timblane's Journal

What a year
A few thoughts about this past year…

2007 was a great one for me and the band. We got to play 107 shows (give or take a few) in 21 different states. (That count doesn’t not include states such as drunk or confused. That’s for another list)

There were a whole lot of firsts for us:

First radio play ever (thanks WBOS!)
First album recorded with actual band members on the album (thanks James and Adam!)
First magazine cover (Thanks Metronome!)
First Boston Music Awards nomination (Thanks, voters!)
First Boston Music Award loss (Thanks a lot, Montbleau! I kid, I kid)
First festival performance (Thanks Earthfest!)
First radio chart appearance (Thanks Powderfinger!)
First Red Sox Rally performance (Thanks Mardi!)
First appearance in the Boston Globe (Thanks WBOS!)
First headlining shows at Johnny D’s and the Paradise Lounge (thanks, fans!)

Like in any year, there were downs too. One big down is that our fantastic keys player, Steve Mossberg, is gonna be leaving the band. It’s a completely amicable break, and we honestly wish Steve all the best. He’s gonna be focusing on teaching music and composing more music of his own. So it was just too difficult for him, schedule-wise. But he is a true talent and wonderful guy, so we will miss him.

Thanks to all of you who have supported us this year. I think everybody is aware of how hard it is to make it as a musician these days. So every time you come see us play, buy a cd, or even just tell a friend about our music… it matters to us. And we love you for it.
I’m so honored when people tell me they drove for hours to come see a show, or that they have been listening to our cd’s on repeat.
One fan emailed to say a tune of mine helped him get through difficult cancer surgery. One couple had lyrics from one of our songs engraved on their wedding rings.
And I literally started crying on the streets of NYC when our friend Vera G played me a voice mail of all the six year olds she teaches singing “Undone” at the top of their lungs. Amazing.
Maybe one day I’ll get jaded and these things won’t matter to me (God, I hope not). But for now they make the whole thing worthwhile. So, a heartfelt thanks to everybody.

Here’s to 2008 bringing more music, more fun, and more great people into our lives. ☺
Happy New Years!
-tim

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