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JULY 2008

Well... after a year of pretty sad stuff on this page it's time for a change of pace.  I've meant to keep an updated log of the adventures of the Canadian Explosion up at Stage West, and the recording of  a new album, or stories of new instruments and happenings... but I've been so wiped trying to juggle all these things that I never know where to start.

So as we head into the last weekend of the said Explosion, I'll simply say that it has been a blast playing music from my own Country in a great theatre in my own city.  Who thought not travelling could be so much fun.  The cast has been great and getting to know the band on this level has been a welcome musical experience.  After the winter of discontent, I couldn't have asked for a more enthusiastic and positive environment.

During the days, I have been carefully pulling together a new album.  We got off to a great start with two of my best friends on drums.  Both who managed to take time away from bonding with their new babies.  Combined with Gene Falbo's sweet basslines, I think we're on to something! Even had time for a little fiddle... and the rest is shaping up nicely.

I hope to get the basic tracks down by the end of July and with my fall schedule... We'll let's just say we're looking at another Christmas release..!

My birthday is around the corner so I picked up that Gibson I always wanted (my banjitar money at work).

...besides that, the biggest news is still very hush hush...

Stay tuned...