November 19, I think
It has been a wonderful week. What defines a wonderful week for me? Got beaucoup de work done, met more beautiful people, experienced the landscapes of the west coast, listened to some great tunes, and got my CO leak in the van fixed. Yes, this week I had the privelidge of hanging out with Mick Glossup, UK producer for van Morrison, The London Suede, and many other greats. He appreciates good frequencies, big kick drums, Iron Butterfly, and can tolerate "Middle of the Road" music. He is at Baker Studios making a record with Joby for Jeremy Walsh. So, it was good timing to find the Chilean organic Cabernet Savignon "Cono Sur". It was the first choice ever picked by me to be approved by Joby. No more $6.99 Ben Venuto. Good times.
And yesterday was hike day out at Thetis Lake. It is amazing what a person misses when running the route. I brought the dogs yesterday and slowed the pace to match the 11 year old Husky. Suddenly details... moss, mushrooms, large cedars, firs, ducks. I need to chill out. Thanks Koho.
Today is Saturday. I am in charge of a rock and roll birthday party for an 11 year old bass guitar prodigy. Must find lights and a disco ball.
Mom called yesterday and put the phone to the radio...."walking home lately" was blasting super loud through her $2.99 special. Thanks BVLD Radio for being so faithful. Wait til you hear the new records! Rrrrrr. "Phonography is sexy.
Rain.... Nov. 8th
It is yet another rainy day here in the west. I am not used to the dampness. When the sun comes out everyone runs out and frollicks around soaking in every ray possible.
Things are good though. I am woodshedding for the next 2 weeks. If you are not familiar with the term, it means practicing your ass off. I am using Steve Vai's practice routine. 20 minutes of warm up, 1-2 hours of learning something new and hard, 1/2 hourish of wanking. Then coffee or tea and then all over again. Wow, my English composition skills suck. Sorry. If anyone wants some serious musical action in Vancouver, Ann Vriend and I are playing at the Media Club on the 28th! Guarunteed to be a grreat show. Was super excited to play with Mae Moore last month. She is so wonderful. Thanks to Daisy, i found her in '95 when Dragonfly came out. I then sang to her album for 2 years straight. Great lyrics, music.... That's also how I found Rick May, bass player extraordinaire. He played on my latest solo recording. I love how he plays slightly behind the kick and his Music Man bass has the fattest tone I have ever heard. Wow, the coffee is excellent. Rambling.
Okay, back to Vai. Miss you all. Farleigh, if this is you...hello! I miss chatting with you! You can find me at my other site.