11.12.2009
Gimme One Good Reason.
Look! It's Hamlin from that awesome full band show! You know, the one where the sound was wonky because the camera person got the monitor feed.. good to know I shouldn't stand on the side of the stage, right?
But as I was going over some video I never made public ( I have quite a bit on my youtube acct that has never been seen...) I thought this one is a good way to start the day with a bang.
It's cloudier and cooler here on the Long Island Sound. I am only 1 cup in at this point so to say I am full awake and blog worthy would be a lie. I'm goofier this way though. I am filling in more pieces of info for Winterbloom on the calendar, and am NOT going to NERFA today with Amy Speace as there are even more last minute changes. I am relieved to be honest. I needed one more day to just do some laundry, and breathe.
I leave tomorrow to have my tearful reunions with both Amy Speace and guitar player James Mastro on our way to Steele City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville PA for a show there followed by a nice series in State College PA. Then... more days off than planned and (drop back... PUNT) then The Living Room in NYC and Cafe Nine in New Haven. Should be fun, and I need to really focus on how to market music I don't really know. I have to retrain my brain to see if it's even possible to sell acts I have no experience with. I want to think I can... so that's a good start.
I saw this and got itchy...
"The Bedbugs, They Grow Stronger"
Apparently there is a major bedbug problem in Ohio!
And strangely, by copying and pasting the headline, I get to keep the size and font of the text from the original article!
Who knew?
I am soooo easily amused...
11.11.2009
Wednesday.
Alrighty then!
So, the bulk of the advancing is done... just waiting for some key questions to be answered so I can input it all. It was a focused time, and I still feel good about where my head is at with grasping all of this.
Am I too open about my process??
It's hard for me to hear things like, " You are such an excellent salesperson" when what I want is to be told I am an excellent tour manager... does that make sense?
The truth is (as it was pointed out to me..) I had sold houses for many years and sales is part of my natural ability. Tour managing in it's pure sense has eluded me to some degree because I do a bunch of different things for Trina. And she was pretty laid back about it all... and I mistook that as leeway to be a bit lax in my duties. Delving into it hardcore is really pretty cool.
Well, I have to say, I am so much more aware of everything by being totally immersed in all the details all at once! Maybe I will retain more of the deets in my brain!
And... it was reassuring to hear another tour manager tell me she can't hang onto details/times/dates either. That's why it's on a google calendar and in a tour book. I need one in front of me as much as the next guy/gal.
And sadly, I have opted NOT to go to VA to spend Thanksgiving with my cat... it just isn't working schedule/logistics/cost-wise.
So I will be in CT and hope to accept an invite I just got for Day of Gorging in New Haven. The good news on that front is that I have so many less travel hassles ALL THE WAY AROUND and since I am still waiting for my new debit card here I couldn't have booked a flight anyways! So... it's all happening the way it's supposed to.
I'll get a bunch more work done this way, so I guess I will continue to look at all of the positives... I like it that way.
I get to have lunch with an AA buddy of mine today here in Milford... should be fun. And I am looking at seeing about hooking up with friends in New Haven tonite... Meth? You game?
So, the bulk of the advancing is done... just waiting for some key questions to be answered so I can input it all. It was a focused time, and I still feel good about where my head is at with grasping all of this.
Am I too open about my process??
It's hard for me to hear things like, " You are such an excellent salesperson" when what I want is to be told I am an excellent tour manager... does that make sense?
The truth is (as it was pointed out to me..) I had sold houses for many years and sales is part of my natural ability. Tour managing in it's pure sense has eluded me to some degree because I do a bunch of different things for Trina. And she was pretty laid back about it all... and I mistook that as leeway to be a bit lax in my duties. Delving into it hardcore is really pretty cool.
Well, I have to say, I am so much more aware of everything by being totally immersed in all the details all at once! Maybe I will retain more of the deets in my brain!
And... it was reassuring to hear another tour manager tell me she can't hang onto details/times/dates either. That's why it's on a google calendar and in a tour book. I need one in front of me as much as the next guy/gal.
And sadly, I have opted NOT to go to VA to spend Thanksgiving with my cat... it just isn't working schedule/logistics/cost-wise.
