Back in 2009 I met (via Myspace) a luthier in Maryland who I started chatting to about various guitar sounds and settings. I was on the verge of branching into electric guitars and had never really used them much. So it was nice to speak to someone with a knowledge of the instruments inside and out.
This luthier was Bill Lite of Xotech Guitars.
After a few emails back and forth, Bill offered to create an electric guitar that would have all of the attributes to compliment my style of playing, but retaining a uniqueness leaving me free to experiment.
He began asking a series of questions such as,
"Do you strum more than you pick?"
"What sort of amp will you be playing through?"
"What sort of sounds do you like the most?"
And that really got me thinking about what I expected out of incorporating electric guitar into my repertoire.
For the most part, I was starting to write more dark, heavy-esque songs that I thought would be suited to a crunchier sound, however being a rhythm (acoustic) guitarist, I didn't want the whole tracks to sound muddied by non-stop distortion....So all of this was worth analyzing.
After sending more emails back and forth I left Bill to his own devices and a few months later started receiving pictures in my inbox.
One of the first images of my guitar....
Bill would send photos as he drew, cut, clamped and built the guitar and after a few months, while Syren were based in Holland I received a rather large package at the door...
Presenting the Xotech EB II Dizeezd Series Guitar
Made out of Spalted Oak, Mahogany and Blood Wood with a semi hollow body this guitar has a great earthy (woody) sound and it's Fender Lace Sensor pickups combined with a Lace Humbucker give me all the versatility I need to get exactly the sound I'm searching for.
What's most brilliant about this guitar is that Bill chucked in some locking machine heads which keep me in tune!
There's no other guitar in the world like it, but if you want to see your dream realized, definitely get in touch with Bill at Xotech Guitars! :)
I love RainSong guitars...some of you know them and some of you don't. For those of you that do I'm sure you've fallen in love time and time again with 100s of the amazing characteristics of these instruments...and those of you that don't know them might wonder, 'Can an acoustic guitar made 100% out of Graphite be THAT good?'....Here's my two cents, for what it's worth.
My RainSong Graphite Guitars Family
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways......
1.The A-WS1000
This bright red beauty not only matches my favorite pair of Dr. Martens but is absolutely the most indestructible, reliable and trustworthy live guitar I have ever had the pleasure of playing.
Apart from the fact that I was bravely straying off the wooden guitar path and taking the slip road onto the carbon graphite freeway, the first thing that I fell in love with was the thin neck...(if you're a guitarist who hasn't been blessed with ultra-long fingers you'll know how important that is)...where I'd struggle to clearly form chords on some guitars, the RainSong A-WS1000 made everything possible for me and with this new found ease of playing, I was confident enough to branch out and experiment with my style of playing.
After receiving the guitar (which was my very first RainSong,) a very intense show schedule followed which allowed me to really experience it in every live situation imaginable. The sunny outside gig (the rainy outside gig...) and the guitar never once slipped out of tune or tone. Big stages with large monitoring systems couldn't make this baby feed back either, and if you found a particular frequency that was more resonant than others you could easily notch it through the fishman preamp built in.
I personally use a Boss Chromatic Tuner pedal on stage, but the fishman preamp also features a built in tuner which has a quick response and will get you tuned and playing before the audience notice a thing.
And as this instrument is amazingly versatile, you'll find it's perfect with or without an amp and whether you're playing heavy rhythms or picking it out finger-style, it's 100% consistent.
Now, this particular model was discontinued, for why I'm not sure. But if you have the pleasure of owning one of these or have seen one and considered buying it, I strongly recommend it for the gigging/touring musician. It's true to say that these would also be perfect for your general around the campfire, every-now-and-then player, but for that amount of playing, I suggest this next guitar.....
2. The OM1000 Hybrid Series
Perhaps the most lightweight, lovely, projective and resonant guitar I've ever touched the Hybrid Series are made out of both carbon and glass fiber. This particular model is the smallest of the Hybrid Series and is perfect for those campfire sing-alongs or those down-scale coffee shop gigs. As well it packs the punch needed to blow your mind on a big stage. With the perfect balance in dynamic range and the absoluteness of each individual note this guitar is suited to any style of playing.
Also equipped with a fishman prefix preamp, (complete with tuner) you can make those little tweaks to create your desired sound.
