Almost there...

I am 8 songs done and have 2 more to go to finish off the album. That being said there is a few things to fix up as well, but so far I am very excited about how things are coming along.

I have been working on a title for the album. The theme seams to be "Home", maybe because I spend so much time out on the road these days, my mind has been focused on finally being home. So here's a few album titles I am working with right now:

Going Home (Which is my favourite and also a track on the album)

Handle with care

Destined

Yearning

Also, I am getting a design for the album done soon. Looking forward to sharing this work with you all!

Best Album ever...

So I was in the studio last night and we're almost half way with the album and ya know what, I can't wait to share this album with you. It's by far gonna be my best album yet. I love my previous 2, but this one is different and for some reason I believe that you will think the same thing. I know I've said this before and I'll say it again. Making a CD is kind of like having a baby... you put months and months of work into it, you get so mad at it sometimes, you just want it to be here already and you can't wait to take it home and show it to your friends.

I can't wait to show you some more off this album so much so that I would like to share another song with you. It's called "After the rain" and if you'd like to hear it you can here:

DON"S MYSPACE

New Song

New song (possibly for the record).

I'd love your thoughts on these lyrics.

I used to know myself so well, like the back of my hand

but lately it's been hard to tell who I really am

I don't know how things got so bad

and if I could I would take it all back

I remember everything she said, like it was yesterday

echoes inside my head, like a haunted memory

she said hold on to love and don't let it go

words aren't enough if you don't let it show

I'm ready to change

and i pray it's not too late

she had to leave for me to see

I realize the blame's on me

but i'm ready to change

I never really took the time to give her all that she deserved

I can't believe I was so blind she was my whole world

counting the days since she's been gone

going insane I've never been so wrong

but I think I'm ready to change

and I pray it's not too late

she had to leave for me to see

but now I know what it means to me

I think I'm ready to change

when she walks up the drive

when she knocks that door

the smell of her skin the touch of her hand

the way that smiles take me back there again

I will be whole and the world will be new

I got plan ya know what to do

cuz I'm ready to change

and I pray it's not too late

I won't give in, I won't quit, I won't rest

until she's here again

I'm ready to change

CD release party

So, I've set the date for the release. It's going to be this October 1st. Venue TBA. Then I'll be on a release tour across Canada from October 2nd - December 4th

I'll be asking a few up and coming acts to help me celebrate the release night as well. One, is this young lady:(CLICK) Sonia Eidsa

I still have to hear back from her, but isn't she great!!

And I'm back

Sorry for the long absence. Just spent much of February on the road in northern Ontario and in Vancouver during the Olympics. Now that I've been home for a few weeks and have had time to rest it's time to get back to work. I've been meaning to write and fill you in on what's been happening with this new record and so here I've got some news and a song.

A few months ago I applied for a few grants to help in getting this album done and I was turned down twice. Left me a little bummed. But good news is we've got a new plan that will keep the project going. We're reapplying for a few more grants and in the mean time I am continuing to write songs for the album. Looks like we've hit but a minor hold up, but the release date is still the same, October 1st/ 2010.

There's a new track up on my myspace site called "Life's been sweet". Check it out and drop me a line to let me know what you think. CLICK THE PICTURE

On the Road

Been on the road since January 27th. Made it all the way up to the James Bay. Actually can't drive up here, you gotta take the train and so we had to put the Jeep on the train and then 5 hours later we were on the north coast. Played in Attawapiskat, Kashetchewan, Moosoniee, Moose Factory, White Dog and Red Lake. We've had the best shows and the best people to play for. I can't wait to come back.

Today is my first day off since I left. It's great to be out and doing what I love, but I also gotta say I love the down time. The superbowl just started and so now it's time to sit back and watch the Saints do their thing!

Stay tuned, I will soon be sharing a few tunes from the upcoming album. Things are coming along and I am loving what we've done so far!

Here's a pic of my tour buds Shy-Anne Hovorka and Rob Benvegnu

The Academy and the future...

The ACADEMY show in Winnipeg. Here's a few shots from my friend Kev Wood:

Where I am headed in the next few months:

I'll be going on a North Ontario Ice Roads tour, but it probably will look nothing like this! Oh and I won't be on a motorcycle.

The Festival Du Voyageur in Winnipeg. Good times!

The 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, BC. Where there is absolutely no snow which makes this picture very funny.

Heading into the Recording Studio to finish off Record #3.

Touring this great Country.

Playing a few Summer Festivals where I am sure I'll see crowds like this gathered around my stage chanting my name!

PS I've changed my name to Bono.