Originally Posted by Colin Ward
I am in the process of recording a new "solo" CD in my home studio. The songs are all ones I have written or co-written and I am doing much of the music myself, but this time I am bringing in as many talented friends to help as possible. That includes a fiddle solo, male and female harmony vocals, a saxophone, a keyboard player who is much better than me, and others yet to be determined. One song might be a duet if one of my girl friends likes it enough to sing a couple of verses!

I am also getting an additional band off the ground. I still play in the Trop-Rock Junkies, a band that gets some really good gigs. But my songs mostly do not fit their formula so the Rose Island Band plays a lot of my songs plus those of another band member. We have been getting a gig a week which is enough, but it is a challenge to keep them coming.

The Trop Rock Junkies have three "road" gigs, including a July 4th in Indiana at Hoosier Speedway and Casino, supposedly for 10,000 people. I am not real enthused about going on the road!

That is keeping me busy.


My Oh My Colin, Busy indeed.

That sounds wonderful.
I honestly think you are a very talented cat.
So it doesn't surprise that you have so much going on. Talent attracts talent.

What's the new band going to play? Originals?

Hey Man, All the best to you and your many endeavors.

Indiana sounds like a great gig.