CopperTop Studio Journal 04-17-2018

Well as you all know its tax season, and after going through all my businesses taxes, my children's taxes and my wife's taxes.  I was a bit frazzled to say the least.

Well instead of wallowing in my frustration? (which should of been relief.  I went straight to the studio and recorded vocals for two songs for the NEXT EP Volume 3 which is to be released June 1st 2018

Listening to the third track the drums were not recorded well, so we have to record this song over again.

Again don't forget May 1st, EP Volume No. 2  "A Tribute to Rory Gallagher" will be available to purchase.

We are taking pre-orders on our website. We will have some at the Southeast Iowa Blues Society Member Appreciation Celebration in Fairfield Iowa this Saturday April 21st, come on down and listen to Bluzillion and Tony Blew play some great blues.

Don't forget about the upcoming shows we have the first being in Ft. Madison 2:30pm at Vinnie's Longbranch in support of the RiverFest and the Battle for The Charities.

Thanks
Jp


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