New Record is FINALLY in the works!

Like the heading says, I’m finally back in the studio doing what I love, playing music. After months, years actually since my band's (www.delaxton.com) last recording, we have finally decided to put out a 6 song EP. The process is refreshing, as we’ve just completed tracking the drums. Thanks to our friend Joe at Cutting Cane studios, they sound jaw-droopingly AWESOME.

Being in the studio made me feel like a kid in a candy store, the greatest candy store, EVER. The reason I say this, is because the studio is jam packed with enough random yet interesting gadgets that it makes you feel like a child again. Ok Ok, perhaps only musicians/music lovers would really appreciate the awesomeness that is Cutting Cane studios. But you tell me, what kind of place not only has loads of incredible equipment, incredible vinyl selections, random toys, and Grammy’s just laying around? It was a very humbling and incredible experience to be in a place where a lot of great things have occurred. My FAVORITE part about tracking drums, was playing a variety of vintage guitars and instruments (I.e 1968 Fender Telecaster, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Re-issue, Gretsch and even a sitar.. yes, sitar!).

Anyway, we’re hoping to get back in studio ASAP and track bass and guitars. Our last visit was a straight 12 hr session where we got all the drum tracks done (it was a busy day). We’re hoping to get a lot done on our next visit, so wish us luck! As always, here are some pics:

Regards,

Ray


Quazo (bassist) undergoing late night jammage


My girlfriend Monica stopped by to show some support...and because there was free WiFi.

Music Video on FUSE TV

My band Delpaxton, is currently doing some very exciting things. Aside from recording our second EP, our music video has been selected to be on FUSE TV. The video is for our first single off of our first EP titled (( In Stereo )). The song is titled "Not Too Distant," and the video was done by our good friend and brilliant cinematographer David Estrada (previously mentioned on this blog). Here's the music video, I hope you all like it!


delpaxton - not too distant from David Estrada on Vimeo.

If you like the video, please visit our website at www.delpaxton.com for more music, videos and insanity.

Cheers,

Ray

Volcano’s, Lagoons, Giant Trees, Gallo Pinto,Toña and a Wedding. (I still Aint Over You...Nicaragua)

The days of 03/12/09-03/15/09 not only gave me a new perspective on the world, but it also re-invigorated the world I know. Between the above mentioned days I went to Nicaragua, a country which I never thought I’d visit. I am happy to say that the experience was a positive one, and I am grateful for the opportunity. Much happened within this short time frame, most importantly, it was the marriage of my good friend Mike with his wife Martina. Their families graciously put us up in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. From the moment we arrived, we were “on the go,” hardly stopping for a breather. It was, very refreshing. We climbed to the top of an active Volcano and then sought refuge in the crater of one that has been dormant for years. We scaled gianormous trees and zipped between them almost 60 ft up in the air (perhaps even higher…I was too freaked to look down).

The Wedding itself was a beautiful ceremony at a traditional Catholic Church. La Iglesia De Santo Domingo. From there we hopped into our chauffeured buses and made our way back the resort where the entire location was lit by hundreds of candles. The food was exceptional and the entertainment did not stop until, literally, the break of dawn. Some of us performed, some of us drank, some of us passed out, some of continued to eat and some of us…actually none of us…played it cool that night. It was more than the just the coming together of two wonderful people and their families, but also a celebration of life and of the beautiful place in which we live. Nicaragua reminded me that this world is full of so many incredible things. Things that I cannot deprive myself of experiencing. You see, this trip refreshed my life. It took me from the “day to day” grind and slowed me down. I stopped wearing a watch because time, for the most part, had become irrelevant to me. All I knew, was that I was with my girlfriend and my best friends, in a new environment. And that, was more than enough to get me to forget my worries back home.

As I sit here, on my desk, I am aching to go back. At the moment, my friends and I are planning a surf trip to Costa Rica for the early summer…and I hope, that we get to go. If anyone reads this, I urge you to take a trip. Anywhere!

Sincerely,

Ray

P.S. here are some pics