I've been lacking in blog updates lately, and I won't bother making excuses. So, here's some updates.
Bands:
I have been filling the bass guitar role for a trio of ladies know collectively as "J3". They frequently take a backing band with them for performances, and their previous bass player recently retired. Their style is based mostly around the country genre, and that had me a little more than concerned. But, I had much respect for them as musicians and friends. So, I've been learning their current material, and have (so far) been a part of 4 performances. It has been more fun than I expected, and they have been very welcoming to me. The picture below is from a recent performance at Grand Rapids Deltaplex arena, at a "pre-race" show for an Arena Racing event. I've also got some video that was shot that same evening, but have yet to review the video.
I have also been asked to join some good friends who are putting together a "cover band". I've had a few past experiences with this sort of thing, and rarely found it rewarding. However, because of the past relationship with these guys, I'm giving it a shot. We haven't settled on a final band name yet, but have made a couple area bar bookings as "Desperate Measures". I expect we will settle on a name in the next week or so, and I'll get some rehearsal recordings loaded up on a MySpace page. This is something I'm having to work at not "over thinking", and need to keep from taking it too seriously. It's simply for fun.
Other Updates:
I've continued working at finding time to spend with my Pro Tools LE upgrade, and also have been working on building my video editing skills.
We spent last weekend in Chicago at the "Fangoria Weekend of Horrors". I'll post a separate blog with photos and details on that weekend. Look for that blog in the next couple days.
I've also got a Facebook page now setup for myself. I was reluctant to get involved in that, but a couple close friends moved to that site for all their updates. So, if I wanted to keep in touch, I had to create an account. You can find me by searching for my name on Facebook, or going here
Looking forward to 2009 for many exciting opportunities.
Until next time,
Tim
