LP Artwork Completed. Disc Drops For Cmas

Hey Y'all,
The new LP artwork is done. And "A Talent For Loving" is on it's way. Finally. I'm over the hump. The disc went to the manufacturer today and I have a tentative street date of Dec. 18. That's right. Santa be bringing the Sunshine Funk from LA via the North Pole to You!! Check out the album cover.

Photo by BREADANDSHUTTER. You like it? You love it? It's kind of an homage to Soul Brother #1. A classic performance shot. Ow! Feeling me? I feel good!

This project began in earnest on January 1 of this year when I had a sit down with producer Adam Marsland. And now the album has gone to press. I'm thrilled that phase one is done. Now all that's left is to boogie across the pond and bring y'all the music... L.I.V.E!

Internet download services will make the album available in the early part of 2008. But the CD will be up on DigStation before the Holidays hit. The disc will be $9.99 or 99 cents per track. So it you like to buy downloads, that's like getting the 11th cut for free! Who doesn't like "free?" DigStation will also make the artwork available, so you can see it full size. Of course, you'll be able to buy the CD directly from me and CDBaby. More details will follow.

Peace & Disco Beats

Nothing Could Be Finer

I'm just back from North Carolina. Great weekend getaway trip.

It was a brilliant Charlotte weekend. Cool, crisp air. Leaves doing their autumnal thing. I was there to hang with friends and specifically to see my friend Soontaree (yes, the cancer survivor) perform. She is a member of the TopCats, the Carolina Panthers cheerleading squad. And she rocks. She was this week's spotlight cheerleader on the Panthers website and in the souvenir program. I've always enjoyed watching friends do their thing, but this was particularly sweet. It's amazing and inspiring to see Soontaree getting the maximum out of life! Go on, girl!


The game was a wash, although our endzone seats meant we saw all of scoring (Thanks, Soontaree). And we got to see Soontaree cheer and dance her butt off! But the Panthers, led by Vinny Testaverde, were beaten at home by the lowlier Atlanta Falcons, 13-20. It was cool to see the ancient Morten Anderson kick for the Falcons. Saw him as a tot back at Michigan State games with my Dad. Of course, I had to rep the team colors.


Being Veteran's Day, the Panthers honored two Congressional Medal Of Honor winners. Wow. One from Vietnam, the other fought in the Battle of the Bulge. They also honored two members of the Tuskeegee Airmen. As we were waiting for Soontaree to exit the stadium, I had a chance to wave to the Airmen as they left and shout "thank you." They both looked so thrilled to be recognized. I got chills.

Back to work.
Peace & Disco Beats