I’m Back (never really went away….)

So now it’s mid-2023 and I haven’t posted here since last August. Lots has happened. I did spend part of the winter in Guatemala, playing some nice shows and just loving my time there. Then I went to Spain; spent a week in Granada. Delicious! Then, on to Madrid and the life I love there…

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What and Who is Rogue Tango?

Let’s talk about Rogue Tango. It is a band that performs authentic Argentine tango, not the flamenco form also called tangos, or tangos gitanos. Being a flamenco guitarist myself, I do understand the confusion. Argentine tango is filled with delicious, heartbreaking melodies. It features engaging rhythms, elegant and graceful. Tango dance is social dance, which,…

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Madrid Spring 2022 Update!

First, may I say I love living in Madrid, and in Spain generally. Europe is such a civilized place to live, and, as a liberal/democratic/socialist, I feel so at home. The opportunity to speak Spanish on a daily basis is something I enjoy very much. And: the flamenco. That’s the real reason I spend so…

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2022 Is Upon Us!

End of January and, here I am, attempting to organize my thoughts. We’re beginning Year Three of Covid-19, most recently the Omicron variant. Everyone is worn down, bruised and battered, by the pandemic that seems to show no sign of ending any time soon. And winter—a Minnesota specialty—rages cold and fierce and snowy and gray.…

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OMG! Long Time No Post!

This is ridiculous and I’m ashamed! Does anyone read my blog anyway? In any event, it is a lovely late autumn day in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I’m taking a break from my marathon sessions of playing guitar. Since switching to the “pomodoro” method of organizing my time, I have had several break-throughs. Practice is never a…

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Practice Compassion

Part three in my personal strategy: Practice compassion. Daily. I truly believe in this strategy and try to live by it. These three parts are secular concepts that interface well with whatever spiritual or religious beliefs a person may have. Compassion makes the world a truly wonderful place in which to live. It is contagious,…

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Seek Tranquility

This is the second stage of my personal Strategy for a Rich Life. Seek Tranquility. I believe we have to actively seek it. There is just so much noise, confusion and out-right stress in the world that the quiet and still aspects can be drowned out. If we are to do good to others, to…

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Embrace Creativity

Yes. Embrace creativity. Your own. And that of others. Can ART be seen as: what thou art? Everyone is creative. It is what we are. Sometimes, it is obvious. Dancer, musician, film-maker, singer, painter, poet, writer. Other times, it is not so obvious. Our thoughts are free. Dreams, hopes, aspirations. They, too, are art. Unfettered…

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December in Year One of Covid

I have decided to write more frequent blog posts. I’m thinking weekly but maybe 2-3 times a month is more realistic. After finally completing my book I see I’ve become accustomed to sitting down, gathering my thoughts, and writing about them. Also, I’m always seeking greater congruity in my activities. I’ve been putting a lot…

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The BOOK is finished and printed! (It’s even available!)

Love, Magic and the Guita by Scott Mateo Davies

Yes. That’s the big news, I guess. After 2 years, it’s hard to believe but this project has finally come to fruition. I’m really very happy with the way it turned out. I had an insane amount of help from my dear friend, Janice Jahn, who typed, edited, proofed and did a million other things…

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