Hello people, I hope all is well in all of your world today as we enter into week number eight of the year 2010. In better words, it's about three weeks before spring and not to mention spinning the clocks forward for a bit of Daylight Savings time. C'mon spring!
Let's get right to last week's show review. Friday night we were up to the Hitchin' Post for yet another in our series of acoustic shows. The crowd was fair, and I learned later that there were a series of Pub crawls all throughout Binghamton that night. Lets face it, when the beer's are flowin', that's where you be goin' especially all for one price.
Musically, the band was a tight as we have ever been. We took both guitars and ran them directly into the board giving us a super balanced sound. It's so nice when you can hear yourself and everything has a clean presence to it. Nice!
Jeff and Patty stopped by for dinner that evening and we talked them both into doing some acoustic music with the band, and as always, electric or acoustic - it all sounds so good. Nice job on that Gin Blossoms tune Jeff - we rocked it.
On to the latest with the new album: First, for some of you folks, you may not be aware of our other three albums we have to our credit. Let me give you a quick history lesson here. In 2006 we released our first album "Going Aluminum". It was our first studio accomplishment that included many of the past members of the Short Change band lineup. Some good stuff there and some of KW's first song writing attempts as well. In 2007 the remaining three members of the Short Change Band went on to record a small Trinket for the 2007 holidays and we called it simply "Sessions". Many of these tunes were remixed and buffed up for the next album as what was to become our most polished CD to date "Take The High Road". We were on track with this album as it included not only the Short Change Band folks but a another handful of professional session musicians as well. Now as we grow yet again, we anxiously await the finishing touch of the "Full Circle" CD. This album will have 12 cuts - a dozen of songs with our musical bandmates. It will include everything from cello's to horns.
At this point I would guess it's approximately 75% mixed down. There are only 12 cuts on this bad boy so the rest should be completed very soon. Hopefully by March 1st. I can't wait! Plus, n the meantime. find your raffle ticket stubs from the "win the band" contest, so you can purchase the CD for just $5!
We would like to begin work on our next CD sometime in early April. The title at this point is unknown.
Alright, now you know everything I know about The band's recording activities and progress. I hope it helped.
On to the history of Rock and Roll this Week:
Fats Anton Domino - turns 82 this week- "I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill"
The Police' sign a 10 year contract with A&M records this week in 1978
And Jamie Fox win a best actor Oscar for his roll in the Movie Ray' - this week in 2005
I hope to see you all out and about. Have a great week and be safe - peace
-Mikee^^Dee
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Well hello to all this fine Presidents week 2010. My goodness, six weeks into this year and I'm still having issues with all of these 2000 numbers. I like the 1900 series numbers much better.
So here we go this week. First we would like to send out our deepest condolences to a good friend of our family. Rusty you will always be near and dear to the Short Change family and friends. Rusty would sit in and sing with our band numerous times in the past. He had his own band back in the late 80's by the name of Heat Wave. Rusty passed away this week in North Carolina. He was 49. (See the picture below)
Friday night we were up to Davy's Last Chance Saloon in Chenango Forks. Starting out the night DD drives half the way up from Kirkwood and makes the realization he forgot his Bass. (Oops) But even through it all the show went on, and on time as well (and DD got his bass) Before the show started he broke his amp. But we got through that too. That would have put a bit of tension on most bands, but not us!
The night proved to go in Short Change fashion. We played a 90 minute first set, and it was a smokin' set to boot. The band was hot, the Whiskey was cold and the beers were flowin'. Ahh what a great show. Not to mention two brand new killer songs KW debuted that night as well. One is a fantastic Blues tune and the other a ballad that is so good, well you gotta come hear it! (that's all I can say)
On to Saturday, it was our third annual dinner and a movie with the band. This time we tried a different approach. The pre-party was up to DD's that included Strawberry Daiquiri’s and a chick flick for the band wives, and an awesome DVD “The Story of Anvil” for the guys. This movie was all about a Heavy Metal band from Canada that spent thirty years of their lives performing and writing music only to have nothing but the memories of doing so - to show for it. It was based all about two members of the band that stuck it out together for all those years, the drummer and the lead guitarist (is any of this sounding familiar yet?) Here these two guys were turning 50, and spent their lives devoted to a cause. They did it all and had squat to show for it but thirteen albums they had made themselves. I don't know if I was impressed or depressed after watching it. It's a great DVD if you get a chance to see it, and it really puts the current music business of today into prospective. Great job DD!
