We are making last minute changes to the final mixes for the new album. 13 songs plus a few interludes. The crowd in Orlando we played for last week was shocked by our new harder rock sound, and some said they liked rise and shine style better, but still seemed to enjoy the show. The new album is so straight ahead rock and catchy, not the most ambitious thing I have ever done artistically, but perhaps the most simply and sinfully satisfying. It is the most heart felt and from the gut rather than cerebral thing I have ever been a part of. The band listened to the final mixes tonight at rehearsal and really got off on them, albeit with a few comments here and there about mix issues. We should have this baby wrapped up by week’s end. set for a may 1^st release date if all goes well with package and design. Our mini tour of the southeast has turned into a mini-mini-tour due to scheduling conflicts with band members. Still looking forward to meeting fans in Georgia but will not hit the Carolinas this time out, at least not until the new CD hits radio and stores in mid summer. 

Current Spin: Nipper’s greatest hits of the 20’s. I love these songs from the 20’s and 30’s. Something about that sound.