Our first attempt at the Rolling Stone's Miss You on June 16th, 2012 at The Office Studios in Vancouver, Canada.  On this night, the "Casual Jam Music Club" consisted of John on guitar, Dave on bass, Ev on guitar, Scott on drums and Blaine on vocals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2vRdKUVZ7g&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Music on my iPod

I have 246 artists and 1249 songs but I usually listen to these artists the most.

Amy Winehouse: Back to Black - It's a shame she's gone as she had a voice and style that is so rare; Underrated and not taken seriously by the mainstream.

Beastie Boys: The In Sounds From Way Out - this is an instumental and shows the trio's talent - they do more than just rap and like above: underrated by the main.

Beatles: Abbey Road - So much history. period.

The Black Keys: Brothers, Attack & Release - both of these albums are raw and unique.

Bob Marley: Legend - see Beatles above.

Buena Vista Social Club: - initially I got this for background music but got hooked on the Cuban sound. Most of these club members are in the 60's & 70's. The DVD is great too.

Coldplay: A Rush Of Blood To The Head - you either love them or hate them. Their songs are mood enhancers.

Feist: Metals - recently got hooked on her after hearing sings from her previous album overplayed on the radio. "The Bad In Each Other" is the best tune on this album. A talented Canadian.

The Fugees: The Score, Blunted On Reality - Way ahead of its time. "Nappy Heads" gets me pumped up. Look for the Dave Chappell video onYouTube.

Lauren Hill: The Miseducation of.. - She cut her teeth with the Fugees and showed she can go solo too.

Nirvana: Unplugged in NY - possible my favourite album. Mellow and cool. Could be because the songs are played one step down.

Norah Jones: Come Away With Me - "Snorah" Jones but Relaxing is an understatement. Soo mellow and soothing. Easy to jam with too.

Pink Floyd: Darkside of the Moon - On the Billboard charts for ten+ years. There's a reason for that.

The Police: Outlandos d'Amour - Umbelievable drumming and sounds from just three musicians. Regetta de Blanc and Synchronicity are also outstanding.

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Blood Sugar Sex Magik - weird titled songs but "Suck My Kiss" has an amazing beat.

Rolling Stones: Exile On Main Street - Just cool knowing they recorded this in a French mansion.

Sade: Lovers Rock - Another too mellow work.

St. Vincent: Actor - Annie Clark is so underrated and unknown. She has more talent then today's top five mainstream artists combined.

White Stripes: Elephant - Jack White can play the guitar.

Early Session at NAL Studios North Vancouver, Feb 2010

Casual Jam Session Club

"Casual Jam Session Club" is the name, I guess, of the group of friends and acquaintances that get together once in a while to play music. We play covers of all genres from A (Amy Winehouse) to Z (ZZ Top) and everything in between.
"Casual" is the key word here: we don't care if can't do the intro or outtro or solo; we just want to play and have fun. Here's shot of DT on bass with SP on drums and JK and Lil' PK singing Selena Gomez' "Love You Like A Love Song" at the Rize House last weekend.

We don't really have a singer but several brave individuals came up to the mic including 8 year old PK. If you know anyone in Vancouver with a voice and a love of music, please have them contact me by leaving a comment. We could also use a guitarist too.

Here's our set list from the night.

Blue Collar - BTO
MONSTER MASH,
JAMMING – Bob Marley
SHE’S SO YOUNG - TPOH
BROTHER LOUIE - Stories
IT’S TOO LATE – Carole King
DREAMS - CRANBERRIES,
GET WHAT YOU GIVE – New Radicals
GAME OF LOVE – Michelle Branch
LOVE YOU LIKE A LOVE SONG – Selena Gomez
ISLAND IN THE SUN - Weezer
MY FAVORITE MISTAKE – Sheryl Crow
PUMPED UP KICKS – Foster the People
TEQUILA SUNRISE - Eagles


VENUS – Shocking Blue
ONE OF THESE NIGHTS - Eagles
FOOL IF YOU THINK ITS OVER – Chris Rea
EAT MY BRAINS – The Odds
HEATWAVE – Linda Ronstadt
NOBODY KNOWS WHEN YOUR DOWN AND OUT - Clapton
KILLING ME SOFTLY – Fugees/Roberta Flack
WHITE RABBIT – Jefferson Airplane
WORD UP - Cameo
Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet
beautiful stranger - Madonna
about a girl - Nirvana
sea of love - Honeydrippers
you know I’m no good – Amy Winehouse
baby I love your way – Peter Frampton

Old cars

Who doesn't like old cars? well, actually lots of people don't like the smell, unreliability, or dated look but that's what makes them so cool. Here are some cool old cars that have cruised through my life.

First one is a '69 Datsun 510 originally owned by a little old lady from East Van. I acquired it for $500 and drove it daily for the next few years.

2nd is a '66 Impala 4-door hardtop. Jack bought it then had to leave the country and left me in charge of selling it. I drove it for the summer then found a buyer for him. I loved that car.

3rd one is a chopped '57 Nomad owned by a local skateboarder. Some people would think this chop is a butcher of a classic car but at least it's one-of-a-kind.

CB350 & CB360 motorcycles

Here's some shots of a red 1971 CB350 which hasn't been ridden since 1975. And speaking of 1975, that's the year of my blue CB360 which Uncle George bought new in Lethbridge, Alberta and got passed down through the various nephews and nieces and now resides in my garage until I can pass it on.

the first big snowfall in Vancouver this year and it was a good one. I pulled the sled out of the garage for a spin around the neighborhood. Too bloody noisy but it was fun. I could have ridden all across town but cops don't like that kind of horseplay.

It was fun but I'll stick to the mountains from now on....