What’s going on?
September 29, 2008 · Print This Article
So, this morning I could’ve sworn I distinctly heard the sound of an accordion playing Free Falling by Tom Petty. That’s pretty specific, I know, but it was clearly that chord progression. Turns out my 11 year old son had found my old accordion in the basement. I asked, “Is that Free Falling by Tom Petty?” He laughed and said, “Yes.” Then he started playing the melody with his right hand while playing the familiar chord pattern using the chord buttons. It was the kind of moment that just makes a Dad happy, so I snapped this pic.
Anyway, just thought I’d post today about what a few of us in the 1ATL community are up to right now.
Tomorrow night, several of us are going to Safehouse Outreach to play a few songs. If any of you want to come listen and, more importantly, volunteer, then please drop me a line. It’s a great experience.
Dan Hannon is in the studio with Manchester Orchestra and fellow producer Joe Chicarelli (U2, Counting Crows, The Shins, Tori Amos).
Jamie JAMM Portee has meetings this week regarding one of Akon’s new artists, who is on Universal Records; he might be producing her next record.
Moxie Davis and his wife are returning from Puerto Rico.
Rudy Vaughn is gearing up for the big announcement that you’ll read soon here on this site.
And, by the way, here’s an update on our filmmaker buddy Brandon McCormick; he is recovering from a Vespa scooter accident last week in which he apparently had to slam on brakes while going 50 mph. He will have to have teeth replaced and some facial reconstruction. He’s covered with road rash, and has two badly sprained wrists. He reportedly looks like death. But he should fully recover.
Word of encouragement for Brandon - my brother had a similar accident 9 years ago. He was riding a mountain bike down a hill , and the last thing he remembered was a Ford Explorer in front of him. Apparantly, he slammed on brakes, flew over the vehicle, and landed on his face in the street. Luckily he was wearing a helmet. He had to get new teeth and a good bit of jaw reconstruction. He was unrecognizable at the hospital. Less than a year later, you couldn’t even tell he’d been in an accident. Its amazing what those surgeons can do now, and there have been many advances since my brother had his accident 9 years ago. Good luck to you!
Musically? Drummin’ with the church band.
Well, I’m a bit on a God ordained break since I’ve got a “bun in the oven”.
Not sure what is going on for me musically anymore. I’ve actually been wondering about this myself.
Am I “done”?
I feel a bit lost.
Erika, I’ll pass this on to Brandon. Good word.
Meghan, I’ll bet you’re writing a song as I type this, even if you’re vaccuming or something! You’re amazing. Me and the missus wanna hang out with y’all soon!
bro… traveling and staying busy… you know how that goes…
packing, packing and more packing. Closing date is 10/24 - gotta get out of dodge before then!
Dear Meghan - You’re not done, you’re just full of nice bun-in-oven hormones right now, so if you feel “lost” today, you’ll be on top of the world tomorrow! New little baby = lots of inspiration for songs.
I’m driving two of your kids to piano lessons. I guess that counts as doing something musical!
I am telling bands what their cover art and tracklisting should be. Does that count as musical?? Im such a suit.
I’d say that’s all musical, except maybe Rich’s. But he was probably singing or whistling or something as he packed!