The most raved about feature of this guitar and quite possibly the pièce de résistance of the whole series is it's famed, 'N2' neck. This neck is the lovechild of the collaboration between Steve Miller and John Bolin (master luthier.) The N2 is so solid and has been designed to such a perfection that it has created an even balance of vibration from the strings to the soundboard which is part of the reason this model is so resonant and alive.
Being the only neck by RainSong to feature an adjustable truss rod, this guitar can be adjusted to suit guitarists of any level of experience.
I personally use my OM1000 in the studio and I find that when mic'd up with some Nuemann 184D's or Rhode NT5's this guitar really comes alive and recordings will be pristine. Although, I've also mic'd my OM1000 with a single Nuemann U87 about 7in. - 12in. away from where the fretboard and body meet and have been totally amazed by the clarity of every aspect of this guitars tones and resonance.
I cannot recommend this guitar enough to anyone interested in buying a RainSong. In my opinion, this guitar alone gives any ole' Martin or Taylor a run for their money.
When it comes to branching out with guitar playing and experimenting you really couldn't get a better guitar than.... 3. WS3000 12 String
If you are familiar with 12 Strings, you know that one of the biggest issues is the damage caused to the joint at the neck & body by tension added by the 6 extra strings. And of course with these extra strings, you'll find that you pull unconsciously harder at the neck when playing in order to form your chords and notes clearly. Since RainSong's 12 strings are created using all graphite, they have been able to make the neck thin, the action low and the guitar 100% immune to structural failure. (All the while, never losing it's tuning. Guitar making miracle, perhaps? Or just the power of RainSong Graphite Guitars?)
Out of all the various stringed instruments, 12 string guitars are my absolute favorite! The harmonics specific to them can really open your mind and boost your creativity. You'll find this particular model suited to both the strummer and picker with ample space between strings for your notes to be precise.
It's 5 inch deep body swallows the sound whole then bursts it out again making the listener wonder what you've plugged into. And if you find yourself on a stage with this guitar, you'll be impressed again by the fishman prefix +T preamp which allows you to sculpt your sound to perfection.
If you've been wondering what 12 string to invest in and have looked at the 100s of other wooden models, consider the long-term effects of extensive use and remember RainSong when you decide you want a lifetime of reliable quality for your money!
These three guitars have changed my musical life! I've tried loads of beautifully made guitars that have gorgeous tones and sustains, but each time I find myself coming back to RainSong and being blown away all over again. I strongly believe in the reliability of these instruments and urge those of you who haven't found your guitar soul mate yet to get to a dealer and try one. Or, failing that, come to one of my shows and you can have a go on mine. :)
Thanks for reading and I hope this might have answered any questions you might have had.
Oh I'm ever so happy! I've finally got my studio back up and running after the unexpected crash of my G5 and the inevitable switch to Windows that followed. I love mac but when you need to get stuff quickly and on a budget, it just isn't practical.
ANYWAY! I've already dumped all my files to the new machine and have even had time to record some new tunes (guide tracks of course...) but it will take me a little bit more time to get re-settled and upgrade the hard drives, etc etc..
But even still there's work to be done. I've started some preliminary mixing on Syren's upcoming album and with help of an old friend of mine it looks like things will go very well! Oh, the Joy of all things studio and nerdy!
So to celebrate, here's my track of the day. DIG THAT BASS LINE!
I was browsing the internet today just having a general surf and kept coming across X Factor this and X Factor that....Ooo...is Gary Barlow doing as good a job as Simon Cowell....(Are you serious? THAT's Listed on the news and I have to do a google search to find out what's going on in Libya??) And I remembered how, back home in America, in high school everyone was obsessed with American -freaking- Idol. I never understood it and have actively boycotted such shows since they came out back in 2001 (starting with Pop Idol in Britain.)
What is most annoying is how you can't deny the genius of the creators. Finally there is a show which was like drugs to the minds of the public. Even people who's musical values were of a more 'old school' fashion would "Watch the auditions, you know....cos they're just so funny..."
If you want comedy why not watch genuine comedy such as Monty Python, Bill Hicks or any of the Carry On films?? Or better yet, find a local comedy venue and go watch someone new!
Bill Cosby
(And as a by the by, "As of June 2011, [American Idol] is the most watched TV series in the Nielsen ratings and is the only program to have been number one for seven consecutive seasons, surpassing All in the Family and The Cosby Show, which were both number one for five consecutive season..." according to Wikipedia...Poor Bill Cosby...now HE was funny.
