|
 Summer
2008
What's up? When you're not in front of your grill or on
vacation this summer, I hope that you can make time to come
out and see Hair Of The Dog at one of our many concerts
throughout the warm months. You can find us quickly by
clicking on "Hair Of The Dog" and then again on "Schedule",
or click here. I will
also be appearing with The McKrells from time to time.
Feel free to e-mail me for updates.
As many of you already know, I am currently putting together a
selection of photographs. The subjects include
Ireland, The Beatles, Major League Baseball, New York City,
portraits and natural as well as man made oddities. I
now have 38 photographs in my collection, with new
titles being added as they are completed. I'm working
with an agent who's setting up gallery shows that will begin
later this year. You can always see my work on my
Online Photo Gallery.
I am really excited to announce that October Eve Music Group
and Cotton Hill Studios have won a national award for
creative excellence for
Rick's Picks. The
Communicator Awards are given annually. This year there were
over 8,500 entries from ad agencies, production firms,
in-house creative professionals, graphic designers and
design firms, and Rick's Picks was one of only a hand full
of winners.
We were also nominated for a NORI Award which is a similar
honor only on a more regional level. Sponsored by The
Albany Ad Club, NORI Awards are given
annually to honor achievement in many broadcast mediums.
This is a great honor for us especially considering the fact
that the show is so new as is podcasting itself.
Rick's Picks, the movie
review podcast is now well into its second year. The
show has a small but dedicated audience that will hopefully
continue to grow. Remember, you don't need an iPod to listen to the show.
You only need a computer with speakers and internet access
and it's free!
Reservations are now being accepted for my February 14 - 20,
2009 Tour Of Italy. I
took this tour in 2006 and it's an amazing experience.
We will stay in an historic Tuscan villa for three nights
and in Rome for two nights. Space is limited. To
reserve a spot call Hammond Tours at 866-486-8772 or
518-489-7280. You can also e-mail them at
mhammond@hammondtours.com .
I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone at a concert or
an art show later this year. Be safe. Be well.
Take care.
Rick |
