New Songs

Been listening to really only one band for a few weeks now, kind of causing me to write songs a little different. Less effects for one thing and mainly a sound that can be played live, unlike some of my past tunes.

Tom Wilson , LHO, HP

Saw Tom Wilson and his son's band Harlan Pepper at the Pearl Factory last night. http://thepearlcompany.ca/ The event was for music but also to bring awareness to upcoming municipal elections in Hamilton, issues regarding The Pearl Factory, Municipal Government and Paul Tetley for change. http://paultetley.com/change.php Read all the info and do a little name googling if you are not up on Hamilton's lost direction and potential. To put it bluntly both shows were excellent. Tom Wilson was at the top of his game and the energy was impressive. His son's new on the scene band, Harlan Pepper showed off impressive musicianship and solid original material. Tom Wilson played a mix of his catalog and LHO tunes. There is something magical that happens with LHO material when it is played live, it percs into heavy, danceable, beat orientated and down right mighty fine. Meaning, if you have listened to the songs like Cukoo's Nest, Queen Bee after buying the CD, you absolutley have to go to a live show to hear the rest of the sonic ambience of these tunes. I've been to a number of shows now and it's mind boggling just good these tunes really, especially live. Also I'm not sure how Tom sets up his acoustic guitar but the sound is fairly unbelievable good. Tom's band includes his long time drummer from the Junkhouse days, Ray Farrugia and Brent Titcomb (LHO), who is an accomplished artist on his own. Ray Farrugia is one of the best, beat solid drummers I have ever heard, this guy could probably outclass any click track with his impeccable timing. Brent Titcomb I am not as familiar with but he came across last night with excellent vocals in the song he did. I am not one to fawn over shows I go to but in this case you have to give credit where credit is due and this show really rocked and stood out. Lee Harvey Osmond http://www.myspace.com/lhosmond Harlan Pepper http://www.myspace.com/itsharlanpepper Ray Farrugia http://www.myspace.com/big61 Brent Titcomb http://www.myspace.com/brenttitcomb

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