SEPT 09
So I’m supposed to be finishing this jazz album, for like 8 months now. So what do I do?
I record a solo piano album of meditation and prayer music. Huh? I needed a break. My studio has been fighting with me with strange issues and gear gremlins - so I wanted to do something a bit more organic and recorded it in two weeks. Please visit the CD page or Itunes/Amazon to check it out!.
And finally a complete Web update, Look around and let me know what you think.
I finally added some stuff about my Dad on the Heroes page, which thanks to a long long layover at Newark Airport is now equally um, long. :)
August/09
Finished up recording Erik Viel’s new album. Erik’s is truly one of the most fun projects I get to do. He’s a killer singer and guitar player and one of the most genuinely nice guys you’ll ever meet. He put together a great rocking band for this last project (Erik Guitar/vox, Andrew Black guitar/vox, Jon Swehnke bass and Jason LaMocca Drums, and your’s truly tyring to keep on things with keys. It was a fun session and we are quite proud of it. Erik also pulled out a few very choice covers on this one. Please check out Erik’s sites and music and tell me what you think.
June 09
Recently performed with GMA dove winner and Grammy nominated artist Kim Hill at the Atlanta' Women's conference here in Atlanta. I've been a long time fan of Kim's music and have done just a few scattered performances with her in the past. Besides being one of the most caring and real person you'll ever meet, Kim is an incredibly great musician and songwriter. Be sure to check out her new album. I'll be doing more upcoming dates in Fall as well.
Dec 08
Peace for Sale
The wonderful folks at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame are now selling Heavenly Peace. They will be carrying the new releases as well. If you are visiting Macon, (and you should) check the GMHF out for an incredible tribute to Georgia Artists and their Music. Thanks to the lovely Melvina Spence for her support...
2007 NEWS
Hot Buttered Soul up close........
I Recently had the honor of playing with one of my favorite Keyboardists/Artists- Mr. Isaac Hayes. (Shaft/Chef) We opened and closed for Isaac on a recent gig- During a photo op I mentioned that I had a B3 on stage with his name on it if he wanted sit in. We were deep into a dance set when the Man came up and did his classic version of "By the time I get to Phoenix"- I quickly ripped the piano off the B3 and sat right by, comping and giggling like a little girl. My humble thanks to Isaac for signing my "Chef" card too!.....
Just my Imagination : working with childhood legends....
Finished up playing with the incredible Temptations. Original member Glen Leonard and his guys were not only incredible performers and gentlemen, but an absolute spiritual inspiration to be around. All the members of our band perform praise and worship weekly, and are surrounded by some of Atlanta's most powerful church leaders. But until working with the Temptations, I've never experienced that spirit in a "secular" concert environment. Plus it was magical to play the songs I grew up and cherished with the real deal. update: Playing the sold out temptations reunion concert at Atlanta's historic Fox theater was priceless.
Devil with a blue dress and Down in the boondocks
Hot Summer fun- In front of a gigantic (2000 plus) crowd- myself and the rest of the guys from the "Andy Band" just played an incredible two-fer with Billy Joe Royal and Mitch Ryder. Billy Joe was the consummate gentleman and I loved playing "Cherry Hill Park" and "I knew you when" He sounded ageless. Next up was Mitch Ryder, who knocked it out of the park. It was a huge blast to play songs with the original artist and his songs that you've played in cover bands all your life. Most oldies shows are stressful because as the sole back up band, we often have several acts and insane amounts of material to cover and rehearse. Not this one- Mitch was as cool as can be and I 've never had more fun just playing honest full out, take no prisoners, Rock and Roll. We will be playing some USA and European shows with Mitch in fall and summer 2007 stay tuned!.
Christmas 2006
Finished playing the Holiday hop at the gorgeous Riverside Arts center in Columbus Ga- this year the Coasters, Drifters and our good friend Dee Dee and the Crystals.
It isn't done yet?
Ah the great American Cd. I think the Apollo 13 mission and World War II combined took less time to plan then my CD. . We are starting the new studio late December 2003 and hope to be finished by early February 04. First project will be finishing up the mixes for the Zen of love. Second project is my band mate David Brown's new Cd....stay tuned for details. Also be sure to check the forthcoming studio in progress link to see the evolution of an empty shell into a real studio.