So I will be in CT and hope to accept an invite I just got for Day of Gorging in New Haven. The good news on that front is that I have so many less travel hassles ALL THE WAY AROUND and since I am still waiting for my new debit card here I couldn't have booked a flight anyways! So... it's all happening the way it's supposed to.
I'll get a bunch more work done this way, so I guess I will continue to look at all of the positives... I like it that way.
I get to have lunch with an AA buddy of mine today here in Milford... should be fun. And I am looking at seeing about hooking up with friends in New Haven tonite... Meth? You game?
11.10.2009
that was fun!
So, I spent the better part of the day getting organized and setup here at the crib to do all of this advancing.
Two things:
Got very intimate with the online program they are using for Winterbloom (artistdata.com)
and
feel good about all that was done.
Got to chat with some folks I haven't talked to in a skabillion years and that felt really good to reconnect. Got a promising email from a booking agent regarding Trina getting to do a run with an artist who she seems pretty well suited to do a run or two with... (I have to wait till it comes through to say anything.) and I think I am getting hijacked to go to the NERFA Conference Thursday in lovely New Paltz, NY with Amy Speace. I saw a flurry of emails in the last few minutes regarding words like "registering" and "showcases" and "motel" but my fave in all that is definitely New Paltz.
Anywhathtehellletsjustworkrightthroughallthetimeoff......
It's good.
My brain is working well and I am going to finish the rest of the advancing emails tomorrow.
I asked for this... ALL OF THIS!
I wanted to raise the bar.... again I ASKED FOR THIS!
I got it and I love it!
I'm tired... won't be up late at all... and sadly... just saw that Willy Porter is at Joe's Pub tonite in NYC... I sooooo would have gone had I known... I love him!! Damn....
And there is a rumor that SCOUT is playing in the city on Dec 19th... waiting for verification if it's true, I gotta go.
Two things:
Got very intimate with the online program they are using for Winterbloom (artistdata.com)
and
feel good about all that was done.
Got to chat with some folks I haven't talked to in a skabillion years and that felt really good to reconnect. Got a promising email from a booking agent regarding Trina getting to do a run with an artist who she seems pretty well suited to do a run or two with... (I have to wait till it comes through to say anything.) and I think I am getting hijacked to go to the NERFA Conference Thursday in lovely New Paltz, NY with Amy Speace. I saw a flurry of emails in the last few minutes regarding words like "registering" and "showcases" and "motel" but my fave in all that is definitely New Paltz.
Anywhathtehellletsjustworkrightthroughallthetimeoff......
It's good.
My brain is working well and I am going to finish the rest of the advancing emails tomorrow.
I asked for this... ALL OF THIS!
I wanted to raise the bar.... again I ASKED FOR THIS!
I got it and I love it!
I'm tired... won't be up late at all... and sadly... just saw that Willy Porter is at Joe's Pub tonite in NYC... I sooooo would have gone had I known... I love him!! Damn....
And there is a rumor that SCOUT is playing in the city on Dec 19th... waiting for verification if it's true, I gotta go.
Heard it from a friend who... heard it from a friend... (you know the rest, right?)
Why on earth am I reciting REO Speedwagon songs?
Well... .that would be because yesterday as I hauled across this great country of ours I stopped in for breakfast at the Westin in Columbus... you all know I love the corned beef hash there. As I rolled up the the hotel, there it was large and in charge... REO Speedwagon's tour bus.
cricket... cricket...
Who knew they were still touring?? And they get a big ol' fancy bus?? Really?? Shit... I guess nostalgia pays!!
Anyhow, so last time I was at the Westin it was the Jonas Brothers who were staying there... It's the real destination hotel I guess!
I'm safely back in CT, got in at about 8:30pm. It was a long day of driving. It makes it seem longer when it gets dark out so early. But, I am happy to report not one single live deer came anywhere near me and El-Frida. Deer season is soooooooo not pretty.
Today is "Advance Winterbloom Day."
Time to up the game. All the way around.
Well... .that would be because yesterday as I hauled across this great country of ours I stopped in for breakfast at the Westin in Columbus... you all know I love the corned beef hash there. As I rolled up the the hotel, there it was large and in charge... REO Speedwagon's tour bus.
cricket... cricket...
Who knew they were still touring?? And they get a big ol' fancy bus?? Really?? Shit... I guess nostalgia pays!!
