I'm a musician and graphic artist. I play upright bass in jazz, bossa and improvised/experimental groups.
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