Elliott Bay Sunset

Elliott Bay Sunset

Seattle has some really good musicians, and I’ve met some of the best of them on this trip. It also has some fun venues to play in, venues that actually respect musicians and don’t just use them to do the venue’s marketing for them. I’ve been playing here a bunch and meeting lovely fans of music too. If you’re one of them and you’ve just stumbled on my site, go here for regular updates and say ‘hello!’:

http://www.facebook.com/saintjohnandtherevelations

Fortunately for me, Seattle also has some lovely sunsets.

Well, I’m going to go back out now and see what other bits of loveliness are hiding around this city.

Don’t worry dearest Venice, I haven’t forgotten about you! I’ll be back home soon.

Love,

SJ

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Show on Wednesday at WitZend

Dear Friends,

Join me this Wednesday at this super cool new spot in Venice called WitZend. The vibe and sound of the room are really nice and I really dig playing there.

9PM
1717 Lincoln Blvd
90291

Send me a note telling me you’re coming and I’ll put you on the guest list. Cheers!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111468218963628

Love,

SJ

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Show in Venice this Saturday (Oct 1)!!!

We’re playing some rock-and-roll tomorrow night (Sat, Oct 1) at a super cool new spot in Venice called WitZend.

1717 Lincoln Blvd
Venice CA
9PM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208085105924705

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The closest way to describe it is that it’s like I have a…

The closest way to describe it is that it’s like I have a radio in my head, and it’s hardly ever off.

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I just played the worst game of Mario Kart ever. Fortunately,…

I just played the worst game of Mario Kart ever. Fortunately, this sunset erased all the frustration. Now I can get on to rehearsal.

See you soon,

SJ

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Jubilee Sunset

Jubilee Sunset

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Professional Sunset Watcher

Professional Sunset Watcher

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Casual Venice Graffiti

Casual Venice Graffiti

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Supernova Sunset

Supernova Sunset

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It’s a grey day here in Venice CA, it kind of reminds me…

It’s a grey day here in Venice CA, it kind of reminds me of Vancouver BC weather. Except that here, unlike Vancouver, there are no idiots rioting over a hockey game.

I’m all for a good bloodless riot, but aren’t there plenty of worthier things to get violently upset about?

There are children starving all over the world, you’re getting screwed by a global capitalist ponzi scheme, and your government is constantly lying to you. But these people decide to get upset because their sports team doesn’t get to take home the big metal cup?

We probably need to reexamine our priorities.

Tags: hockey, riot, stanley cup, vancouver, venice

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Canucks It was a nice surprise to be walking down a street in…

Canucks

It was a nice surprise to be walking down a street in Venice Beach CA and see a large Vancouver Canucks sticker in a shop window. I don’t follow hockey much anymore, but having your home team in the Stanley Cup finals is still pretty cool.

It’s even better when it’s sunny and warm where you are and you’re walking around in flip-flop sandals.

SJ

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Well, it’s 4AM and who could blame me for taking the wrong…

Well, it’s 4AM and who could blame me for taking the wrong way at this hour. But it was a super productive day, and my first day back in Venice so I’m making the most of it. We booked a show at the House of Blues on Sunset today, we’ll be playing on the 12th of May at 11PM. Bring your boogie pockets, we’re going to have some new stuff to show you and maybe even have something for you to take home…

Luca and I met up tonight and rehearsed for a few hours and discussed our audition schedule. We’re auditioning for bass players, keyboardists, and cellists, send me a note if you’re interested in coming around and jamming. Sometimes it’s a little bit fun, and sometimes it’s a lot of fun, it’s kind of up to you.

I met up with some really good musician friends tonight and they just finished up recording their record. I’m cheerfully jealous of them. Don’t worry, we’ll have our record done by 2049, your grandkids will love it.

2AM Chinese food saved my life. I’m missing some of the food up in Seattle though, flamed cheese at the Greek restaurant in Ballard was probably my favourite. I’ll be back in a couple of months for it, and maybe even some more work.

Well, I’ve been a lazy guest at this party and should rejoin them. G’night my dears!

Love,

SJ

Tags: luca, rehearsal, Seattle, venice

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