Music
Pictured: The Daiquiri Queens at BJ's, New Orleans
No, I don't make music. But I've long enjoyed making playlists, starting with mixtapes in the 90s using 2 tape decks and a VCR. Some friends have been asking for access to some of my playlists, so I've made some of them public on Spotify, which I am linking to here. Most were transferred from iTunes using an app that sometimes changes the song; if a choice sounds wonky it's probably an error and I'd appreciate hearing about it
Medicinal Mixes
Pictured: Jeronimo Maya at Eshavira Club, Granada.
Medicinal Mixes started as relief when not feeling well but fit many occasions, and I'm told nurses quite like them. Laid-back positive vibes. Use as-is or copy into your own. Longer = less carefully curated. Personal favorites: Sunset, Groove
In memory of an old friend, the remarkable Michael Kiernan, who gave me the idea. More info below for hospital use.
By Mood
By Genre/Artist
For those who are sick/in hospital
Some mixes are long so you can leave them running for many hours without repeats. A bluetooth speaker + the mixes should be doable even in a hospital room (most people like it).
If the free version of Spotify is annoying and you can't afford paid, I might be able to arrange access to a paid account during your illness; just contact me.
Party Mixes
Pictured: Quintron at Music Box Village, New Orleans
A couple of these I don't even remember making but friends discovered them so here they are
Uptempo
Up Party Mix 5hr (for any crowd)
The Heavy-ish (accidental party mix)
Party Mix (don't know the story)
Laid-back (from Medicinal Mixes)
Assorted Mixes
Pictured: Gogol Bordello, The Pageant St. Louis
In progress... open to requests