2017

    Well, folks.  Here we are in 2017.  Firestorm is now a thing of the past and I'm happy to be disassociated from a group of back-stabbing, gutless cowards, who "fire" band members via email after going back on their word.  Not professional in the least.  Good riddance, girls.
    Now in the process of working with a former band mate from years back attempting to form a working project.  We've gone through a few auditions and it seems the "fad" nowadays, is to be an "open mic" musician.  Not sure of the psychology behind this, but my experience with these "musicians" has been disappointing overall.  Thus far, not one of them know a complete song from beginning to end, other than "3-chord wonders".  Is it simply the desire to grab attention from the "adoring masses" or lack of attention to detail (see: lazy)?  Either way, not suitable for our goals or direction.  Not too many bands will make money or garner packed venues playing elementary, student-level material.  To each his own.
   Jammed with a couple of guys last night who are trying to re-establish a working project of theirs and it went pretty much as I'd hoped.  Covered a significant amount of material with only minor glitches in arrangements or timing.  Hopefully, something will come of it. 
   I'll try not to let another year go by before the next update.
                                                                                                         "The Other Ace"