Archive:  December 2005

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What's up?  We have a lot going on.  The guys and I are currently recording a brand new CD.  This is going to be our first studio recording since 1998's "Gaelic Bark".  We have fourteen new songs, many of which are originals written by Mike, Kevin McKrell and one by me.  John, Eric and I brought in some of our favorite traditional and contemporary tunes to fill out the rest of the album.  We'll let you know when it's finished.

I am going to personally sponsor a "Magical Mystery Tour" of famous Beatle landmarks and other British attractions November 10-16, 2007. We will spend two nights in Liverpool and three in London. The vacation includes all Beatle Tours in both cities, a night at a London Theater, round trip air tickets from NYC, English coach transportation and guide, hotels, breakfasts and two dinners. The space is limited for this trip of a lifetime so I would recommend sending your deposit in as soon as possible. Call Hammond Travel at 518-489-7280 or go to my bio page for all of the details.

This is your last chance to buy the "Gaelic Bark" and "Rick Bedrosian" CDs.  They are now out of print and when the last copies are gone they will be forever unavailable. 
   

Be sure to pick up The McKrells' newest CD "Cosmic Hayride".  As you already know, Kevin is a great songwriter and his "A Fool For Love" and "For Emily" and Bullets' "Cosmic Hayride" are my favorites.  It was a lot of fun working with producer Scott Petito at his famed NRS Studios.  He is a real pro and easy to work with.  Scott can play just about any instrument and always has great ideas to help shape a song in the studio.  Visit The McKrells at www.kmckrell.com.

You should also check out the debut CD "Too Dum To Quit" by upstate New York swamp-rockers The Rumdummies.  Led by my former bandmates Todd Nelson and Al Kash, "Too Dum To Quit" lays down a mighty groove and features a track called "One More Fool" that was written by Todd and me.  Check them out at www.rumdummies.com.

Bombastic singer Meatloaf recently completed his "Hair Of The Dog Tour".  The reason that I know this is because I received several phone calls from out of town friends and business associates who were all planning to go see Hair Of The Dog and Meatloaf perform at places like Turningstone and The Valley Forge Music Fair.  By the time that my lawyer and I got involved, Mr. Loaf's tour was winding down so we just let it go.  My apologies to anyone who might have shown up at one of his concerts thinking that Hair Of The Dog was also performing.  Their advertising was confusing to anyone familiar with Hair Of The Dog the band.  With this in mind, I would like to announce Hair Of The Dog's upcoming "Meatloaf Tour".  During a series of upcoming shows, we will be giving away plates of homemade meatloaf to the first 100 people through the door.  Come early and bring an appetite.

Last call at Eamonn's.  It was sad to see Loudonville, NY's most famous Irish pub on fire one recent morning.  Eamonn's was a frequent stop for Hair Of The Dog.  We played there hundreds of times and the Sunday Frank Jaklitsch concerts were a family favorite.  Long time chef and great guy JC made the best fish and chips that we've ever had anywhere, including Ireland.  We recorded our first CD at Eamonn's many years ago.  With Eamonn passing away and his pub in ruins it truly is the end of an era.
    

After many years of not going to see live music, I decided to reverse the trend in a big way.  I wanted to tell you about some of the best concerts.  An old friend's three daughters are big Hilary Duff fans so I got us all tickets.  Ms. Duff is a very good singer (no lip-syncing) with great stage presence.  Her band really kicks ass too.  They did many of the songs from her exceptional CDs "Metamorphosis" and "Hilary Duff" with a few from her most recent album "Most Wanted". 

Some other great shows that I saw include The Fab Faux, Brian Wilson, Alejandro Escovedo, Antigone Rising, Nanci Griffith, Los Straitjackets (featuring Eddie Angel), The Outlaws (featuring original members Henry Paul, Hughie Thomasson and Monte Yoho), Trisha Yearwood, Trey Anastasio and Grace Potter and The Nocturnals.  Potter and her band are from Northern Vermont.  They are huge in New England but relatively unknown to the rest of the world.  That will all change soon.  At only 22, Grace Potter has a big bluesy/gospel voice that can electrify a room.  She is an accomplished organ and piano player as well.  Potter (with some help from her band) writes songs that convey a maturity well beyond her years.  Drummer Matt Burr and bassist Bryan Dondero are rock solid and guitarist/harmonica player Scott Tournet's solos and fills are hot and nasty.  They are really friendly and nice people too.  I've seen all three Capital District shows and can't wait until they return.  www.gracepotter.com.

Finally and with great sadness we say goodbye to our friend Mindy Jostyn.  Mindy, who passed away from cancer recently, was our first fiddle player.  She appeared on "Release The Hounds" and "Gaelic Bark".  Mindy played a lot of shows with us in the late 90's too.  Besides Hair Of The Dog, Mindy worked with countless others including John Cougar Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, Jon Bon Jovi and most recently Carly Simon.  She was a great musician and a kind and gentle human being.
 

Thanks again to everybody for coming to our shows and buying our CDs and official logo clothing.  Without you there would be no Hair Of The Dog.  We hope to see you all again soon.

Much love,

Rick and the guys

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