We’ve been in the planning stages for a long time, but just yesterday when we started texting each other about what snacks we were going to bring and which microphone we chose, that’s when it felt very real.
Not to give away surprises, but to show just how big of a deal this is, take a look at Diva carrying gear.
What would instigate such a thing? We’ll just leave this here for you to wonder and anticipate. You can come pester us at gigs coming up, too.
Summer is officially here and we’re ramping back up into the season. We have gigs coming up, including this Friday (June 21 2024) at Grand America Lobby Lounge, 7-10p. That’s followed by some backyard gigging the following week, and then returns to lounges of the Lighthouse in Ogden and Grand America in the big city again in July. And more to come — big shows on stages this summer and fall!
In the midst of all this, we’re waving goodbye to Ian, founding member and “no worries” drummer. He’s headed out to the Oregon coast and we’re already imagining how we can get out to visit. As we pivot and adjust, we have Matt Johnson sitting in with us at the drums, and as we’ve been feeling our way through rehearsals with him we’re excited to keep working with him for as long as he’ll put up with us. Matt’s well known in Ogden circles, stages, and studio as a drummer who can play anything and with anyone, so we’re lucky to have him. This Friday is Matt’s debut with the band, so come out and encourage him to stick around.
But here’s also to a fond farewell to Ian. In our last gig with him, a backyard celebration with friends and family, we had a rare impromptu addition at vocals, Ian’s daughter, Elouise. She took over and stole the show. Take a look at the proud dad behind the drum kit — and maybe admire the fact that the guy at keyboard is taking video and playing at the same time.
Safe travels and smooth transitions to Ian and family! We hope to see the rest of you out on the music scene.
We’re fans of The Proper Way for many reasons. We’ve gotten to record in their studio and we love getting a chance to see them on a stage. They’re fantastic musicians and good people, an asset to the Ogden music scene.
And, they have an album out today. Ian plays drums on the record, so we like it that much more. You should give it a listen. Better yet, buy it.
We’re excited right now for lots of things, but we should make sure we highlight the most important, most exciting announcement first:
Welcome
to the world and to the band,
Elouise Ada
our apprentice drummer, born over the weekend to Ian (our extraordinary drummer) and Amy. Congratulations to the whole family.
Sure, we have gigs and albums and songs all coming out, but this is easily the most exciting and most adorable news. We can’t wait to have Elouise joining us along with Ian behind the drum set.
Standards & Substandards 