December 20, 2007

Congrats to Ernie Paik, New President of the Shaking Rays

Ernie Paik, one of the hippest, coolest, most freakishly talented, and all-around nicest folks you will ever meet around these parts, has just been named president of the Shaking Ray Levi Society. This announcement can only mean good things for one of the most genuine, quality organizations in town. (Check out the very cool Dennis Palmer/Bob Stagner theme to Judy Mogul's Anti-Arktikos when you get a chance.)

Also, one of Ernie's Stephen Merritt/Magnetic Fields sites (yes, he has another) is mentioned in a new book on blogs and music by David Jennings.

In addition to being a band with a custom-made commissioned music service once featured prominently in Spin magazine, Ernie's copy was always a pleasure to read and edit (because I didn't have to edit it very much) during my time at The Pulse. Ernie also works as an engineer at TVA and once, after a California Guitar Trio show, stood outside Rhythm and Brews for over an hour with Joe Lance and myself, discussing everything from our favorite Yes albums (mine is Close to the Edge) to mullets.

I salute thee, Ernie.

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