Ok, so it was announced today that I'm managing the band. I've done band management three times before in my Kingston years, a while ago. I managed two top 40 cover bands and a glam-metal band. Booking shows, booking PAs, coaching the band, working through issues - it was a great experience and brings me as much joy as does radio. I vowed to never do it again, though, unless it was for my own kid. Lately, I suppose because of my interaction with recording artists, their music and airplay, there has been some management opportunities, but I stuck to my vow.
Then, Anthem For Today happened!
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| Davey, me Robbert and Pip - just before the show. |
Tonight was our CD release party in Flesherton, ON - their homebase. They did a 6-song set complete with song explanations, which made it more than just a concert - it was an intimate show with 100 fans, family and friends. Pip Lucas, the singer, talked about the songs, many written by Trevor McNevan from TFK, including their first single "Inside Out" which has 14 radio stations playing it.
We cut the band cake, bought merch, gave out copies of the album and announced the second radio single being released Monday. (Falling Asleep At The Wheel).
Pip, Robbert and Davey are great guys, coming from great families. I look forward to do some fun stuff together!
(The top photo was taken by Evan Duran. Excuse the crappy photos that follow, taken on my iPhone. I love the iPhone but let's be honest - the camera quality sets us back 40 years!)
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| Pip Lucas "Falling Asleep At The Wheel" |
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| AFT booth next to the LIFE booth. |
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| "Inside Out...." |
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| Robbert van der Grift (bass), Pip Lucas (vocals, guitar), Davey Hooper (guitar), and the band cake! |
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| Anthem For Today - in Flesherton. |
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| The official band photo - Davey, Pip and Robbert |
We wish this band well as they continue to witness to kids.
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