More AP, Ghost Brothers and Fireworks

On Aug. 8 I returned (for one gig) to the Aaron Pritchett organization to sub in on the bass guitar chair. I love playing bass. It's in my opinion the instrument in any pop based band that holds the most responsibility, If you make a mistake on the guitar, keyboards etc. you'll generally get away with it however not so on bass. It was a fun gig - the ol' Penticton Peach Festival. Nice to play some of the new songs from the upcoming record (which BTW is going to be released in Sept. 2008).

I've been doing some gigs with Vesou and Govinda Clayton aka The Ghost Brothers. This is a fun gig - a funky jammy combination of reggae, funk, rock and other flavors.

Also, the fireworks display which I scored was performed in Vancouver on Aug. 2 2008. The narrator is named David Nichols and works for the BC150 team. Musicians on the soundtrack are Jerry Adolphe, Dennis Marcenko, Jay Buettner, Tom Mckillip, Mike Sanyshyn, Chris Aiken, Gord Maxwell, Carly Mckillip and myself. Here's a YouTube link to the performance - thank you to the person who filmed it as I didn't get to see it live:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=manQ0VG--LI

July 2008 Part 2

July 22/ 23 - Sessions for producer/ engineer Soren Lonnqvist in Abbotsford.
July 24 - 31 - SEE last blog entry (July 13-17) except expand it over 8 days and make the touring party be: Carmen And Camille, Taylor James, Donna Huber, Shaun Verreault, comedian Kenny Shaw and musicians Lynae Dufresne, Allison Granger, Chris Meister and Tim Porter. Sound tech Dave Coe, lighting tech Eric Agur and escort officer Lisa Cameron.

and here's a taste of August:

Aug. 1 - Arrive back from undisclosed location. Drop off Tim, Will and Chris (4:00PM) Set up gear at Boulevard Casino (5:00PM) for 1st set sub Adam Rohrlick. Drive to Abbotsford for gig backing up 5 female singers and Kenny Hess at Abbotsford Agrifair (7:00PM). Drive back to Boulevard Casino for 2nd and 3rd sets with Dr. Strangelove band (11:00PM)
Aug. 2 - Sleep in! Casual in North Van. (7:00PM). Watch my fireworks display from afar (10:00PM!) Go to Boulevard Casino for 2nd and 3rd set again (11:00PM.)

I wouldn't have it any other way.