Guitar-B-Q 2011
Curt Sautter once again hosted Guitar B Q on Aug 20, 2011. Curt’s label Delirium is a mainstay of indie rock. Delirium website
That’s yours truly jumping around the back porch, always ready to rock!
Saturday
The arrival of a shipment of one’s own cd makes for a happy day
As a lifelong band guy it’s a different feeling putting out a solo cd. This is self-released without a label. No tour support here. Just local gigs and a box of product. And it feels great.
On the road and into code
toay’s weight = 226.6
start = 227 (june 1, 2010)
goal = 172 (june 20, 2011)
Run road gig yesterday playing bass for Brain Brew. It’s murder mystery theater. Irregular eating schedule.
I’m loving what reverbnation is supposed to do. But I’m scratching my head about inserting a free mp3 widget into the blog.
Back to ProTools
So there’s a time when a fellow must finish what he’s started. That’d be me and Wednesday’s Song. Somehow I got interested in playing Second Life gigs. It’s addicting cause real live people are behind those avatars listening to the tunes. But, I’m back to WS. There’s such a tiny bit left to do. Little bitty drum edits on 2 songs and a polish mix on 4 more. Soooo, yeah, I opened, em up and did the drum edits.
Life is so weird isn’t it? There’s almost nothing left to do percentage wise. What is it about ourselves that’ll ignore something almost finished? Fear? I really don’t think that’s it in my case. I just like coming up with the concept so much that as soon as a project becomes routine my fun loving brain flits off to a new idea.
There was a little phrase in a book of nothing but little phrases I used to keep in the loo. The one that stuck in my mind was:
The last lap is the hardest.
Ocean Park
I’m practising in public. That’s really the behind the fence. I’m not brave enough to put an open guitar case on the ground for tips.
iPhones
Thanks to Vivien for modeling the new iPhones we got.
At first I was put off because it’s a slippery little devil. But the ipod has won me over. I have wanted one. For a long time. The box of 120 vinyl records is have digitized. I don’t get much personal listening time cause I can’t listen while I work. Graphic designers always seem to have music playing while working. I’m stuck making more music. lol. And I don’t have a commute. So the drive to work isn’t for that. Anyway, walking Vivien, when it’s just the 2 of us, has turned into an amazing listening experience. I find myself programing the music in advance.
Happy Women’s Day
All of eastern europe it’s International Women’s Day. It’s every March 8. Much bigger than Valentines. It’s a little off topic from my usual music bits. But, I got my other half roses and candies. And why not show a little extra care toward the ladies in your life. It’s not just romantic relations but is meant for moms, sisters, you know… all the ladies.
Early To Bed
I haven’t been to work as early as my new year’s goal yet….but, I’m trying to get there. Early to bed is the hard part.
Still thinking about the direction to take for the next songs. The first 13 were really featuring the Samick Royale guitar and bass. I want to show them my appreciation for endorsing me. The arrangements are stripped down, mostly to a single guitar track bass and drums. Next up who knows. I want to add more to the tracks, though that takes time.
I’m invited to a sweat lodge tomorrow. I’m mostly worried about having a heart attack and croaking from the heat. Oh. The Secret. I’m grateful for my abundant life and the spritual journeys 2 hours of blistering heat will take me on.
Velvet gets a myspace page
After reuniting with my old crew we figured there’s no reason not to get Velvet on the internet. So after quite a few years we make our debut. We toured, got distribution, made videos. Lots of good times.