Getting ready to play the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival with John McDermott. 5 shows in 3 days.  I’ve played (lap steel) with John before, but this time I’m subbing for Gary Craig on drums. I’m laughing as I type those words — these are the situations that make me feel a bit like Forrest Gump. Subbing for Gary Craig?

Here’s a clip of the band (with me on steel)…

(click here if you don’t see the video)

So we arrive back in Toronto at about 6am on Monday morning…and I start recording the TUXEDO! album 4 hours later!

3 days of drums with John McDermott to 3 days of telecaster and lap steel ridiculousness with TUXEDO!

I think I’m going to have to borrow Jason’s guitar to do some practicing on the bus.