So ... I've been back from Morocco for over a month now. I decided to really relax and do nothing for a while. It was something I really needed, but it was tough to get out of that routine. Now I'm out and back to work!

I have a lot on my plate. I'm currently working on the new production of Eclipse, The Pink Floyd Story. I'm creating the video and audio sequences along with creating some of the advertising graphics and radio commercials. Big production, but lots of fun!

Still writing and recording with Caroyln-Fe. Songs and collaborations and working out great. Our first E.P. will be back from the printer in the next week or two. Really looking forward to that!!

Talks are happening to co-produce another Daniel Iorio Group CD! The first one was such a blast to do and there are tons of songs left over and Dan never stops writing so there are so many to choose from. This one may be done differently. We're talking on a simple acoustic album. Nice warm natural sounds and feel. Can't wait!

And check out my calendar. I got a bunch of new shows liked up. Hope to see you at some!! 

Just wrapping up some final projects before I leave. I'm just finishing up the mixing for the first 5 songs that I'm recording for Carolyn-Fe's album. Songs are sounding great. We were able to get some talented players for the tunes. One song I'm excited about has an incredible trumpet player on it. I'm very happy I was able to capture the incredible tone this man has. And it's an honor to have a piece of history working with us.

I just completed music for a song I'm producing for a great singer from the U.S. She has a great voice and I'm very excited to be working with her. We'll be completing the vocals when I get back from Morocco. Check out her page at :  www.myspace.com/itsjamiraemusic

I'm also in the process of working with another great talent, Vicki Tetrault. We've met up a few times and we're working on some great things. This girl is the total package. Just you wait for the New Year!! www.myspace.com/vickitetreault

And finally, the play 'Almost Blue'. I'll be finishing the sound effects for the play this week along with the web site. I'm sad that I won't be able to see the play in action. So I urge all of you to go for me! Many times!! :-)

You'll be seeing a new page link soon on my site. I'll be creating a blog section to keep everyone up to date with my adventures in Morocco. I'll be adding stories, photos and video for you guys to see. So stay tuned!!

So it's confirmed. I'm going back to Morocco. This time it's in Agadir. I'm extremely pumped about this. Need to get away and it's the perfect time. I'm leaving in the beginning of October and coming back mid December. I'll be bringing my portable studio with me to continue working and writing, along with any website work that may come my way. Isn't the internet awesome!!

There's so much going on right now. When it rains it pours!! I'm currently working on an audio book of the Bible. Needless to say ... it's a long and full time project!! The Daniel Iorio Group CD 'Hike' is done. I can't wait for all your lovely little ears to hear it!! You can get a taste of it at : www.danielioriogroup.com . Along with 2 other producing jobs, I also have the sound design contract for the upcoming play 'Almost Blue' produced by Altera Vitae, a few wedding gigs, demos for 2 other bands and rehearsals with the Morocco band. Whew. But I'm loving it!!

So production on Daniel Iorio's album 'Hike' is a matter of days away. Dan and I are pretty excited about this. It's sounding really good. Once all is done it's just a matter of mastering and off to the printer it goes!! For a sample and more news, visit both his website and myspace page :
www.myspace.com/danieliorio
www.danieliorio.com

I've just signed on as sound designer for another play production by Altera Vitae. The play is “Almost Blue” by Keith Reddin and is booked for a two week run at Mainline Theatre November 3 to November 16, 2008. 

I'm doing a few demos for bands right now, but there are a few other projects I'm signing on to produce that I'm very excited about. There's some great talent out there and I'm blessed to have them come my way! I'll be posting more info and samples when things get rolling.

The fall will be a big one for me as well. I will start teaching at Musicircle and there's talk of going back to Morocco for a 2 month tour. Stay tuned for more news!!