I'm allowing myself once and for all to get on a soap box about this, because it's shows like this which numb the minds of the public. That's the same public musicians such as myself rely on to buy records...more and more people are beginning to prefer that dolled up, air brushed, turgid shite that rolls off of shows like American Idol, and the X Factor because it's easy! It's like the fast food of music. It feels so good when you can move along to that new track in the club, but at the end of the day it isn't intellectually stimulating, is it? I suppose people don't want intellectual stimulation these days, though. Everything is just so easy...and who knows whether that's a good or bad thing.
I have, for the past 6 years or so, thought it was a bad idea to post big opinions like this, because the truth of the matter is that I do rely on you guys to buy my music and come to gigs. And if I'm seen to be trashing your favorite show, the likelihood of you supporting me is slim. But I honestly can't sit still any longer. How can we still be settling for stupid shows like that to tell us who has talent and what the X-mas number 1 is going to be? Some angry Rage Against the Machine fans started a facebook campaign back in December 2009 to make 'Killing in the Name' the UK x-mas number 1 and not let the X factor steal it for the 5th year in a row. It worked, too. They got so much support that Rage got more downloads and by christmas we really were ROCKING around the christmas tree....so to speak ...But nothing really came of it. The new year came and went and the rage in people eventually faded. But if we are REALLY angry about how ugly the face of the music biz is these days, why don't we DO something about it?
We can, too!
Biffy Clyro
(also as a side note, the 2010 x-mas No. 1 was a song called 'When We Collide' written by a great Scottish band, Biffy Clyro. But it wasn't Biffy Clyro that got the kudos for the song although I'm sure they got nice royalties..., it was some x factor wimp sporting an acoustic guitar)
Stop downloading/buying meaningless mess just because Itunes endorse it or because it's getting press and try going out to your local open mic nite. I guarantee you'll see someone who's whole heart and soul go into every word and chord they write and on a spiritual level that will echo within you until you die.Try listening to original versions of songs and supporting the people who wrote them as opposed to someone who's been produced by money spinning turd machines (record companies).
And finally, thanks for reading...My soap box and I are off, until next time.
Today is one of those days when you want to eat comfort foods and stare out at the overcast Scottish sky daydreaming about novels you might one day write....or at least it is for me anyway. ha ha.
So, in my daydreaming I had this song spinning around my head. I just love the melody and words...
Enjoy!
I've been pondering a lot lately about the music business as a whole and whether musicians ever find true satisfaction within the depths of 'the biz.' It's true to say that one can spend years chasing 'the dream,' but when you actually sit down and think about it, do we have a clear view of what our dream actually is? Perhaps it's safe to say that we begin our musical journeys driven by dreams of fame, fortune and adoration but as we find our feet along the way and become settled in our various approaches to music, dreams change; and it's good from time to time to sit and asses how we are approaching what is going to be a lifetime of involvement in the music industry one way or another.
There are definitely two sides of the proverbial coin when it comes to the music industry. On one side you have the 'hit machine' that churns out tunes performed by people who have been produced with a fine toothed come. With gorgeous looks and no hair out of place, the auto-tuned performers deliver the songs being promoted by the mass media and thus hammered into the public's head until you can no longer think of anything but that addictive hook. It truly is a successful business bringing in millions of pounds/dollars every day. And the people who support this gigantic hit monster are all benefiting from it. That's not to say that the people involved (be it the singers/performers or industry folks) didn't set out for this in the first place. Perhaps it was their dream all along to to be 'rich and famous.' But I can't help but wonder if maybe, from a musical point of view, they long for something deeper and more meaningful. Something that means more than money.
On the opposite side of the coin, you have the more hippy-esque musicians and promoters who believe in a more 'old fashioned' approach to the music industry, which is simply this; write a brilliant song that comes from the depths of your soul and put it out there. Play it live and share the spiritual and emotional parts of yourself with people who might also feel the same. And if you're successful you can give up your day job pumping petrol at the garage and use the money you make from your music to fund a life where you can write and record more music to affect more lives. With the invent of the internet this has never been an easier method. You can write, record and release in virtually minutes and voila! You're in the industry. However, in this fast paced industry people are losing interest in investing in something that hasn't already been endorsed by the media. (And it is an investment.) Without anyone telling you how 'wonderful' the performer you are watching is, you have to watch and listen and decide for yourself. If the performer is playing original material, that makes your investment that much more important. So in taking this approach we have to ask ourselves, 'Are we happy with the inevitable up-hill struggle against the major labels who dominate the market? And if not, are we happy in the shadows of the limelight?
