Rehearsing for the UK and the Stones

Last night's rehearsal for the upcoming tour was a gas. Adam Marsland and I ran through duo versions of songs from ON THE REBOUND, along with hits from Smokey, the O'Jays and the Robots. Stay tuned if you're curious... or better yet, come down to a show. We did this version of things for my IPO set last August at Fais Do Do, before the album dropped. Sort of a cabaret setting. But now that you fans know the songs, there will be more points-of-reference to these acoustic performances. Plus the covers are a lot of fun.

Had a great time seeing the Rolling Stones at Staples Center last Friday. They pulled out a few gems including a rare version of "Factory Girl," the rollicking "Midnight Rambler" with guest Mick Taylor and a live debut of the disco-riffic "Emotional Rescue." I'm thrilled that I was part of the first audience to hear "Emotional Rescue" performed by the band. My guess is that "Start Me Up" was already charting by the time they would have been touring the material from EMOTIONAL RESCUE and that the disco curve was flattening. But I love that track and LP.

Our seats for the concert gave us a glimpse of the backstage action and it was very cool to see Mick prepare while the UCLA marching band banged out "Satisfaction." Plus, Mick gave me an idea of the proper kicks "mature" rockstars should wear.

Check the show schedule; the UK tour begins in less than a week! Can't wait to see you, Britain!

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