As the mind bends...

As the mind bends, the emergence of random musings is imminent... from this week's webisode of Deep Thoughts with Brandon Findlay. Anyway, here's some stuff...enjoy and respond if you get the urge!

The Faces (w/Rod Stewart)--Maybe I'm Amazed

Sean Costello--You Wear It Well

Red Hot Chili Peppers--song about doing something pretty radical

lyrics for the above radical song

Valentine Vibe Convergence--by guest blogger Mrs. Brandon Findlay

Anyone who knows us knows this: I am Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac, BF is Peter Green Fleetwood Mac, I am known to sneak Justin Timberlake into the pile, BF would rather throw Justin into a different kind of pile!

But occasionally, my spouse and I have the good fortune of finding works of art that do it for both of us. Usually it's an ongoing push-pull, where he's in the mood for Ziggy Stardust at the precise moment I am craving Sarah McLachlan. But when projects like the following cross our path, it is indeed a pleasure to be on the same musical page. Enjoy these examples of Findlay musical vibe convergence:

Heart--Dreamboat Annie LIVE

George Winston--Night Divides The Day--Music of the Doors

Serving at the pleasure of...our city's music-lovers

On "The West Wing", we routinely hear the characters say, "I serve at the pleasure of The President". It's an ongoing way of reminding themselves that their mission is for something and someone outside themselves and greater than themselves.


These days I'm privileged to have an outlet for just this kind of service, right here in my own city. It's called The Des Moines Live Music Commission, and it is a subcommittee of The Des Moines City Council. Not to be confused with DMMC--the Des Moines Music Coalition, this sub-committee has been strategically formed in city government for the task of influencing our city's creative economy through all its live music, from Wells Fargo Arena, to 80/35 and other festivals, to the plethora of neighborhood bars with cover bands.


Someone said that there are no small roles, only small people. This seemingly small way to play a role in city government is something I take seriously, and need help in which to succeed from the consistent feedback of concerned music-loving citizens like you. For this reason, I invite you to become aware and get involved by checking out the links below, as well as communicating through the blog comments here, or my email which is bkfindlay@yahoo.com, or I'm also on Facebook. What are your hopes and dreams for our live music scene? Your opinion matters to our city, and to me.

Des Moines Live Music Commission

Creative Class--thoughts on creative economy