http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:45:00 GMT http://bandzoogle.com http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=1260097 Had a blast the past 2 days with the whole KRVO crew in Montana: Radway, Charene, Paul and Brew. It was a tough 10 hour drive down to Boise today, but fortunately I still had the remnants of a Darth Maul face painting to entertain everyone I passed on the highway. Cold Smoke and Hornitos. Great Combo. Charene, I'm sorry I got you sick. Rest up. I'll be back soon. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:45:00 GMT 9738EE127A06A530E4262976BD22B6FA http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=1253334 Had a great show last night with all my friends at KPND.  Played for th KPND Pint Night at Bottle Bay.  Enjoyed some Laughing Dog Beer, and finally got to chill with Johnny Knight.  Afrterwards, the always thirtsy Glenn Lefebvre took me out in Sandpoint.  I'm still recovering. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:52:36 GMT F8EC245CAC61CBF05EEAD5218E1C2F65 http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=1160246  Well.  I've found it very difficult to upddate my blog a lot on this tour.  Just a quick recap, and you'll understand why: Things started out great in Akron.  I was on 91.3 The Summit talking about the new record, then rolled down to Columbus to spend time with Maggie at WCBE.  Had a great show at the Rumba Cafe, then things kinda fell apart.  Heading back to my rental tour van at 1 am, I noticed a window was smashed, and my latpop was gone, along with some other items close to my heart.  So, I've been dealing with insurance since then, hoping to get some of my items back. Anyhow, I've traveled to DC, NJ and Baltimore since then.  Stopping off at WBJB, WTMD, Frontpage and The Saint along the way.  Currently resting up in DC, before I head to Charlottesville tomorrow.  Hope to have more to report soon....
Things started out great in Akron.  I was on 91.3 The Summit talking about the new record, then rolled down to Columbus to spend time with Maggie at WCBE.  Had a great show at the Rumba Cafe, then things kinda fell apart.  Heading back to my rental tour van at 1 am, I noticed a window was smashed, and my latpop was gone, along with some other items close to my heart.  So, I've been dealing with insurance since then, hoping to get some of my items back.

Anyhow, I've traveled to DC, NJ and Baltimore since then.  Stopping off at WBJB, WTMD, Frontpage and The Saint along the way.  Currently resting up in DC, before I head to Charlottesville tomorrow.  Hope to have more to report soon....
]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:13:22 GMT D9F07B411E08D52EBB34FB6F5FEE678C http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=1027449 I've been havning a blast traveling around through Idaho, Montana, and Washington. Hangin out with all my friends at KPND and KRVO has been amazing. &nbsp;Jamming for hours with &quot;The Left&quot; in Whitefish, Montana was a great rush. &nbsp;So much fun playing with such amazing musicians. &nbsp;I've finally finished mixing the new record, and almost done with the artwork. &nbsp;Hoping to have evertyhing out and available by mid-July. &nbsp;The first single is &quot;I Don't Miss You.&quot; &nbsp;Check out a live, acoustic version from my KPND on-air at <a target="_new" href="http://www.tinyurl.com/sharifonkpnd">www.tinyurl.com/sharifonkpnd www.tinyurl.com/sharifonkpnd]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 07:26:55 GMT 4077E0EAE6C99706BA8AAD2578F67154 http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=867549 Last day recording here in Manchester. &nbsp;We got some killer pedal steel recordings from Jon Graboff (Ryan Adams, Norah Jones). &nbsp;He sounds amazing on &quot;Wander Back to You.&quot; &nbsp;Can't wait to get these tracks out to everyone! Also managed to record two cover songs. &nbsp;They may go on the record, or I may just post them on my website for free. Either way, they sound great. Off to Denmark tomorrow for some shows with Brad...
]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:55:53 GMT 060E5C04B099832126DB2C6C7C51E73C http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=865959 Finished up lead and backing vocals in the studio today. &nbsp;Tomorrow is our last day, so we'll do a couple edits, and maybe even throw in a cover or two. &nbsp;Hmmm. &nbsp;Maybe Beatles, being so close to Liverpool. &nbsp;I've also been in a VU mood recently. &nbsp;Hmmmm.
]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:28:26 GMT F33B85BBFB2718FEDAE101B0586577FC http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=862996 Spent the weekend touching up lyrics for &quot;Dangerous Destination&quot; and &quot;I Don't Miss You.&quot; &nbsp;Recording lead and backing vocals tomorrow and Tuesday, along with a few other instrument additions. Then it's off to Denmark for some shows. &nbsp;Hoping to have some rough mixes to share with you later this week! Spent the weekend touching up lyrics for "Dangerous Destination" and "I Don't Miss You."  Recording lead and backing vocals tomorrow and Tuesday, along with a few other instrument additions. Then it's off to Denmark for some shows.  Hoping to have some rough mixes to share with you later this week!

