First there was spring break, which means SxSW in Austin. And the Ides of March. And St Patrick’s, naturally. I played, I think, five gigs with The Silos, which was great fun. Walter even asked me to mix some of the new record, which was a very kind thing.
Then I threw my back out and spent a good number of days horizontal & not moving much. Not fun. Not very highly recommended.
April Fool’s Day came and went and I didn’t get pranked. Last year I was in on a rather elaborate plan to ensnare my grand-boss – he’s a pretty sharp guy, too, but we got him. He was embarrassed as he normally catches all kinds of people and prides himself on being difficult to fool. So I anticipated a reprisal at some point. But nothing happened. Perhaps next year.
Music? Why yes, I’ve been writing a bit, my fascination with the ukulele continues, and I have a recording session next Sunday (4/11). I still need to write the horn parts. I’m rather stumped, but pressure and deadlines have a way of frightening things out me, so we’ll see what pops out. I do hope it’s good.
Tomorrow: shoes. Probably some more Keens, probably from REI. I like Keen’s ’cause they’re wide enough for my toes. Many brands aren’t. I’m not 100% sure they’re ideal, but they’re damn close. And I am a firm believer in REI because of their customer service & return policy. It’s hardly ever come into play because they carry quality stuff, but it’s nice to know I can return anything, for any reason.
O – and it looks like The Silver Key will get a small spot of advertising in the near-ish future. And I’m contemplating some sort of hint: how to do it, how it will work, what format(s), etc. It’s fun. Almost as good as making the album in the first place. Watch here and/or the site for updates, etc.
AND, as if that weren’t enough, there will be a website for the Weirdo Deluxe shortly. I’ve seen the layouts, and it’ll be cool and simple with lots of music. Slim on wordy info (like, say, this post) but it should encompass most of the things I’ve worked on in the last 15 years or so. Which is a lot.
Sleep. Now.