No Sleep 'Til Liverpool

Alright. Just wrapped up a nice long practice session. The set for IPO Liverpool is firming up. I have worked up acoustic versions of a few more of my new songs. I'm especially looking forward to debuting "On The Rebound" at the Cavern Club. It is one of my new collaborations with Bryan Farrar. Plus I took a crack at a couple of covers that I have never heard performed live; one that I don't even know that the original artist has ever played in person. Covers are a real luxury at IPO sets. So many great acts, there is limited time to get your musical point across. I will be sticking with the hits, but perhaps you'll find me on Mathew St.

I'm getting really excited about performing in the UK for the first time in four years. More exciting: getting to see familiar faces in the audience. For those of you in the UK, I will be toting along copies of A Talent For Loving and the exclusive new single "Your Majestic Rejection," for your listening pleasure. The single will only be available in the UK. An exclusive for the mini-tour. Of course, the IPO programme will be featuring a really cool advert for So Sophisticated.

For my American fans (frankly, all fans will be eligible for this one), I will be launching a cool promotion this weekend, where you can receive a free one-of-a-kind souvenir from Liverpool signed by yours truly. Watch this space, Twitter and facebook for details!

Don't forget to check out the epic video for "Your Majestic Rejection." Nearly 350 views in just over a week is great for an independent artist. Thank you for watching it. The Force will be with you... Always.

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