Rowan's response.

This is a reply on myspace to my request to join my new band. It cracked me up so much I had to blog it!
Richard,
I think it's awesome when you find out about people's hidden talents. I wouldn't have expected it but it's good to know that you're musical and better to know that you've decided to put it to some public use (however, uh, anti-social that final use may be 8) (supposing, looking at the song titles, that the lyrical content may share a good deal of overlap with your stand-up routine in tone) Your final remark is a bit ambiguous -- I've joined your myspace friends list; are you asking if I'd like to join the band and play with you? I'm not sure there's much I do that you can't already do better on the piano, but certainly my very appearance on stage is a kind of bonus punch-line. Since I'm already in, uh, three bands, I can't necessarily commit to an intensive musical schedule, but I'm sure I could make time for a couple of practices and a couple of gigs a month, since I'm a big fan of your work. Some time ago I formulated the secret to accordion success: saying "yes" to every opportunity that comes your way, because there won't be many. (Some time later I determined a corollary to it: it's best not to share this secret with the opportunities, who then feel devalued and underappreciated. "He didn't say yes because he likes me or thinks it's a good idea, he said yes because of his stupid rule. That coulda been anyone!" You I suspect have cultivated a thick enough hide on-stage to shrug off any stings this revelation may yield 8)
Rowan

Family Abuse.

Well, my biological family has ganged up on me in recent weeks, and an attempt to force me to get healthy, which of course means to be quiet and well behaved. My three siblings are probably the three worst people in my life for me. I am happy to be done with them.

Crash and Louis

My friend from Cowtown, Sarah aka Crash came over and she and Louis sand along to some of my piano. They both have great voices. Hopefully Crash will move to Van and join my band!!