October shows

Two upcoming shows...
Tomorrow night, October 16th;

The Brokerage Comedy Club
2797 Merrick Rd., Bellmore NY 11710
at the corner of Bellmore Ave.
Telephone: (516) 781-LAFF (5233)
Doors @ 6 - Show @ 7
Tickets $25.00
http://www.brokeragecomedy.com

Sunday October 22nd
My home town away from my home town, Cleveland!

The Winchester Music Hall
121112 Madison Ave. Lakewood
Cleveland, Ohio 44107
Telephone 216-226-5681
Showtime - 8:30
Tickets $25.00
http://www.thewinchester.net

Got a couple new songs to play for you.

I'll be sharing the stage on both these gigs.
First with Elliot Lewis of Hall & Oats fame and then with Rob Fetters of ..... Rob Fetters fame!

Hope to see you there!

Goodbye January

Goodbye January...

What a month! I can't remember when a January was this busy.

Usually, the Music Biz shuts down around December 15th and doesn't get rolling again until late January.

I've been busier this month than any January in recent memory.

Certainly busier than if I had continued working with a food group.

Between my solo webcast, the My Record Fantasy Camp, working on demos for my CD and the Utopia shows this past weekend (a very special event), I've barely had time to catch my breath.

One of the highlights of the My Record Fantasy Camp (aside from all the great attendees) was getting to play one of my favorite songs - I Don't Mind At All - on stage with Brent Bourgeois and Larry Tagg.

February is shaping up to be just as jam packed.

I just got back from a recording session for a secret project with Jim Stienman and this weekend I have a solo show in New Hope PA.

February 16th sees me in Connecticut for a corporate party with my good friend Earl Slick and then on the 19th I'll join Glen Burtnik in New Jersey for a John Lennon show. I get to sing two John song's with Glen, 'All You Need Is Love' and 'This Boy'.

As well as join the choir for a massive rendition of 'Because'.

This month ends with me doing 3 shows with Yellow Matter Custard. This is a band formed a few years back with Mike Portnoy, Paul Gilbert and Neil Morse... I'm filling in for Matt Bissonette (I'm a big fan of his). I'll be singing a bunch of Beatle tunes and I couldn't be happier about it.

In between all this, I'll be working working working on my CD.

Just a reminder that there are still a few spots left for the cover so, get your pictures in soon!

I'll be doing an update here on KI beginning of each month to keep everyone apprised of what I've done, what I'm doing and whats coming up so .... check back for the March 1st note!

Kasim

The Traveler Demo

Merry Christmas to everyone.
I promised you a song today. I'm glad to say I've managed to keep that promise.
I know it's Christmas day and not everyone will be logging onto their email account but for those of you who have subscribed to the CD and sent a picture in, you'll be able to hear a little snippet of a new recording.
Mind you, this is only a DEMO. NOT the finished product.
Rough track, rough vocal, rough mix .....
Some of you have heard this song in it's naked phase, just me and a guitar..... this is how I envisioned it sounding.
So, at some point, after Turkey, Egg Nog and the Mother-In-Law, check your in-box for a message on where to go to give it a listen.
Be mindful that this is not available to the general public, only The Project subscribers have access to this first piece of new music.
Have a healthy and happy day today.
Here's to all of us that are restless travelers.......

Kasim

Happy Birthday To Me

Had a very special day last week.
Made even more special by the outpouring of gifts, love and affection shown to me by people near and far.
Thank you to everyone who got me a card, wished me a Happy Birthday and told me just how much I mean to them.
I know I'm a pretty lucky guy but to be reminded in so many ways is another thing entirely.
I'm back home right now and I have much work to do to meet the self imposed deadline of a new recording by Christmas.
Everyone who has submitted a picture for the CD cover will be getting an email with a link to sample the first of at least a dozen new songs that will be on the record.
Until then, I'll leave you with the most thoughtful and heartwarming Birthday message I got last Wednesday....
It was from TR.
A person I have have known more than half my life.
Someone who I admire, respect and trust.
The one person who has taught me almost as much as my Father.
He said ............

