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A shameless promotional spot for a dear friend

I don’t usually write about music or movies or anything like that, but in this case I am happy to make an exception.

The up-and-coming band OFFICE has just released a new record. A Night at the Ritz sort of a wonderful review with a new spin and some new material for those of us who have known these guys for a while. I say up-and-coming, but for so many of us, this band has been a part of our regular musical landscape for years and years. This record, though, represents the best of the best from these folks. Though, we still haven’t heard my favorite song of Scott’s on a record. Maybe someday, eh Skottie? It was nice to hear “The Red and Green Bastards” and have it dedicated to me at an event that I helped to throw this past summer at which Scott and drummer extraordinaire, Erica Corniel graced us with their presence for a two-man show.

If you haven’t already bought this record, you can do so at Amazon.com by clicking here.

I’ve known Scott Masson, the bald genius behind OFFICE for a long time now. I love this guy. He is talented as all get out, has a huge heart, and never forgets about the people who love him. If anyone deserves musical fame and fortune, it’s this guy.

Let’s not forget about those around him though. Scott has always been wonderful about choosing brilliant people to work with. The crew that he has going right now is by far the best incarnation of OFFICE to date. I had the great fortune of playing in one of the first incarnations of the band: a twisted little experiment that was a load of fun. Where else would I have ever gotten the chance to play both the accordion badly and the saxophone.

Scott and OFFICE have come a long way since then, and I hope only the best for them from here on out. You can listen to samples of their music on their website and I encourage you to buy the new record, A Night at the Ritz. You won’t be sorry.