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Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is something else. So strange how people live. To be honest the people there walking the street seem so peaceful and friendly.. As soon as we got of the train in Amsterdam I immediately caught a wiff of a strong aroma of natural herbs and spices. I am not sure what it was but it smelled amazing. Downtown there are coffee shops every five stores ( I guess people really like coffee here). Alec and I ended up stopping in a coffee shop right away to "Ask for Directions" to find the nearest hostel.

 We stopped in the first place we found called "Meeting Point Hostel" The place was nice! I liked it.  A nice small bar inside and it was locked to outsiders. As time went on we ended up finding it was the cheapest hostel in town. (well kinda). Alec ended up getting his locker literally kicked in, and got $200 Euros stolen from his wallet. Shitty Yes. But what can you do. At least they didn't take a computer, camera, or his passport right next to the money. There was video surveillance outside the room.  There was only two people who could have done it. The hostel said we could report it to the police.. but really whats the point? The people were gone. We would have spent the rest of the day.. to get no where. So we decided to count our blessings and not our losses and move on. "I have already forgiving the person who stole it", Alec said.  I know Amsterdam wasn't his favorite stop so far. For me it was like a dream. It was so surreal.

"Remember, just 'cuz yer in Amsterdam doesn't mean ya hafta do as the Amsterdamians do." - Alec's Mom. haha Funny thing is the people that live in Amsterdam dont really partake in all the the cities lifestyle. They have seen it all. Most of the people walking the streets are not from Holland. We ended up staying at the same hostel for a total of 4 nights sleeping in 14 person rooms. Instead of the lockers.. Alec upgraded to a barrel with a master-locked top on it. Over all I have nothing but good things to say about the Hostel. Great Staff. Great people.. Met a lot of great new friends from Barcelona, Paris, London, Switzerland, and South Africa! Hostels are great for meeting people all over the world.


 While in Amsterdam we did a bunch of Exploring as well. Checked out the many different tourist attractions like the Windmill Brewery, The Heineken Brewery, and the "I Amsterdam" Sign. We ended up getting a little fotage of me jamming out on top of the sign.. which will be release with the Amsterdam section of our "Video Tour Blog" coming out after we can get back an do some editing.  I can't wait to share it! :)) After Amsterdam we were on our way to Utrecht, Holland. Which is about a 6 minute train ride from Amsterdam for my show @ Cafe' Averecht's. It was great sound and a great bar. At First I thought they only had coffee shops in Amsterdam. Turns out it it all of Holland. Man.. I must say I never knew I liked Coffee so much!  However.. I know there is a new law in place that is going to band non citizens the right to come in the coffee shops and partake in the the fun. I am glad I could make it over here before the law took full effect. Thanks to Jasper.. Part Owner of Cafe Averecht's for allowing us to crash at his place. Next morning we were off to Wuppertal, Germany! :))

Shows in Ireland

"Wow! I love Ireland. I would LOVE to live here".  "We haven't even made it to any other countries yet" said my cousin Alec. :)) It has been 4 days since I have been on my "Sounds of Crow" Tour and it hasbeen so AMAZING hanging out, meeting people, making new friends, and playing shows. On Wed. Feb 1st we flew out of Minneapolis.. and landed in Dublin Thursday morning. From there.. we took a bus ride into the city in search of Rory's House.. (Our CouchSurfing Host). After getting off the bus we realized we got off the bus a little early and had to do some walking. At first we were quite lost and my bag was quite heavy walking around Dublin. After fining a Information Center got a Dublin map.. along with asking a few locals for some help with directions. We ended up finding Rory's house.

