SUMMER 2000: we spent the better partof all summer writing songs, after tossing out the crap we settled on 26 new songs of the 50 or so riffs we came up with - very prolific, it's always been the curse of man a band that you make a goo record and then get too busy promoting that one to make a Great followup- my theory is that if you write enogh for 2 or three good albums(like ozzy, diary of a madman and blizzard) you can tour runtil you need to release the second and its already done and more time to write a great 3rd record- do your homework kiddies- once youget busy it dont stop my goal is to GET BUSY.
Dr Mastermind is reproduced in limited run- 500 copies great booklet- and fotos as well a step UP from the original-and i enhoy seeing anybody who reproduces and distributes aany of those older albums- thanx for remembering- it reall helps pave the way for NOW.
no gigs to realy speak of - worked alot of arena concerts hacking the gear around, and figuring out what i want for OUR SHED and STADIUM tours--only you can help make that happen ..
FALL 2000 gigged with WAR PIGS at the Mt tabor thetre in Portland,or went over well - had alot of fun made some new fans.. love it when that happens
WINTER 2000 fell into the abyss, and kept falling down until i metr the landlord down there and we had a nice talk- when i returned i wrote ALL THE lyrics for off the leash sessions in a 2 day period- some actually heavy and intlelligent thoughts there-dont have a clue where it comes from but at east im reading what i write these days. something is speaking through me...and when i tap in- its magikal..cant write for months then floooded with it all in one big burst- life is like how i shoot baskets- some guys are qwilling to make numerous lay ups and close ins- i prefer the sanap of the twine from half court - you may not make as many, but when youdo its really a big deal, and if you practice from half court-you may get good at those LONGSHOTS that make theistory books- isnt that why we are here my friends to leave a trail of historical value - i am- maybe cuz i donbt have any kids, maybe just cuz i am a guy who fears being forgotten.
feb2001: wild dogs opened for blue oyster cult- great crowd did a kgon tossa out- tshirts and stuff we played some covers from monsters of rock, rebel yell and crazytrain-give the people what they want dammit..
mar 2001 played a battle of the bands at copper penny - git shut down during fuk u but kept going goldstein guested.we lost....i think we were disqualified for saying (actiually if you get technical I NVERE SAY the f word- i let the crowd say it-oh the fine lines of democracy have little to tread on such a thin thread...\
we alsooplayed with THOR at sayrticon and will be with laden saint in vancouver
positive people have been touching me lately the light is coming through the darkness and my goldwing is my bird of paradise- so im goin with the flow tryin to get the know and putting the machine into gear.
thanx for being THIS INTERESTED YOU RULE... OOWEE- REAL LIFE Is CALLIN my 16 year old cat barnaby must have finished breakfast and left me seconds im gaggin here adios..