Author Archives: Scott

About Scott

The founding member of Terra Cotta Music, Scott is a guitarist, composer, educator, writer, and avid hiker. His love for the outdoors, especially the beautiful trails of Sedona, Arizona has been a great source of creative inspiration. He believes that a close connection to nature brings comfort to our souls and spirits, and tries to capture and reflect that in his music and in this blog. You can email him at scott@terracottamusic.com.

CD Release Party–Final Installment

Thursday, October 10, 2013 will be a special night at Urban Beans. Everyone is invited to celebrate with me the completion of my new CD, “Red Rock Recesses” We’ll have live music, hors d’ouvres, and a good time. If you … Continue reading

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My Park Performance Wish List

California has the only state park that is dedicated to rock and roll. It is Olompali State Park, and it is located on Hwy. 101 in Marin County, north of San Francisco. The Grateful Dead used to hang out there … Continue reading

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Big Night –Saturday, September 21, 2013

The Boyce Thompson Arboretum is hosting my first CD release party. We will have fun, food, music and wild celebrations far into the night, or from 5 to 7 pm, whichever is deemed the wisest course of action. I am … Continue reading

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Two Upcoming Performances

As is often the case, I will be at Urban Beans from 8:30 to 10:30 pm Saturday, September 7. That evening, I will be hosting an open mike at The Bee’s Knees, 2222 N. 16th St. in Phoenix, from 6:30 … Continue reading

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Will You Be at UB?

I will. I’ll be performing my originals and more at Urban Bean Coffee House, 3508 N. 7th St., Phoenix, from 8:30 to 10:30 Saturday morning, August 31. I have two new songs that I have written that I’m taking out … Continue reading

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A Great Gig at the BTA

Had a great gig at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum last night. A warm audience–at least 100 degrees, buzzards circling overhead (whatever that portends), and only a touch of rain. My music has found a home.Photos by Dan Sharayko. (My hair … Continue reading

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Two, Count ’em Two, Gigs on Saturday

I will be playing at Urban Beans this Saturday morning from 8:30 to 10:30. I’ll also be playing out at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum Saturday afternoon from 5 to 6. One hitch if you go there, though–the BTA concert is … Continue reading

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R. I. P. Maxine Jewett

Arizona lost a special person Sunday night. Maxine was an icon in the valley, who, though she didn’t play an instrument herself–couldn’t, in fact–supported the efforts of musicians all over the valley with her contributions to the folk music community. … Continue reading

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Nature’s Power

Let’s not forget that Nature is way more powerful than we are. Photo by Francisco Negroni of the 2011 Cordon Caulle volcanic eruption in the Region of Los Rios in Chile Check out the National Geographic Photo Contest for more great pictures of nature.–R

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Everyone’s Guitar Skills are Unique

Including this young lady’s: (As seen on Reddit)

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