            That Evening I had a show @ the Brick Alley Cafe "Songs from a Cafe". Thanks to Rory's Great navigation skills we were able to find the place with no problem. Brick Alley is very quaint place and can fit about 30 people and was pretty much loaded with as many people that could fit in there. I was very excited to play my first show in such an intimate setting. The people were very attentive towards the other artist.. and as a songwriter I always like a crowd of good listeners. So as we were sitting there listening to the other artist.. Alec leaned over as said' "Is that the girl that sings with Damion Rice?" I wasn't really sure.. so I broke out my iPhone .. got the Cafe's Wifi password and Googled Imaged Damion Rice "Nine Crimes". Sure enough it was her.. so Alec went up right away introduced himself and chatted with her for a bit. She was there to support her friend Raevennan Husbandes. Rae is an artist from the UK and a phenomenal song writer with a beautiful voice!! (If you have a minute check her out! Its worth it.. She could very well be your new favorite artist.) http://www.reverbnation.com/raevennanhusbandes. After Rae, it was my turn to play.  I played. I conquered! It was a great set! I had a great reaction from the crowd and got a lot of positive feed back. After I was finished the host of the event invited up the girl that sang with Damion to sing a song. She introduced her as Lisa Hannigan. As soon as I heard the name.. I was in shock I couldn't believe it. Two years ago I went to a sold out David Grey concert at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. Lisa Hannigan was the opener and I instantly fell in love with her music. I shook her hand and bought her CD. Two years later her I am on my first day of my "Sounds of Crow" European Tour and I happen to be sitting across the table from her in this tiny cafe, and unofficially opening up for her! Check out her performance I took a video of her on my I phone. she is AMAZING! Click here! Afterwords we ended up hanging out for a bit with Rae and Lisa afterword and snapped some photos. 
I signed a CD of mine saying "Lisa, I <3 U". Did I mention I was a huge Fan! What are the chances? What a great way to start the tour. I could have gone home at this point and been happy with the way my tour went! :)) After the show Alec and I ended up going out and hanging out at some Irish bars and hung out with some new friends we met online through CouchSurfering.com.
         The following morning Alec and I woke up to packed up and made out way Cork, Ireland. A two hour bus ride later we were in the wonderful city of Cork. We had arranged before we left the states to stay at the Bru Bar Hostel, Friday, Feb. 3rd and Saturday, Feb.4th. Friday night I played at the Crane Lane Theater, which was only a five minute walk from out hostel, and according to another musician I met on the bus .. the prime place to play in Cork for Songwriters. It was a very cool setting, nice stage, a great sound system and a great engineer. We ended up recording the audio.. and I plan to release Joel Kachel "Live @ Crane Lane Theatre" once we get back. We also ended up meeting a large group of people from the US that also found out about our event through CouchSurfers.com. A few of these new friend were from MN and it was a girl from Minnesota's 21st birthday. I played and sand "Happy Birthday" and told everyone I wrote it... (they didn't believe me). One guy I ment was even from my home town back in the States. What a crazy small world!
           Saturday night we played at the Bru Bar. I must say this was quiet the party. On top of that there was another birthday that night. This time it was a party of Irish men dressed as Smurfs celebrating a 50th birthday party. It was hilarious. Tonight I had Alec come up and play a a few songs with me on the Ukulele. We mentioned to the bartender that he would be playing with me.. and she convinced Alec and I to dress up for out last set. She brought in a grass skirt along with a flower top for him to wear to add to the whole Ukulele beach theme. I ended up leaving my main clothes bag including my swim suit in Dublin at Rory's so I could lighten my load. Lucky Alec had his. Unfortunately.. Alec is a little smaller then me in the waste.. and the swim trunks didn't quite close all the way. It was quite a scene! We had a great time! I hope I can make it back to Cork sooner then later! What a great town! 




      Sunday morning Alec and I checked out of the Bru Bar Hostel at 11am.. hopped back on the bus andmade our trek back to Dublin for our last two shows/appearances in Ireland on Balcony TV and The Mercantile's "Sunday Roast". For Balcony TV we were filmed on a Building top in Dublin over looking the City. 

                                                                                                                                                                                       

     
     The video is of me performing "Burn" written my myself and my good friend Alaska, Chris Snyder. The video should be up on YouTube this Wednesday. (Feb. 8th, 2012) After Balcony.. we walked to The Mercantile which happened to be less then a block away. Couldn't have worked out any better. This performance for the "Sunday Roast" included me opening solo followed 4 other bands. Thanks to Alec making an Event page on CouchSurfering.com, we were able to get 15-20 people there that were there to see me perform from different countries including Romania, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Norway. Not including all the other people there to support the other bands. I would say there was a good 50-60 people there.  It was so great to have so many people there to support the love of music on a Sunday night!

