I'm re-discovering my roots in the blues.

The whole Amy's Arms thing was a lot of fun, apart from the silliness that went along with it. But honestly, I miss the feel of being on a stage and feeling the other instruments moving the vibrations around me. You still can't beat the feeling of standing beside a drummer and feeling the air move around you.
So, to that end, I'm in the process of putting together a house band of blues all-star players here in Toronto, and I'll be hosting a monthly, maybe twice-monthly night at a wonderful rehearsal/recording/concert complex called DC Music. (The same place I give monthly Reiki seminars for performers of all types.) As you can likely tell by all the references, yes, it will be a Blues night, leaning toward Chicago and Delta style, and you can be sure the odd guitar-slinger will show up to do some
Stevie Ray sooner or later.

And once that is off the ground, I'm hoping to turn it into an educational series with older, seasoned musicians coming in to pass on a little of their know-how to the up and coming players. After that, who knows? Mayhaps an exchange program of sorts with another Blues Foundation somewhere.

Anything is possible.
Don't forget that.

The big kick off date is September 13th, a Saturday night here in Olde Yorke.
And for those of you who know me personally, I would hope to see you there.
The date has another significance that I think you might recognize.

*Ahem. Sister Nyboria, do you have gas in the chariot? A weekend in Toronto? Also dear Sister, level 2 awaits...*

I have the feeling this is going to be a lot of work, but definitely worth the trouble
It's going to be worth it in the long run.

Keepin' the blues alive the best that I can,

heyoka

I'm currently writing a few different stories. Sadly, I haven't written that much lately.

Also, I am writing lyrics/music for my first spoken word album.

So many creative souls! It makes me smile


I finished my witch book and I am writing more books! I'm also submitting to publishers.

I am currently searching for a talented artist to collaborate with on a graphic novel and manga.

I'm a singer, and I don't have a band.
I had once, a symphonic black, but we split because of the conflict between bass player and the drummer  The bass player was also a vocal, but we never sang together in one song. I know it seems weird, but somehow, his voice was too brutal comparing to my soprano. And we played only our own stuff - we never actually made a cover of another band. I was also a lyric-writer, and it seems I'm good at it.
I almost gave up on singing, but if an opportunity comes, I'll gladly take it. My vocal cords just can't stop itching 

How should I explain my voice? Um... I can't. I just know that when people listen me sing, they focus solely on that. And ask for more. 

My brother and I are doing some composing from time to time, but just out of our whim. He's playing acoustic guitar (now he bought an electric). If we make something worth of sharing (a cover or something), I'll upload it and post a link here. I'd be glad to know your opinion.



~Keep on creating...~

I'm currently brushing up on my mixing/producing/software skills, and have done a couple more songs.

First is a drone/ambient song inspired by Richard by Sunn O)))
http://rapidshare.com/files/169044936/drone.mp3

Second is a partial cover of Earth Day by Devin Townsend
http://rapidshare.com/files/169038947/earth_day.mp3

I'm learning how to role play and trying to get past my writer's block.

 

In darkness and light,
Grey

I wish I knew talented tattoo artists that wanted to give out free (good) tattoos.....


Too bad you are in 0H10. lol





-John