Lots of stuff to cover today.



The car (my poor 6.5 year old car) had to get a new alternator and two drive belts this week. I am now on the edge of getting a new one. I am torn between getting a used Jag and buying a new, socially responsible Toyota Prius.



I bought a mountain bike the other day and have been learning how to ride it. Riding an MTB is totally dfferent from riding a road bike. I like it but I have been struggling with the fit of the bike and the clip-in shoes. Practie makes perfect, I suppose.



The band rehearsed last night as a three piece since one of my guitar players is on vacation. it was OK, but I really prefer 2 guitars since we aren't loud enough to fill in the empty spaces otherwise. I have decided to get a floor tuner and some sort of bass signal processor and possibly even a bigger amp. My Carvin sounds great but it's just a little overwhelmed at higher volumes.



I saw a great show earlier this week; my friend Michael Miller opened for daniel lanois at the Coach House in SJC. Joe was in Michael's band and they put on a great peformance except for the sound. The sound guy was asleep at the switch (what is it with me and shows with bad sound lately?) and they sounded pretty bad for the first half of the set. Low level but extreme vocal distoryion with any vocal energy input by Michael. The crowd was with them though and really responded to them. I was very hapy for them in the end. Joe came by after his performance and we had a quick chat and then it was time for Daniel Lanois. Another great show. it's amazing what less than $20 can get you as far as great entertainment and great music.



The trip is coming up soon; 6 weeks or so. I am looking forward to it and I hope it all works out the way I want it to.