The new album is available for listening here.

Order the new album here.

Enjoy.

Check out the February 2008 newsstand version of SPIN. There's a big article, and a very kind review of the new album.

A nice review at Blogcritics.

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Friday night, a quick stop at BHH. Good to see the gang. Saturday, our five year anniversary BLOWOFF! One of the best nights ever. Lots of old school attendees, the room was comfortably packed, classic tunes, a few new songs, and a great video retrospective. A very touching time. Sunday, a bunch of us relaxed with coffee at Clickboo's fabulous party lounge. Later in the evening, a dinner gathering with old business associates.

Speaking of business associates, a letter sent 20 years ago today. Freedom, sweet freedom! One of my best decisions ever. The end of one trip, the beginning of an amazing journey.

A nice article about five years of BLOWOFF.

Sound Off, in the Washington Blade.

We are taking pre-orders for District Line. Your support is appreciated.

The press is in full force. KEXP has a song, as does Brooklyn Vegan. A Q&A with MSNBC, storming the CMJ charts, and let's not forget about the DVD. An interesting commentary rounds out the short list. You can Google NEWS or BLOG to find more stuff.
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Five years of BLOWOFF. The anniversary gig is this Saturday night. Excellent art by Linas.

I will be in NYC and Philadelphia this coming week. Check with World Cafe Live for info about next Friday's Noon set.

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Last Wednesday, an early morning flight from IAD to LHR. Arrived in my tiny Soho hotel room by 11 PM. Dropped off the gear, grabbed a cup of coffee, and headed to Barcode for a nightcap. On the way back to the hotel, the first of several meals at Balans Cafe.

Thursday, the first full day of Euro press. The Beggars folks are quite a nice lot, and they kept me very busy with lots of phone interviews (Spain, Norway, Germany, UK). Later that evening, over to XFM to talk with John Kennedy, and to play a few songs.

Friday, more press, grocery shopping, and two interviews at BBC: one with Steve Lamacq (look for the interview), and another for BBC Poland. That evening, headed to the Eagle. Vauxhall is the newest gayborhood, and Tonker was a bit reminiscent of a certain DC club night.

Saturday, slept in, drank coffee, walked around the town, very warm weather. That evening, I headed to XXL, which is the big shindig for the London crew. I have to say, it was quite a fun time. The club was retrofitted inside several railway arches, and there were plenty of rooms of all sizes in which to dance / chill / hide / etc. I don't normally do the big clubs, but it turned out to be a (very late) fun evening.

Sunday, not much of anything. More walking, more coffee, more window shopping (the exchange rate rendered the dollar useless), karaoke at Kings Arms, and a quiet evening.

Monday, press at the Beggars office, followed by a solo show at Roundhouse Studios. Morrissey was beginning a six night stand in the big room; the menu in the lobby was changed from all food to vegetarian-only, in honor of the star act. My show was OK, but the crowd was on fire! I will be back in the UK in May, with the full band.

Tuesday, an early train to Paris for a very full press day. After a live performance for Liberation, I hopped back to London, and settled in for the night.

Wednesday, arrived at LHR to find my United return flight had been cancelled (mechanical). I managed to talk my way onto a Virgin flight, and was thrilled to have two economy seats to myself. I needed badly to catch up on sleep, and still do, 24 hours later. The jet lag is SO on.

Greetings from London. What a busy week it has been. Been slumming in Soho, tonkering in Vauxhall, big clubbing at the Arches, and a quick trip to Paris as well. Lots to get caught up, which I will try to do on Thursday. Heading back to the US shortly.

Three from The Jam, courtesy YouTube.

The single is available for purchase at iTunes.

We are now taking pre-orders for District Line. Click on the top banner, or here.

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Wednesday night, ended up at Halo with some buds. I had not been there in at least a year. Thursday, worked on the XMU AIR Time shows, which air on Tuesday at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET on XMU Channel 43. You can hear encores of the show on Wednesday at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET, and Thursday at 3 AM PT / 6 AM ET.

Friday, a long press day, followed by a fun time at BHH. A huge turnout, with all the familiar faces in attendance. The first week, we had 30 people. Week two, 75 or so. This past week, I would guess 200 unique visitors from 7 - 9 PM. Saturday, breakfast with the guys, a decent workout, and not much else. Sunday wasn't much more productive. Lunch at Thai Tanic, coffee, gym, and finally, the Christmas trees are down.

