I am very thankful for all of your support throughout 2009!

From a year that has seen so much struggle, I myself sense a more kindred spirit forming across this great big beautiful world. I have always been very optimistic, always looking over the rainbow. Even with the Emerald Cities falling to the ground I will traverse the wilds of my own road in hopes of finding a better quality brick...

"I will not rest on a bed of nails, I will pull them from their exposed universe and enhance their existence with functionality"
-pm 2009

The years end Basement Tour is:

Song title: Memory Motel
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Black and Blue
Released: Virgin Records 1976

Memory Motel

I read a great quote from a good friend of mine the other day on facebook. He wrote "The days are marching like jack booted thugs"!
And I thought to myself, man a lot has changed in my life throughout the years, but it seems on a day-to-day basis that not much really does. Somehow this led me to a song that most have either grown to love or hate. Either way Don McLean put together a lyrical masterpiece. The more I sang and played this song the more I gleaned from the lyrics and the more I started realizing why this song became such a big splash!

You can hear it for yourself. Right here, right now! This was the longest song ever to hit the number one slot on the Billboard charts. Which it did in 1972.


Song Title: American Pie
Artist: Don McLean
Album: American Pie
Released: 1971 United Artists

Don McLean

So there's not much more to say than this guy and his band of plenty can write great songs and play damn good music! I have always liked Tom Petty, but have not covered him much. I guess there is a time for everything....

Song Title: American Girl
Album: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Released: Shelter Records-1976

Performed By Paul Manousos

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

I spent a couple days recording and mixing this track. I figured since we are getting toward the end of the Basement Tour I should throw in one of my favorite locals. I've heard he's a bit difficult, I hope he doesn't come after me for recording one of his songs. I grew to love this song after picking up his album "Closing Time". A true piano man with a voice like a......

Song Title: Ol' 55
Written By: Tom Waits
Album Title: Closing Time
Released: Asylum 1973

Tom Waits

For years my mother has been wanting me to record this song! I have always shied away. It is a very intense song and it can't be recorded tongue and cheek. Now cometh the Basement Tour a project that gives me a chance to get me yah yah's out!!!

This week I tackle one of my all time favorite singers Mr. Roy Orbison. Let the brakes off, hope I'm headed for a safe slide home.

Artist: Roy Orbison
Written By: Roy Orbison and Joe Melson
Album: Crying 1962
Label: Monument Records

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_orbison