The Sound Of Madness

Hello.

I wanted to express my excitement and joy to the Blogosphere about the new Shinedown record "The Sound Of Madness". In my opinion, this is the band's best album to date. I have been listening to the album non-stop since last week when I purchased it.

As some of you know, I toured with Shinedown in early 2005 with No Address. I became friends with the guys and still stay in contact with Barry Kerch (drummer). Barry kept me posted about the album while the band was in L.A. recording, and he had told me that he thought this was the bands best album as well. Barry my friend, I could not agree with you more.

Shinedown has gone through some changes as far as band members since I toured with them. I do not think this has affected Brent's ability to write great songs with beautiful melodies and lyrics.

Good job guys.

6/21/2008 - AWESOME BIKER NIGHTS

6/21/2008 - Awesome Biker Nights - Sioux City, Iowa

This day was "officially" the longest day of the year, (a.k.a. Summer Solstice).

It sure did feel like it to me. Here is my recap of the day.

3:45 a.m. ET - Awake and depart for airport.

6:00 a.m. ET - Depart Jacksonville to Houston.

7:17 a.m. CT - arrive Houston
9:15 a.m. CT - depart Houston

11:19 a.m. CT - arrive Omaha

11:30 a.m. CT - Meet the band and start driving to Sioux City, Iowa

1:00 p.m. CT - arrive at hotel in Sioux City

2-5 P.m. CT - ****NAP****

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CT - Soundcheck

8:00 - 9:30 p.m. CT - Showtime

10:30 - 12:00 CT - I watched NIGHTRANGER play.

2:00 a.m. CT - bedtime

The show was awesome just like the title of the concert. I had the opportunity to finally play a set of Ludwig Vistalites. This was a original set from the seventies. I had my tech slap a new set of heads on them and they sounded HUGE!!!!! I will definitely be playing these on tour soon!!!!

NIGHTRANGER was great. Pat is friends with the guys and he went out of his way to introduce myself and Rodney to the band. They were pleasant to hang with and they brought the house down!

Sioux City fans are fantastic! I look forward to coming back to rock again! Maybe next time I can get more sleep....yeah right!!!!

Ponce Inlet 5/22/08

Hello.

I forgot to blog about the last show I played w/ Pat Travers. Sorry. We played a package show with Rick Derringer at the Inlet Harbor in Ponce Inlet, Florida. Rick, Tommy and Charlie are pals of the band and they always put on a great show. The weather was a little damp, but the crowd did not seem to mind. During our set Pat's monitor blew up. But like PT always says "the Beatles didn't have monitors". I think that is a great way to put a positive spin on a negative situation. I'll stick to my in-ear monitors. All in all it was a good show.

If anyone has some pics from the show, please let me know.

I would like to thank the band, Joe Elgin (and his friend who's name I can't remember), Rick Derringer, Tommy Curiale and Charlie Frog.

Studio News

Hello.

I have been diligently working on two albums lately. The first. I have been working with Pat Travers and he is recording a new album this summer. The news is that the songs are coming together and we have a tentative July 1st date to begin working. We are going to be recording the album at a secret location in Canada. I am looking forward to getting started w/ Kirk, Rodney and Pat on what will surely be his best album in many years.

The second album. As you may know, I was in a band called No Address. The singer/songwriter from that band is Ben Lauren. Well Ben is working on his debut solo record and I will be playing drums & various other noise makers on this album. The songs are reminiscent of No Address before the record label made us change. I believe this will be a great record. I will keep ya posted. You can check Ben out here: www.benlauren.blogspot.com