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Testosterone and / or HGH. It's not just for pro wrestlers and baseball players. Story here and here. Mary J. Blige - didn't see that one coming. No more pain, probably.

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Super Bowl XXVII, Jan. 31, 1993: "Movies, Music, Hollywood"
Tribute to music and movies featuring the Rockettes
Fly over by Navy's Strike Fighter Squadron, USS Nimitz
ANTHEM: Garth Brooks (American Sign Language performance by Marlee Matlin)
COIN TOSS: O.J. Simpson
HALFTIME: Michael Jackson and 3,500 local children. Finale included audience card stunt.

A review of Tuesday's show at Disney Hall.

The single is available for purchase at iTunes. It was nice of them to feature me as a new release.

We are now taking pre-orders for District Line. Click on the top banner, or here.

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Last Friday, another fun happy hour gathering at 30 Degrees. The crowd was triple the size of the week prior, with more of the original BHH crowd joining our crew. The bar is about to undergo some changes, and I think our crowd will feel even more at home as these changes become apparent.

Saturday, breakfast with the gang, a lazy coffee afternoon, and an Epiphany party to close out the night. Sunday, lots of walking time in the 'hood with friends, followed by homemade pizza.

Monday, an early AM flight to LAX. Spent the afternoon at Current TV, taping a long interview which will air shortly. Look for Current on your local cable system listings. A great channel.

Tuesday, a taping of two solo songs for Fuel TV's The Daily Habit. Next up was a taping of three solo songs for Dead Air at Indie 103.1. The show at Disney Hall was lots of fun. The Gehry-designed building is beautiful, from both the street and stage. Highlights included songs from Kyp Malone and Annie Stela. Good to see John Doe and Money Mark as well.

Wednesday, a quick flight home. Slept most of the way, as the plane was maybe one third full.

We are now taking pre-orders for District Line. Click on the top banner, or here.

Check out XMU A. I. R. Time this month. I'll be the month-long resident indie rock DJ. The shows premiere on Tuesday nights, and are replayed throughout the week.

Songs Of The City is next Tuesday in LA.

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The past few weeks has been filled with socializing and celebrating of the holidays. On the 20th, a birthday dinner at Paolo's, followed by a nightcap at SMDF. Friday the 21st, the final night of WOOF at Titan's Ramrod. We will all miss the old WOOF, as it was the place where many of us started our DC weekends. Titan / Ramrod was the home for the past few years; prior to that, it was held above Dupont Italian Kitchen on 17th Street. Saturday, Rich and Nick hosted their annual party, with the usual excellent food and company. Sunday, a lazy day. Monday night was Christmas Eve, which means Baltimore, hun. Rob and Pat outdid themselves this year; lots of DC and MD buds were in attendance.

Christmas, dinner for 25 at the ranch. Tenderloin, turkey breast, ham, all the sides and desserts. Wednesday was another recovery day. Thursday, a house party in Columbia Heights. Friday, many of us congregated for happy hour at 30 Degrees. The space is very nice, and the bar staff seemed quite happy to see so many friendly (and well-tipping) guys in the bar. Lots of the old WOOF staff were in attendance, and we all agreed that 30 Degrees could make a good home for our social event. Here's hoping it works out.

Saturday breakfast, coffee and workout, followed by a houseful of guys watching the UFC pay per view. Great fights, good company, and some tasty meat loaf makes for a fun sleepover. Sunday, off to Baltimore for hang time at Brewer's Art. My first trip, and I will be back on a regular basis. There's no place quite like it in DC; that can be said for most establishments in Mt. Vernon. A great neighborhood.

Monday, New Year's Eve spent with a small group of friends. There were many party choices, both in DC and NYC, but with the travel picking up this month, I wanted to have a quiet night. Last year's NYE was hectic enough.

Yesterday, a splendid day means lots walking in Columbia Heights, U Street, and Logan. A bunch of us curled up to watch Ratatouille. A cute movie.

Lots of pictures from the holidays, courtesy Jeff and his new camera,