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On Dec 17th the 3 bands I’ve been working played at the Unofficial, Unsanction, Holiday Party at the King’s Head to a full house of over 150 people. All the bands did a great job and people were on the … Continue reading →

Last Saturday I decided to multi-track record one of the band practices for our HP (non-official) Seasonal (non-Christmas) Party (read, many disclaimers, etc, etc) on December 17th at the King’s Head. This band is one of three bands we have … Continue reading →

It’s here, on sale now, Katherine Penfold’s new CD, Journals. Katherine is an very talented vocalist, song writer, and performer. Yours truly contributed to the project with guitar on a few of the tracks. The wah and auto-wah got a … Continue reading →

Summer has been a great break for me. Did a great gig in Russell with Katherine Penfold and then the family went to Newfoundland and Laborador for a few weeks. Tons of fun. But I’m back now and returning to … Continue reading →

It’s Here! Buy the new Mike Blair CD Alone Under The Stars. Songs, vocals, and acoustic guitar by Mike Blair. Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, mandolin, percussion, engineering, and production by Carl Strempler. Buy your copy here!

Title Track: Alone Under … Continue reading →

In Part 2 of Land That I Love I took a different approach to the track. I’m facinated by the intermingling of sadness and joy. It’s important to differentiate between happiness and joy. Happiness is a temporary emotional state that focus just … Continue reading →

Keeley Fuzz Head

It has been a while since my last posting. I’ve been quite busy finishing Mike Blair’s “Alone Under The Stars” album. Last night the “GOLD” master was handed over to him to send to production. This will be … Continue reading →

Every artist needs an inspiring place to write and practice. Hal Ryckman came by my office with the idea of renting some space for the various bands we are in. Wanting to really have a place to play were the … Continue reading →

Sometimes its worth picking up those little free download cards from Starbucks. I happened upon the song “Asking for Flowers” by just such a download. As soon as I heard the song I knew there was something very special going … Continue reading →