Dino's 50 Interview in Gajoob

Wow - I'd done an interview with Bryan Baker of Gajoob a while back after the release of DINO'S 50, and though it was slated for print, I just found it online!

Here's how it ends:

Tell me about the response to the album. What do you take from that?

The response to 50 has been very gratifying. Everybody loves the cover art, and it was chosen as Project of the Week at Furnace, where they took a really nice "glamour" shot for their online catalogue. Lots of people commented on the guitar parts, which is also nice to hear since I did spend a lot of time trying different chord formations, and tried playing with a certain amount of economy so that the guitar tracks were not simply aping each other (another point Don Campau likes to harp on!) People seem to appreciate the personal, humorous, and upbeat nature of the songs.

I've had a few comments about the lightweight lyrics, which is a byproduct of my quest to Stick To The Demos. In the future I will probably spend more time on that aspect, but at the same time I'm not Leonard Cohen or Bob Dylan so that's never gonna change a whole lot!

Sharon was thrilled with how the CD turned out, and though she and I went through a rough phase with all our moving, she was never anything but totally supportive of the project, which is why I'm so thrilled to have her picture on the back cover with me. In fact, that photo has become one of our favorites and we had it printed on a canvas frame for our home.

http://www.gajoob.net/album.php?p=3825

Eerie Flashback

A week after I had to sell my beloved '70 Mustang for scrap in 1990, it appeared in an episode of TALES FROM THE CRYPT, and I just HAPPENED to be the sound editor on that particular scene - no advance warning, just: "That's my car!!"

Sharon Won A Ham

Dino and Elizabeth on Folktales Cassette!

Almost 3/4 of a year ago, Elizabeth and I recorded a version of the Michelle Branch song EVERYWHERE for a small indie label's Top 40 compilation.

The double cassette project (!!) is finally released, but there are only 300 copies.  The songs can also be streamed online.

I've barely made it through the first 10 songs, and they are OUT THERE, but a lot of fun.  My submission is more traditional, and Eliz sings beautifully.

For info and streaming: folktalerecords.com

This Damned Week!

Still only Friday! Bombs, explosions, gun background check fail... and then the Hollywood Hooters gets a bomb scare and traffic turns into the Wild West while I'm trying to meet Sharon at the WSP for "To The Wonder!"

I liked the movie and wished it wouldn't end; however, I did not connect emotionally as I did with Tree of Life.  As whacked as that movie was, there were scenes of family life and growing up as a boy in the late 50's /early 60's that tore my heart out.  This one, I felt more like an observer.

But Sharon was very sweet to agree to my choice, and it's always nice to get out and see good films with state of the art picture, sound, and actual buttered popcorn (though you must ask for the butter!)

Nice Butt!

This is why I didn't have any girlfriends in 1968 (or '69, '70, '71, '72...)

Thanks to my old pal and Scout Leader John Doucette for the Blast from the Past!

LEGIT Finale!

Sharon & I spent our anniversary evening with Nick and the cast of LEGIT, watching the last episode of the season at Jim & Kate's house in the Hollywood Hills!

Very surreal, to watch the show and then see Jim, Dan, DJ, Mindy, Nick, and Kate watching themselves!

Had nice conversations with Dan about records and Walt about shooting the series.

They're all really nice, genuine people, and I'm so glad Nick has found such a great family of actors to work with.

Sharon and I had exchanged cards before we left - Sharon got us some beautiful personalized champaign glasses  ("Dino and Sharon 3rd Anniversary") - and once home we had sparkling wine and Astro Burger before watching LEGIT again!