Been away, haven’t seen you in a while, how’ve you been?

More precisely, you perhaps haven’t heard from me in a while. This newsletter format, while enjoyable, is also a responsibility to sustain, and a task to which I’m not always equal. I consider it a privilege that you folks like to know what’s going on in my world, so it is a joy to share with you.  

Photo by: Cher Renee Lewis

All the news that might fit:

Coney Hatch has done a few shows again this year with the original four guys (Me, Andy, Steve and Dave). A worldwide deal for a new album is now in place with Frontier Records of Italy!  As we assemble material and build the tracks in the studio it all slowly begins to take shape. A pretty exciting sound, worthy of the vintage days of Coney is emerging!  First quarter 2013 is now the goal for release date.

 

 

CONEY HATCH, MARCH 31,2012 w/ Andy Curran

I’ve produced a CD full album for a group called the Victoria Secrets, a student combo from Haliburton. It’s a great listen, with a variety of musical styles. For more on this see the youtube video of “Victoria Secrets Summer of ’93” and the posting on my website.

I’m working with Roger King at PNA agency to acquire voice-over jobs. People have commented on my speaking voice for years and Susan deCartier (Blue Rodeo manager) put me in touch with Roger.  The hope is it will be another application of my voice and performance skills, and already I’ve had the pleasure of a radio-spot session helmed by the legendary Syd Kessler!

In the over FOUR Years now since my car crash (unbelievable how fast time flies) I’ve made huge gains in healing and recovery. I’ve also learned to accept the things that just aren’t going to get any better. As I like to say to my wife Betty, “Not bad for a guy who was broken to bits and stuck back together.” I’ve been helped along by the good will and active support and encouragement of so many people. Thank you.

I actually got out on the ice for some old-timers pickup hockey before last season was done and I’m looking forward to the start of the new season. I don’t skate so fast now but the wonder is that I’m out there at all.

Had lots of epic solo acoustic shows this year as well as a couple of dandy trio gigs with Mark Santer and Tim Harrington. Also a few gigs playing bass with old friends Hotel California.

Working on writing and demoing a bunch of country tracks with Dean Young for some kind of future album release. Still working out the details.

My book project is splitting into two now; I just can’t shut up I guess! It’s too much for one book, I’d have a doorstop-sized volume, so splitting the story in two areas of interest is now the way.

Thanks to Cher Renee Lewis for the action shot below from my Hard Rock Hotel Orlando 2012 show. Re-date for 2013 so keep an eye out! Take care and I’ll return with more news soon.