Tonight

Spending some time working on my new website tonight. I like working on it late in the evening when it's quiet. It's coming along nicely so far. Picking out different colors and working a bit on the layout. It will probably be a few months till I'm finished because I'm just spending a few evenings a week doing little things here and there. I should stop now and take a PS3 break to get my mind off of it. Otherwise I won't be able to sleep and will just lay in bed thinking "maybe I should do this here", "or change the color there" etc..

Thursday - September 25th

Had a gig playing at the Byington winery on Thursday. Beautiful location and the wine is great (I'm actually having some as I type this. Well, I mean in-between typing... you know what I mean). Anyway, they have a wine & picnic evening on Thursdays throughout the summer and it was nice of them to invite me down to play while people drink wine, eat and enjoy their evening. I really enjoyed playing and setting the mood for the occasion. It's great because I get to play, improv, maybe experiment a bit and not to mention, have a glass of wine and enjoy the evening.

On the way there I pulled over and had a sandwich while enjoying the view. I like to leave a bit early so I can have a bite to eat. There's something to be said about not having to rush, it just makes all the difference in the world when you can take your time, enjoy the view and not get super road rage in the car because you're late. Ofcourse, I'm a very calm person so I don't have to worry about any of that.


Arrived early at the winery with more then enough time to set up. (picture) Flowers and vines as you pull in the driveway.


It's good I had more then enough time to set up because it takes at least 4 hours to set this sound system up! Well, all kidding aside, the little Roland amp is set up in minutes. I think it sounds great for my needs. I'm a "plug-in and play" kinda guy, not really into arriving with 4 trucks worth of effects and gear. Plug me in, give me some reverb and let my playing do the rest.


A nice evening over all and I had nice conversation with some of the folks afterwords.

September 12 - 14th. Travel day and the weekend shows with Ottmar

Here are some pictures from a few weeks back -

(picture below) Standing on the people mover heading towards the gate, no rush this morning. Back to the airport yet again, a place I feel so familiar with. I have been enjoying getting there early, taking my time checking in, stopping for coffee and sitting for a bit.



Great view of San Francisco after taking off out of Oakland.



Arrived in Orange County and went to the hotel. Great flight in the morning, no one sitting next to me. Only about an hour and 20min in the air. Then met up with Jon and Robbie in the terminal and went to the hotel. After checking in we went for lunch at a Mexican restaurant. Some good conversation and laughs. After lunch I walked over to the beach and spent a good part of the afternoon sitting and enjoying the beautiful weather. Can't complain about this day. I love a good travel day like this, you just never know where you'll end up and this is a good place to end up.



At the Coach House. (Pictures taken at sound check)





(Below) Ottmar trying not to be noticed while I was taking pictures. Somehow I found him! (It may have been the guitar that gave it way)

Today

I cleaned up the room my music workstation is in today. Feels good to have everything organized and picked up. I've never been much of a neat freak but I can't stand working & creating in a messy environment. Maybe I'm turning into one? I guess it wouldn't be a bad thing. Now that I think about it, lately I've been making the bed every morning! I have no idea what is happening to me, let's change the subject. Sure was damp out today wasn't it?

Listening to SEAL on iTunes

pre-production & recording postponed

Computer is down due to a power serge. Just got back from the genius bar at the Apple store. What a great service, very helpful. Unfortunately it looks like my computer will need major repair. Researching all options.

This morning

Got up around 7:15am. One of my cats seems to be my alarm clock lately, we'll get into that another time. Anyway, fixing coffee now, all packed for the upcoming shows this weekend. I fly out around noon today.

Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra

Sept 12 San Juan Capistrano CA – The Coach House

Sept 13 Agoura Hills CA – Canyon Club

Sept 14 Temecula CA – Thornton Winery