PAUL JM PLAYS OUT: BIRDSALL HOUSE DEC 2-2010

A non-design related post. I have been involved with graphic design for over 15 years. I have been involved with music for most (close to all) of my life; drums, guitars, writing; playing in bands and solo.

Well I have worked up a few sets of music consisting of my originals and other songwriter's originals. Some people call other people's originals 'covers', but I like to call them 'originals by others'. Anyway, I am taking my Fender Telecaster (or 1983 Fender Bullet), my Fender Blues Jr amp and Fender Passport PA system (I should see about an endorsement) out on the road to perform at one of the coolest bars in Westchester County: The Birdsall House in Peekskill, NY.

The photo of me was taken by my good friend Emmanuel Faure... brilliant, eh? I am using this for all my solo performance promotional needs. It works.

The set list consists of Please Lingering, Garden Us Beautiful and NOW, written by me as well as some Beatles, Catch The Wind (Donovan), Mysteries Of Love (David Lynch/Angelo Badalamenti) and Bridge Over Troubled Waters (Simon/Garfunkel).

Looking forward to it all. Birdsall House - Thursday, Dec 2 - 10pm

Thanks

E-BLAST: AMEDIA CYMBALS

I may have mentioned I have the pleasure and challenge to create a brand and promotional materials for the USA division of AMEDIA CYMBALS. And me, being a drummer... I mean what else could be more cool(er)?

Amedia, an old school cymbal manufacturer in Istanbul, Turkey, is just over a year old in the states but are definitely getting noticed. The sounds (am I repeating myself from a previous post) that spring out from a drumstick tap are some of the most musical sounds I have heard. I am not alone on this.

Anyway, I recently developed this e-blast with the US Sales rep, Dominick and the response was overwhelming. This went out to drummers and drum shops across the country. We had replies on how nice the ad was and are getting some shops to take in Amedia for retail. Does the idea for the image look familiar?

There is still a lot of work and designing to do and it's going to be a great road to travel.

Thanks