            This was the end of our time in Ireland! What a great time! I can wait to come back! Next time I would like to stay longer and take a trip out the the west coast and see the country side. Thanks to All the venues, artist, and people who made this experience so amazing! That night we crashed one more time at Rory's and headed for Amsterdam in the Morning! 

BACK IN THE STUDIO!!

This past weekend I went back into Waterbury Studio to record vocals to a song that I co-wrote with Australian Songwriters; Zelda and Pal Sheldon. The song "Away Away" was started fall of 2010 while I was on my first trip Nashville to tour and play music. During this tour I met this Australian songwriting couple and for more then a year now the three of us have been Skyping back and forth working on this song! I am So Excited to be listening to this song and I can wait to release the single! It was a great experience to work with such talented people and I cant wait to start working on the next song! :)) Also a special Thanks to Thompson Management, Sonny Thompson, Derek DeMike, Mike Pugsley, and Amber Anne Love for their support, talent, and guidance in the studio!

Me in Studio A @ Waterbury Studio, Mpls, MN

Pal, Zelda , and Myself outside of NSAI Headquarters, Nashville, TN right after our first song writing session. October 2010. This song has been one in the making!

Music Video, Website, Euro Tour!

Official Music Video is Finally here!! Thanks to Joey Carlini and Carlini Entertainment for doing such and Amazing job! Make sure to Check out the NEW Official WEBSITE!! @ www.joelkachel.com .. And keep your Eye out For my blogon my "Sounds of Crow" Euro Tour .. Feb 1st- March 7th. I will be Traveling with my Cousin Alec to Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, France, and Spain! Alec will be bringing along his Ukelele and a Camera to jam a few shows and help document the entire trip! Its going to be a Crazy! Make sure not to miss this! 

Nashville Tour Fall 2011

The last Week I have been on the road. I spent my first three days in Chicago, IL. Played U.S. Beer Company Saturday night All day Sunday I hung out @ Millennium Park Jammed all day and met a bunch of cool people. Later that that day I spend sometime seeing Chicago by train. $2.25 and you can ride all day! I must say I am easily amused.. :) On Monday night i played @ Uncommon Ground very cool bar. Great talent. Then it was off to Indianapolis, IN for Tuesday night @ the Lizard Lounge. Rocked that place! Had an awesome time! Last night I played @ The Hideaway and the Highland Taproom in Louisville, KY. I plan to stay in Louisville for tonight and then hit the road for Halloween Weekend in Nashville! Cant wait! :))

Alaska.. Shows .. T.V.

This Past Week has been So Much FUN!! Me and Chris Wrote this Killer New Song Called "Burn".

Burn By: Joel Kachel & Chris Snyder

"I slow down for a while, I take my turn"
"Are you really going to sit back and watch me burn?"
"I'm Terrified, I see the Fear in my Eyes"
"And I'm so Scared" "Cause your not there"

"I'm Ok, I'm Alright, I'll Be fine"
"Burning, Burning Alive, I'm Burning inside"
"I'm Burning tonight, I'm burning alive"

 "I slow down for a couple of days"
"I feel the heat upon my face, when I wake"
" I'm terrified, I see the tears in my Eyes"
"And I'm so Scared" "Cause your not there"

"After all these years, After all this time"
"Your just going to sit back" "And watch me burning, Burning Alive"
"I'm Burning inside, Im Burning Tonight, Im Burning Alive"

And I Burn Burn Burn.. Burning alive..

LAST FEW SHOWS! 

 This Friday Oct 7th I play 3 Shows:
Mid Night Sun Cafe 7-9am, Anchorage, AK
The Body Shop (Grand Opening) 12-1pm, Anchorage, AK
Bottoms Boutique 6-9pm, Anchorage, AK

"This Friday stop by Bottoms from 6-9pm for end of the season sales, noshes, and amazing live music!"

"Enjoy the sounds of touring artist Joel Kachel of M.N. and Alaska's own Chris Snyder of Third Wheel Project. If you like Jack Johnson, Gavin Degraw, Jason Mraz and the likes, you will ADORE these guys!"

"The Music Mixed Live TV film crew will be live on set catching every bit of the greatness for they're soon debuting top 20 music video count down on Fox 4. MML TV highlights local artists and bands as well as the nations top 20 most requested songs."

