Monday, April 2, 2012

Now tweeting at ProfWorldBand


This is brand new. I finally got a smart phone and plan to start tweeting the times and locations where the Professor World Band will be playing. So if you want to find us in action just look for us on Twitter.com at Prof WorldBand. I haven't got a whole lot of followers as of yet so sign up now to be one of the first.

Things have been going well for the Professor World Band. I've added lots of new features and gizmos and the reception I've been getting is better than ever. It was a really mild winter for Boston and I managed to play many times here when normally I would not have expected to be able to. Aside from that, I also got a permit to play in the T here. I'm working on a couple of smaller shows that will be more appropriate for the subway. One of them involves a fiddle playing monkey marionette that's connected to my violin and bow that plays along with me. It's a good way for me to practice my fiddle and earn a few extra bob while I am at it. Sometimes I take my hang drum down in the T. When a train is not passing through the acoustics are really good in some of the stations. It can be fun at times but all told I prefer to be outside when the weather permits.

Another project I will start to work on now is trying to arrange a gig with Sesame Street where the Professor World Band will play a song with the Muppets. I've long been a fan of the show and I think Professor World would go over very well on it. Seeing my one man band in action is something that can inspire kids to build crazy fun machines. The message of the Peace wave Generator is also very appropriate for a kids show. So if anyone has any ideas on how to get connected with Sesame Street please let me know and let them know about me as well.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Some more video.

I've been having too much fun with my music machine. Here are some more photos and video clips that folks have sent me.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Obladi Oblada, Life Goes On !


It's about time for a new update. There's been lot's of cool new stuff going on with the Professor World Band. I promise to get around to it soon. In the meantime if anyone has any fun pictures of the Professor World Band that you don't mind me publishing on my website please send them to me at info@professorworldband.com . This one taken in Harvard Square was sent to me all the way from China.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Back in Cambridge

Wow, what a trip that was! I saw some amazing things and had lots of fun swimming and snorkeling and boogie boarding and hiking and biking all around Oahu. I also had fun playing street music with my new machine and made lots of people laugh.
I'm glad to be back home now though with old friends and family even if spring is a bit late coming this year. To be sure I miss the beach so close and warm every morning but it's nice to sleep in my own bed once again.
Also I'm really excited to have my workshop back once again. I've added many new features to my music machine and there are more in the works. I've been designing a new bike trailer to help me transport all my equipment. I'm really looking forward to the coming season here in Cambridge.
I got an email from another one man band I used to know in Switzerland that found me on line. He said I see you are in Cambridge now. I live right nearby and we should get together for a beer sometime soon. Well it turns out that Charley is actually living near Cambridge England, not Cambridge Massachusetts. It looks like that beer will have to wait. But now that I've proven that I can travel successfully and busk with my new machine I will certainly have to take it to Europe again someday. I'll keep you posted.
Ramblin' Dan