A night at the Lone Oak

Hi Everyone

just a little note to let you know I made it home to Michigan safe and sound and it feels so great knowing I don't have to leave because of Uncle Sam anymore Lol.
Well the ZZ Top opener did not pan out as Wide Mouth Mason got the gig throughout Western Canada. They are a great trio and I am sure Mr Gibbons and the boys will be impressed with the vocal and guitar abilities of this unit.
I just enjoyed playing a great gig at the Lone Oak Winery last Saturday and it was a pleasure to play for such a nice audience who were there to listen and enjoy the fine food and wine served by the owners Kipp and Dennise...... Thanks again guys we had a lot of fun and keep up the great work. See you again on June 19th.
Also a quick hello to friends Gary, Lynda and daughter Laura from Wales who did say hello on one of my comments back in February.Hope you are all doing well.

Talk soon
Ian

ZZ Top Opener

Hello everyone

just a quick update here and just to let you know that although I missed the boat to open for ZZ Top in Edmonton last November 28th when I was at home in Michigan for thanksgiving,,,,,we may have the chance once again here in Canada when they come through in June.
The date in Edmonton is June 11th so keep posted and fingers crossed we will be sharing the boards with the Little Band from Texas. Furry Critters they are Lol
From there, Kellee and I will be in Vancouver the next day for a private party on Gabriola Island.This is just a single acoustic gig for some good friends and will not include the band. Sorry Boys!!!!!

Keep posted and we shall see what materialises over the next week.

All for now
Ian

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