]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:25:00 GMT 22EB53F9A14F492AB27ED2FF48F5286F http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=854161 Tim tracked a mean Glockenspiel in the office today, I restrung a guitar that should have remained stringless, and I made two new friends: &nbsp; The Afro-Speakers. The Afro-Speakers.



]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:18:53 GMT CA489D9B6A5CB49853F192D0175EFB48 http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=852769 Spent most of the day working on guitar and bass, with a bit of vocals thrown in. &nbsp;Picking up a slight cold though, so trying to fight that off. This UK weather must be gettin to me.&nbsp;
]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:02:30 GMT B6BAF4FB9C6AB1B9F02467631701B962 http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=848587 &nbsp;Tracked some more guitars and drums today. &nbsp;Reading in my downtime, I learned that The Beatles recorded their first record in one 12-Hour session. &nbsp;Amazing.&nbsp; ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:52:11 GMT 75575DC6CB4C9104341D6E7E7881E16F http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=846979 Landed in Manchester last night, and started work on the new record early this morning. &nbsp;We plan to record 4 or 5 new tunes, depending on time. &nbsp;Today, we arranged 4 songs: 1 - Dangerous Destination 2 - I Don't Miss You 3 - More For Me 4 - Wander Back to You Started working on drums, and made it though a song and a half. &nbsp;We'll pick back up on Monday. &nbsp;For now, I'm off to Bath...
1 - Dangerous Destination
2 - I Don't Miss You
3 - More For Me
4 - Wander Back to You

Started working on drums, and made it though a song and a half.  We'll pick back up on Monday.  For now, I'm off to Bath...



]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:15:00 GMT 9C7DF0DDC8D5819789F1F802309008E8 http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=582792 &nbsp;I had the honor of playing for the Jeff Buckley tribute show last night in LA. &nbsp;Such a magical evening. &nbsp;So many great artists performing Jeff Buckley songs, and original tunes inspired by Jeff. &nbsp;Chris Pierce, Trever Menear, Josh Smith, Justine Bennett, Joel Eckels........so much great music. Even had the chance to chat with Jeff's mom for a while. &nbsp;Such a beautiful soul. I performed &quot;Mama You Been On My Mind&quot; from the Grace Bonus disc. &nbsp;Check out the video page to see the entire performance.
I performed "Mama You Been On My Mind" from the Grace Bonus disc.  Check out the video page to see the entire performance.]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:49:17 GMT EC7E3054C9930A56B67DB5B1BDB39820 http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=550884 &nbsp;So I played a fun set last night at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles. &nbsp;Then I noticed that my fly was down. The whole time. No wonder I sold so many CD's.&nbsp; Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:51:12 GMT 685EBE61E3ED71E2A53972B78BCC217E http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=335936 Been having a great time on the road. Played a beautiful outdoor show with Ben Fuller for KPND in Sandpoint, ID.&nbsp; Gorgeous city.&nbsp; So glad I got to spend a couple days there.&nbsp; Last night I shared the stage with the unbelievable Jason Spooner Trio in Whitefish, MT.&nbsp; Such an amazing band! Check them out right <a href="http://www.jasonspooner.com/" target="_new">here&nbsp; Got way too drunk after the show (shocking).&nbsp; Big thanks to everyone at KRVO The River for putting on a great show.&nbsp; Pics coming soon....... here  Got way too drunk after the show (shocking).  Big thanks to everyone at KRVO The River for putting on a great show.  Pics coming soon.......
]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:45:56 GMT CAEBF2B683E82F9381AED397A506DEBB http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=292392 Was nice sleeping in my own bed last night.......but then up at 6am to drive to the Outer Banks for an interview and performance on <a target="_new" href="http://www.991thesound.com/ ">WVOD.&nbsp; Had a great time in the studio with Matt, Jason, Wanda, Penny, Daryl, Suzi and eveyone else that stopped in. Played 3 live songs, &quot;Dark Side,&quot; &quot;Far From You,&quot; and &quot;I Won't Need Your Kisses Anymore.&quot; Big thanks to <a target="_new" href="http://www.991thesound.com/">WVOD for having me in, and even providing a delicious lunch.&nbsp; Such a nice group at a fatastic radio station!&nbsp; Hopin to be back very soon! Bookin it to DC right now to catch a flight to LA.......... WVOD.  Had a great time in the studio with Matt, Jason, Wanda, Penny, Daryl, Suzi and eveyone else that stopped in. Played 3 live songs, "Dark Side," "Far From You," and "I Won't Need Your Kisses Anymore." Big thanks to WVOD for having me in, and even providing a delicious lunch.  Such a nice group at a fatastic radio station!  Hopin to be back very soon!