Shows This Saturday Oct 8th:
Eagle River Ale House 7-11, Eagle River, AK

(last week we played the E.R. Ale House.. and the place was packed! Chris.. The owner Matt. and myself have been working hard to help set up the new Sound System for the new Venue! The Eagle River Ale House is the PLace TO BE! Brand NEw BAr!  I expect it to be even more crowded this week.. so make sure to get there early)

My NEW "Crow" Music Video Will be on NBC in Anchorage This Saturday..After Saturday Night Live.. On the T.V. show called The Venue. They Will also Be Pumping up my LAST SHOW in Alaska until NEXT YEAR!!

DOnt Miss MY Last Show in Alaska!! This SUNDAY!!

@ The Avenue, Downtown Anchorage! 7-11.


I love Alaska! Thank you to Everyone And All Their Support! You are Appreciated!

Joel Kachel.. Woobury Bulletin.. Press

 Check out the Article just published in the Woodbury Bulletin!
http://www.woodburybulletin.com/event/article/id/39188/

I Think Everyone Should See This!

This Video was Produced from the last two times I was up here. The Song and the Video are both By Chris Snyder of Third Wheel Project. It Gives me Chills hearing it! I remember Chris Performing this song for the first time as a Freestyle Live Recording.. @ the Whittier Fall Fest! What a Great way to Save these moments in time! Thanks Chris!

First Few Days in my Fall Alaskan Tour 2011

It is SOO great to be back up in Alaska! At this point in my life it is for sure one of my favorite places in the world to be! Good People! Good Friends! Good Music! For those who don't know this is my third time up in Alaska on tour with my music with Chris Snyder Founder of Third Wheel Project. I was here last year at exactly the same time! 

When I got off the plane I was picked up by my good Friend Mo who owns Unique Designs. Mo is Also in Charge of setting up The Venue which is a local T.V. show similar to how MTV is set up. I just found out that The Venue just got bought out by NBC and will be Airing after Saturday Night Live in the City of Anchorage! Any ways the Music Video that me And Joey Carlini have been working so long will be Part of this Saturdays Show.. Which is also the first episode of the Venue to be aired on NBC. I Am PUMPED!! CAnt wait to Officially release it in the States! The Official Release for the Video Premier is Te Be Announced!

It only gets better..

I got up here in Alaska at 2:30pm Sunday.. and Had a show in Eagle River @ a place Called Jitters @ 4pm. Straight from the airport to a show! I gave myself some serious "Rock Star Style Points" for that one! That night we hung out at Garcia's a Mexican Restaurant and Bar in Eagle River, AK and hung out with some old and some new friends. Afterwards we went back to a new friends house.. and had a serious jam session with ten different people! I was Crazy Awesome and the best AK welcome I could ever wish for!

The next morning I woke up.. looked out my window to the most beautiful view!

That morning me and Chris went to a local meat shop and picked up a 16lb beef brisket and slow cooked it all day!! Most AMAZING MEAL!! I ate myself to Sleep it was sooo GOOD!! 

Today I am just chilling @ Humpy's Great Alaskan Ale House in Anchorage sipping on some Moose's Tooth Pale Ale an Alaskan Brewed Beer. I have been wandering around Downtown Anchorage all day talking to people and bars about up coming shows.. and in the process of booking a few more shows while I am here!

As far as plans.. Rock out as much as possible! Have a good time! hang out with my AK Family! It truly is such a good feeling to be back up here. Such a Blessing! :)

A Special Thanks to Chris and Heidi for taking care of me while I am hear! I couldn't ask for more! :) 
And a Special Thanks to all my Fans.. and Family! Thanks Mom and Dad for all you Support! :)

Make Sure to Check Show Dates and Stream my Newly Released "Sounds of Crow" EP @ www.reverbnation.com/joelkachel and "Join" my mailing list and "Become a Fan" for updates on The Music, Shows, and New Releases! I CAN CHEE Tah MOON!










 

Alaskan Winter Tour (Day 11-13)

Chilkoot Charlies, Sub Zero,

So far this week we have had 2 shows.. Fist one was @ the famous Chilkoot Charlies. We played in the Ice Bar... it was pimp.. Great sound!! and we got some sweet footage!! Check out the recording of Jerry Mane!!