My reason for writing this is simply because I, as a musician, have started personally analyzing my place within the overpopulated music industry. The songs I write are incredibly personal and dear to me. I write because I always have. Nothing drove me to do it. I just picked up a pen when I was 9 and bang! The flood gates of my soul opened and if I tried to close them, I never could. Other songwriters will agree with me when I say that creating music truly is a spiritual experience.
My dream was to be that person bathed in stage light singing to the cheers of those who adore my songs. Throughout my teens (13-17) I was obsessed with everything musical and by the time I got my driving license I had already been gigging for two years, had a repertoire of hundreds of songs and had my future career pretty sussed out in my head. I had great family who supported me and when their finances allowed for it they'd buy me bits of gear until I had everything I needed to record myself and put together a band. It was all very amateur but those experiences were vital to the next step in my career which came out of nowhere.
Syren was the chance of a lifetime. Before me were two professional musicians with years of experience and a wealth of knowledge and I soaked it up like a sponge. It didn't take me long to get my act together, both literally and proverbially. I wrote, I rehearsed, recorded and I played live and I really honed my skills. But all this time and since I was 9, I was just driven by my dream. Now after having done all the things I ever wanted to, I'm here wondering what comes next. I have played to thousands of people, recorded albums that have been praised by fans and press, have earned royalties and have received emails and letters from people who have been deeply touched by the music I've written. And yet because I cannot stop writing, recording and producing music, I'm taking a moment to pause and reassess myself and my dream.
If I died today I would be content with everything I've achieved so far in my life. But to be perfectly honest there is that hunger somewhere within me that wants more; bigger productions, larger audiences, more record sales...There is a part of me which doesn't quite feel satisfied. What makes things slightly more confusing is that my musical ethics are sternly fixed on the aforementioned 'hippy-esque' approach to the music industry. Chances are if I were signed to a major label I would have to be tweaked in some way to become what they would consider to be a 'money spinner,' and I have always (and will always) refuse to exploit my music like that. Never mind myself. But surely any exposure is good for your over all goal right? I guess in a round about kind of way, the answer lies in me pushing myself every day in every way I can. Writing whenever I need to write, being myself and only being part of projects (pop, rock, rap or otherwise) that I believe in. I truly believe there are still people out there who want to invest in music that doesn't have electronic loops and enough keyboards to sink a ship. And for those of you who fall in that category, may I promise you that my 'hunger' is for you. I will always write for you and deliver unto you music which comes directly from my soul in hopes that it can touch yours.
I don't quite know why I chose that as a title. Probably because I washed my hair today and am just loving the clean smell...who knows.
Anyway, I was having a think about my 'track of the day' and today is sort of a toughy because the song running rampant in my head is actually a new song I wrote a couple of days ago and haven't yet recorded....so as I can't quite post it, I thought it best to just choose one of my favorite tracks of all time (picked out of an incredibly long list, I must add....)
Hope ya'll enjoy!!
Love, Peace and Chicken Grease.
xxx
Last night I was chilling out in a hotel bar in Edinburgh, staring up at the beautifully lit castle amongst all these other old buildings...and this song was playing. It seemed like such a perfect combination and inspired me to sit there for about 2 hours writing away....
xxx
Well it's been about three weeks since my studio G5 bit the dust. I've decided that it was due to my over working it that it just died on me...*sigh*... I've arranged for a new computer and of course now it's just a matter of waiting until it arrives and I can tweak it with all of my bits. But geez I wish things would materialize more quickly. I'm so lost without means to record...and so close to being finished with an EP....how cruel, aye?
Which brings me to post this video for the new 'Deeper Understanding' by Kate Bush.
I believe it explains my situation perfectly. :)
Gotta Love Kate.
xxx
I had heard 'Black Horse & A Cherry Tree' and 'Suddenly I See' on the radio when they came out and of course totally fell in love with both songs. But I didn't really know much about KT Tunstall. It wasn't until the other day when I was just perusing through the internet and came across her wikipedia page. So naturally I read about her, checked out some youtube stuff and listened to the whole of 'Eye To The Telescope.' By then, I had become a fan...
But hearing the following interview just made me respect KT Tunstall so much more than most of the musicians I'm into these days. 1. Because she's realistic. and 2. because a lot, if not all of the things she talks about I've experienced both as a solo artist and with Syren. And I only hope that if I ever get anywhere as successful as her that I can accept such an honor and privilege with the grace and humbleness that I hear in this interview.
