here is the text of the writeup:
(feb 2009:)
"Real Men Don’t Rehearse is a collection of anecdotes that give readers a glimpse at the funny side of life as a professional orchestral musician. From humorous travel experiences to performance mishaps, youthful adventures to words of wisdom, Justin Locke explores a wide variety of experiences of everyday people. Today an author, publisher, keynote speaker and media producer, Locke spent 18 seasons as a freelance double bass player in Boston and is the author of several programs for family concerts, including Peter vs. the Wolf and The Phantom of the Orchestra."