http://michaelclobes.com/rss en-us info@michaelclobes.com Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:07:34 -0600 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:29:32 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 11.11.06
Hey cats,
Well the site is just about finished. All that is left is a couple tweeks and adjustments. My next project is to put up some recordings, which should be availible in the next couple of weeks. So please enjoy and keep listening!
-mike





]]> info@michaelclobes.com Mon, 4 Dec 2006 02:39:48 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 12.04.06
Thanks to everyone who made it out to my PURE JAZZ RECITAL last night. It was standing room only up at the Fern Young Terrace and the show was a hit. It was video taped and recorded so hopefully I will be able to put up some videos, recordings, and photos. Again thanks to everyone for coming out and I hope you enjoyed your evening of PURE JAZZ!
-mike]]> info@michaelclobes.com Fri, 8 Dec 2006 02:06:19 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 12.08.06
End of the semester and I have a pretty easy schedule. I am currently working at Edwards/Getzen Instrument Companies. I am putting together a mixed brass ensemble for next semester called the BRASS CATS. I am also writing and arranging for a couple to things going on here at the University.
So please, if you need a trombone player drop me a line and I will be there.

-mike]]> info@michaelclobes.com Fri, 8 Dec 2006 02:05:49 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 12.27.06
Hey cats,
I hope your holidays are happy and merry. Don't forget like all seasons this is the season for peace, love, JAZZ.
mike-]]> info@michaelclobes.com Wed, 27 Dec 2006 08:24:05 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 01.04.07
Howdy Cats,
Until second semester I will be in the woodshed practicing and preparing music for the next gig. I will also be posting some new pictures from my PURE JAZZ concert. I would love feedback from anyone and everyone on the website, so don't be afraid to contact me through the link on the left. Enjoy your holidays and remember its all about peace, love, and JAZZ!]]> info@michaelclobes.com Thu, 4 Jan 2007 17:28:32 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 02.08.07
Hey cats,
Check me out on MySpace Music. There are some recordings you can listen to as well as add me as a friend. You can also add my friends to yours and increase your network of hipsters.
The Brass Cats Brass Ensemble is underway as well. The groups debut is going to be in late March early April so keep your eyes peeled for announcements for The Brass Cats Brass Ensemble!
practice!-
mike-]]> info@michaelclobes.com Thu, 8 Feb 2007 00:20:13 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 02.14.07
Hello,
Please check out the newly added LISTEN section of the site. It has a recording of me playing Patrick McCarty's Sonata for bass trombone, as well as Yesterdays from my Pure Jazz Recital. ]]> info@michaelclobes.com Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:22:25 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 02.15.07
Hello,
Check out the schedule section as I have just added a bunch of gigs. The schedule is also posted on myspace.com/mikeclobes

-mike]]> info@michaelclobes.com Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:18:26 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 03.23.07
Hello,
I am over in London for the next week for my last spring break. I will say hi to the queen for you. See you in a week.
mike-]]> info@michaelclobes.com Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:57:46 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 04.17.07
Howdy friends,
Tonight is the Brass Cats Brass Ensemble's debut performance. 7:30PM in light recital hall. It is going to be a great concert. If you can come you should not miss this opportunity to hear some great brass playing.]]> info@michaelclobes.com Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:05:00 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 04.23.07
Hello there,
I have just put up some new recordings from the Brass Cats Brass Ensemble's debut performance. Enjoy!]]> info@michaelclobes.com Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:38:31 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 05.07.07
Hey Cats,
Well that about does it for me and school for now. I am going to be looking for gigs any and everywhere. So please drop me a line if you need a group, soloist, or anything else. Thanks to everyone who has helped me get this far and here is to the future. Stay tuned and keep listening!
mike-]]> info@michaelclobes.com Sun, 6 May 2007 22:21:11 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 06.09.07
Graduation was fun and now it is on to the next step. I am currently working full time at Edwards/Getzen Instrument Companies in Elkhorn, WI. I am also playing as much as possible on nights and weekends. I will try to keep the website as updated as possible. TONIGHT June 9th at 7PM at Madison's Union Terrace I am playing with the Madison Jazz Orchestra for the Isthmus Jazz Festival. Come on out and hear some great big band music as well as all the great artists at the festival. As always drop me a line if you need a group for your event. Stay tuned and keep listening!
mike-]]> info@michaelclobes.com Sat, 9 Jun 2007 05:01:22 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 07.09.07
I am in the process of making some recordings. Watch for them to appear over the next couple of months! Also come out and see one of my up coming shows. Keep listening!
mike-]]> info@michaelclobes.com Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:01:03 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 08.15.07
Hey cats, I am sorry for not putting all of my gigs up to let you know when and where I am performing. Now that my schedule is realy starting to pick up I will do a better job of that.

