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Saturday, December 18, 2004
Ok, so it's been a REALLY long time since I've posted anything here. Hey, I've been busy! Check out the Walden's or Burning Peace blogs if you want to see what's been keeping me from posting in this space.
Regardless, I've finally been prompted to post again because I was recently featured in a bit of "old school" news reporting. The Reno Gazette-Journal recently ran a story that quoted me quite a bit; I don't recall saying those EXACT words, but whatever. They printed a really weird photo of my face (which is thankfully not included in the web edition), plus a GREAT shot of my back! heheheh
Lots of stuff has happened this year. I played that Wechter guitar a LOT. The Burning Peace jam session & campout at Pig Rock Caves was the biggest, bestest ever (Memorial Day weekend). We released our first live CD, played our first Sacramento show, performed at the Nevada Museum of Art, and generally had a good year. However, 2005 looks like it's going to be even better cuz I've got all kinds of wickedness planned. MWAHAHAHAHAHA! Well, maybe not WICKED per se, but fun nonetheless.
The kids are getting so BIG! YOW! Topher and Zach really got into playing guitar and bass (respectively) and went with me to the Caves. Good times. All the kids have been keeping really busy with activities and school and music and such. Jessica started playing flute in 6th grade band last year and found she really enjoyed it. I just watched her play with the 7th grade Intermediate Band this week and I think she's a shoo-in for Advanced Band next year. She seems to have a real knack for that particular instrument!
Speaking of recent concerts, Morgan and Zach each sang in Honor Choir this year, and they've both had a good time with their school's choir. At their holiday concert I watched with pride and amusement as Morgan moved back and forth between song breaks, singing the soprano and alto parts depending on the piece. She's got a strong voice, a natural ear, and her teacher used her innate ability to hear harmonies and stay on part to lead whichever section needed the most help on a given tune. Zach stayed put in the Alto section, but I think he's just about due for a shift in vocal pitch. If he's like me it will be gradual and slide not into basso but easily move into a nice high tenor.
All four kids performed at the July 3rd BBQ party that my sister Jennifer and her husband Tom hosted at their gorgeous home. Their rendition of Ozzy's "Crazy Train" was something they'd rather forget. hahahaha Speaking of that party, WOW! What a great time! I organized the entertainment (busting out the full P.A. and some stage lights) including performances by Lenny Walker, Monique Jade, Sean Spurling, Sophie Ralston, BlueStone, James Cavanaugh & Company, and of course Burning Peace. Like I said, this has been a GREAT year for music.
I could go on and on and on about all the fun things that happened this year, but I think this is just about enough rambling for now. I'll post again when I have something to say. In the meantime, subscribe to the Burning Peace mailing list and keep an eye out for new show dates. We plan to get out and play a lot more places this year!
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