Then on to dinner at Applebee's (that is always the tradition) What a great time and a good meal between all the Short Change family members. We do these as a group at least once every year. It's the sense of family in our band.
The new album: Everyone including us are chomping at the bit for the thing. We are in the process of emailing final mixes back and forth to help save time. It's coming along well. I wish I had a Rotary phone still.
The Run For Chow: The Lineup is complete and we are all on track for April 25th at noon at the Central Hotel. You can download the poster from our website! Six bands will perform that day and group pickin' begins at about 3:30 that afternoon. The Cost is $5 for EVERYONE that day..Even the performers are on board with this. We need to all work together to help make a difference that counts.
The next show is at the Hitchin' Post this Friday at 8:30pm
The Short Change Acoustic Show – the last show for February
So, stop down have a bite to eat and stay for the band.
And finally this week in Rock and Roll history:
One moment of our own, Vince introduces KW to Mikee for the first time in a musical venue as we begin what we later went on to call “The Night Line Band” This week in 1987 (Another Short Change splinter Band) FYI - Bet you all didn't know that one!
So another week passes by and I hope by the time you read this you enjoyed Valentine’s day and another Daytona 500 will have come and gone too (Boggie Boggie)
Oh and what other band could play song title Text games between one another for the better part of an hour using only lyrics from our own songs - The Short Change Band, silly!
Be well, be happy, be you, behave,
Mikee^^ Dee
So here we go this week. First we would like to send out our deepest condolences to a good friend of our family. Rusty you will always be near and dear to the Short Change family and friends. Rusty would sit in and sing with our band numerous times in the past. He had his own band back in the late 80's by the name of Heat Wave. Rusty passed away this week in North Carolina. He was 49. (See the picture below)
Friday night we were up to Davy's Last Chance Saloon in Chenango Forks. Starting out the night DD drives half the way up from Kirkwood and makes the realization he forgot his Bass. (Oops) But even through it all the show went on, and on time as well (and DD got his bass) Before the show started he broke his amp. But we got through that too. That would have put a bit of tension on most bands, but not us!
The night proved to go in Short Change fashion. We played a 90 minute first set, and it was a smokin' set to boot. The band was hot, the Whiskey was cold and the beers were flowin'. Ahh what a great show. Not to mention two brand new killer songs KW debuted that night as well. One is a fantastic Blues tune and the other a ballad that is so good, well you gotta come hear it! (that's all I can say)
On to Saturday, it was our third annual dinner and a movie with the band. This time we tried a different approach. The pre-party was up to DD's that included Strawberry Daiquiri’s and a chick flick for the band wives, and an awesome DVD “The Story of Anvil” for the guys. This movie was all about a Heavy Metal band from Canada that spent thirty years of their lives performing and writing music only to have nothing but the memories of doing so - to show for it. It was based all about two members of the band that stuck it out together for all those years, the drummer and the lead guitarist (is any of this sounding familiar yet?) Here these two guys were turning 50, and spent their lives devoted to a cause. They did it all and had squat to show for it but thirteen albums they had made themselves. I don't know if I was impressed or depressed after watching it. It's a great DVD if you get a chance to see it, and it really puts the current music business of today into prospective. Great job DD!
Then on to dinner at Applebee's (that is always the tradition) What a great time and a good meal between all the Short Change family members. We do these as a group at least once every year. It's the sense of family in our band.
The new album: Everyone including us are chomping at the bit for the thing. We are in the process of emailing final mixes back and forth to help save time. It's coming along well. I wish I had a Rotary phone still.
The Run For Chow: The Lineup is complete and we are all on track for April 25th at noon at the Central Hotel. You can download the poster from our website! Six bands will perform that day and group pickin' begins at about 3:30 that afternoon. The Cost is $5 for EVERYONE that day..Even the performers are on board with this. We need to all work together to help make a difference that counts.
The next show is at the Hitchin' Post this Friday at 8:30pm
The Short Change Acoustic Show – the last show for February
So, stop down have a bite to eat and stay for the band.
And finally this week in Rock and Roll history:
One moment of our own, Vince introduces KW to Mikee for the first time in a musical venue as we begin what we later went on to call “The Night Line Band” This week in 1987 (Another Short Change splinter Band) FYI - Bet you all didn't know that one!
