This song goes out to all of the awesome friends that I used to hang out with in the late 70’s and early 80’s, playing frisbee at the Croton Dam, camping out on top of “Anthony’s Nose”, chilling around the fire in the pine woods, and just having an amazing time. “Time was when we’d[…]
Sharing that new Holiday Classic – Christmas Time
My wife Christine has sung backup for me on a few songs, including Hurtin’ Up My Heart from Keeping the Dream Alive, but here we truly conspire … as we join voices by an imagined Yuletide fire. My favorite part of this original Christmas song may be the wonderful saxophone by a pro from StudioPros.com.[…]
A Review of “Keeping the Dream Alive”
Much thanks to my cousin, writer Patrick Walsh, for his article, “Doing the Math: A Review of Keeping the Dream Alive“. Patrick is an accomplished writer, having authored Spaceflight: A Historical Encyclopedia (2010) and Echoes Among the Stars (2000) along with countless shorter pieces in print and digital media over several decades. He is also[…]
The Story Behind ‘Lotto Dust’ (in memory of WPDH DJ Mark Cooper)
“How do you come up with the ideas for your songs?” People often enjoy hearing the origination of a song idea. What are the lyrics about? How did you write the melody? Which came first? Here’s the story behind the muse that bought me of one of my favorites. Of the five songs on Keeping[…]
The First Review of KDA is in – “Excellent Production” and 5 Stars!
Much thanks to “Dignity01” for a great review of Keeping the Dream Alive on Amazon.com (click here and scroll down to check it out). Here’s a few highlights: “The first thing you’re likely to notice about this long-awaited collection of songs from K Walsh is just how good it sounds.” “Lotto Dust: a straight blues[…]
Keeping the Dream Alive is now Available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby
My new EP is Officially Launched Everywhere! After years of work, my CD is finally for sale on major outlets like iTunes and Amazon. For us old schoolers who still like physical CDs, the CD can be purchased from CD Baby. All of these outlets provide previews, so be sure to click over and give[…]
2014 KDA Sales to be Donated to Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation!
Help me Keep the Dream Alive for Thousands of Kids in Dozens of Schools Across the U.S. This Year. Check it out – I received the physical copies of my CD this week! Here I am with a copy in my delighted, sweaty little paws in this “teaser” video I made! So here’s the deal.[…]
Keeping the Dream Alive – The Art Work
A collection of songs is all well and good, but you can’t make a good old fashioned CD without artwork! Even today’s digital downloads come with cover imagery. Don’t you just love a good album cover? Mine may not be Roger Dean but you know what, it’s mine! I think the logo in particular is[…]
Reaching New Heights With ALOFT
After completing Hurtin’ Up My Heart, I knew I was on my way … Having managed to produce a professional sounding track with Hurtin’ Up My Heart, I was ready to push forward and finish more record-quality songs. It wasn’t a conscious move, but in the end I was glad that the next song I[…]
Bringing in the Pros and Hurtin’ Up My Heart
Hurtin’ Up My Heart was a watershed moment for me. With the backing of LA studio professionals on drums and bass, and a strong chorus that featured Christine joining me on backing vocals again I had, after years of learning and upping my game, produced a professional sounding rock song! Cranking this baby up in[…]