"Blow me old man"

What I did on my Autum vacation

A long time ago in a land far away I dreamed I would one day become a successful musician.
Cherry Vanilla was one of the first people to help me realize that dream.
She's just written a book about her life's journey. She did a reading this week in NYC and I attended the event. Even accompanied her on piano for her on one of her poems, 'Groupies Lament'. A poem/song I used to perform with her.
She read a few excerpts from her book 'Lick Me' and if you're at all interested in what the New York music scene was like in the 60's 70's and 80's buy this book. It's a great read and written extremely well by someone very dear to me. There's also a foreword by Rufus Wainwright who is a close friend of Cherry's.
In some ways, more than TR and Utopia, I owe my initial break to her.
She introduced me to people like Mick Ronson and Michael Kaman who did more to champion my talents than anyone at the time.
Not only is she a sweet soul, she's also a savvy, smart and deep Woman.
My love and appreciation for her is endless.

On to .....

The HUNDREDS (yes HUNDREDS) of people who have submitted their picture(s) for my upcoming CD cover.
I'm writing, writing, writing songs. Just started recording a batch and, as promised .... will be sending out snippets of what you plunked down your hard earned money for.
As you all know, it has to be as close to PERFECT as I can get before I release any samples but I'm going to let you hear something by Xmas. There.... I said it. Christmas.
There are still spots left for pictures but they are going quickly and before you know it, that window will close.
Don't be left off the cover!
I'm also thinking about some second and third prizes in addition to the main contest prize to have me in your home for a concert, dish washing, cooking, cleaning and reading you a bedtime story. Hell, I'll even walk your dog if you ask nice enough.

I've just managed to squeeze in the recording of a cartoon theme song that should be on TV in the coming months called KIM as well as writing (along with Mark Alexander) the main theme of a documentary titled The 13 Wonders Of Spain that will be airing on PBS later this month.
So even though I haven't been "out there" I've been toiling away in my dungeon for the past couple months.
Hang in there with me guy's ..... it's going to be a great 2011.

Kasim

Slightly Risque

I've never been provocative. However, as I get older my attitude is tending more towards WTF, ain't hurting anyone really.
Besides, if the above picture can be labeled 'provocative' it's certainly more 'provocative-lite' than anything else.
I'm also planning on cursing at least once between now and tomorrow.
Sue me. No, wait.... don't sue me. That's one of the larger problems in this country today. We've managed to make litigation a pass-time.
But I digress.... what I really wanted to talk about was the overwhelming response to The Project.
I don't want to quote numbers as there are still plenty of spots left for people to get their photos on the cover art but they are going so, don't wait too long.
The writing is going extremely well. I don't think I've had this much material percolating in various forms of undress since I started work on Quid Pro Quo.
Seems to be my cycle. Gimme 10 years and I'll write a complete album!
I debuted one new song in Akron and plan on debuting others at the solo shows I have coming up in October... Joplin MO. and Hoboken N.J.
I'm also talking to Chris Anderson about doing a live webcast from his studio sometime in November.
Also, as I mentioned in my little video accompanying The Project submission form, I will be releasing snippets of songs as I finish them to everyone who signed up for the cover art.
Which brings me to .....
Thanks to EVERYONE who has already sent in photos! You all have a special place on the cover.
I'm in Peoria right now for a Classical Mystery Tour show and next weekend will be in Boston with a star studded cast for a show in support of Right Turn Addiction Services.
That's wutsup!

Kasim

Bad Clown .... BAD Clown

The only thing Jesse Gress has to do on this tour is play his ass off and imitate Jerry Lewis.
He's batting 500 as you can see.
This pic was taken at our last show in Muskegon, MI. by Her Highness Whitney Sabrina Penelopy Ashton Elizabeth Narnia Grace Burr. It was important I give photo credit at the request of the Government of BonBon.
This 'tour' (all of six shows) is crazy! We have the best fans in the world following us from town to town on a Golden Goose. I swear, that's a true statement.
In any event .... the shows have been great and judging by the audience reaction / participation, we're doing a great job.
One of the highlights for me was the solo show I did the morning of the first show in Akron.
Great turn out and the love in the room was palpable.
Now .....
If you have yet to upload a picture for my next CD, why are you waiting?
I must have taken 1000 pictures with the faithful over the last few days and I'd LOVE to see them on my cover.
Just in case you've been out of the loop or away from a computer for the past few weeks, simply go to:
http://www.kasimsulton.com/the-project/
Watch the video, say hi to Ace and immortalize yourself on the cover of my next CD.
It's really that easy.
Spots are steadily being taken and I would hate like heck to turn anyone away.
So, if I don't see you at the next few TR shows, I'll be looking for your picture in my inbox.

Kasim