Steele Sunset

Steele Sunset
Originally uploaded by andy white.

As I'm about to embark out on the CLARK tour, I can't help but wish that Matt was going to be with us. He is in DC right now receiving treatment. Don't get me wrong, I love the Clark music, but I know that the Friley's and I really miss getting to hang with Matt and make some music with him.

Our prayers are with you buddy....we miss you and can't wait to see you soon!

Brushing Your Own Teeth

Abby earned a new "big girl" tooth brush and is learning the delicate art form on her own....although she's still working on finding the molars, she's got "being cute" down pat. I'm sure she eventually learn to get back and swipe at those sneaky ones that go unseen.

Well, we're just a few days away from the Bay Area leg of the CLARK TOUR. It should be a fun adventure to spread our music to the other end of the state. Good news is, Abby & Angela are going to get to join us for most of the time. The other really great news is that we'll be staying with my family in San Jose! This is especially good for us because we'll get to see our cousins Gwen & Nolan again. Go see how cool they are RIGHT HERE.

So, if you happen to live in the Bay Area, I hope to see you at one of our shows! We're hoping to book another gig in San Jose on Tuesday so let me know if you're aware of a good place.....but here's the plan as of now:

Saturday, July 22--> LOMPOC, 4pm @ "Our Festival"

Sunday, July 23--> SOQUEL, 7pm @ "The Ugly Mug"

Monday, July 24--> available!

Tuesday, July 25--> SAN FRANCISCO, 9pm @ "The Make Out Room"

Wednesday, July 26--> SEBASTOPOL, 6:30pm @ "Ace in the Hole"

After that, I'm going home, but check the CLARK WEBSITE for more gigs! There will be another leg in August which will venture into the Northwest!

Hangin' with Clark

Abby got to go to a CLARK gig this week! We played a gig at Buffalo Records in Ventura at a decent hour so she got to come listen to the tunes! Of course, there was plenty of time to be goofy with "B" (aka Gabe) at dinner afterwards! She was quite attentive during the music and had a great time being a part of the "scene" in Ventura.

We're glad she's getting used to doin' the "groupie" thing. She'll be joining us for part of our "mini-tour" this summer! Click HERE to check out all the dates. We hope you'll find a CLARK show near you!

Abby has also been pretty busy herself this summer. See the latest pictures HERE. Last week, she had an awesome time at her first Bible Camp here in Carp. She loved it! She met new friends....got to hang out with old ones....and she even learned some verses and songs. It was a bit of a stretch for her to be out on her own every morning for 4 hours, but once she got over being a 'Confused Kitty', she adjusted well. There were a few tears at some of the drop-offs...although her teachers said she was fine once I left. When I went to pick her up on the last day she said, "Just a minute Daddy....I'm still playing!"

Abby's swimming continues to rock! She's up to about 15 feet of dog-paddling and sideways kicking on her own. "You go far, far away Daddy and I'll swim to you." Turn around. Repeat. Good Times.

Videos, Music, Good Times...

Summer is in full swing. I've have been busy...busy being a Dad, mostly. Angela is teaching summer school this year while I stay home every morning with the Abster. It's been a fun switcheroo....well, at least for me! Actually, we don't really stay home much. We've been pretty busy with our outings. Every day we take a ride on the bike, get Daddy some coffee, and then head to a playground. Although we miss time with Ange, it's pretty special to have this intentional one-on-one time together. (Abby in Hat picture by Gabe Friley)

What else has been going on? Well, I AM working too...but it's a nice change--doing music, in several capacities.

I'm still teaching guitar. Good Times Guitar Camp is alive and well every Tues, Wed, & Thurs. It has been especially exciting to add Elie Morgan to the Good Times Team. She is rocking the guitar!

Also, I've been working a bunch on recording jobs. I recorded a quick demo of some cool "European Cafe' Strolling Musicians" music. The BIG project I've undertaken this summer is recording a full album for my friend Dan Hislop. The 10 song LP of Adult Alternative tunes is coming together well. The drums were recorded this week with utility drum wizard, Erik Herzog. This guy could make The Wiggles groove! It was a blast to hang out with him and create some good sounds together. The goal is to have the album finished by the end of summer.

Lastly, CLARK is gigging and preparing for a short tour this summer. Here's a recent video from one of our shows....

Headphone Day by Clark