My Childhood Needs TRANSFORMERS To Be Good. Issue #4

A big thanks to everyone who came out to The HIGHDIVE this past Saturday night for an early show with Trevor Ras. I had a fun time debuting a new song "When I Was Not Around (I Never Missed You More)" not only because it's the longest song title I've ever had, but it's also the shortest song clocking in at about 1:27. It was one of those writing moments where I had the verse and chorus, but no bridge (or interlude). I waited too long to write one, and when I buckled down to do it, nothing sounded right. So, that's how you (or I) get a super short song. Laziness, or extreme songwriting technique? Hmmmmmmm....




The show was also nice because when I had called Trevor earlier in the week, he offered to play sax on a song with me if I would like. Me likey, and I took him up on his offer via The Smiths song, "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out". For those of you familiar with song, he took the keyboard part and played it on sax which was both freaky and awesome. I had a big grin the whole time, and definitely would like to get some sax on a recording in the future...

I've kinda been on music overload this past week between the band Matt and I are putting together, and getting my solo band ready to go. It's been a transition for me in the past month in terms of managing time with two bands, but I assume that goes with the territory...that said, all the work that's going on will be yielding some really fun results soon.

I'm debuting my solo band at my show on Friday, July 13th, at the Q Cafe in Ballard. I am really excited to put the electric back on, and for those of you familiar with my solo material, I think you'll like the way it translates to a full band sound. TJ SHERRILL will be opening the evening, followed by ALEX NACKMAN. I'll be playing last, and it should be a big love fest for all. I met Alex last time I played the Q, and I'm glad it worked to get him back as he and his band tour the west coast.



Above is my Simpson's Avatar I created after inspiration from my friend Jim Demonakos 's blog. You should try it, it's lot's of fun!


In closing, with everyone going crazy over the iPhone, I found this picture to sum up what I would say is maybe the quintessential image for representing this time in the world of All-Consuming Consumerism. Looking like Arthur pulling the sword from the stone....

It's Evolution, Baby.