Also we were blessed with Josh Olsen and Jeron Rose presence. It was great to see you guys.. and it is always a pleasure to share a stage with you guys!! :)) Also out on stage with third wheel project... Chris Snyder, Cody Tanner, Jonathan Germann. Mike Oviatt, and Mohamed Dobrova. It was a Rockin Party..

Last night!! we played @ SubZero which is a High Class Martini BAr.. so we all got buttoned up in out button ups.. ANd thanks to facebook and some good networking skills.. we ended up packing the place.. i would say a solid 60 people showed up on a Thursday.. Not to Shabby!!

Tonight WE are ROcking the House @ Al's Alaska Inn!! This is the first place I ever played in Alaska back on my first tour back in October of 2010. I am pumped!! and on top of that we will be having The Venue on FOX.. coming down to shoot some live footage for their t.v. show. Whoo Chee!! Tonight is going to be Hopping!! Cant wait to see some of the footage!! :)

Peace and Love to All!! Hi MOM & and DAd & family, and Friends.. and everyone else! Thanks for all your love and support!! Make sure to be checking www.reverbnation.com/joelkachel to see my upcoming shows once I am back home!! :))

Alaskan Winter Tour (day 9 & 10)

WOW!! I love the drive to Girdwood!! always a good time.. good scenery.. not to mention that Girdwood is right next to Mt. Alyeska Ski/Snowboard Resort. I am sure not to many people know this.. but i was planning on doing a little bit of snowboarding while I was up here.. but unfortunately While @ Kelseys.. Family Sledding party I thought it would be cool to to a front flip/cartwheel on a snowboard and tumbled a few times and ended up having a nice AC separation on my right shoulder.. On top of that once I get back to the Cities.. I have plans to go into the studio and doing some serious recording that I can come back with a broken arm for..:)) So boo no fresh poweder for me:( .. but next time for sure!! I wanna go Helli-Boarding and get dropped off at the top of the mountain.. by a helicopter.. there is only one way down and thats down!! So Exciting!! :))) Anyways we ended up packing in the silvertip and those who dont know the Silvertip isnt very big.. so when it is packed it is packed!! Chris, Cody, and I ended up rocking the night away.. Thanks to all that came out!! That night I got to come back to sleep @ SaWEET vacation home .. we ended up hanging pretty late.. its not to often a minnesota boy like me gets to hangout @ sweet places like this looking up @ Mt. Alyeska!! I took a video on my phone and uploaded it to youtube.. check it out!!


Make sure to check out that place!! :))

After we packed up.. Chris and I stopped into most of the bars in Girwood to talk to the owners and find some new places to play next time I am up here.. From there it was to the Furondy.. Which is a 10 day event they have been doing for over 20 years.. it is pretty much a big Carnival/ Snowmobile (Snow machine's is what they call them in Alaska) There was a super jump for snowboarders to gap 2nd Ave.. it was pretty Sweet!! Oh and not to forget the Fur Trade that is going on!! It was pretty windy this day.. and i was far under dressed :(( funny thing is i had all the supplys to stay warm.. i was just on the phone with my wonderful mother and walked out the door not thinking about bringing my heaver duty jack, gloves, hat, and scarf.. I blew it!! haha :) Later that night Cody, Mike, (bass guitar player) ended up stopping in @ Al's Alaska Inn were we shot some pool and got down on some karaoke.. If you like karaoke.. this is the bar to go too.. everyone is doing it and loving it!! haha

From there.. it was a long weekend.. Came home to catch up on my sleep!! :)

They Last few days we have been hanging out in the studio.. working on a new song.. This week we have quite the line up!!

Wed. March 2nd @ Chilkoot Charlies 9-12 (TWP Open JAM)
Thur. March 3rd @ SubZero Martini Bar 6-9 (Acoustic Set)
Fri. March 4th @ Al's Alaska Inn 10-close (Party Central Jamm)
Sun March 6th @ Chilkoot Charlies 9-12 (Live & Local with 94.7 KZND; The End)

It is going to be a crazy WEek.. busy and full of shows!! I am thinking this week is going to fly!!

Thank you once again for your Love & Support!!

Ps. Kelsey.. cant wait to kiss your face!! :)

Alaskan Winter Tour (Day 8)

Hi!

