Travelling to Napanee and Ardoch, ON on Saturday

This Saturday, June 27th, I will be taking my family on a trip to Napanee, ON. and then to Ardoch, ON. to do some camping with our friends at their trailer park. Note the orange circles on the map showing Napanee (on the bottom) and Ardoch (on the top). I am looking forward to the trip and the change of scenery. Last year we went to the trailer in Ardoch and we all loved it up there. The trip from Sarnia to Napanee is approx 6 1/2 hours and then from Napanee to Ardoch is another hour north. I am looking forward to the trip and the nice change of scenery. While I am up there I plan on taking many pictures of the area. When I get back I will post some for everyone to see. Only two more days left of my work and then I am on vacation for 10 days! Yeah!

Ten Seconds Over Tokyo - possible reunion?

Do you remember the local Sarnia band "Ten Seconds Over Tokyo"? This band knew how to rock the place! There is a rumour about a possible reunion show this summer at Bayfest. If that is true, it would be an awesome show to see in 2009! TSOT has a huge following of fans from here in the Sarnia area. Ten Seconds Over Tokyo is alive and well on myspace music and facebook. For the myspace music page here is the link to get you there.

www.myspace.com/tensecondsovertokyo

Borderline gig at Two Amigos - Sat. June 13

John Tiernay - Guitar, vocals

Mike Doucette - Bass Guitar
Pete Meharg - Guitar, vocals
Bruce Charlton - Drums, vocals
Pete, Mike and Bruce rockin' it up!

Mike and John rockin' in unison!

Last night I was out at Two Amigos listening to Borderline play a few sets of good music. They had Mike Doucette join them on the bass guitar to fill in for their regular Ed Roane. Ed is at home recovering from hip replacement surgery. It was a little strange actually just sitting down with a few beers to listen to the band instead of being behind the mixing board. Coming up on Thursday, June 18 Borderline will be playing another gig at the Dow People Place stage in Centennial Park - Sarnia, ON. I will be mixing sound for that show and we invite you to come down to the waterfront and enjoy a couple hours of great music.

Cheers!

Ron

1st Annual - GREAT BIG JAM!

Coming up in on August 22, 2009, Great Big Sound presents the 1st Annual - GREAT BIG JAM at Dow People Place Stage - Centennial Park - Sarnia, ON. This event is in support of the United Way and local charities. Featuring live performances by: Death of Eight, The Tree Streets, Antennaes, Running Red Lights and four other bands to be announced. This will be an all ages - licenced show with strict wrist band policy in effect. Tickets cost $15.00 each. For more information please call: (519) 490-3800 or check out the web at http://www.greatbigsound.ca/

My Girls Are Growing Up So Fast!

Erin, Tara, and Mackenzie - Best Friends!

Here are some pictures of my daughters Tara and Erin at a birthday party for their friend Mackenzie. My girls are growing up so fast! Tara is going to turn 7 on June 28th and Erin is 4 years old now. Eight years of my life just flashed by! All I can say is that Tara and Erin both love their daddy very much! Just wait until they become teenagers! The fun has only begun!

Ron

Borderline - Upcoming Shows

Here are a few pictures of the band "Borderline" playing at Two Amigos Bar and Grill here in Sarnia, ON. I mix sound for these guys on their gigs when they need me. Now that we are into June, they have a number of gigs lined up over the summer months. Here is a list of the upcoming shows all in the Sarnia area:

Upcoming Borderline Gigs:

Sat. June 13 @ Two Amigos Bar and Grill

Thurs. June 18 @ Dow People Place - Centennial Park

Sat. July 18 @ Two Amigos

Thurs. July 30 @ Dow People Place

Thurs. Aug 13 @ Dow People Place (Hot August Nights with The Barnburners)

Sat. Aug 29 @ Two Amigos

Fri Sept 25 @ Sarnia Polish Hall - Singles Dance

Sat Sept 26 @ Two Amigos

Borderline plays a mix of 50's 60's, classic rock, classic country and some new stuff. Come out to one of their gigs and check them out. They always put on a good show.

Cheers!

Neal Schon Signature Les Paul guitar

Here are two pictures of the Neal Schon Signature Les Paul guitar. This guitar has some cool additions to the standard Les Paul design. The addition of a Floyd Rose vibrato, a built-in Wah circuit, and a Fernandes Sustainer in the neck picup location. This is one very custom Les Paul guitar!

Neal Schon is the guitarist for rock group Journey and is one of my favourite players. When I was 12 years old I bought the Journey album Escape it was my first listen to what an amazing guitarist Neal is. He has written some of the most singable, memorable guitar solos and riffs in rock history. If you are a guitarist, I invite you check out the official web site for Neal Schon.

Here is the link:

http://www.schonmusic.com/