Peace - some hugs from me, and I'm thinking of you and know you will come through OK as will your Mum xx

See you in April Joe!

Deb, it may all be just to heavy for her right now and she may need some help that she "thinks" she doesn't want. Depression is a f'n monster, and when you can't think properly you can make some pretty regrettable decisions. I don't know the laws in OR, but you might want to look into it and see what your options are. As always, there is 911 if shit gets deep and backup is needed. Will she go to counseling and get on medication? If she's already on medication for depression, if it's not right for her it could also cause suicidal thoughts and make things worse. Some of those drug side effects are a bitch. Just keep trying to talk to her and keep the lines of communication open. Make unscheduled visits to see how she's doing. Try to stay calm when talking to her and offer to take her out for coffee or whatever she likes. If she's not to bad, take the grandkids to visit her to remind her that there are people HERE that need her. I don't know her situation, and I'm not a professional, so all I can do is try to be a friend. I'll throw you a quick email just to make sure you have my email addy. If you need me, holler.

Any time Deb!

Like father, like son - MP's go hard!

Yes Peace Lily.. sad day for good music indeed. RIP Andy.

Bummer.

Sad news indeed.

Legendary producer Andy Johns passes away

08 April 2013

by Amelia Parrott

Legendary British sound engineer and producer Andy Johns has died.

During his more-than-thirty-year career, Johns worked with some of rock music’s biggest names, engineering records for Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Mott the Hoople and Joni Mitchell, while producing for the likes of Free, Van Halen and Television.

Following in the footsteps of older brother and Olympic Studios engineer Glyn Johns - best known for his work with the Steve Miller Band, The Who and Eagles – Johns learned the engineering ropes as a teenager in the early '60s, working under Eddie Kramer on Jimi Hendrix recordings.

Johns was perhaps best known for his collaborations with Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones. He began his working relationship with Led Zeppelin in the late '60s with Led Zeppelin II and continued working with the band until 1975’s Physical Graffiti.

He engineered five records by the Rolling Stones, including the iconic Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main Street album, as well as producing Television's seminal Marquee Moon record.

Details of Johns’ death have not yet emerged. TMN will update this story as more information comes to hand.

Can we expect any "countdown to release" teasers?? I'm seriously chomping at the bit... Give us some lovin' Joe!!!

Yay! First to post about the masterclass!

EXCELLENT JOE!!!

Great mix of chat and music, great fun, great insight, you filled in some gaps for me and I feel better about my music now, thanks.

Don't forget to give SkippyGirl a big hug, she's been dying to meet you.

Thanks for taking the time to get through the whole line Joe. Everyone went away happy.

Have a good masterclass tour and I'll see you on tour for the new album,

Joe's new song A Door Into Summer

Joe, love the new song from your upcoming album...it makes my heart so happy :) and I can use all I can get, lol!!

Happy happy happy!! Can't wait for the full album to be released!!

Deb, hugs from me too, what you're going through isn't easy at all, went through something similiar with my mum many years ago. Luckily she got help and proper medication and was able to pull out of it but not without the meds, and lots of time and support. I hope your mum finds her way out too.

Thanks Roo I am indeed hoping I can sneak a hug after the Melbourne clinic. Apparently he played 10 songs last night!

Love the new single, so classic Joe!

See you Saturday Joe. Xxx

See you in April Joe!

Spidey senses come through yet again!

Thank you Joe!

I was just thinking of an awesome summer, driving-with-the windows-open kinda playlist and of course this comes out today. I should put it as the opening track. haha

Any suggestions for the playlist?

So far I have:

Foreplay/Long Time - Boston

Ramble On - Led Zep

Long Distance Runaround - Yes

I love, love, LOVE A Door Into Summer. This is my favorite "lead single" from Joe of all the years I've been a fan (going back to 1998 or so).

The song doesn't sound as "out there" as what I was envisioning from his new band...if I didn't know better I'd place it in the SBM/ITLIS? era, and not with a band that includes Mike Keneally and Vinny Colaiuta. But that's just an observation, not a complaint. Joe's singles are usually on the safe/accessible side, and if that's the case again with this album I'll be more than pleased.

I love the song and I love the arrangement. It really has a "band" vibe that is a good follow-up to the last album. And speaking of that, I wish this track were the first one on the new album because the keys in the intro really remind me of Longing, the last bonus track on the last album.

I can't wait for May 7! :)

And rest in peace, Andy Johns...