And so comes a new blog from me. While I have been busy I haven't had much to write about. Work continues on the new Aaron Pritchett album where I am listed as a "co producer". This title encompasses many tasks however - accountant, string arranger and conductor, keyboardist, background vocalist, engineer etc. The album has made many stops and starts as the other three producer assess and reassess the material. Though this can be frustrating, generally the end result is always worth it. Looking forward to it's completion and watching it go out into the world.
I have toured with Aaron for the past two years but have recently resigned my full time duties in order to move on to some other musical challenges. Guitarist Jay Buettner will be taking my place and rest assured the post is in good hands indeed!
In addition, the session world has been good to me as of late. Through my friend Kevin Churko I played on a song for Toronto vocalist Divine Brown. She's a wonderful singer and a big talent - as well as a fellow chocolate aficionado. Another highlight was playing on the debut record for producer Tom Mckillip's daughter Carly and Britt - known as Saving Grace. I recently completed a string arrangement for them as well which is always fun for me. Many other sessions also happened in the month of March (some of which were non disclosure) which made things exciting.
As I write this I am in the catering room in the MTS Center in Winnipeg Manitoba. I am on the last of four dates with singer Jessie Farrell. She is touring with Brooks & Dunn and Alan Jackson as the support act. The shows have gone well and I'm posting some pictures here.
Other than that, not much new on the professional front. Until next time....