Anyhow, so last time I was at the Westin it was the Jonas Brothers who were staying there... It's the real destination hotel I guess!
I'm safely back in CT, got in at about 8:30pm. It was a long day of driving. It makes it seem longer when it gets dark out so early. But, I am happy to report not one single live deer came anywhere near me and El-Frida. Deer season is soooooooo not pretty.
Today is "Advance Winterbloom Day."
Time to up the game. All the way around.
11.09.2009
and now...
Up and rolling.
Another beauty of a day weather-wise, and most likely a bunch more dead deer to view but at least I'll be fresh and ready to handle it. It sounds like I'm embellishing... but really "carnage" does not even begin to fully describe the numbers of dead animals.
Of course Natalia's "Only Trees" is going through my head...as it's known as The Dead Deer Song.
Along with all of that is all of the dead hunting dogs, raccoons, I think we actually saw a cougar... all dead on the side of the road. So, as I get ready to finish my journey, I do it with good coffee and a gentle heart.
Oh... and an ipod that's ready to make me smile.
Another beauty of a day weather-wise, and most likely a bunch more dead deer to view but at least I'll be fresh and ready to handle it. It sounds like I'm embellishing... but really "carnage" does not even begin to fully describe the numbers of dead animals.
Of course Natalia's "Only Trees" is going through my head...as it's known as The Dead Deer Song.
Along with all of that is all of the dead hunting dogs, raccoons, I think we actually saw a cougar... all dead on the side of the road. So, as I get ready to finish my journey, I do it with good coffee and a gentle heart.
Oh... and an ipod that's ready to make me smile.
11.08.2009
Take a wee break Layton.
So... after a full day of driving and COPIOUS amounts of dead deer littering the road, I opted to stop and rest. I'm about halfway back to NYC in Ohio and will bust the rest out nice and early so I can try to be in CT by 6pm... although traffuck will most likely suck.
I'm ready to get cracking on all I have in front of me immediately upon my arrival in CT.
Winterbloom. ( a skabillion phonecalls and emails...)
Booking for Mary Granata guys.
Trina stuff as always.
And definitely time to hit a meeting.
Somewhere in there I am going to relax and take some deep breaths.
All of the sudden I realized how much I have to do in such a small period of time.
Hold me...
I'm ready to get cracking on all I have in front of me immediately upon my arrival in CT.
Winterbloom. ( a skabillion phonecalls and emails...)
Booking for Mary Granata guys.
Trina stuff as always.
And definitely time to hit a meeting.
Somewhere in there I am going to relax and take some deep breaths.
All of the sudden I realized how much I have to do in such a small period of time.
Hold me...
11.07.2009
Franklin TN.
Our pals Carol and Dale opened the shindig, and we have a full house!
Nice way for Trina and I to finish our 2009 season.
We will part company in Evansville for a few days till I crash at her place mid month for 2 days in between gigs with Amy Speace.
I drive back towards CT starting tomorrow.... and she hangs out then flies to do a show with Ms Werner.
Gonna be an interesting off season this year for sure. I have taken the offer to go to Hilton Head and eat healthy and be by the beach... while I book and do what I do to keep everything I can moving forward.
Bisbee crew... I'll be back briefly to do a couple weeks, and I will fill my heart with all I can get. And I'll hope to do New Year's with you all at The Roka.
This keeps me closer to work in case I can get any during the cold months too...
Atlanta
This brown water is hideously offensive and we are at the only non hotel establishment for miles that does bfast.
I will have some fun shots from last night after I get to some internet and not just the smartphone.
11.06.2009
Coupla things.
Lost my debit card and freaked the hell out... canceled it, hope the new one goes out to the place I want it sent within the timeframe I am around. That would be nice.
We have a 6pm load-in tonight and I have no idea how playing at a American Association of Nursing convention is going to go. Should be interesting to say the least!
And I am starting to roll on Winterbloom stuff.
We have a 6pm load-in tonight and I have no idea how playing at a American Association of Nursing convention is going to go. Should be interesting to say the least!
And I am starting to roll on Winterbloom stuff.
My work buddy...
My work buddy is none other than Rosey... who slept under the covers with me all night. You can see how much she is helping by having her ragged nasty ass toy on top of my advancing book.
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