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Avion & Oscar

Hey Soul Mates,
just checking in on a beautiful Sunday in LA.

Friday night, I went to the Gig to do some business for our show there in March. Also happened to be a night when some old friends in a new band were playing. Steve Bertrand and Jamie Wallham formerly of the Tories have a new group called Avion. They rock... still. I always enjoyed the Tories, had followed them from '95 to '01. I even appeared with them on national TV in a segment of Farmclub. They recently signed with Columbia: meaning they are my first acquaintances since Remy Zero to be signed to a major label. I'm very proud of them. They have worked hard and have earned it. Hopefully, the general public will embrace their music, too.

Ok, here's my rant. I'm not a huge Oscar Awards wonk, but they snubbed Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart. Those two should have gotten a best song nomination for "Old Habits Die Hard" from Alfie. Instead, some real schmaltz from Polar Express and Phantom of the Opera got nods. Boo. "Old Habits" is a genuinely good song. The Academy honored U2, Neil Young and winners Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. You'd think they wouldn't overlook Mick. Oh, well.

I'm off to rehearsal shortly.
Love, Power, Peace.

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