Rayzz

Hi All,

It’s been a very interesting year. The back operation went very well and has healed up better than ever! Had some real complications before it all settled down though. I’m able to move gear again and that’s good. Thanks to all, (including my wife), who gave me a hand when I needed it.

I’m playing lots now and have found a job teaching Drums and Guitar at a music school called Resonate Music here in town. I am also studying advanced Drum techniques privately from Dan Skakun, a Drum instructor from the Grant McEwan University jazz program.

My Dad passed away in July leaving me the oldest in our family now. He was a really good Guitar player and gigged with all the top Edmonton Country artists of the time. We played many, many gigs together over the years. Every time I play that old country tune, “Swingin’ Doors”, I’ll be thinking of him.

Neither the Shufflehounds or KickbacK have gigged much during the summer but I still host a jam session every Saturday so I’m playing every week. I rehearse with KickbacK usually once a week. I finished off a tune called “TGirl”, dedicated to my wonderful wife Teresia. (or as I called her when I was recovering from back surgery “my RoadieGirl”). She’s great. Thanks, T!

Look for the third annual, “Women of Song” cancer fundraising event in October. C’mon out and support a great cause!

That’s about it for now!

Hi All,
Not too much to report these days. Busy looking for a new day job. Still playing lots of music but, not gigging too much. 2015 has started out slow. Just recovering from major back surgery so mainly concentrating on computer type work. (Media or Graphics.)
Had many music friends stop by or phone to wish me well. That has been very much appreciated. Nice to know even when you’re ‘out of the loop’ that people are still thinking about ya.
Working on a new tune called ‘TGirl’. It’s about my wonderful wife. We all need support from wives or girlfriends, don’t we? lol.
I’ll keep you posted!