FEBRUARY 11

Things are moving forward. Musicians and engineers are getting lined up. Former Stools Paul Santo and Bob Malatesta both agree to help out as time permits. There are a couple of songs that I really want to take over the top with the backing vocals, so I’ve reached out to a few ‘powerful’ voices to see if they can come in.

The only hitch in the giddy-up is, I haven’t heard back from Greg Hawkes yet. The Ukulele is now central to this song, in my mind; so I may have to go with a lesser option, which would be me learning to play the damn thing because I don’t know any other ukulele players…


I also worked on a new CD cover today and hate it, so I’m throwing the doors open. Why don’t see what other’s can come up with?

It’s a dream come true, really! You can design the CD cover. I keep trying to come up with something I like and it’s a big swing and a miss, so I’m throw it open to you. THE GREAT UNTRADITIONALLY HANDSOME CD COVER CONTEST!


Simple, there is one judge, me. Just design a cover using the band’s name (THE STOOLS) and the CD title (UNTRADITIONALLY HANDSOME) and anything else you desire. You can use a photo of the band, a photo of you, whatever floats your boat. The best one, as judged by me, will be used as the CD cover. There will be no cash prize for winning, but I’ll send you free copy of the CD when it’s done.

Of course, if they all suck I reserve the right to use one of my own, but I can not imagine that every single one of you couldn’t Photoshop up a better cover than the ones I’ve come up with. I’ll even post a bunch of band pictures in the photo section here to get you started. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=288934592050&ref=ts


Don’t worry about the back of the CD, with the song titles and what not’s, just make up a JPG for the front cover and post it at the web site above. You can enter as often as you like. Offer void where prohibited. Sorry Tennessee Member FDIC.


We’re videoing a show tonight. Not only should it be interesting, it will cut way into any time I might have to work on the CD. It also might mean fast food for lunch. I’m hoping not.