Bookin it to DC right now to catch a flight to LA..........
]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 16:40:00 GMT 8C5BA06FAEFF0C13E210E3D8F32CE945 http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=290670 Up at 6am to drive to Norfolk.&nbsp; Wasn't too happy about that, but made it to <a href="http://www.wyou.fm/" target="_new">WRRW in Williamsburg in time for the interview.&nbsp; Had a great time with Ed in the studio.&nbsp; Played 3 songs live, and even hosted the show for about 30 minutes.&nbsp; That will air on May 29th and 30th on <a href="http://www.wyou.fm/" target="_new">WRRW Revolution Radio. After the show, we grabbed lunch and headed into Norfolk. Checked into our hotel, then ran across the street to the Bier Garden, one of my favorite bars in the area. Had a few beers with the boys, then headed over to the house I grew up in, in Portsmouth, VA.&nbsp; Alex, my good friend from high school, dropped by and we had an impromptu photo shoot. (I'll post those pics soon).&nbsp; After that, just crashed out to be ready for my 6am wakeup for North Carolina. WRRW in Williamsburg in time for the interview.  Had a great time with Ed in the studio.  Played 3 songs live, and even hosted the show for about 30 minutes.  That will air on May 29th and 30th on WRRW Revolution Radio. After the show, we grabbed lunch and headed into Norfolk. Checked into our hotel, then ran across the street to the Bier Garden, one of my favorite bars in the area. Had a few beers with the boys, then headed over to the house I grew up in, in Portsmouth, VA.  Alex, my good friend from high school, dropped by and we had an impromptu photo shoot. (I'll post those pics soon).  After that, just crashed out to be ready for my 6am wakeup for North Carolina.
]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 17:15:00 GMT 13786EC83DC23417F245BCA9C61532C8 http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=289464 Woke up in Arlington and hopped a ride with my good friend Sherry over to the Eastern Shore.&nbsp; I'd never been to Easton before, so I walked around the city a bit, then headed to the Night Cat for sound check.&nbsp; Really cool vibe at the venue.&nbsp; Got to watch &quot;Call Me Mercy&quot; open the show, then I jumped up for a few songs.&nbsp; The crowd was very respectful and really into the music.&nbsp; That always makes a difference.&nbsp; Finlay got up for a set, and then the lovely <a href="http://www.bettysoo.com/" target="_new">Betty Soo took the stage.&nbsp; Really enjoyed her set.&nbsp; Songs reminescent of Patty Griffin, one of my favorites. Check her out!&nbsp; After the gig, hopped in the car and drove 4 hours to Charlottesville, VA.&nbsp; Spent some time with my friend Brian, then crashed out in his gues room.&nbsp; Thanks Brian! Betty Soo took the stage.  Really enjoyed her set.  Songs reminescent of Patty Griffin, one of my favorites. Check her out! 

