http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:15:00 GMT http://bandzoogle.com http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1965783 I'm looking forward to performing at Topanga Days with my new band. I'm thinking of throwing in a couple covers for fun. Maybe Tom Petty's "Listen To Her Heart" and "Cheri" a song I've always loved by 20/20, a great L.A. band from circa 1980. There will also be a couple of new originals in the mix. Should be a fun day. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:15:00 GMT ABB1DDA55D02C5FD67375141E8BEBD96 http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1927959 I'm finalizing the mix to my cover of Ticket To Ride. I've acquired the license for distribution and am ready to film the video. Should be fun. Rehearsal on Sunday with my band for Topanga Days coming up on May 27. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:30:00 GMT 61309F17004B35B1462E76C1B23F78E3 http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1836619 I did some more work on Ticket To Ride today. It's getting very close to being done. Also finished writing a new song I began earlier this week: Mean That Much. Ticket To Ride today. It's getting very close to being done. Also finished writing a new song I began earlier this week: Mean That Much.]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:29:39 GMT 7D99B5F11B846A8D644B56FD19C486AF http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1810716 I'm having fun recording covers of Ticket To Ride and Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, my next two singles. I'm hoping to get back to recording some originals after that. I've got a bunch of 'em sitting around. I'm also planning on filming and posting a video on YouTube this weekend. Just a live solo performance—maybe Morris Road. Not sure. Any requests? Ticket To Ride and Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, my next two singles. I'm hoping to get back to recording some originals after that. I've got a bunch of 'em sitting around. I'm also planning on filming and posting a video on YouTube this weekend. Just a live solo performance—maybe Morris Road. Not sure. Any requests?
]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:35:00 GMT 9263B737042E039A9BA58AED32FFC16D http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1781156 My love goes out to everyone today. Whether you're in a &quot;relationship&quot; or not, please know you are special and loved. We're all connected. Stay well... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:10:09 GMT 2B82036DF276610FC2F7AC6876F109F2 http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1764246 My new song is now on <a target="_new" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-york-mining-disaster-1941/id501120298">iTunes!&nbsp; &nbsp; iTunes! 
 ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:20:00 GMT 476D2AEA2344F7AC1E565D0E0E1957DB http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1763358 Thank you everyone for your positive support of my new single, New York Mining Disaster 1941. It's songs like this that inspired me to get into music way back when. I've got a couple more covers in the works, as well as some new originals. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:05:00 GMT D560A41B14D32B1D5D27A2684452CAF1 http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1755204 Well, we've had a last minute personnel change in the band and feel that there's not enough time to put on a quality show at Good Hurt on February 11, so we've made the difficult decision to cancel. We're very sorry. Our band is re-tooling and will be out and about soon. We'll keep you posted.&nbsp; Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:50:00 GMT 338DB51F62E05904548E23BC85B21901 http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1741410 Last night, Walk Down Roscoe rehearsed with our new guitarist, Karl D'Amico, for the first time in Woodland Hills. We had a great time. Karl is a fast learner and very creative. We're thrilled to have him on board. We talked about bringing in a keyboardist also. Also got the master back this morning for New York Mining Disaster 1941. Sounds good to my battered rock and roll ears. I'm waiting for the release of the mechanical license and then I will have it up ASAP. I also have plans to put out a video of the song.&nbsp; Walk Down Roscoe rehearsed with our new guitarist, Karl D'Amico, for the first time in Woodland Hills. We had a great time. Karl is a fast learner and very creative. We're thrilled to have him on board. We talked about bringing in a keyboardist also.

Also got the master back this morning for New York Mining Disaster 1941. Sounds good to my battered rock and roll ears. I'm waiting for the release of the mechanical license and then I will have it up ASAP. I also have plans to put out a video of the song. 
]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:54:51 GMT 9B1197FFB17006B7CC0EF92705B9300E http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1693350 I've finished recording my cover of New York Mining Disaster 1941. As soon as I get it mastered I will have it up on my site. It was a lot of fun to record, but getting the vocals was tough. I'm looking forward to talking to my friend Anthony Frazier on The Acoustic Hour Radio Show tomorrow morning. I'll try to post a podcast of the interview soon. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:22:23 GMT F86F14658F38A48D58F6A753FC1EC7D3 http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1663379 I'm watching this facinating movie about Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters' legendary bus trip across America. Interesting history lesson on the roots of the sixties counter culture.

]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:20:00 GMT 36575430AFD3BA2475768809A55860BF http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1654358 Regardless of your religious or spiritual orientation, I want to send good vibes out to everyone this holiday season. I hope everyone is keeping their minds off of their pocketbooks and on their family and friends.&nbsp; Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:43:41 GMT 94C572C4D1E3E881C9B92D82B03B7E4C http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1643376 I started recording a cover of The Bee Gees first U.S. hit, New York Mining Disaster 1941 on Sunday. Added electric guitar, bass and strings this morning. Just need to re-record the vocals which are just scratch at this point. Then mix. What a fantastic song. I love their early stuff. New York Mining Disaster 1941 on Sunday. Added electric guitar, bass and strings this morning. Just need to re-record the vocals which are just scratch at this point. Then mix. What a fantastic song. I love their early stuff.]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:20:00 GMT D25705216AEE421E6C4C167F5C92FB02 http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1631299 So I gave Bill three songs to help me finish. I've got the music done, for the most part. I thought I'd let him supply the lyrics. Then I woke up a couple of nights ago with the song title to one of them. &quot;Beautiful Ride&quot;. I called Bill to ask him to hold off on that one for now. I wrote the lyrics to &quot;Beautiful Ride&quot; last night. I'll give Bill a pass at them. He can tweak things in a beautiful way. Then I went on to write another complete song, &quot;Get Into The Movie&quot;. Felt good to get the stuff out. We'll see where it goes. I'm hoping to start recording Beautiful Ride next week. Also, I'm thinking of recording a new version of &quot;New York Mining Disaster 1941&quot;, the Bee Gees' hit from the sixties. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:50:21 GMT 2ADB7C1B7A6C5C58350B8EE17E7A3F72 http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1588209 I've written the chords and melodies for a few new songs, but all I have for lyrics are a few unrelated phrases that don't make sense. Not that they have to make sense. But actual verses and choruses would be nice. Writing lyrics doesn't come easy for me, but there is only one way to get them done: write them. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:25:00 GMT 488B6CF2ABD6B36DBCD9D721E28669F7 http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1579153 Raking leaves on a windy day...a lot like life: some you get, some just blow away. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:32:53 GMT EF8E37FD5B63B332C3BF847798152FBE http://chuckmaiden.com/blog.cfm?feature=2965805&postid=1570362 I haven't listened to Elliot Smith in a while, but recently rediscovered him. Here's a video of his brilliant Miss Misery. I haven't listened to Elliot Smith in a while, but recently rediscovered him. Here's a video of his brilliant Miss Misery.


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