52 And Still A Big Baby

I have tried to post here at least once a month but theres always something that seems to find me putting it off again and again. Selective procrastination. It's important to me that I update you as often as possible. The last few months have been interesting to say the least. As you probably know, the Meat Loaf tour was cut short and I found myself back home roughly three weeks sooner than expected. I used that time to do some long overdue home-work. Mundane stuff really. I was never good at finishing my homework.
Before I knew it, it was time to pack again and head out for the Todd tour. It's been a gas. It's been just what I needed after three weeks of boring homework. Besides, the teacher's just gonna fail me anyway. So, I ran away with the Circus.
One thing thats been especially cool for me is working with Mike Urbano. As a sometimes Bass Player, there are a handful of Drummers that make a big difference in the enjoyment level on stage. Willie Wilcox, Prairie Prince, Kenny Aronoff, John Miceli to name a few. I first met Michael in San Fransisco while recording a track on Todd's 'Nearly Human' record. I had known of his work with Bourgeois / Tagg and thought he was excellent. In any case, this tour was the first time I really got to work with him for more than one day on more than one song and I'm adding him to my list of favorite's. A real special person too.
Ok, enough Michael.
I'm working on some new songs (yes I know I've said that a million times). I should have something for you all to hear very soon.
And now the most important thing ... actually, the reason I sat myself down to write this in the first place (I got sidetracked).
Day before yesterday was my 52nd Birthday. I woke up to a couple calls from my family wishing me a Happy Birthday but two other things touched me most.
First were the emails I received from friends and fans from all over the world.
Second was the Birthday video posted on Youtube. How lucky am I?
I can't begin to tell you how good it made me feel. That you took the time out of your day to do this for me. It was the best gift I could have ever gotten. I truly am blessed to be surrounded by such a wonderful group of people.
If I didn't answer your Bday email personally please accept this as my thank you for everything you do for me.
Thats about it for now. It's late and Mr. Sandman is beckoning....

I love you all.