Hi guys, I'm so glad to be reaching out to you all again. I know... I have been away for awhile, but we're back, and with a very cool announcement, and a chance for some of you to participate... if you want to.... So... first, some Big, Big, news! I have been talking to Ryan Tilby, (Co-Producer of my last release-"Peace & Harmony) and we have scheduled Studio time in April, to start work on 2 new Album projects. Yes- you heard right. We are going to record 2 albums at once! The first, will be a new album of neil bradley owen originals. I have been on the road most of 2009, and since most of my writing is done on the road, I have notebooks full of new songs, that need to be recorded. The Second project... will be a complete album of "cover" songs. For those of you who are unsure what that means- "Cover's" are songs that are re-done by someone other than the original artist. I have always done alot of covers, in my live performances, and we also included 2 old covers on my last release- "Peace & Harmony" which were very well recieved. So...we have decided to do a whole album of them during this next recording session. As we began to think about this, I decided I wanted to involve those of you who have supported me and my music, through these last few years, by having you help me select which songs to "Cover." So... with that in mind, I invite all of you to send me Titles and Artists, of any songs you think could stand to be redone, and receive the neil bradley owen treatment. If a song you send to me is included on the album, you will receive 1- A Free House Concert, at a location we can agree upon, and 2- Free CD's for all those attending! Now, a couple of thoughts- First- keep in mind my style (very laid-back and bluesy). If necessary, have a re-listen to the 2 old covers we re-did on the Peace & Harmony album -"For What Its Worth" and "Suzi Q". Great covers must be well aged. In other words- the proper amount of time must have passed for it to be appropriate to be re-done. Second- the new arrangement must work in a new way. So... that being said- older songs from the 60's, 70's, & 80's would work best. Pearl Jam, Coldplay or Muse probably won't work for me. 2009 was quite a year. I was on the road most of the year. I traveled from Utah, to upstate New York, and then all the way back to southern California. Made lots of new friends. I have 2 great kids out on missions, for our church- Jeff in Poland and Ashley in Hungary. It's been a wonderful year, as well as exausting. I am very exited to be going back in to the studio. I am starting to schedule Shows for this summer season, and hopefully we will have new music to promote! I will keep you updated over these next few weeks, as we get ready to Record. Send your suggestions to me at the email address below, or go directly to my website, and find me under the "Contact Neil" link.