I want to make it clear from the beginning of this blog that it has been the people at Vibe Wrangler Studio and Records who have made it all possible. Many musicians strive for a lifetime to find some kind of recognition, acknowledgment and support, let alone this calibre of friendship. When it comes, it's often disappointing for many common reasons and some not so common.
The wonderful thing about the Vibe Wrangler team is that they are kind, humane and supportive of art and artist, without distinction of class or reputation. They took me on the basis of my performance and ability, rather than my good looks as so many have assumed. That's rare. They're rare. Even more rare is that they have followed through with innovative ways of helping me to succeed as a singer song-writer, getting my music to a global audience. Glen and Mike, you guys are the best.
And this goodwill has come to me with generous skill sets and high artistic standards. Producer, technician, arrangers, musicians, art director, photographer and interns have all been passionate, smart, informed and keen to make a mark in an often unadorned musical landscape. They risked. I risked. We all seem to be winning. How nice.
The artist development party they hosted on the beautiful and cool Vibe Wrangler Studio premises last Friday was another feather in the Vibe Wrangler hat. It was smart, professional, fun, tastefully catered. The sound was good, the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxed, the people were spectacular, the music was excellent. This studio, located adjacent to Gage Park in Hamilton, Ontario is proving to be the place where creative musical artists want to spend time.
This group includes Peter Yarrow who re-recorded his classic Puff The Magic Dragon with Glen Marshall last year. This book/record project has sold 500,000 copies and seems to be heading the good Mr. Marshall for a gold record and some much deserved recognition by peers and industry.
