Nashville/Eastern Shore

I had a great trip to Nashville and the MD Eastern Shore last week. Met lots of cool folks, got a chance to play some music at some great places, and had a lot (what's too much?) of fun.

Coincidentally, my friend Joe Cerisano was in Nashville the same time as Bruce and I, so we got a chance to catch up and even do some playing together. Joe is heralded as the most famous anonymous singer in the country. Chances are if you watched any commercials in the 80s and 90s you've heard him. Anything from Miller Beer to Sprite to the 'Be All You Can Be' Army commercials. That was Joe.

Here's a cool shot of Joe and I playing together at the Commodore in Nashville--what an honor!:


Also, here's a photo of me in front of the Bluebird Cafe that Bruce and I didn't get when I played there the last time I was in Nashville:


Big thanks to Debi Champion for having Joe and I at the Commodore. Also, shout outs to both Delores Hershey and Melissa DuVall at the Ivories lounge. Delores and Melissa are two very beautiful and talented musicians (collectively called the 'Nashville Barbie Dolls') that I had the pleasure of meeting while in Nashville. Check them out if you get the chance:

http://www.myspace.com/deloreshershey
http://www.myspace.com/melissaduvall

After flying back from Nashville, Bruce and I drove from BWI out to beautiful Ocean City, MD to play on Ocean 98.1's Live Lixx at Sixx program with Lesley and BK. I hadn't been to OC in a while (probably sometime in '07), so it was great to be back. That place is like a second home and I have lots of great memories in that town.

I had the great fortune to be paired up with CC Coletti and her band to play on the radio show. CC has toured internationally with Meatloaf and his band Neverland Express and has recently released her debut solo album 'Neverland Express,' which was produced by Anthony Krizan, who also tours with her band. CC has some seriously amazing pipes, not to mention that she is incredibly sweet and beautiful.

Upon talking with Anthony, I found out that he actually used to play with one of my favorites, the Spin Doctors, and wrote and played on their album 'You've Got To Believe In Something'! I couldn't believe it! I've played the hell out of that album and couldn't believe I was sharing the airwaves with someone who had a big hand in creating it. Crazy!

Needless to say, I felt extremely privileged to be hanging out and playing with such world-class talents, not to mention it was great seeing BK and Lesley again. They are such great, fun people and have been incredibly generous with their support over the years. Here's a shot of me, CC, Anthony and the rest of the band (TJ and John) in the Ocean 98 studio:


I thought the show went really well I will try to post some audio soon. CC and her band sounded great and they even let me play a few tunes at their gig later that evening. Very kind and welcoming folks. Shout outs also to TJ, John, Bob, and Angelique--it was great meeting and hanging with you all!

Overall, a really awesome trip. Great times with great people!