The Blues Sizzler for RDC

A big thank you to Pam Clarke and all the gang from Red Deer College for the invitation to play the annual Blues Sizzler once again.
We had a lot of fun playing for you guys.
The prime rib was really good too ha ha!! Dan had Hot Dogs instead........

Kellee and I are off to Mexico soon for our wedding ceremony on the beach so keep posted for a few guitar picking shots from the Tropics!!!!!

Life's a beach ya know and we cant wait..

Signing off
Swanny

Reggie Harping at the Vat

Yes I know its been a while since I have posted but here is my Canadian Dad going at it justa blowing his tune at the Vat last weekend with the band.We flew him in from South Africa for one night to play with the band. Seriously!!!! Maybe Fairview ha ha!

Kellee and I are going to have him down at our wedding in Mexico in a few weeks and don't worry babe if the bus hits him, I will pick him up Lol!!!!

Hope you are all well out there and Happy New Year.

Ian

In the Studio

Hello gang
Just got back from doing a little recording with my friend Rob in Jackson, all went well and another session is in the works for the Thanksgiving holidays.
Jimmy's studio is a great little pad downtown Jackson and it was a pleasure helping out with these guys., Thanks gents for the invitation to play on the recording.
5 songs down and 7 more to go at thanksgiving along with a little Turkey at our house with all of Kellee's Family. I knew we should have shot that wild Turkey we had in our garden over the summer.That thing would have fed all of Michigan.
I have posted a pic just for all you Oiler and Flames fans to see what a real logo looks like on a T shirt. It makes me play better too ha ha!!

Hope you are all doing well
Ian

North of the Border

Hello gang

Yes I am back on the Cannuck side of the border, at least for another week or so before heading back home to Michigan to spend 10 days with Kellee, Shelbs and the Pet gang ha ha!!!
I will be doing a little recording at a studio in Jackson with a friend who is recording a 5 track E.P. He has asked me to play on the recording so I am taking the opportunity to do so. I have met quite a few talented musicians from the area and it is really exciting for me and the road ahead.

Mike at Duffys pub has invited me to come play for 3 nights whilst I am down in the Mitt and I am sure it will be as lively as ever in the crazy Irish Establishment.

Go Wings!!!! They need a little something after the first two games against the Blues. Babcock is on it dont you all worry!!! No comments please ha ha!!

All the best

Ian

Live at Daryls Downtown

Hey Everyone
Just an update on a real nice venue I played last night.
Daryls Downtown Jackson is a great restaurant with some mighty fine food and real nice surroundings.
I have included a couple of pictures that Kells took of Daryl and myself after the gig. Dont worry I havent shrunk any, shaking this guys hand felt the same as when I shook BB.Kings!!! No kidding he is huge and I felt like a tooth pick standing next to him.

Thanks Daryl for the invitation.... www.darylsdowntown.com

See you at the Redstone with my buddy Nickolai Partridgio Sat night 7-10pm

take care all

Ian

One for the Kiddies @ Joseph Welsh

Welcome back gang

Here is a little blog for all the young kids at Joseph Welsh School in Red Deer Alberta. Last Friday I spent a really enjoyable hour with the children of Joseph Welsh and talked to them about leadership roles. Also encouraging them to try to find their passion and to look at ways that they can work and make a living doing something they love for the rest of their lives.
We had a nice little sing song too!! ha ha!

Thanks to all you guys and Mrs Page for the invitation.I had a lot of fun.

YOU ALL ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ian

Springtime at the Vat

Yes folks
this weekend brought us back to Red Deer"s favourite place for live sounds.
I can tell you it was nice heading into town on clear roads but springtime brought us another dump of snow that was not to welcoming when we opened the exit doors of the club at 2am. Oh well, spring is here and it's gonna melt fast.
Friday was a busy night and Saturday was a lot quieter at the club; I think gods dandruff coming down probably kept people at home.We had a lot of fun playing as always and thanks to everyone for venturing down to support the band.
It was weird to see my son Sean who just turned 18 sitting there drinking pitchers of beer with his buddie's. I must be getting a little older or something.
Thanks once again to Monsieur Cave for the opportunity to play at his fine establishment.Love the Keith Richards painting on the wall. Hope I never look like that ha ha!!!

Well its off to Detroit next Sunday to be with my sweetheart for the week and do a little work on our house. My female foreman has a list ha ha!!! It will be another night at Duffy's on Sat the 4th so keep posted for new pics and My Keno win.
Yes I feel lucky this week and I think there is going to be a few American Eagles flying into my pocket. I know there will be a few Captains going down my Gregory Peck that's for sure. ha ha! that's means Neck!!!!
Take care all
Ian