Good news (at least for me); after about a half-year, the Blackdog Studio is back up and running (literally "up", as the studio room has been relocated to higher ground - about 6 inches worth - the better to withstand any rogue Chicago storms that might invade the basement locale). It's probably a good thing, it has forced me to remove a couple of years of clutter and put things in better order. The acoustics are also better overall, though there is still no cure for the mariachi band down the block that likes to play outside until 1 AM, the CFD and CPD sirens, and our new dog, who likes to drop large chew toys onto the hardwood floor above my head, ordinarily about 4/5ths of the way through a good track. Short of shooting dogs, Mexicans, police, and firefighters, concessions must be made. Anyway, four new songs are in the can, though not sent out for post-production yet. Enjoy and download the early versions. I hope for a new CD in about 2-3 months.