So another week passes by and I hope by the time you read this you enjoyed Valentine’s day and another Daytona 500 will have come and gone too (Boggie Boggie)
Oh and what other band could play song title Text games between one another for the better part of an hour using only lyrics from our own songs - The Short Change Band, silly!
Be well, be happy, be you, behave,
Mikee^^ Dee
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Well hello everybody, I hope your Superbowl pick's were what you wanted them to be. I thought the Saints were awesome. I always root for the underdog anyway and New Orleans (the City) needed that little shot in the arm.
Let us begin this week’s segment with the long awaited new Album “Full Circle”. We spoke with the engineer and he assures us that it is still in the works. We thought we would have a product by Christmas 2009 but that just didn't happen with a project this size. We had fifteen musicians and five vocalists, and that was not an easy accomplishment in one weekend at the ranch. So, two months later, we wait. I'm sure it will be well worth the wait when it is all said and done. Please be patient. We have eleven more songs in the can ready to roll for album five, that is due to begin this spring. We never sleep....
Next is the "Feed the People and Share the Music" on April 25th. The starting lineup is almost complete as we await one more confirmation from another band, and when you hear who it is - you will know it was well worth the wait.
So from a band prospective, we've been pretty busy as we are rapidly approaching mid February already - wow.
On to last weekend’s review. On Saturday night we were up to the Hotel and it was a fantastic show. We began the evening with a young gentleman (Casey) from Afton having a going away party as he heads out for deployment in Afghanistan. Be safe J-Man and get back home soon - safe and sound.
We then noticed the house was full with the Stinky Boys.... God I love these guys. We were going to have them come up and perform but they had to dash and run. Next time guys… We’ll see you at the Susquehanna Moose Club on March 13th.
The highlight of the evening was a smokin' performance from a couple of members from the “Rise” band and not to mention some tunes from the pretty Patty Patterson. What a great evening it was.
This weekend - one performance - Friday evening 2/12- back up to Davy's Last Chance Saloon in downtown Chenango Forks. The show begins at 9pm. We hope to see you all there.
Saturday night is “band night”. We try to do one of these a couple times a year where we all get together with the band wives and do dinner and a movie. We are not only a band, we are a family unit as well.
This week in Rock History:
The Beatles arrive in America at Kennedy Airport to begin their first American Tour 1964:
Bill Haley of the "Rock around the Clock" era dies of a heart attack this week in 1981:
An the infamous Waylon Jennings dies of complications from diabetes this week in 2002
This weekend: THE DAYTONA 500 happens - can't wait for that either!
Be well, be good, see you all soon - peace,
Mikee^^Dee
Let us begin this week’s segment with the long awaited new Album “Full Circle”. We spoke with the engineer and he assures us that it is still in the works. We thought we would have a product by Christmas 2009 but that just didn't happen with a project this size. We had fifteen musicians and five vocalists, and that was not an easy accomplishment in one weekend at the ranch. So, two months later, we wait. I'm sure it will be well worth the wait when it is all said and done. Please be patient. We have eleven more songs in the can ready to roll for album five, that is due to begin this spring. We never sleep....
Next is the "Feed the People and Share the Music" on April 25th. The starting lineup is almost complete as we await one more confirmation from another band, and when you hear who it is - you will know it was well worth the wait.
So from a band prospective, we've been pretty busy as we are rapidly approaching mid February already - wow.
On to last weekend’s review. On Saturday night we were up to the Hotel and it was a fantastic show. We began the evening with a young gentleman (Casey) from Afton having a going away party as he heads out for deployment in Afghanistan. Be safe J-Man and get back home soon - safe and sound.
We then noticed the house was full with the Stinky Boys.... God I love these guys. We were going to have them come up and perform but they had to dash and run. Next time guys… We’ll see you at the Susquehanna Moose Club on March 13th.
The highlight of the evening was a smokin' performance from a couple of members from the “Rise” band and not to mention some tunes from the pretty Patty Patterson. What a great evening it was.
This weekend - one performance - Friday evening 2/12- back up to Davy's Last Chance Saloon in downtown Chenango Forks. The show begins at 9pm. We hope to see you all there.
Saturday night is “band night”. We try to do one of these a couple times a year where we all get together with the band wives and do dinner and a movie. We are not only a band, we are a family unit as well.
This week in Rock History:
The Beatles arrive in America at Kennedy Airport to begin their first American Tour 1964:
Bill Haley of the "Rock around the Clock" era dies of a heart attack this week in 1981:
An the infamous Waylon Jennings dies of complications from diabetes this week in 2002
This weekend: THE DAYTONA 500 happens - can't wait for that either!
