The Weblog of Daniel Tashian

Although it’s kind of hard to convince myself when it’s still 85 degrees. I guess maybe there is some credibility to the global warming thing. last year, it was only 84 if I remember correctly. Anyhow, lot’s of stuff happening: I recieved a conspicuous package from Warren Zanes, turned out all my suspicions were confirmed: it was his new album (which I produced) and it looked great. His wife Elinor helped with the artwork, as well as Griffin Norman. Look for a release first part of next year. I guess they say that’s when it will “drop”. Josh Rouse also has shared some excellent rough mixes of his new album with me and this is going to be a good one. You wouldn’t expect anything less from Josh. Let’s see: this week I am writing with another talented Canadian, Jessica Maros. She is a singer songwriter and also a neighbor. The N.S.A.I is lobbying congress for more rights for songwriters. This is a good organization. Check them out. Had James Digiralamo to dinner last night, he told me Sarah Siskind has been writing some awesome songs lately. She has just signed on to do the Mercy Lounge’s “8 off 8th” series, which I will be proudly hosting on the 17th (monday). I am also excited to play with Guilty Pleasures! Once at Artrageous and then again downtown for Halloween (the 29th) try to make it out to either if you can…should be off the chain.
Making slow but steady progress on “The Bees” and we had a fun gig at “Hair of the Dog” where John and I had some actual dog hair and weended up playing songs we hadn’t (much to the audiences’ dismay) played in years. The gig was a benefit for the ASPCA and all they are doing for the animals affected by Katrina! Then, David Gherke and I (unbeknownst to him) started a new experimental side project with just ukulele and drums. Pretty fun. We did cover versions (of my songs) at the Mercy Lounge monday. Anyhow, I am trying to feel like I’m being productive, but I can’t always see it in the moment. I never feel like I’m doing anything, but then, when I go to the trouble of writing it all out, it seems like i’m really busy. Anyhow. Love to all.