If you haven't listened to KT Tunstall's music, I strongly suggest you do so as it's some of the most deep, pure and real music out there today amogst so much shallow, turgid shite!
It's been a year and a half since we first set foot inside Studio Nemesis , Den Helder to start recording pre-production tracks for Syren's new album. I really can't believe it's been that long. I know a lot of you are anxious to hear the new album and I've been getting a ton of emails asking me what tracks are on it, when it will be available, etc...and due to such interest I thought it might be nice just to share with you all what it was like....the process of recording the 'Something Has To Separate' album from start to finish.
December 2009
Syren were based in Holland. Schedules were pretty tight as we had shows booked every week and had to juggle rehearsals in with getting into the studio. But somehow we managed. We were introduced to Petrus Ramdayal, owner of Nemesis through a friend and he quickly became a great friend of ours. He taught me the in's and out's of all the gear inside the studio and what a fantastic teacher he was/is. That meant we had more flexibility as I was able to engineer recordings even if Petrus himself couldn't be in the studio that day. (This was a really exciting time for me personally as I would be in the studio every day from about 9am to about 7pm just getting to know the gear, recording new songs as I wrote them and even taking the time to record other artists who had booked time at Nemesis. I consider it to be one hell of an internship.)
Typically Syren were in 3 or 4 days of the week running through our live set and producing new songs that were due to go on the album. Once we got the new album material to a satisfactory point we began recording the first demo.
Still taken from a video of me recording guitar.
March 2010
Time off for Christmas and New Year...The demo had been recorded and we'd taken a month or two to listen to it over and over again getting ideas for production and really chiseling each song into what we considered to be perfection. Once we were happy we returned to Nemesis and began recording drums for the actual album. This was actually one of my favorite parts of the whole process. First because I have always been a huge fan of Jo's drumming and it's a real treat to see her in such an exclusive setting doing what she does best...(after all I started my career as her live drum tech) and Second because as an engineer it was fun to experiment with different micing techniques. I had one hell of a drum sound to compete with since John Brandt really captured the best of Jo's kit and her playing on the 'Dehumanized' album so I took a good 4 days to make sure everything was exactly how Jo and I wanted to hear it. Anytime I ran into a snag Petrus was there to help and offer advice.
Within a week all the drums were down and I was going over takes with Jo making sure she was happy with what she'd done.
Drum Micing Photo By Me
I believe at this point we had a few shows down in the south of Holland so we took a short break to go on the road.
April 2010
Now came Amanda's turn. Anyone who has ever seen her play live will tell you that she takes her audience through a spiritual journey and once you leave the show, you'll be thinking and talking about her performance for weeks. So if you can, imagine her playing in a studio with no one there...her true self comes out and that's what makes her recordings so damn captivating. A true professional and I'm proud to say my mentor.
Micing Amanda's gear up was pretty quick and stress free. She has had the same dominating, fretless bass sound for years and knows her stuff like the back of her own hand. So most of the work was done before she set foot inside the studio. It took her a week and voila, bass was down.
June - July 2010
May was a gigging month, with time taking back for rehearsal and trying out a new set featuring some new album songs. We had been working really hard in the studio so after the shows we each took some time to relax and spend time with friends. Personally, my time involved ice creams and tree climbing in Vaals, shooting promo videos for RainSong guitars in Scotland
but then eventually getting back to the studio to hone some skills. In the beginning of June I started recording the acoustic guitar tracks for the album. It was pretty straightforward and painless but it did take a good couple of weeks as I had just received a new Rain Song guitar and wanted to make sure it was captured flawlessly. Mid June saw me recording electric guitar which was slightly more involved for me. Being new to the world of guitar effects and processors I wanted to take everything slowly so that the guitar sound was relevant to the atmosphere of the song. It took a few trial and error sessions but in the end I managed to get it done by the end of the month.
Throughout July I was getting a basic mix on each song so we could all sit and listen and make sure for the last time that we were 100% happy with our takes. Then it was on to Vocals...
The RainSong OM1000 Hybrid SeriesPhoto By Me
August 2010
This was the most emotional part of the whole album recording process. I mean officially it was amazing to hear the music of songs I'd written come together so beautifully. Every song meant so much to me and upon listening to the tracks I was taken back to the exact frame of mind I was in when I wrote them. But nothing could have prepared me for the vocal takes.
