Quick confessions. I’ve been in

March 10, 2003

Quick confessions. I’ve been in LA for awhile working on the Colin James record. For all those who have not heard from me. I apologize. As you all know I am an “A type” completely obsessed with “the work”. This is a top secret operation so I can only fill you in a on a few details. We’re recording with Mark Howard (Lanois, U2, Lucinda, etc) at the Paramour. Its a sprawling 20’s era mansion in Silverlake. The band is me, Colin, Daryl Johnson on bass (Neville Brothers, Emmylou etc), Victor Indrizzo (Macy Gray, Avril Lavigne, Beck etc) and Dean Butterworth (Ben Harper, Morrissey) on drums. Jeff Trott (World Party, Sheryl Crow etc) has joined us on keys and guitar and written a song or two with us. Vince Jones (Sarah M, Grapes of Wrath, Cowboy Junkies, Craig Northey) has also plinked the ivories. More guests will drift in and out as we go. I can tell you we’re really excited and enjoying the best part of the process. Amongst the new tunes are a few cool covers that Colin has chosen. I don’t want to spoil the surprises so I’ll just tell you who’s tunes they are: Nick Drake, Hendrix and John Lennon. The Paramour itself has an incredible atmosphere. Ghosts all over the place. You can check it out at www.theparamour.com.
I will return with part 3 of my Pez serial in the next day or two.

yours
Craig