Well I thought we were free and clear up here in New England as far as winter was concearned, but sure enough Mother nature graced up with 14 inches of snow today so I figured I would update things here and share a few things with you. First of all, I got a little more traveling in during the past few months. Los Angeles, California was great. Spent time on Sunset Blvd, Laurel Canyon and Pasadena. Last week I was in Toronto, Ontario shopping, eating, wandering, checking out the Hockey Hall of Fame, etc... In my opinion, there is not enough Bruins representation, but that's just me. 

In addition to the many local Boston bands I've suggested you checking out, I strongly urge you to look up The New Collisions.  They are simply incredible as I've seen them play many times now but I suggest you see them soon because I assure you that they will not be playing the club scene for long. While we're on the subject of great bands, I'm happy to say that I played a small role in helping the band Stimulator release their second album titled "Stimulator 2." They are from L.A. and are top-notch....and the new CD is incredible. I suggest you look them up on CdBaby and purchase the album. (See above video)

I've written some articles and music reviews here and there for various magazines and recently I contributed my top-ten list for 2008 to The Noise. It was for top-ten local independent albums of 2008. Here it is.

1. Cycles Follow Signs- Static of the Gods
   
2. Roll the Dice- Damone
3. Billion Dollar Sound- Rich Cronin
4. Dawn of a Waking Man- Rick Pisano
5. Fucking Smilers- Aimee Mann
6. Weaponize- Kay Hanley
7. Sonic Disorder- Sonic Disorder
8. We will not Fade- Jenn Taranto
9. Feel no Evil- Rebels of Art
10. The Mesmerines- The Mesmerines

I can't give the additional commentary in the article here but you can read the complete article at www.thenoise-boston.com

Thanks, until next time......Spring is upon us!!