My next album is a bit more on the serious side, reflecting the many moods that haunt me on a daily basis. In addition to introducing very serious subjects such as suicide and drug usage, there are a few wonderful love songs as well. Because of the virus safety threat, most of this album will be recorded in studio without my wonderful friends, David and Tim, who help make up the Island Song Trio. Shawn Daley is producing the album at The Mohawk Studio in Sandusky, OH, with the assistance of three studio musicians playing lead guitar, bass, and drums. The basic tracks for nine of the songs are completed (sans vocals) with the remainder being recorded on January 15th. Once the tracks are completed, I will add acoustic guitar and vocals. If the vaccine gets to my Trio in time, we will also add David’s African drums and Tim’s cello to the mix.

in the meantime, I have been writing at least one song every week over the last several months. I am very lucky to have all of this quiet time to reflect on life, this dangerous world, and the loved ones in my life. Here are some examples:

Wrong Side of Right….where you should never be

Waitin’ For the Day….love lost…maybe forever

Say You Will….love me ‘til the end of time

Me, Me, Me….lovin’ you, you, you

Love Second to None….written for my wife’s yoga class

Freedom Isn’t Free….a reminder regarding our civic duties

Lakety Snake…could be a children’s song about we encounter here at the lake

Without You…a tongue in cheek look at a bad marriage perhaps

Stay tuned for more albums coming out this year…..STAY SAFE!!