Life in The Machine

Hi everybody!

With the recent release of "Live in Japan" I have been able to turn my full attention to completing my upcoming acoustic record which is now going to be called "Living in the Acoustic Projects". As of this writing it looks like it is going to be a 14 or 15 song CD and it is now in the hands of mastering guru Jim LaForest at AUDIOVISTA in California. Look for the CD in about 30 days...

So, now what am I going to do? You may remember that I was supposed to be working on the follow up to "Unstoppable" with Kasim Sulton and Prairie Prince in April but schedules once again became a problem, so that has been put off till the fall. In the meantime, those songs needed a new producer and I am pleased to announce that George "Chocolate" Perry has agreed to produce some of the new material.

Chocolate has worked with some great people like John Mellencamp, Joe Walsh, Bobby Caldwell Crosby Stills and Nash, Don Felder, Neal Young, Gwen Mcrae and the Bee Gees. I am looking forward to working with him and it should be really cool!

In two weeks I am off to Tampa to work with a guy I started in this business with in high school, bassist George Valaes and the great drummer Mike Cusamano. This is a one-off gig but will surely be a blast. In fact, the three of us have plans to do some recording together before the year is out.

Did I mention that I have also begun recording the follow up to Lucky Henry Musical Chairs? Oh, and that I played 18 holes of golf yesterday with my 75 year old dad (who beat me) and then rode my mountain bike 20 miles? Crazy busy!

Rick

PS Don't forget to order your copy of "Live in Japan" at either my website store, CD Baby or iTunes!

Severe Thunderstorms and Live Radio = FUN

Last night I was a guest on The Blue Plate Special radio show in Pensacola, Florida. The host Greg Guzman has been an ardent supporter of my various musical projects and last night was no exception. As you may know I just released "Live in Japan" last week and Greg dedicated the entire program to playing every track.

The night started out crazy with a huge line of severe thunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes in the area. I had to drive through blinding rain for over an hour just to reach the station. Upon entering I found out the the station's air conditioning was not working so we got to sit amongst lights, amps and other electronic broadcast equipment (can you spell HOT).

Not a problem though. We had a good time, gave away a few CD's to callers and managed to get through it. Thanks to all the callers to the show and their kind words.

Recently I saw where my friend Kasim Sulton has been posting candid backstage video of the current Meatloaf tour so I thought it would be fun to show you all what it is like to be a guest on a radio show. I have posted it up on Youtube at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdtSue1uUzc . I hope it brings a little humor to your day.

You can now order our copy of L.I.J. on my website, CD Baby or iTunes.
Rick

It's Here!

Just as promised, a huge shipment of Live in Japan CD's has arrived from the factory on time and ready to go! If you have already ordered yours, they are in the mail on their way. If you haven't, you can click on my store link now or get one from CD Baby or iTunes in about one week.

Live in Japan sounds great and captures the vibe of the entire tour.

Just about finished mixing the acoustic record. It is going to be pretty cool with a broad range of material (all acoustic of course). I have been thinking about changing the name of the CD so stay tuned.

I was all set to go see my good friend Kasim Sulton on his tour with Meatloaf tomorrow but it seems that Meat has the flu so the date has been postponed. Performing is a blast but it can take a lot out of you.

Hope you all tune in to the Blue Plate Special radio show next Saturday night on WUWF.org. It is on from 10 till midnight (central time). Host Greg Guzmon will be playing the entire Live in Japan CD for his listeners. We will be giving away free copies so be sure to tune in!

ちょうど約束されるように、日本CDの生きているの巨大な郵送物は時間の工場から着き、行くために用意する! 既にあなたのを発注したら、それらは方法の郵便である。 持っていなければ、私の店リンクを今つけるか、または約1週のCD赤ん坊かiTunesから1つを得ることができる。 全体の旅行のvibeは大きい日本音および捕獲に住んでいる。 ちょうど音響の記録を混合することを終えられるについて。 それは材料の広い範囲とかなり涼しい行っている(すべてに当然音響)。 私はCDのずっと名前の変更について考えている従って引続き注目しなさい。 私は会いに行くために完全に明日ミートローフとの彼のあなたのの私のよい友人Kasim Sultonに置かれたが、肉にインフルエンザがある従って日付が延期されたことにそれはようである。 実行は送風であるしかしあなたからたくさん取ることができる。 青い版の特別なラジオ番組にすべての調子WUWF.orgの土曜日次の夜望みなさい。 それは真夜中(中部標準時)まで10からある。 ホストグレッグGuzmonは彼の傾聴者のための日本CDに全体を住んでいるする。 私達は無料版をそうである調整して確実与える!