Newsletter - November 02'

Greetings for the fall! I hope you had a good time for Halloween. I was gone during any dress-up time this year. I just got back from Los Angeles and Phoenix on Oct. 31st. I had one of the most positive musical experiences ever, working with producer, engineer, and mixer Brad Cobb, out in LA. Thanks to Chris LeBlanc for recommending him! We are about 99% complete with the mixing process - just a couple of levels to adjust and then master it all. I can't say enough about Brad, though, and all his talent and ideas for my songs. He took them to new and better levels.

After three days in LA mixing, and a side trip to Universal Studios, I drove northeast through California, taking Route 66 much of the way, into Arizona. The mountains all along the way were magnificent. Once I crossed into Arizona, I cut through some beautiful switchbacks through the mountains. Every curve brings you to some wonderful vista and my jaw would drop and I would be amazed. We flatlanders are not used to it. You can imagine why the Native Americans found so much spirituality in everything. It all dwarfs you!

I had wanted to drive to Flagstaff on this leg of my trip, but was running short of time. I had to be in Phoenix by 6pm in order to see Mom, clean up, and go to the
Paul McCartney concert, AGAIN!!! My jaw dropped, AGAIN!!! He is such another miracle and I'm so ecstatic that I saw him play again. I can't describe his two concerts that I attended this year, but it's like those vistas through the mountains - something that dwarfs and amazes you, and you just can't comprehend where something so beautiful came from.

The next morning, Mom and I drove to Sedona - Red Rock country - and I was, again, able to see some sights beyond belief. As you can tell, I've not traveled much! I can't wait to see the Grand Canyon now, because those mountains in Sedona are incredible and unbelievable. Such vast beauty in our country! I want to camp and hike next time. Also saw some large parks, like Joshua Tree National Park, on my drive. It's like another planet out there, if you are just used to trees. And I got to see my Mom and where she has settled down, for now. Great time there!

Well, I love it here, too, and I'm back to working hard. I still have some art and photography to complete for the CD. Should have that, and the final mixing, done in the next 10 - 14 days. I'll try to have the CD available in early/mid-December. I am working on a release party/show date. Believe me, you will all know about it. Much ado about nothing, my self-esteem tells me, but I hope you will all like the CD. I just hope it is the start of something and not the conclusion. I want to keep writing and recording and creating. It has been so challenging!

Check the schedule, send me some emails. I'm back at the Bulldog this month. Private parties are kicking in. Spanky's on Sundays. Not much new, gig-wise. Take care of yourselves.

Kirk