Recordings are in the process and hopefully I will be putting the first one up in early September. Maybe for my birthday on the 13th.
Keep jammin!
mike-]]> info@michaelclobes.com Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:59:36 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 10.04.07
Howdy Cats,
So I am going to be starting a blog here on the site. The reason being is I have read some pretty killer blogs lately and think that if they can do it why can't I. I have been working slowly on the recording projects due to a new addiction to cyclocross. All of these will become topics in the blog area so watch for those to be appearing soon! Keep jammin'
]]> info@michaelclobes.com Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:18:28 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 11.16.07
Well things have sure been busy these past weeks. I have been doing many things from riding the cross bike, working full-time at Edwards Instruments, gigging, etc. I have recently joined 2 groups as a full time member. The first group is the Bones Band which is a Madison based group and the second is Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns. Check out my updated schedule and see when you can come out to a show! As always I am still working on recording and the blogs should start soon especially now that I have all this free time (i mean well you know). I appreciate the support from everyone who says hello when they come out to a show and would love to see more familiar faces. Have a great thanksgiving and I will post again soon!]]> info@michaelclobes.com Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:30:07 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 12.24.07
Happy and Merry to everyone from www.michaelclobes.com
It has been a great year and I am really looking forward to 2008. I have a lot of projects I am working on and am excited to be playing with some great musicians. It is almost as if life couldn't get any better. I hope this holiday finds you saying something similar. So here's to the end of 2007 and the beginning of 2008.
Happy and Merry!
Michael Clobes]]> info@michaelclobes.com Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:55:42 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 01.02.08
Well hello 2008. Aside from starting off the new year with a cold I am very excited about it. It was great to see some familar faces out at the casino for the new year's bingo bash at Potowatomi. The band had a great time. Many great things to come and many great things already in the making. Don't forget to get on my mailing list by contacting me through the contact section of the site!

-Keep listening and keep updated here at www.michaelclobes.com

ATTENTION INSANELY CREATIVE MUSICIANS: If you are looking for an insanely creative trombone player to colaborate with on a project, I am always looking for ideas and opportunities to further my own insane creativity.

Mike]]> info@michaelclobes.com Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:15:38 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 01.05.08
NEWSFLASH!
Steve Wiest Receives a Grammy Nomination!
You can listen to this track on his site. Congrats Steve, you deserve this!

Clobes ouuuttt-

Launch Related Site]]> info@michaelclobes.com Sat, 5 Jan 2008 09:16:20 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 01.21.08
Hey there!
I have now begun a Newsletter to further inform everyone on my mailing list where to catch great live music in the greater Madison and Milwaukee areas. If you would like to be added to the list just fill out the contact submission form and you will be added! Hope to see you soon!!!
mike

Launch Related Site]]> info@michaelclobes.com Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:55:21 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 01.23.08
Well I gotta say I am pretty busy. I have not had a night off or day off in a long time. If I am not at work then I am in my car on the way to a gig, at a rehearsal, in the studio, or trying to keep my appartment clean. Funny thing is the hardest part of all that is keeping my appartment clean. My fiance Kristen and I have a great understanding that we can clean up after ourselves and not have to clean after each other. Yet she still ends up having to put away things that I leave out.
Anyways, another project I am working on is with Cold Sweat and our website. I have taken over the job of running the website. This is not an easy job especially seeing how I don't know how to use their admin. The admin for this website here is extremely easy to use. However using a C-Panel is not. You have to install all of these applications to edit everything on the site. If you want a forum you must choose a forum host and then install that and edit it from the forum host admin. We also have a myspace page that was recently started. CHECK IT OUT AND ADD US. The address is www.myspace.com/coldsweathorns
I have also been playing at a couple Edgewood College Mens/Womens basketball games. They are decent teams and it is a fun way to make a bit of money and watch basketball. It has also been cool to see some old friends and strangers on the gig.
Meanwhile I am turning into a snowman. It feels like we have had more snow so far this year than we have in the past 5 years or so. While we are all freezing up hear in Wisconsin, my parents are enjoying retirement out in Arizona until the conditions here are more like they are in Green Valley, AZ.
How about a little feedback? I would love to see some more familar faces at gigs. The reason being I enjoy any kind of feedback I can get about any group I am performing with. I have recently been laughed at for my mad dancing skills when performing with Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns. The person doing the creative criticizing will remain nameless, but I still appreciate the fact that someone I know came to see me play and actually paid enough attention to be able to tell me something like I am the best damn dancer in the world... Or that I look uncomfortable because I am on the edge of the stairs to the stage about to fall off. (I almost did fall of of the stage at the Grain Exchange when playing a wedding reception a couple months ago, lesson learned)
Well I will continue to post my "BLOG" right hear so that you can get it straight from my mind to yours!

Stay in tune.

Mike]]> info@michaelclobes.com Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:47:25 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 03.13.08
Well it is just great having the extra daylight now. I am getting some cycling in as well as enjoying lighter jackets and not seeing snow plows. I recently posted a bunch of new gigs for the next couple months and would love to see you at any of them!

