Things just get more nutty...

Written by Marty Dodge
Published June 15, 2004

To say the last 24-36 hours have been amazing would be to put it lightly. After last night's activities, at about 4am, I had a shit-eating grin on my gob. Today's development's were in danger of turning my face into the Joker's sans make-up. For once things went not only according to plan, but even better!

Our famous guitarist arrived spot on time at Wimbledon station, with all his kit and raring to go. After a few drinks (I was the only one drinking booze.), we went off to the studio and got cracking. Now I knew this guy was a shit-hot guitarist from seeing him play live with his band. What I didn't know was how well he would work outside his own band. I suspected that besides keeping us in stiches with his odd sense of humour, he would fit well into the G.o.D. way of doing things. Fit well? The bloke fit like a well-worn pair of jeans. Not only did he lay down guitars on three tracks, he managed to have time to do guitars on a fourth track. Since it was pretty seat of the pants he was able to come up with original music on the go. I am pleased to say that I made some suggestions musically in a way that was easy to understand. At about 7:30, he left us with a very positive vibe going. I am sure said fellow will be involved again. John and I stayed up to 4am working on the tracks. They now sound like almost complete songs which is trés cool. We plan to have em' down and dusted by early July.

While the lads were laying down the licks, I took the oppotunity to ring blogger/guitarist Mike to talk about his coming over for the recording of the album. He may (possibly with his band,) become part of the circus that is G.o.D.

I came home this afternon thinking of having a quiet one wrestling with my domestic chores and logistical crap. Fat chance! I got an email, from a record company interested in our band, offering the lead vocal spot for a summer tour with a band "between singers." I think I am just getting over the shock. I am seriously looking at the offer, after chatting to my bandmates.

I know this may sound odd, but I am hoping for rain. The pollen in London is murder right now, and a few days respite will help my pipes. All of you join in that hope...for the band's sake, of course!

Marty's band, Growing Old Disgracefully, can be found at: Disgraceful Music. His Cthulhu tales can be found at Temple of Dagon.
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#1 — June 15, 2004 @ 16:31PM — Eric Olsen

very cool Marty, am enjoying following "making the band" in real life. Thanks!

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