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February 04, 2005
FRIDAY ON MY MIND
The weekend is looming again, and that means CFR!! I know that Dave has Eric Avery coming in as a guest, which I am really looking forward to, and I have some tickets to a show to give away (Backyard Babies in LA - check em out...they absolutely ROCK!!!), plus all the usual madness. Tune in tomorrow at 6pm on Indie 103.1FM LA and OC. And I also have to thank Debbie VanStory for the pics Ive been using on the blog recently. She sent me a few to use from the Key Club show and I think they are really cool shots.
Yesterday was a very full day for me. We had a meeting in the morning with Mike Clink and Dave about the Camp Freddy album - all is ticking along nicely, and the plan is to have a couple of tracks finished really soon, to start playing on the radio and generally getting the buzz started. They sound so good - Im really excited. Then I went to meet with Henry Dwarte, who makes fantastic leather and suede clothes, here in LA. He fitted me for some pants and gave me a couple of shirts - Thanks Henry!! From there, I went down to see Donovan and picked up a few PS2 games while I was at it, and then it was work with Jon on Doheny vocals for the new tracks. Jon is on form right now, and has some great lyrics done for these tunes - he knocked out one complete track yesterday and his voice sounded perfect. Today I'm going to start editing the files and start mixing the track. But the interesting thing about yesterday was that there was a camera following me around all day!! Not a lot to explain right now - just an idea thats being looked at regarding CF. More details to follow.
Regarding tee shirts and posters from the Key Club show - I now have the shirts and posters in my posession, but I have to figure out a way to actually sell them. I might be able to have someone set up a Paypal account linked to the Camp Freddy site, but it will take a little while. The original webmaster for the CF site is no longer running it, so I have to get around to working it all out. Maybe I'll speak to Indie's web guy and see what I can sort out. Patience please. Oh yeah, and while we are talking Tsunami, it seems like Camp Freddy are, in fact, playing at The Anaheim Pond on Feb 18th, as part of a big Tsunami benefit show. I heard that the show is confirmed, but I am just waiting to see some adverts out there before listing the rest of the bands on the bill. Trust me, its a huge event!!
Skot and Jay - Yes, we have been 'shopping' for the deal recently, and thats why we are not playing and keeping our heads down. And yes, we are close.
Matt - Playing the completed song to an audience and watching them have a positive reaction is the best feeling ever.
Kim - The songs that end up on the record will be the strongest 12. I think the whole band agree on at least 9 of those, and the newer ones that we are working on right now are very strong, so I would imagine that at least 2 or 3 of those will probably make it on to the album. The rest of the songs will remain in our arsenal for b-sides, movie stuff, and of course......hopefully that second record!!
OK - time to fire up the studio G5 and get snipping!! I like editing - its a very focused, insular process that enables me to lose track of time and place and just get lost inside the song. I'll be back tomorrow - Thank you all for being here - you know it makes my day. Have a great weekend everyone. Todays pic is one of my favourites - Steve Issacs from The Panic Channel, and myself, playing She Sells Sanctuary.
Peace
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at February 4, 2005 08:03 AM
Comments
OMG, I totally forgot bout the Backyard Babies. I went along with a friend to interview them (she was a journalist) back in... oh... maybe 1997. We spoke mostly with Nicke & Dregen. They were very funny as I remember.
Posted by: zannebee at February 4, 2005 09:02 AM
Billy,
Steve nailed That song. I love The Cult so hearing that song at the show was a real treat. Thanks guys!!!
kdee
Posted by: kdee at February 4, 2005 09:35 AM
Hey Billy,
I don't care who else is playing on the bill on February 18th. Just knowing that CF is there is more than enough.
How can I purchase tickets?????????
Posted by: Wendybird at February 4, 2005 12:23 PM
Billy,
I heard this week Buckcherry (Josh and Keith) are reforming and was wondering your thoughts on the band in general. I know Josh has guested with CF and thought
a spin of "Lit Up" on CFR tonight might be appropriate to commemorate the occassion.
Thank you,
Jay
Posted by: Jay at February 4, 2005 06:50 PM
Billy,
I know you will let us know about the Anaheim show you haven't skipped a beat yet.
Q: What is your favorite CF song to play? and do you think Ian will ever play with you(CF)?
Thanks for all you do for us. You are truely awesome.
Matt
Posted by: Matt at February 4, 2005 07:25 PM
I'll try and ring in to CFR again this week, wish me luck!
Billy, I sent you a copy of Metal Hammer and a letter, you received the mag, but that was probably from someone else. Just wanted to make sure it got to you ok.
Thanks
Kim
Posted by: Kim at February 4, 2005 11:19 PM
Billy, I really love that pic of you and Steve, it's so like a piece of the moment.
Meanwhile I checked out MySpace again, sounds like things are hotting up?!
RP
x
Posted by: RecklessPrincess at February 5, 2005 07:21 AM
just thought i'd say that 'friday on my mind' is an amazing song!
Posted by: acacia at February 5, 2005 07:24 AM