Some of you might be interested in this YouTube video of the Synth Legends Symposium 2005. A very interesting panel consisting of Bob Moog, Dave Smith, Tom Oberheim, Marcus Lyle, and Roger Linn. Also, it was Bob Moog's last public appearance. Anyone interested in synthesis and keyboard technology should check it out! Tom Parsons Synth Legends (2005): Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Marcus Ryle, Roger Linn,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-shRiWR1TU

Rick Derringer has passed, age 77. I shall play Frankenstein and Free Ride tonight in tribute. Tom

Remembering Bob Moog, who would have been 91 today on his birthday. Brilliant electronic engineer who I met in the 90's at a John Eaton concert at the University of Chicago. Both my Moogs are still working and inspiring me daily. I also have several of their apps (Animoog, MiniMoog, Model 15) on my iPad. Thanks for all the great synths Bob, your contribution to electronic music is huge! We'll always remember. Tom Parsons

April 4-5, 2025 at Kansas City Community College The 2025 Electronic Music Midwest Festival will be held April 4th & 5th at Kansas City Community College. All concerts are free. The concert schedule is posted here: https://www.emmfestival.org/concerts.php

Remembering Keith Emerson, who would have been 80 this past Saturday on November 2nd. A brilliant keyboardist and orchestrator. I've been enjoying the box set "Out Of This World Live (1970-1997)" which contains highlights from the Isle of Wight, California Jam, Works Live, Royal Albert Hall, and Union Hall concerts. I'd like to thank Martyn Hanson and George Forrester for remembering Keith in their books: "Hang On To A Dream The Story Of The Nice", and "Emerson Lake and Palmer The Show That Never Ends". Also should note that fans might be interested in the Carl Palmer box set which contains his biography. The music lives on! Tom Parsons

Remembering Bob Moog today on his birthday May 23rd; he would have been 90 years old today. I still have fond memories of visiting the local music store DJ's to see demos of the Moog Prodigy and Memorymoog, both of which are still used in my studio. Meeting Bob in person at a John Eaton concert at the University of Chicago in 1992 was a major thrill for me - I slipped a cassette of my latest album Pink Sounds From The Purple Plain into his hand. Bob was always interested in hearing how composers used his products in their music. A very important inventor and engineer! Tom

Dickey Betts has passed away from Cancer at age 80. He wrote their hit "Ramblin' Man". They're putting the band back together - in Heaven. Thanks for all the great music Dickey and rest in peace. Tom

Wishing everyone here in Dreamsville a Happy St. Patrick's Day. I really enjoyed the Dublin St. Patrick's Day parade that was carried on our local PBS station, lots of fun characters, bands, and floats! Dinner here will be Corned Beef, Kraut, and Swiss Cheese on rye bread, chips, and a cold Guinness. Music by The Celts, Enya, and others. Have a good day, mates!

Remembering Keith Emerson who would have been 79 today on his birthday. Also remembering Greg Lake on November 10th, his birthday, who would have been 76. Still enjoying your music! We miss you. Tom

A spring Electronic Music Midwest festival has been announced for 2024. The festival will be held at Lewis University in Romeoville IL. Y(http://IL.You)ou (http://IL.You)can also submit works for performance, but there is a $60 registration fee. More info at: https://www.emmfestival.org/(https://www.emmfestival.org/) Tom

First of August. Wishing our friends across the pond a Happy Yorkshire Day! Tom

The Les Paul Foundation has announced a new web page celebrating Mary Ford: https://www.les-paul.com/about-mary-ford-2/ Tom

Andy Rourke, the brilliant bass player for The Smiths has passed away from pancreatic cancer at age 59. I shall be playing selections from Meat Is Murder, The Queen Is Dead, and Louder Than Bombs in tribute. Tom

I wanted to note the passing of Keith Reid, lyricist with Procol Harem, and Ian Bairnson, the brilliant guitarist who played with the Alan Parsons Project, Kate Bush, and many others. Tom

Just read about the passing of Moog Synthesizer co-inventor Herb Deutsch, who passed away last Friday at age 90: The history of the Moog Synthesizer is recalled in the book "Analog Days" by Trevor Pinch and Frank Trocco if you're interested. Tom

Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac has passed away at age 79.

Remembering my keyboard hero, Keith Emerson on his birthday today November 2nd. He would have been 78 today. Also, Greg Lake would have been 75 on November 10th. I will be playing my Nice, King Crimson, and ELP CDs and records today in tribute. The music lives on! Tom

Bob Moog would have been 88 years old today. Inventor of the Moog synthesizer. Respect. Tom

The schedule has been posted for Electronic Music Midwest Festival, to be held April 21-23, 2022: https://www.emmfestival.org/concerts.php The festival is held in the Phillip Lynch Theatre on the campus of Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. All concerts are free of charge. Note, this is normally held in the fall, but following its 2-year absence due to the pandemic, it was moved to Spring. Tom

Ronnie Wilson, founding member of the Gap Band has passed away age 73. A brilliant musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist from Tulsa OK. You might remember their songs "Early In The Morning", "You Dropped A Bomb On Me", and "Oops Upside Your Head". The sound of their funky Moog bass was unmistakable along with their dance rhythms. Condolences go out to his brothers Charlie and Robert and his family and friends. Tom