We'd been through so much as a band and as people that I wanted these vocals to really embody the overall atmosphere of Syren...that atmosphere being that something had to change...something had to give and something had to separate. (I can never 100% relay to anyone the utter bliss, pain, satisfaction and longing that this life of being on the road playing with these two formidable musicians has brought. But I hope that in listening to this album you can get a glimpse of what we all went through making it.)
I recorded every song as if it was the last thing I was going to sing in this lifetime. And that was it. Officially we were finished....
Jo and I spent 1 last month in the studio REALLY nit picking and producing and then packed up the Syren bus and returned to the UK with the album files.
Recording Vocals Photo By: Daan Photo
September 2010 - April 2011
These 6 months were taken back for each of us to recover from not just the stressful recording process but from our lifestyle of being on the road constantly and sacrificing every personal moment for the love of our art. Please don't get me wrong, our entire lives have been and will always be dedicated to creating music, but I think after pouring out our hearts and souls into this album, we needed some time to get ourselves back and figure out who we were. After all we'd all changed so much.
In the beginning of April after having settled into a new home in Scotland, I re opened the album files and finished the last few bits of editing and began running through production ideas with Jo.
With nothing else left to do we let our baby go and sent her on her way to John Brandt in Jakarta, Indonesia.
July 2011
Now it's all done. John is working his magic as we speak and preparations are being made for the album's release later this year. It's true, this whole thing has taken longer than any of us would have liked...but like they say, great art takes time....
None of this ever could have happened if it weren't for the sheer support of people like Petrus Ramdayal and all of our fans who came out in the freezing cold winter or the boiling hot summer just to remind us that even though the music industry today relies on everyone to be between the ages of 16 and 23 and either incredibly good looking or just alternative enough for teenagers to 'get into;' some people are awake enough to listen to music written, produced and delivered by the people that genuinely want to touch the lives of the listener.
Backstage at Nottingham Rock City
Thanks to everyone for reading this. And I hope you enjoy this album like no other.
Lots of Love,
Erin
P.S.
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I remember being 13 and having a livejournal account. Boy did that make me cool or what? (Note the sarcasm...) It was one of those online things where you could write your inner most thoughts and feelings and know that all your friends would read it and 'get to know the real you...' blah blah blah.
In all actuality it never made one damn bit of difference to anything, really. I kind of figure people publicly broadcasted really personal things for attention or sympathy...or to goad others into random desired reactions. Eventually I came to these conclusions and deleted the account but not before printing off all the entries. :)
It's true, I'm a journal person. I like getting random little thoughts and writing them down in a secret notepad, quietly celebrating my profundity. Ha! Seriously, though...I've always been a writer. A writer of lyrics, poetry, silly little tid bits...I just love writing! There's something really therapeutic about spilling your thoughts. I seriously think that releasing all the stuff swimming around in your head adds years onto your life. Also in an artistic way it's creation, existing for the sake of no one or no thing but ART.
So, in the search for website content I realized that a popular thing for musicians to do is blog. Most people do the lazy version and type one sentence updates into facebook or twitter. I've just about got the facebook thing, but twitter I simply cannot stand. I find it odd that we've entered an era where 1.people give a shit that you've just gotten out of the shower, or other random daily tasks... and 2. you refer to people you've shared intimate moments with as, '@so and so' I mean, seriously?
Maybe it's just me and I'm becoming one of those people who like to complain about the modernization of the world we live in but I can't help but think there was something more magical about the days when writing a novel meant you sat down with a shit load of paper and a pen and WROTE the thing....or had to find the nearest pay phone to phone someone and remind them where you were and when you were coming home. Who knows?
That's not to say that I think technology is bad. After all I am sitting on a computer typing this right now. But I like to nostalgically look back and try to get reconnected with that old school way of life.
*Pushes soap box to one side*
So hello everyone, I'm Erin Bennett. I'm a professional singer/songwriter and musician. In this blog I'll try to share some photos, videos and entries about some pretty cool moments in my life. Mostly I'm doing it for me, but I know there are people who are interested so I guess this is for you as well.
Please feel free to leave me messages or comments regarding anything I've posted. At the very least it will be a nice conversation starter. I do not intend to post anything radically controversial, but if I do please be aware that any offensive or absurd remarks will be deleted, so you'd only be wasting your time typing it all out.