Hope everyone is enjoying the new recordings from the Tapproot.. I know I am!! What a Treat to have those live recordings!!

Wednesday night.. me and Cody did some more taring up the town.. Stopped into The Anchor to shoot some pool.. and Eventually made our way to Famous Chillkoot Charlies.. Where we will be playing later on in the tour. We had planned to stop in to check out the place and then head to a open mic.. How ever Alaskan Amber was running some promo with different silly games to win tickets for the chance to win a an Alaskan Amber Snowboard .. made by Ride Snowboards... So me and Cody ended up sticking around and testing out chances.. one of the games originally I thought was some kind of joke but no doubt it is doable.. Balancing an egg on a light bulb with nothing but a few grans of salt. As seen above.. :) after a few tries Cody and I ended up getting it at the same time and manage to grab a quick pic. We ended up sticking around for the raffle drawing and i figured i would test my luck.. i ended up walking off with a New Alaskan Amber T-shirt!! How EXCITING!!

Thursday I had a article featured in the Anchorage Press!! make sure to check out the article @ http://www.anchoragepress.com/articles/2011/02/24/arts_and_entertainment/music_article/doc4d66bca62e528018755641.txt


The rest of the day.. i did some more work on some new song ideas.. we ended up stopping by Heidi's dads place for a bit to grub some Ravioli.. It is now Officially Friday and tonight Third Wheel Project and my self will be heading Girdwood, AK to Rock out @ the Silvertip Bar and Grille! Last time i was up here we rocked out The Silver Tip.. and had a GReaT Time.. and a great response from everyone there!! Can't wait to do it again!!

Alaskan Tour (Day 5-7)

"Here's To the Songs, That are Heard in your Heart, Before your Ear" - Cody Tanner

Hello Everyone!!

I want Thank You!.. once again for following my blog. Me an Cody have been hitting up the town like its no bodies business.. On Sunday We Ended up hitting up Humpy's And both Rocking a set. I played "Crow", "Stranger" and " Romeo & Juliet" Afterwards we stopped into McGinley's to work on setting up a possible show while I am here on tour. From there we proceeded to the The Anchor where we found a nice set of Pabst Blue Ribbon Bag Toss ("cornhole" up here) and we smoked the entire bar.. I was busting out hook shots, Ally-oops, and behind the backs.. and draining it in the hole every time... (must have been all the practice @ DMB Alpine Valley for the last 5 years) Not to mention Cody had never ever seen bags before... people were buying us free drinks to play us.. and the bar tender ended up like us so much he took care of our tab!! Over all Successful night...


Monday Morning.. Woke up.. Cody and I tried meeting up with one of our common photographers Melissa Noltie, and Vocalist Laura Stewart @ Kaladi Brothers.. Unfortunately We did not catch them in time. We ended up hanging out an Busting out the Chess Board for a couple hours.. Who Doesn't like Chess.. Seriously.. that game can get addicting!! We ended coming back and working in the studio with Cody, Chris, and Heidi.... Later that night... Cody and I went up to The Anchor bar to help brainstorm some ideas with the owner about a setting a show up there.

Tuesday night.. Cody and I Made a good impression on the Tapproot!! We both Had GREat SETS!! Make sure to Stream My Set!! "Wonderful" "Free Roam" "Chemical Breakdown" & "Crow" @ www.reverbnation.com/joelkachel . Also Check out Good Friend of mine Cody Tanners Music @ www.reverbnation.com/1lov . I cant stop listening to his song.. "These Trees"!! and You NEED TO HEAR IT!! I am Not even just saying that. It is currently my Favorite song. Also I wanna Thank Mo of UN1QUE Designs for coming out to chill with us!! It was good to see you. After words We stopped in @ Mo's Studio to Meet good Friend/Drummer Josh Olsen and hear a band he is currently managing.. rock out there set.

Currently.. Wednesday.. I am chilling up @ Acai Alaska Listening to Cody Quietly play Pink Floyd "Breathe" and enjoying the most amazing Acai Bowl. Check out this place.. it is the only one.. Wish i had one back home..www.acaiak.com.

