Updates

GFT has had quite a bit on our plate lately. When we aren't recording our new album, gigging, or doing photo shoots; we are diligently practicing new material for some exciting new performances. In other words, we've been busy working on some projects that all of us GFTers are really excited about.

We recently had a performance at Trinity Parish Church in Seattle. If you didn't make it (for shame), you really missed out on a special evening. While amplified sound and a cathedral hall creates an interesting set of problems, we are all creative individuals that are more than willing to embrace an interesting challenge. By the time we were done with our sound check, things were dialed in nice and tight (probably because the dynamic combination of my ability to run mic cable and Amanda's ability to tape stage markers). The stand out tune in that environment was, of course, And So It Goes. The acoustics of the cathedral hall were... unbelievable. For those of you who didn't show up (for shame again) you truly missed out.

Last weekend, we had one of our long weekend recording sessions. Because we've had some issues with planes, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and dogs at our normal space; we decided to take a trip out to Port Orchard and record in Brennan's old stomping grounds. We spent all Friday night finishing up Brennan and James's tracks on "How Sweet It Is" and spent Saturday morning tracking Amanda and Stephanie. For lunch, we drove out to a great restaurant and had a nice normal casual run of the mill relaxing meal. Well, except for the photographer that was running around us making sure he got that perfect shot. You know the one of Brennan, nostrils flaring, as hes swooping down the his poor unsuspecting tacos. Just to clarify, we brought the photographer (not some random dude that was there taking pics of us eating) and that photographer happens to be my father... Hawk Jones. It comes full circle. GFT is a family affair.

Once we were done stuffing our faces, we went back to the improvised studio and took some more shots of us singing (see video below).



It was a nice fun/productive weekend for GFT. This weekend, we are all doing our own thing (although word on the street is that James and Brennan met yesterday to discuss choreography. Not a joke) so that we can be nice a relaxed for our performance next weekend. Did you see what I did there? That is what we call (in the biz) a perfectly executed transition.

Friday, May 21, 2010
Vocal Jazz Residency
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

This is the last gig on the books for a while (taking some time to record the new album), so you should probably just plan on being there. You can always visit our website to see when we will be performing near you or visit our Facebook or Myspace page (yup. We've still got a myspace page) to just say hello.

There is one more super exciting announcement I'd like to make, but I think the rest of GFT would kill me if I let the cat out of the bag. So, I'll give you all a hint. GFT is preparing to... do something that would require all of us to sing... together. Oops. I better stop before I give too much away.

Peter
GFT