Aces open for Arc Angels in Petaluma July 19

The Aces have been selected by The Arc Angels to open their show in Petaluma at The Mystic. The Arc Angels features Doyle Bramhall II, Charlie Sexton and the Double Trouble rhythm section. This show will be sold out so be there or be square.

Don't quit your day job until......

We'll on a day job front, I'm still un-employed after my day job got sent over sea's. I'm looking for IT Security or System Administration consultant work (part time or full time) until I can land a permanent IT job in Sonoma County. I've actually been in IT for 10 years, have a systems/network auditor certificate, etc.

Until this music thing pans out, the day job keeps my music dream alive and family feed.... Plus how can I buy tubes and strings?

$h*t - 4 guitars damn why do i like different tunings

Tomorrow night (sunday june 14th) The Aces will be over at The Russian River Brewery 7pm - 10pm (early show). I'll have a Dirt Transmitter Fuzz connected and due to different tunings and an interest in a tele I have, I'll be bringing four guitars tomorrow. Two will be tuned to standard E, one tuned to standard D and another tuned to open G. I probably only need one of the two guitar's tuned standard E but I'm thinking people will think I mean business if I have four guitars :)

Today is Sunday around 10:30am enjoying eggs and coffee. Last night Sky and I played our "blues trash duo" music over at a small coffee shop in Petaluma. It was like a mini school reunion for me with lots of people I have not seen for around 20 years. The gig was pretty cool some low wattage amps, guitar, harp and vocals. Even a small 10 watt amp was loud in the coffee shop so I think I'm going to hook up my Dirt Transistor fuzz box next duo gig. Sky and I are also thinking it'd be interesting to have a standup bass too. So we'll see if we can line that up for our next June 26 duo gig.

Earlier in the week The Aces recorded an episode for Santa Rosa's Community Access TV station. We'll be appearing on a show called The Beat. We did our performance on their sound stage, and this upcoming friday we'll heading to a Taco Truck on Sebastopol Road to shoot the "B" roll. The "B" roll will contain interview footage, etc

On Sunday June 14th The Aces be at The Russian River Brewery after the Peggie Sue Cruise. This is a Sunday from 7pm - 10pm

After that gig we have some duo gigs, then my "Lo Fi Explosion" gig at the end of July. The Lo Fi event should be pretty cool, got all the bands and burlesque lined up and I'm just finalising the funky cool vendors.

derek

June Schedule

June Schedule of Shows

June 6th - Aqus Cafe, Petaluma - Blues Trash Duo Featuring Derek Irving & Sky O'Banion
June 14th - Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa - The Aces
June 26 - The Filling Station, Santa Rosa - Blues Trash Duo Featuring Derek Irving & Sky O'Banion

Got some new happenings going on. My first "Lo Fi Explosion #1" has been booked on July 30th at The Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa. This will be a night of burlesque, garage and blues trash. Also looking to have some local aritists / crafts on hand too.

Check out some new "Blues Trash Duo Featuring Derek Irving and Sky O'Banion" recordings. We recorded these in Sky's living room with low wattage amps, lo fi gear and lots of soul. The only thing needed was some mastering on my part and here you go - enjoy. Blues Trash Duo 5 new songs

Lo Fi Explosion #1

I'm putting together a killer show in Santa Rosa on July 30 at The Last Day Saloon. The night will feature The Aces, Huge LARGE and a burlesque act. It is a show I'm presenting as "Lo Fi Explosion #1" an evening of Burlesque, Garage, Blues Trash and FUZZ..... Stay tuned..... Also The Aces are planning a trip down to LA in July as well to play the legendary Redwood Bar/Grill. Details on this show will come soon as well. And the last shameless promotion is The Aces doing a community TV show called The Beat. We're filming next week for an Aug premiere. Be sure to check out the El Toro Records family www.eltororecords.com, shop local when you can and be green :) – Derek Irving