Im gonna make this short and sweet, cause i gotta get up at 6 am. But i just wanted to thank everyone for being so nice and understanding and sending warm wishes to get well soon. I was just writing back this person by the name of ‘cheese’. hah...you guys are funny with your display names...anyhow they said ‘hope you are feeling better...’ to which i replied, “Honestly, i think sometimes when we start doing something, and do a lot of it, in my case, singing/traveling/music-ing...nonstop. Sometimes we get to a point where we forget why and what we are doing. It is important to have time to regroup, re-balance, re-energize and get re-inspired. So we can continue to head down the path, with the purest and clearest intentions. I think i just hit a wall of exhaustion and stress and non stop everything.”

In return, when our bodies are worn down, is when they usually start giving out. This is the best and easiest time for your body to catch a cold, or in my case, lose a voice. When we are stressed, we are weak, and the areas in which we are pushing ourselves, tend to be the first to go. After having a minute to just chill out, read a book, do some yoga, and not worry about doing something related for music, even for just this day. I am feeling much better.

I just wanted to share this with you guys, cause i think this is pretty much what i have gathered over the last couple days. Its important to take time out of our days for ourselves. Whether its 5 minutes or 20, early in the morning, or after a long day. The little time will go a long way. I just did yoga in my hotel room, something new i am trying, i hate those darn dvd’s, so hard to get motivated, but i am feeling the benefits even though it was short and sweet. I think for most of us, we worry about taking care of everyone around us. Its rare we actually do something for ourselves, and while buying a new pair of shoes is nice for yourself, the takin care of yourself I’m talking about, is entirely different. To each there own though.

But i really am finding that especially in my case, making time to do the things that remind me of me, and what my life is like when i am home is important. I am so used to surfing, or training or walking with my mom or best friend. I eat a crazy healthy diet and like to cook and read and hang on the couch. I like mellow nights at home. To go from that, to being in a van for most of my day, in a new city every night, different hotel room, meeting all sorts of people, eating potato chips and crap, cause there is nothing else. Is not exactly my idea of fun. Sometimes it makes me wonder what the hell i am doing this for?

And so i have to ask myself, ‘What am i doing this for?’

Well...I am doing this cause i love to play music, cause i know how its affected people and i know its capabilities of touching people. I know that if i open up my heart and mind, i will learn so many things out here on the road. Things i could never learn by going back to school, or simply getting married and living the good life. Simply put, I do this because, i am in love with music and being able to play it every night. Music creates a vibration within me that i don’t get from anything else i have ever done in my life. (surfing comes pretty close but thats a different kind of buzz.)

So over the past could days i have realized. That i have to create the balance for myself. Because there will always be tours, interviews, recording, traveling and other demands that take up my time. Its up to me, to say ok, i gotta figure out something that i can work in. For the sake of having a bit of time, to just go away in my head from everything, and get re-centered.

I think first off, the fact that i am aware of this, is a good first step. I got some yoga videos and i know now that exercise even if its just 15 minutes of stretching in the morning, or having the boys pull over and let me run after the van for a couple miles, is worth it. I also realize that its important to eat healthy, even if that means googling the local health market, waking up early and packing a little lunch for the day. As a performer and a singer, and i think any of us, we want to feel the best we can feel day in and day out. I know for me, when i am getting some exercise and eating healthy it shows. Our bodies are temples. We must learn to treat them with care and love. What we put in them, effects our minds, our ability to learn, our skin complexion and overall appearance, and our overall well being. I swear if you make just the tinniest changes, you will see huge differences.

Hopefully all this enlightenment, will lead to no more cancelled shows for a very long time. I am feeling better and i am ready to get back out there. More inspired than ever, and i hope you are too :)

We got a record coming out this week people!

A NEW RECORD! HOLY COW!!!!! 

I cant even believe it!!!

Finallyyyy

Happy Valentines Day from the Spicy Band!

XOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOX

Today feels like an important day...im not sure why..perhaps something happened today, or its someone's birthday, or im forgetting to pay a credit card bill, rent? im not sure...just feels like im forgetting something...

These past couple of weeks have been pretty darn crazy...music videos, interviews, band rehearsals, secret radio shows, a trip to japan, photo shoots, fittings, grammy parties, lots of driving the 5 freeway, and even thankfully, a little bit of surfing.

Today i did a photo shoot for FOAM magazine, i will be gracing the cover of their music edition, my first magazine cover ever!!!! Very excited...i def went out on a limb at the shoot today...pushing my style comfort zone, and getting a little wacky and crazy with the outfits. I'm such a plain dresser most of the time...and im starting to realize that its ok to dress in photo shoots, 180 degrees, different than i would in my normal day to day life. It's definitely taken some time, but i am ever changing so i think its suits my personality..plus i just like confusing the shit out of people and not being corned into any one image. The crew was awesome and Karla Welch, the stylist, also styles Feist...she was super dope and brought some awesome clothes..how could i not trust her and put on whatever she threw my way!

I came up to LA last night, which just happened to be the night of the Grammy's and a chance to attend some fun parties! Im not really into the whole party schmooze thing, but i figured what the hell,... i had such a handsome date, i couldn't turn him down. We had a pretty fun night, and i ran into the lovely Ms. Colbie Caillat. Easily the most natural, at ease girl in the room. I got to chat with her for a little bit, i was trippin out when she told me she had come to my CD release show for 'twentythree, at the Belly Up a couple years ago! Turns out we know some of the same people, just another confirmation of how small the world really is and how closely connected we are to one another without even knowing it. It was great to finally meet her though, shes super sweet, down to earth and one of the most humble gals ive ever met. Its nice to know that there are successful people out there that are still very much normal and approachable.

