Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Not the worst idea



Maybe it's not the worst idea to write here everyday. Even if I have nothing to say. Which is definitely most days. Like today. I've been doing nothing but buying (then wrapping) presents, watching movies on the couch with Scooter (and then my wife at night), trying to save as much money as possible by not leaving the house (a plan that I will keep for all of January) and playing guitar. The kind of shit that would make the most insipid of facebook users salivate. Just imagine how many status updates you could have with inane events like this.

"I want it to snow before Christmas."

"I just had 3 cookies that my son and his friend made."

"We just got a new bookcase."

And on and on. Feel free to pillage any of the above for use in your very own profile. I am such an asshole.

The Small Ensemble is going to New Zealand and Australia in February.

Thu 3-Feb New Zealand, Dunedin, Glenroy Auditorium
Fri 4-Feb New Zealand, Christchurch, Isaac Theatre Royal
Sat 5-Feb New Zealand, Auckland, Mercury
Sun 6-Feb
Mon 7-Feb New Zealand, Wellington, Paramount Theatre
Tue 8-Feb New Zealand, Napier, The Cabana
Wed 9-Feb
Thu 10-Feb Australia, Brisbane, Old Museum
Fri 11-Feb Australia, Sydney, Enmore Theatre
Sat 12-Feb Australia, Melbourne, Thornbury Theatre
Sun 13-Feb Australia, Melbourne, Thornbury Theatre
Mon 14-Feb option for 3rd show
Tue 15-Feb
Wed 16-Feb Australia, Adelaide, The Gov
Thu 17-Feb Australia, Perth, Becks Music Box - Perth International Arts Festival


Rob and I are going to build a home studio in my office in January. So I can finally get back to recording my own stuff. Thinking of trying to release as much stuff as possible in 2011. Even if it is just rough, unadulterated tracks from home.

The Spurs are 24-3.

The Giants only need 1 win to lock up a playoff spot.

The Sox have signed Gonzalez, Crawford, Jenks and Wheeler.

In 2010 I took my first ever flight (which then turned into 11 within 3 months), visited and performed in 8 different countries in Europe, played shows in Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit and Chicago, got a grant for work on our house and Jen and I got to get away to the Cape. Here's to hoping that 2011 is a bright as 2010 was. From the shape of things on the previous list (Australia, New Zealand, music and sports), it ain't looking too bad.



So yeah, I guess I'll try to write a little something everyday. I know I've said that before, but what the hell. Let's give it another go.

Hope you are all well,

M



2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mark, I loved following your European tour on Facebook. It's great that you will be giving updates out here for all to read. Looking forward to catching up to the tour when the Lloyd Cole Small Ensemble finally reaches Australian shores.

Looking forward to your solo work and wishing you all the best for the holidays.

Regards

Tim

Vache Calvadosienne said...

Well your blog posts have book-ended the year rather nicely! Badoomtish.. Have a happy festive season.