On The Rebound Gets A Cover and a Date

Good morning! The album gets a cover. Here it is. The finished cover for ON THE REBOUND. The photo was taken by Adam Hendershott. Hair and makeup by Vio Meyners. A wonderful team that bring out the best in my visage. I'm thrilled at how timeless the picture looks. And having done the art direction for the CD, I can't say I am disappointed by the graphics. Some friends have already noted the Cleveland color scheme. That is certainly an influence. I like the Hollywood glamor, quasi-1930's Flash Gordon feel of the processing for the picture. Maybe it's my hair. Anyway, I hope that you will enjoy what is inside the album even more than the sleeve.

ON THE REBOUND will have its official release on Tuesday, October 2. But if you are in the Los Angeles area, save the date: Tuesday, September 25. There will be a release show and party where you can get your advance copy. The event will be at the Federal Bar, 5303 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.

The show is FREE, we are renting out the 2nd floor for the event.

The doors open at 9:15 PM and the set will start at 9:30 PM sharp. Due to venue capacity and the exclusivity of the event, no one will be admitted after 9:45 PM. My performance will be followed by a celebrity 80s DJ set (top secret at the moment) that will go to Midnight. So dress in your 1980's finest.

Stay cool, City Of Angels.

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