A few things needed worked out before the project could be finished. I didn’t own a quality acoustic guitar then, so I borrowed one from Chris Trueblood. We also didn’t have enough time to create cover art for the CD, so I contacted my sister, Sue, to see if I could use one of her paintings. With the borrowed guitar in hand, and photographs of a great painting taken, we then set about recording the track and mixing it.

Corey took the tasks of engineering, recording, mixing and burning the CDs. Jon and I worked on printing, cutting, folding and assembling the packaging. Finally, we all signed them. All in all, it was a great experience with only minor hiccups, and our friends and family really seemed to enjoy the music.

I’d like to do another one someday. Until that day comes, I hope you enjoy “Let the River Roll On (Without Me)” as much as I enjoyed making it with a couple of my best friends those many years ago!

Let the River Roll On – YL

Last month, Chris and I talked about starting to learn cover songs to do a few acoustic duet shows this summer, and we should work on this tomorrow as well. We haven’t selected songs yet, but we should decide on at least two or three to learn.

Moon Pies: The Treat of Choice

During the summer of 1994, Cinema was doing more playing than it ever had before.  We were on a regular rehearsal schedule, and had two or three shows each month during the summer. Usually, Chris would be the first to state that he was hungry during travel or a rehearsal.

If we were out and about we would stop at a convenience store and buy mixed snacks such as kippered beef steaks, Snapple sweet teas, Combos snacks or Moon Pies. I’m not sure why we designated Moon Pies the treat of choice back then, but Chris may have consumed his weight in these things over that summer. I’ve always thought they were good, but not that good!

A couple years later, the treat of choice changed to E. L. Fudge sandwich cookies. However, that is a story for another time. Until then, I’d like to pay tribute to my good friend Chris. I thought of him when I saw these delicious treats on display a couple days ago. I promptly took a picture and sent an email to him when I saw them!