Be well, be good, see you all soon - peace,
Mikee^^Dee
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Well hello to you all, new week, new month, and a new day. What a great weekend we had last week and if you sit back and relax for the next five minutes I'll tell you all about it. Let’s begin with Friday’s show down to Annie's in Windsor. What a great crowd we had for an opening evening. We made sure to step up the pace a bit right from the get go. Even with single digits outside the band was heating up on the inside. The first set was almost 90 minutes long - that's smokin'. And people actually danced!
We had Annie come up and sing with the band. What a great performance of “Keep Your Hands to Yourself". Nice job Annie! I know the girls appreciated the shots there after - Salute.
Than we moved on and had Pretty Patty Patterson come up and perform with the band. It was another outstanding performance. Nice job to both ladies. I just love when we get our guests up, it's so exciting - the way music should be when the audience participates. (Oh, I almost forgot Ted, who came up and did a bit of Charlie Daniels too) now the night was complete.
Now on to Saturday. It's not very often that DD leaves us a Saturday open and when he does I capitalize on it. Remember we do over 60 shows a year and that leaves very little weekend time for us personally. So I grabbed the Mrs. and off we go to dinner and a show. Now you’re thinking we did a movie didn't ya? Nope, we went band hoppin'. Our sights for Saturday night were on none other than some old friends from our past - The Blue Jays. Let me tell you this, the last time I saw these guys was about two summers ago and since then they have formed a fantastic musical bond that you would have to go see to understand it. For the next two hours we got to hear them play some great Delta Blues, and some great covers as well. Susie does a Dylan tune that Bob himself would surely be proud of her performance of it. It was very powerful. And, the band - they all sing Sue, James, Jake and Scotty. If you are a fan of the Blues and others -- you gotta go out and give these guys a listen. Nice Job Blue Jay’s! I know DD and the Mrs. also enjoyed themselves.
On to this week in Rock history:
This week in 1949, RCA records releases the first 45 rpm record. Seven in all that week, later to revolutionize the music industry for the next 35 + years. Also This week in rock - The day the music “died' The infamous plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper in 1959.
And finally this week in Rock - The Midnight Special concert series premieres on NBC - Friday nights in 1973.
This Saturday’s show (2/6/10) We're back home to the Central Hotel in Nineveh. The Show time 7pm. We’ll see you all there. Be well, behave, and be safe!
- Mikee^^ Dee
We had Annie come up and sing with the band. What a great performance of “Keep Your Hands to Yourself". Nice job Annie! I know the girls appreciated the shots there after - Salute.
Than we moved on and had Pretty Patty Patterson come up and perform with the band. It was another outstanding performance. Nice job to both ladies. I just love when we get our guests up, it's so exciting - the way music should be when the audience participates. (Oh, I almost forgot Ted, who came up and did a bit of Charlie Daniels too) now the night was complete.
Now on to Saturday. It's not very often that DD leaves us a Saturday open and when he does I capitalize on it. Remember we do over 60 shows a year and that leaves very little weekend time for us personally. So I grabbed the Mrs. and off we go to dinner and a show. Now you’re thinking we did a movie didn't ya? Nope, we went band hoppin'. Our sights for Saturday night were on none other than some old friends from our past - The Blue Jays. Let me tell you this, the last time I saw these guys was about two summers ago and since then they have formed a fantastic musical bond that you would have to go see to understand it. For the next two hours we got to hear them play some great Delta Blues, and some great covers as well. Susie does a Dylan tune that Bob himself would surely be proud of her performance of it. It was very powerful. And, the band - they all sing Sue, James, Jake and Scotty. If you are a fan of the Blues and others -- you gotta go out and give these guys a listen. Nice Job Blue Jay’s! I know DD and the Mrs. also enjoyed themselves.
On to this week in Rock history:
This week in 1949, RCA records releases the first 45 rpm record. Seven in all that week, later to revolutionize the music industry for the next 35 + years. Also This week in rock - The day the music “died' The infamous plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper in 1959.
And finally this week in Rock - The Midnight Special concert series premieres on NBC - Friday nights in 1973.
This Saturday’s show (2/6/10) We're back home to the Central Hotel in Nineveh. The Show time 7pm. We’ll see you all there. Be well, behave, and be safe!
- Mikee^^ Dee
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