I just remembered (with only about an hour left in the day) that I have a ‘Mexico’ themed song for today’s holiday:
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that is celebrated more in the U.S.A. than it is in Mexico, but let’s not pick nits, ¿bien?
Best,
SJ
Photos from our Hard Rock Cafe Seattle Show
Seattle photographer Cody Benally took some photos of our show at the Hard Rock Cafe from Feb 23, super fun times!:
Saint John at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
Saint John at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
Saint John and the Revelations at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
Saint John at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
Phil Hirschi killing it at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
Phil Hirschi and Hobbs at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
Phil Hirschi and Benjamin Rud at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
Hobbs at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
BJ Skoff at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
Saint John and the Revelations at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
Saint John and the Revelations at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
Saint John at the Hard Rock Cafe Seattle
photo by: Cody Benally
The band and I had a great night playing tunes for some very lovely folks, see you next time!
Best,
SJ
My Band
We had a really good rehearsal yesterday, my band is pretty fekkin awesome, even though this picture doesn’t do them justice I figure you should have a sneak peak before our next shows:
L-R: Phil Hirschi (cello), BJ Skoff (bass), Hobbs (guitar), Benjamin Rud (drums).
Come see us soon, we found a new stash of rock-and-roll.
All the best,
SJ
Checking In
Hi, I’m just checking in, I hope your day was good.
Best,
SJ
Accidents Will Happen
Phil and I had a flat tire on the way back downtown from rehearsal. I think at one point we may have been driving on a surface that isn’t usually considered as “road”, but it was dark and rainy and we really shouldn’t be nit-picky.
Everybody got home safe and sound, and we’ll live to play some rock-and-roll another day, like one of these: http://www.sjatr.com/shows
SJ
Writing Day
Today was a very satisfying day of songwriting.
I’ve been working on a bunch of new tunes, and it’s always so much fun to see where they lead to, it’s kind of like raising kids and watching them grow up.
I’m on a short break right now, clearing my head. Hopefully when I get back these kids will still be well-behaved.
Best,
SJ
Phil’s Vinyl Stash
These are some of Phil’s records:
Phil (our cellist) couldn’t find his record player, but he promised me next time I came over he’d have it dug out and I could listen to some vinyl. I think I’ll start with the Everly Brothers. Then what?
In anticipation,
SJ
Poo Happens
Sometimes, right before a show, things change and your plans for a night go kaput. But it’s ok, you know why? Because of pre-show tea:
Just relax, listen to some Cat Stevens, sip some tea, and head out the door with guitar in hand and let rock-and-roll sort it all out.
Best,
SJ
Meet Bathsheba
This is my “other” guitar, Bathsheba:
She is a Martin D15. All mahogany. Very simple, but beautiful nonetheless. A nearly-blind old woman on the bus helped me name her recently, which was a relief because I was getting worried that she’d never have a name.
That’s a picture of her in anticipation of being played, but I have to take a break and listen to some Temptations tunes for a few minutes so I don’t wear my fingers out.
Best,
SJ
Mildly Addicted To Pool
I’ve become mildly addicted to pool. I got dragged into a game by a cute girl a few months ago and ever since I’ve steadily played it more and more. I can’t say I’ve become very good at it yet, but tonight I had a lot of fun playing:
Oh, and Benjamin (our drummer) is a bit of a pool shark, don’t let his nice demeanor fool you.
SJ