2008 News:

December-May: Another long Winter. Fortunately broken up by a family trip to Sanibel Florida. Great weather, boating with many dolphins, lots of sun. Then a February Las Vegas Trip. While in Las Vegas I got to see my old friend Rod Kopreck who I hadn't seen in 20 years since Dare Force played in Pheonix. Had a blast, went to shows, won some money (and lost some) and saw all the big casino's. Back home the new studio just rocks, I did another Destnd Furthr and Sternes Co. 17 (me on guitar) CD's, and bands; Absolut Gruv, Michael Ronnie, Moonflower, and many new Demo's. The new technology of mixing all in the box with Pro Tools is nice to have total recall automation. Had American Headcharge drummer Chirs Emery in to play on the Rock Band project (me on guitars). Starting a couple new CD's this spring, and gearing up for some yardwork and boating. Put up some new songs, pics and videos on the MySpace sites, have a new Tribute Myspace site, check the links page to enter.... Time sure does fly when your having fun. Well into 2008..... out

August-November: Major gear update... picked up a Pro Tools HD3accel (high definition) system with a 96i I/O and Control 24 console. I'm also happy to have a new Computer, Neuman 147 tube mic and Universal Audio tube mic pre, and a whole rack of new MIDI gear. Did a jingle with Joey Molland on guitar and Kelly Keagy on drums. Just finished up the Tim Schools album, working with several new clients and gearin up to start a new Joey Molland (Badfinger) album... Had some parties with old friends the last few weeks, got some more next week, and lots of family holiday action round the bend. Well another summer is over, pulled the boat and dock out, did a boatload of boating and purification on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Gettin ready to hunker down for the winter, but at least we've got Florida and Vegas trips to break up the long Minnesnowta winter. Starting a surprise tribute project soon. Peace/love.

June: Did 2 more songs for the Brynn / Oarfin Dead pool Tribute. After researching the history of Rock and rock guitar for my 2nd grader Ashley's class seminar, I was amazed to find out about Rocket 88. Written by Ike Turner at the crossroads on Highway 61. It was recorded in 1951 at Sun studio by Sam Phillips 3 years before Elvis and Rock around the clock. Rocket 88 was the first Rock song ever recorded. On the way to the studio on Hwy 61, the guitar amp got wet, and the band was unhappy with the distorted sound. Sam Phillips liked it and this was the 1st distorted guitar ever recorded. I love this story. For the 2nd song, I had to do one of my favorites "Still Alive And Well" by Johnny Winter. Between several studio client sessions, I've been doing a boatload of boating on Minnetonka.

April: Just finished 2 tribute songs for the Dead Rockers Tribute. I did Manic Depression by Jimi Hendrix and Sweet Burgandy by Tommy Bolin. It was Good working with my old buddy Brynn Arens from Flipp. Just had Pamela Moore of Queensryche in doing vocals for the Zane Peterson and his band from Sweden. Travel mania once again with a family Disney Trip. Six parks in six days. Ran into Gordy Knutson at the airport and got express entrance and back stage to Steve Miller at Universal Studios. Thanks Gordy! Finishing off the Album with Joey Molland (Badfinger) and Tim Schools. Boating fever, just put 'er in!

March: Just finished the Pink Floyd tribute, it turned out great if I may say so myself. Hopefully it will get some massive download action. A few of the tribute songs from Metallica, Zeppelin, AC/DC and Aerosmith have downloaded over 100,000 copies on the web. I guess the DPD market is booming. The Atlanta / Hilton Head trip was a blast, heading to Disneyworld in a few weeks. Still shopping some new tunes to some interested labels in Europe and Japan.

Feb: Hawaii was incredible, Just finishing a Pink Floyd tribute. It's been fun doing the Gilmore riffs. Kelly Keagy's CD is out. Several client records are rapping up and gearin for an Atlanta / Hilton Head trip. Then a month later a family Disney outing. Still looking forward to another boating season on Minnetonka! Started yet another myspace site. My old band Little Egypt

November 2006

Workin with Joey Molland of Badfinger, just finished a few fun CD's, went swimming in October, taking the boat out of the water, heading to Hawaii, then hunkerin down for the winter.

Hey, just finished some guitar solo's for the new Kelly Keagy CD (Frontiers-Italy). It should be out this summer with heavy international distribution and press. Also on the album is Jimmy Peterick (Surviver), and Reb Beach (Winger/Mob).

link. kellykeagy.com

Seven killer new Dare Force tracks featuring Dave Reece, John O'Neil, Brian Lorenson, Mark Miller and Brian Bart are out being checked in Europe and Japan. mp3 links.

The Dare Force "Makin Our Own Rules" double album re-release from the 80's is out on Metal Mayhem records, along with last year's Firepower. This puts all three Dare Force records from the 80's in immortal international distribution.

Check out the new Outsiders myspace link

The Kids Kelly Clarkson tribute is out in stores. It was interesting working with kids, got good tracks. Other recent tribs; Gorillaz, Hip Hop Zeppelin & Aerosmith. Check my mp3 links page to hear samples from all the tribute records.

I'm Currently working on some jingles, gaming, ringtone projects, along with several new client albums this summer. solo link

Just finished the Aerosmith and Zeppelin tributes. It's so fun playing the the bass and guitars of some of my favorite bands growing up. Just got back from Sanibel / Fort Meyers. We had a blast with great weather and lots of tan and fun.

Check out this client video of the studio. Stop song, scroll down to 1st video.

link www.chinabluemusic.com

Hope to keep some time open for alot of lake Minnetonka boating this summer. Should I work or should I shirk?

Peace and Love!

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