"Music is not about the noise nor the harmonies that you can make, but the silence which you leave the audience"

Alaskan Winter Tour (Day 3-4/ The Weekend)

GREETINGS FOLLOWERS!!

haha i feel so powereful when i type it like that!! haha :)

Last blog I posted on Friday evening Johnathan was on his way over to lay down some tracks.. AND LAY TRACKS IS WHAT HE DID!! He added a solid base line, along with some fancy lead guitar work to spice up the mix to "Pocket Change". Followed by Chris laying some sweet sounds on the keyboard!! I CAn't WAIT for you all to hear the final mix!! It is such a Fun and Up beat song.. I cant stop listening to it!!

That night we Played @ the S Lounge. Very COOL PLACE!! with Excellent Italian food. They Just recently brought a young cook over from Rome. Who makes a Mean Dish.. Also the place is goin through a remodel.. they just added a new bar area and have plans to double the size of the stage. Cant wait to see the final Product.!! For our Set we rocked the Keys, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Johnathan brought out his twin brother Jason to Rock the Drum set. We also had the Congas and Djembe to rock out on!! We killed it!!

During the day yesterday Chris and I spent a good amount of time working in the studio on a Jingle for a Clothing Store up here Called Bottoms Boutique. Its Funny Catchy, Short, And you are goin to love it!! Man is Recording ever a lot of fun!! I love being able to hear it!! :))......Last night we were asked to rock the S Lounge Again.. So WE DID!!Last night was more of acoustic set with the guitars and hand drums!! a little more low key. Chill Atmosphere.. Good people. Local Aritst Tyler Cortez also came down to the S lounge to share his talents!! I wanna Thank Christina Miller for coming out to the show!! another Fellow Woodburian.. It was nice to meet you and i hope you enjoy the CD!!

Thank you to those who have joined on board for my blog!! Tell your Friends!! Share on Facebook!! Such a Good idea.. Thanks Kels for motivating me to put one up!! :)

Today is day Five..I talked to my dad this morning and he said MN is getting some serious snow!! glad i am not there right now!! haha Chris, Heidi, Story, and I are bout to head to church! :) Its always fun going to someone elses Church! :)

Tonight.. who knows!!

Sunday Funday.. You never know what could happen!!

Alaskan Winter Tour (Day 2-3)

This Goes out to my 4 Followers ..and those who might be checking out my site but refuse to follow .. ;) (-1 for me - 1 for Chris) I guess that leaves 2 Followers .. Krista Patton and Clint Knutsen as my two favorite people right now :)) haha.. I Thought about putting up another blog last night.. but I felt like the timing wasn't right.. I needed some more significant events to write about... Yesterday Chris Heidi and I went to Heidi's family's Alaskan Cabin (http://web.me.com/picturealaska/site/Consignment_Blog/Entries/2010/12/6_Bear_Mountain_Retreat.html) to pick up my King Size Blow up mattress and pick up some additional supply's in shades of green ;).. We did some more jamming out worked on writing some new songs..... Well here we are.. half way through day three.. Breakfast was Coffee and Egg and salsa burrito. Chris just left to go pick up Johnathan Germann (drummer, guitar, bass player) to lay down some different parts to a few of the recordings we already have done. Tonight we were asked to Play @ the S Lounge. I look forward to checking the place out and breaking out some moves with TWP.

Friday night!! you never know what could happen!! :)

Alaskan Winter Tour (Day One)

Hello Everyone,

This is my first time setting up a blog so I hope that everything works out ok!! Just to create the setting... I just got up to Alaska last night @ about 12:45.. and I will be here for the next three weeks on tour with Chris Snyder & Third Wheel Project. I am staying @ Chris' Place with with Wife and Daughter Heidi & Story. Today.. we took it pretty easy.. just hanging out in the studio working on recording "Pocket Change".. We also did a little G-Shopping at Costco to stock up on some food for the week.. Tonight we had pizza.. we also grabbed a 12 pack of PBR.. had a few and hung out with Chris & Heidi.. Chris and I taught Heidi how to rock out on the bass guitar with us to "Romeo & Juliet".. it was pretty Sweet!! I wanna Thank Chris and Heidi for being such good host/hostess and taking me in to your home. I look forward to the next three weeks and cant wait to keep everyone posted as we make our rounds!! Peace & Love!! Good night!!