So we’ve begun our new album sessions with Adam. In Studio City, CA of course. Anks and Kyle got it done, ripping through drum and bass tracks (keepers too) for six songs in about a day of recording time. About twice what we expected to record. Anks came in with a new […]

So I walked into a drug store called Pharmacy 2000 in Westwood Village. For reals. I figured this place must have the most advanced techniques to heal my infected throat. Plus I don’t have medical insurance. So I’m hoping some loratadine and pain killers will prevent this from worsening while we […]

We had our final rehearsal before we head into the studio. The guys are singing backup on songs and sounding great. My singing . . .not so great. But I’ll get it done next week. I have one swollen tonsil that I hope doesn’t spread. But who’s to complain when I have […]

Rehearsal was a real blast tonight. We ran through a bunch of new material for our upcoming recording sessions next week. My favorites tonight were “Light from light,” and “Las Cruces.” My pal Leland just installed a K&K Pure Classic pickup into my Yamaha CG100A and I took it with me to the studio. […]

Anks and I just drove up to Malibu for a sneak preview of The Rush of Sights and Sounds, the new Dan and Leland album. Their song “Fly” played on a recent episode of The Real World. That song should be a hit. This is huge, maximist (not a word but the […]

“It’s a Heartache,” by Bonnie Tyler. Search for Bonnie Tyler in Songza. If I found a gal with a voice like that . . . This song sounds like early solo Rod Stewart circa “Reason to Believe” and its B-side “Maggie May.” K EARTH 101 plays some real gems. Like Benny […]

Check out Songza.  Type in an artist or song and play the results instantly in your browser.  I believe it piggybacks off of Youtube music. Instant gratification.
I have just conquered the final fortieth level of Portal online. It is an accomplishment worth announcing.

I’ve seriously been fixated on completing all missions in Portal. This is one amazing flash game and one thorough way to waste time.
I’m going to play nylon string/Spanish guitar as the main voice on our new album. Kind of Southwest-y. I’d like to attempt a more human, Romantic sound on this new record […]

Last night the band and I got together for a little jamming.  This was the first time in a couple of weeks since Kyle flew out to Boston to celebrate the Sox Championship and since Anks left for San Jose to experience his first earthquake.  We’re preparing for our new album and I presented my […]

After playing an Almeria by Hill Guitar I’ve been spending time on their site.  I’d like to try a Madrid.  I’m drawn to the look and mellower Spanish sound of cedar tops (I’m partial to redwood tops for steel strings like Ken Franklin’s Albion Red).   In the meantime my pal Leland is going to install […]