So, there I was, a few days ago, googling myself (mmmm) as I rarely do (okay, a few times a day at least), and I saw that somene wanted to hear from me. Someone wanted me to tell them about myself on the computer! Someone wanted to sell my cd for only $1.99. Okay, well, maybe all of the above. The truth is, I miss Tom and Kerry and the FOKAT community. Goddammit, I miss them so much, I actually called them on my cell, to see if they might answer. When I heard Tom's monotone voice, a tear welled up in my eye. I left them a message. Did you guys get my message?
Anyway, a lot of things are happening in my world. The biggest recent change is that I moved in with my lovely girlfriend and am now BACK on the Upper West Side. It's been over 13 years, but Mama, your boy is home. I actually was a little skeptical at first, but am enjoying the vibe and the place a lot. I also got a new kind of working situation which suits me way better. I am teaching guitar a lot. In fact, if any of you want lessons, know someone who does, let me know. Then I have a part time job working at an interesting organization called The American Composers Orchestra. They have been around for about 30 years and help.. you guessed it.. American composers to get heard. So that's cool. I also teach on the guitar staff of Henry Street Settlement every Thursday. I've been teaching "rock band" to one 9 year old kid- the only person enrolled. His favorite band is Joy Division. No joke. What are these parents teaching their children these days?
In music releated news, the new Pete Galub album (as yet untitled), which features Tom's excellent bass-playing and voice is in fine form, but won't be finished til next year. An MP3 single is in the works, possibly for each song, but we'll see. the Annuals played a nice show a month ago with the Silos and Amy Allison. A funny highlight was that Freedy Johnston was in the audience and really dug it. If you knew me in high school and college, you would have known I was a HUGE Freedy Johnston fan, and still am to some degree. So there he was at the bar because a friend of his is a fan, and he tagged along. Wow, that was a little nerve-racking. He said we were great and I was an amazing guitar player, so that just about made my year.
FInally, who are these impersonators that simply call themselves ANNUALS? Has anyone heard this band? I hope they're at least really good. Might this mean the end of Pete Galub and the Annuals as a band name? A name I came up with in 1997? Just in case I have a backup name- Pete Galub and the Moils...
Tom and Kerry, and FOKAT I hope you got some sense of what I'm up to and are having the best time.. I don't think New Zealand can happen due to funds and lack of funding, but next year.. in Jerusalem..
love always
pete galub
Just because Tom and Kerry are back is no reason to stop our postings! Pete Galub and The Annuals played the Magnetic Fields in Brooklyn. There was even a Chuck and Laura sighting!
Merry Christmas, Kerry & Tom! We all had a blast - as we usually do - but we missed you both dearly. We wrapped a beard for Tom, though the dog got into it...