Work is going well and I continue to meet the most interesting people. Like today I had lunch with the Associate Principal trombonist of the Chicago Symphony, James Gilbertson.

If you have not heard of Marshall Gilkes I highly recommend checkin' him out. He has played with tons of the greats and his playing is amazing. I don't think I have met someone with such control over the trombone in its etirety! Buy his latest album and check out his website www.marshallgilkes.com He is a great person as well as musician. In fact I asked him a question about jazz trombone playing that usually professionals answer by saying, "listen and transcribe," but he actually answered the question in a way that I could understand/take to the woodshed, and wasn't just a way around the question. It was a pleasure meeting you Mr. Gilkes and I hope to meet again soon!

As always,
Keep Listening!

Clobes ooooutt-

Launch Related Site]]> info@michaelclobes.com Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:25:18 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 10.04.08
Hey cats,
It has been a long time since I have been able to update the site here and for that I am extremely sorry. Over the summer my life has been flipped up and down and all around. Watch for more news in my newsletter, not signed up on the email list!? WHY NOT!? Head over the the contact section and get me your info. More to come as time allows, and I promise it will be soon. Hope all is well with you and yours!]]> info@michaelclobes.com Sat, 4 Oct 2008 05:47:55 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 10.24.08
The latest and greatest is that I am currently in the process of buying a house. The worst part is waiting for answers and hoping the offer gets accepted. But I am keeping my mind busy by playin a lot and enjoying getting used to living in Milwaukee! Once I buy a house and get settled expect a small house warming party to take place! Maybe some live music, friends, and fun, (only a few strippers please.) Some exciting things in the works for the upcoming months. But until things get locked down stay tuned and up to date. A good way to do so is get on my mailing list. Hope all is well with you and yours!]]> info@michaelclobes.com Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:24:08 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 11.25.08
As of Monday December 1st I am closing on my house and movin' in! I am extremely excited to begin this journey. What else does this mean besides I wont be homeless? It means I can finally put some real focused time into practicing, recording, and getting on with life. Also it means that I will be focusing on some more playing opportunities in Milwaukee, so watch out for a few more opportunities to see me play in the upcoming months. If you're not on my mailing list I say to you "WHY?" If you are, come to the next show and say hi. As always Keep listening and I hope all is well with you and yours!

Looking forward to so much now- Can't Wait Clobes]]> info@michaelclobes.com Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:55:50 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 11.28.08
Happy Thanksgiving from www.michaelclobes.com! I hope you had a great day with family and friends. If not I hope you had a great day! No new news on the housefront but, there will be next week for sure. Have a great holiday weekend and the best to you and yours!

Keep Listening!]]> info@michaelclobes.com Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:30:45 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 02.21.09
Hi everybody,
It has been way too long since I have posted anything here. I have updated the schedule section and posted some great new shots from the past year with Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns in the photos section. Speaking of which, come catch us tonight at the Kenosha Brat Stop starting at 10PM.
I am getting settled in my new house and will be posting some recordings and maybe even some videos very soon. All I have to do is finish setting up my new studio space and get the ball rolling.
There are some exciting new things happening and I want to keep you all up to date on them so keep checking back here for updates as well as get on my mailing list via the contact section! Hope all is well with you and yours!

Ciao]]> info@michaelclobes.com Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:55:25 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 10.18.09
So, it has been months since I have updated this site. Since my last update much has happened! I am happily married! Playing as much as can and still craving more. Keep checking back as I will be making major updates and revamping the entire site and it will be very soon.

Keep Listening!]]> info@michaelclobes.com Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:47:29 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 12.26.09
Yo Yo Yo!
Happy holidays from Michael and Kelly! Updates coming soon so keep your bananas peeled!]]> info@michaelclobes.com Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:48:03 -0500 http://michaelclobes.com 04.20.10
Ok Ok Ok, I realize that I have not been keeping current with my website. Well it's time to put my head down and focus on many things including keeping my site up to date!

REALLY EXCITING NEWS!

My wife Kelly and I will be having our first child in early October. We could not be more excited!

EXCITING NEWS

My summer schedule is filling up faster than my gas tank and knowing that I have a 18mpg truck (for sale by the way) you can imagine how fast that tank needs filling!

If you are not on my mailing list I ask you this...WHY NOT!!!
Head over to the contact page and tell me you want in so you can find out when, where, and with whom I'll be playing without coming to the website. I will email you about it!!!!!!!!!

Normal News.

I am still working on getting our house remodeled and with Kelly being pregnant there are fewer and fewer things she can help with which means I'm on my own. Because of our anxiousness to get the house ready for the baby I have put some of my recording projects on hold but will try to sneak in a podcast or live recording when I can!!!

As always I hope all is well with you and yours and KEEP LISTENIN!


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