It's Friday, September 9th and I just came from dinner with the boys in the band. See, we were supposed to play an outdoor gig this evening, but it was cancelled because of an incredible rainstorm. I haven't seen it rain and hail like that since the big storm in July of 2004 where many streets were flooded! Although we would have played under a covered stage, there was no protection for the folks in the crowd who would have had to stand in the pouring rain. Alas, such is the life of a musician.
Good things seem to be happening with the band I'm in called "Ashraf" . Ash is a great guy who is smart, focused and thinks outside the box. I have to say that we're the best band I've ever heard! Funny to say that, but it's true! Our website is
www.ashrafmusic.com and you should check it out.
My girlfriend is soooo sweet! She is the most positive, inspiring and supportive person I have ever known. And she is really pushing me to finish recording my album. I have 11 songs completed, but there's a few more songs that I would like to finish up. I am thinking of going back to Nashville soon. The city has such a great vibe and I have many good friends there. Not to mention the amazing players who record with me. You can listen to some of my songs on my website at
www.rickivanoff.comI have also recently formed a new band called "Home Grown". There are currently three of us in the band (myself, my brother Bob Ivanoff and Michael Sherman). We are all songwriters and this is an all original band featuring great harmonies and great original songs. Check out our website at
www.homegrownband.caThat's it for tonight. I'm tired and it's getting near bed time!
Rick
Just wanted to post some new pics that were taken recently at a gig with my band Ashraf. We are also performing on Monday, October 30, 2006 at "The Smiling Buddha" which will be taped for broadcast on Rogers Television (1.5 million viewers) as part of the "Toronto New Music Pizza Parties". Check it out!
