New CD Delay, and New Shows!

So first off, I'm sorry that the cd has been delayed. There have been a few set-backs, and honestly much of the delay has been from my swamped schedule, which is a good thing, but causes back up issues for recording. Anyway, I wanted to clue you in on a few things. First of all, I had an amazing photo shoot with an amazing up-and-coming Photographer based in Greenville, NC named Brad Wilder. The "Serendipity" Photo Shoot came out tremendous, and if he can make me look good, he is a genious. Here is one of the pictures that I was just blown away with!

Since the cd is taking so long to finish, here is a leak of the t

rack listing:

Track Listing:

1. Haven’t Met You Yet

2. Serendipity

3. Always On My Mind

4. How Sweet It Is

5. I Will Be Here

6. Shelly’s Song (Eternity)

7. Bootyshaker

8. Easy

9. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

10. Just The Way You Are

11.Walkin’ In Memphis

12. Tracks of my Tears/Cupid

I really feel like this is going to be a great cd. The reaction thus far to what people have heard has been great. Serendipity will be the first single on the cd. I wrote the song with my wife Shelly.

Shows have been coming in so strong lately. I spent the afternoon last weekend at the

Greenville Bridal Expo, and have already booked 8 wedding receptions from it. I'm talking to 10 more right now. I am expecting to play around 180 shows, and am so excited about it.

Alright, time to get off to the dog park for the morning stroll with my puppy Gene Kelly. Oh, by the way, we adopted another new puppy.

We named him Satchmo. He has a Satchal mouth much like Louis Armstrong, but he does this hilarious Ewok growl when he plays with Gene Kelly.

Peace Out My Folks!

Chasten

Hallelujah and more

Ok,

So it's been months since I posted anything on here, and I should have. I am a little better with Facebook and such, but terrible with blogs. However, I am going to do much better. So here is where we are at...

A few weeks ago, after Haiti was hit by that horrifying Earthquake, I wanted to do something to help. I am currently recording Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" for Charity. The cd version will be $2 and the mp3 version will be $.99. For both, the entire net proceed will go straight to the American Red Cross's Haiti Relief Fund. The track is coming together beautifully. It is a pretty stripped version, featuring Piano, Cello, Acoustic Guitar, a Flugelhorn Solo, and of course vocals. I really hope that everyone will purchase the track. It is a way that you can help, and get something back while you give!

In addition, my new cd "Serendipity" should drop this weekend. Featuring 3 tracks written by myself, as well as at least 8 more tracks (minimum 11 songs), this cd will be a great recording. I'm very very proud of it, and hope that we can move lots of them! Anyway, I need to get to the gym, then back to the studio. I hope that all is well for you!