Crazy Schubas, TRP, TGS

Wow, what an introduction to Chi-town. Still pumping some serious adrenaline from all the yells and cheers. Thanks to all of you who came out and made some serious noise at Schubas. So psyched to have such an engaging crowd and to meet so many cool people. As always, great to open for Braddigan and hear him and Ray light up the stage. Can't wait to make it back there and play again - hopefully soon. Thanks to Hilger and Kyle for helping out with the gear and getting folks out there on a cold Tuesday evening.

Setlist from Schubas - Trouble so, fine, all this rain, bring you back, passing time, stone side, jane says, waiting on my soul, cherry cherry.

THE RELIEF PROJECT-
Can't believe this night would be such a fire striker but the benefit/CD release concert has sold out! It's going to be a crazy night and to have so many acts performing for such a good cause...Amazing. Proceeds will go to Katrina Relief, Save the Children, and Conscious Alliance will be supporting a food drive at the venue - Bring 5 cans of food to get a raffle ticket for a drawing for a new guitar signed by all the artists performing that evening. All merchandise will be $10 and sales will go to the designated charities. Thanks to all you who bought tix and coming to support the launch of this CD compilation and non profit organization.

THE GENERAL STORE CD update-
This record is kicking my ass, in a good way...like Miagi Do does to Daniel(son) in Karate Kid 1 - Just finished lead guitars at Q division in Somerville and the whole sound is really coming together. Completely floored by the playing of Duke Levine and his contribution on electric, slide,and dobro - beautiful lines and texture that is taking the recording to new places. Sincerely thought I would be done with this project before the holidays but I guess it's never the case where you finish on time. The extra time is well justified and will payoff in the end. Just can't wait to share the songs, the sound, the vibe of the whole thing. For rough mixes, check out Myspace and get a taste!

Happy Holidays and bring good cheer to all those around you!

The Relief Project - CD release on Dec. 22nd

Well, it's finaly here - the relief project is going to be unleashed at Irving Plaza in NYC on Dec. 22nd with a hyped and hip benefit show. Performers include State Radio, Pete Francis, Braddigan, J.E.Borgen, Kate Voegele, and Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers.

Co-founded by Braddigan and myself (Third Surfer and Midnight Sun Records), The Relief Project is a collection of 19 artists uniting to use their music as a tool to rebuild lives; a bridge to bring cultures together in the fight against poverty; and a voice calling for the protection and liberation of displaced and orphaned children the world over.

In collaboration with other notable non-profit organizations, The Relief Project seeks to support communities in immediate need around the globe. We hope the vision behind this compilation will inspire you to learn more about the project and its role in caring for humanity. Your involvement, voice, and purchase of this CD is instrumental in providing aid and renewed opportunity to those most affected by adversity.

For more information on the compilation CD, benefit concert, street team, and the non profit organizations we are partnering with, please visit THERELIEFPROJECT.ORG

Here is a listing of the 19 artists on THE RELIEF PROJECT, VOL.1:
steven delopoulos// state radio// kate voegele// braddigan// griffin house // max heinegg // north mississippi allstars// toothpick // endochine// phil keaggy // slightly stoopid // arrested development // stephen kellogg and the sixers // pete francis // dispatch // j.e. borgen // nate allman // rich price // will dailey

Join in and use your interest, mind, and voice to help spread the word.