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New Albums Done! Avail at CDBaby.com 

Hi friends My 2 new albums "Another Time, Another Face" and "Finding My Way..." have just been released!! They are both now available thru digital download, or as a physical CD, thru my Distributor- CDBaby.com "Another Time Another Face" is a Covers album (other peoples songs) with 13 songs from the late 60s early 70s timeframe. "Finding My Way..." contains 12 new original songs (written by NBO) with one Bob Dylan cover included, for a total of 13 new recordings. All have been…

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15 tunes done and counting! 

Hey, People have been wondering whats happening with the new albums. Well the originals album is basically complete. 12 songs done and 99% mixed. The covers album has 3 songs complete and 7 to 10 partially done. I have run short on money, so we are on hold for a couple months til funds begin to roll in again. Anybody who knows me, knows I never did learn how to hurry anything, so we will get it done when we do, right? I am excited. The stuff sounds great!

New Albums on the way & "Cover's" selection contest. 

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…

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Summer 2009 

What a summer! I've finished my backyard landscape which had been in progress for 8 years, just in time for Pam & Shane's wedding, on June 6th. Played half a dozen shows around southern Utah which I don't normally do, then headed to Central California, where I did a mini tour of the Central Coast area. I finished that 2 week tour with a River rafting trip down the Middle Fork of The American River. It's been a awesome summer! A few more shows this summer, then September will bring me back to California for…

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neil Wins at Telluride Bluesfest 

Hey, Just had a great weekend at The Telluride Blues Festival, where I was fortunate enough to win their "Solo Acoustic Blues Challenge", which earned me a NEW Gibson guitar, some cash, and most importantly the honor to play on the Mainstage during the Festival Saturday afternoon in front of 10,000 blues fans. Needless to say, - I had a real cool weekend at Telluride!

2008 summer gigs are scheduling Now! 

Hey friends, I am scheduling some cool 2008 summer stuff now and I have also been submitting to some songwriter contests and Festivals. Hope we get a chance to perform at some near you. I am in Texas now for a couple weeks, then on my way to Chattanooga Tn. for a few weeks. keep in touch!, blue

Summer shows going well! 

Hello, Played last night to a nice crowd in the Hurricane City Park, here in my hometown. Had Dave Jones from Phoenix, up to sit in with me, as well as Steve Flaig doing drums and percussion. Played for an hour... including lots of tunes off the new record. About 150 in attendance, had a great time. The prior weekend I played The Alpine City Park to a similar size crowd I do love these outdoor shows! Something very cool about people bringing blankets and lawn chairs to kick back and listen to me…

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new CD "Peace & Harmony" arrives 

The new CD was at the house when I arrived back home from California. I am really happy with the songs and the quality of production. I hope those of you who have rcvd it already, will feel free to stop by my guestbook and leave a comment or two Just played my first 2 shows this summer in Phoenix and both went great. The Fiddlers Dream show was all acoustic and gave me my first opportunity to play many of the new tunes live. The following night at the Avondale Borders, I had my old buddy Dave Jones…

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New CD goes to Print! 

Hello, just completed the final proofs on the CD jacket and design. The title will be "Peace & Harmony" which is the title of one of the tunes. 13 songs total with a very laidback live studio feel. Should be available for consumption in a couple weeks. I'm in California now for the next 3-4 weeks. Have played twice here to very receptive audiences and I'm really looking forward to having the new music available soon.

1st phase of New CD complete 

Hello, I have been sending out some e-mails trying to keep everyone up to date on how the new Recording is coming. We finished the basic tracking for 13 songs the week of Jan 15 thru 19th. We are now in the Cleanup/Mixing phase. The Rough recordings are sounding great and I'm really exited about the new CD. keep in touch, Blue