Mind the gap. The gaps

May 28, 2003

Mind the gap. The gaps in my internet ramblings have been brought to you by an attempt at a balanced life. This should come with the warning that this is only an attempt. On a “news update” note:

1) I’ve almost finished mixing the new Bob Kemmis record (no promises on release dates) and its one of the best things I’ve ever worked on. No wine before its time.

2) Jesse Valenzuela and I have almost got our CD back on track. He started on the road a lot with the reformed Gin Blossoms just as we finished tracking the instruments. Combine that with my schedule and its been tough to finish the thing off. No wine before its time.

3) Ran up against some walls with the video to “Giddy Up” and we’re still trying to get it aired. I should have just resynched the audio to a Mitsubishi commercial and this would all be a lot easier. Alistair Calder & are juggling the idea of reconstructing this whole website so putting up video and audio will be easier. He’s a busy guy too. No video before its time.

4) The Colin James dates in California were great. Some of you saw them. I hope you agree with me. The Mint show in LA was pretty sparsely attended due to NO advertising whatsoever. That’s always a drag. One always prays to be the worst kept secret. I missed the Doheny shows as I was at a friend’s wedding but apparently Colin gave a good lesson on how it should be done at a big bluesfest. Anahiem with Ziggy Marley was fun. Nice to meet his band and hats off to them for coming and hanging at soundcheck to hear our sounds and talk music. Colin has a bunch of shows up on his website and I should be at all of those.

5) I’ll be playing one of these “intimate house concerts” that seem to be taking North America by storm. Its my first. Solo acoustic and ... well... "intimate". The price is right and seating is very limited so please RSVP to avoid disappointment (to getfamous@shaw.ca ). Craig will share the night with Olympia WA's Andras Jones . If you’re unfamiliar with Andras you can learn all about him at http://www.AndrasJones.com.

Tatiana's House Concert featuring Andras Jones and Craig Northey

3549 West 32nd Ave. Between Dunbar and Blenheim.

Saturday June 7th
Doors at 8 pm
Andras on at 9 pm
Craig on at 10 pm

$10 at the door
RSVP to getfamous@shaw.ca
Bring your beverage of choice and a cushion to sit on
appies provided

6) I’ll also be performing a Four Tops tune at the “Motown Meltdown” at the Plaza of Nations (Vancouver) on June 14th. Its a benefit for Shooting Stars (AIDS) etc. The event will be studded with local musical luminaries and Simon Kendall & Doug Elliott will join me to give a Sharkskin flavour to the larger Motownish ensemble.

7) Tomorrow...Thursday. I'm going to sit in at the Railway Club (Vancouver) for Chin Injeti's R&B night. Simon Kendall & Doug Elliott will join me for a tune or two.