After the gig, hopped in the car and drove 4 hours to Charlottesville, VA.  Spent some time with my friend Brian, then crashed out in his gues room.  Thanks Brian!
]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 00:14:58 GMT D1346E5B03DBF47455CB5031BF81A455 http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=289472 Ahhh.&nbsp; So much fun being back in Charlottesville.&nbsp; I went to school here for 4 years, so drunken memories abound.&nbsp; Woke up at Brian's house, and headed straight to <a href="http://www.bodosbagels.com/" target="_new">Bodo's.&nbsp; After a little flirting with the cashier, picked up a T Shirt, and enjoyed my egg bagel. Grabbed the boys and dropped them off at WNRN for an interview, then we all headed over to <a target="_new" href="http://www.bodosbagels.com/">Bodo's (again) for more bagels.&nbsp; Scooted my fat belly over to WCNR for an interview and an in-studio performance, with a live audience.&nbsp; Very cool vibe at the station, and I had a lot of fun meeting all the fans that came into the studio. Listen to the entire interview/performance right <a href="http://1061thecorner.com/pages/4418003.php?contentType=33&amp;contentId=74704" target="_new">HERE Left the station, and headed over to my favorite coffee shop, Cafe Cubano (check my CD credits) for some tea and&nbsp; Internet.&nbsp; Met up with my good friend Ryan from Red Light Management and caught up on life stuff. Then it was off to BelAir Market for the best sandwich in the world, and Arch's for the best dessert ever. Headed over to Ventana to meet up with another friend, grabbed a ilttle more food, then off to bed again at Brian's.&nbsp; Was a great day in Hooville. Bodo's.  After a little flirting with the cashier, picked up a T Shirt, and enjoyed my egg bagel. Grabbed the boys and dropped them off at WNRN for an interview, then we all headed over to Bodo's (again) for more bagels.  Scooted my fat belly over to WCNR for an interview and an in-studio performance, with a live audience.  Very cool vibe at the station, and I had a lot of fun meeting all the fans that came into the studio. Listen to the entire interview/performance right HERE

Left the station, and headed over to my favorite coffee shop, Cafe Cubano (check my CD credits) for some tea and  Internet.  Met up with my good friend Ryan from Red Light Management and caught up on life stuff. Then it was off to BelAir Market for the best sandwich in the world, and Arch's for the best dessert ever. Headed over to Ventana to meet up with another friend, grabbed a ilttle more food, then off to bed again at Brian's.  Was a great day in Hooville.
]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 23:20:00 GMT 2E139B3929557DBB25E6A248C2548842 http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=287818 Had a nice relaxing day in Arlington yesterday.&nbsp; Picked up some <a href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/83/224222076_bde66e60a7.jpg" target="_new">Corn Pops from Harris Teeter, watched my Arrested Development DVD's all day,&nbsp; and spent the night catching up with my longtime friend Brett. Packin it up now, and headed out to Easton, MD for a great show tonight with Betty Soo.&nbsp; See you there! Corn Pops from Harris Teeter, watched my Arrested Development DVD's all day,  and spent the night catching up with my longtime friend Brett. Packin it up now, and headed out to Easton, MD for a great show tonight with Betty Soo.  See you there!
]]> Sun, 16 May 2010 19:19:56 GMT 58AB754160DE746332E2575179A0790F http://sharifmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=1401442&postid=286852 Headed out to WTMD in Towson, Maryland early yesterday morning.&nbsp; Spent some time at the radio station, then took a train ride into Arlington, VA.&nbsp; Finally had some time off, so I slept all evening and night. ]]> Sat, 15 May 2010 20:28:58 GMT 1FECA8B1B0B5D1613DD05C6427B12527