Lets See, what else?

I went to Japan, but i already wrote about that... right after that, i made a music video for 'Madly' and that should be getting edited as we speak. I cant wait to see it, i totally had some cheesy heart on the chest singing out moments...i wonder if will look completely retarded..I sure hope so...haha...I think its gonna come out looking great though. Normally i get so shy when it comes to cameras and things of that nature.. At the end of the day i look back and think to myself, 'man, i should have just shaken off the nervousness and gotten into it.' I think i am finally getting better at embracing that attitude, now i just go for it, let loose and knock it out...and in the end, i think it only makes for a better looking more natural vibe. Ill def post a youtube link when it is all done, so you guys can check it out :)

Other than that, i've just been busy with the band, rehearsing...and working out the new songs..which is proving to be a little more difficult on some songs than others, us being a three piece and all. There are a couple songs on the record that really get rocking and that is hard to do without another guitar player adding all the little licks and melodies that make the songs catchy and make you want to sing along, resulting in them getting stuck in your head for days at a time and driving you crazy...i can only play so much and try to sing on top of that...and im not much for looping and getting all technical. I think my passion for music lies in the simplicity of it all. Or maybe im just lazy and i just like where i am at the moment. Either way...we are gonna figure it out, i just want everything to sound the best it can, and more importantly feel the best it can. If that means just playing it solo or not playing it at all until we can add another player, then so be it...everything has got to feel comfortable..i really wish i could afford another band mate...im hoping this record will go over well and the touring will go great and we will be able to add another member soon...it would add so much.

For now, its a challenge...

Its amazing though when i think about how easy it was to make the record...when you have access to the most amazing musicians, instruments, and a beautiful sounding studio, anything is possible and everything just seems to come together effortlessly. I long to have that in a live show...then there would be no place sonically we couldn't go, we would be rocking and you guys would be like little weed smoking hippies, doing the no rhythm dance, in fields of wild dandelions and tall grass....now that is a glorious thought. I think it will be good though, and as we work in these new songs, it can only get better. Baby steps and lots of patience...i have to remember to breathe and to have patience and that all good things do comes to those who wait, and do come when the time is right.

Oy. I gotta be honest, lately its been really overwhelming...this business is changing everyday...Somedays Im pretty sure my record label is falling apart, and taking me down with it...Every other day i am frustrated. I made such a good record. and it was supposed to be coming out tomorrow. I remember now...today was supposed to be the first day of tour in support of my record, had it still been coming out tomorrow. Tonight i would have been at the Belly Up in my hometown of San Diego. Saying hello, exchanging smiles, connecting with people. Isn't that what all this is about? Connecting with people? Putting out good music, making records, with amazing people, and having fun while doing so. Experiencing and sharing, coming, going and always learning? At some point, i feel like it all got lost..and now labels seem more concerned with making their numbers...people are afraid to work, afraid of putting in too much effort, in fear that they might be out of a job next week. When in reality, if they would all just get their heads out of their asses and get back to basics, signing artists that make real music, beautiful music, that people can actually relate to, that people love, that people support and buy with or without a label. They would make their numbers. Employess would be psyched to be involved in something real and special, and genuine...Lets face it, everyone would be psyched to be involved in something real and special and genuine. Instead they scramble, producing unoriginal ideas, at the mercy of magazines, talk shows, and front page features, fighting for 1 slot at your local Starbucks... Labels seem more than ever afraid of taking risks. But want a guaranteed slice of the pie if it works out, because these days, when it comes to things working out in the major label scheme of things, its few and far between. And so lately i feel stuck, more layoffs line the horizon, everything is chaotic, eggshells, unfocused... and i wonder...what did i do to deserve this? Why is this my problem? I made a freaking fantastic record...one that i, first and foremost, couldn't be more than thrilled about...i know my fans are gonna freak out when they hear it. I know my label can do something with it, I know radio can do something it, it aims to please everyone. It showcases growth, maturity, yet it is still very much me. Its not trying to be anything its not, it is perfectly in balance...and yet...i have no idea if it will see the light of day...and even if it does come out? What if it doesn't get the push that i feel like it deserves, the push i would give it, if i had the resources..what if i goes unnoticed? Some people probably think i sound desperate...and i kinda am, cause i am at the end of my rope, asking the heavens to send a miracle and doing just about everything i can do to take things into my own hands. But at the same time, if it goes unnoticed...im ready for that too, i will be fine...cause at least at the end of the day, at least i have a record that i had so much fun making, i have memories that will last a lifetime..i have people that i met that i will be friends with forever...and i have a record that no one forced me to make, no label person made me record a song this way or that way, no one rewrote lyrics, i did it all on my own, no regrets...i have something that i can be proud of for the rest of my life, that i can look back on and be only reminded of good things...just another little postcard, you know? So i guess, if ya take away all the bullshit, the politics and the drama, all the things i am worrying about that i dont need to be...at least i still have the music in its purest, simplest form...and that...that is priceless.

Konichiwa friends...

I have a just returned from a 2 day press filled trip to Japan..It was great...If there is one reason why i know i am cut out for this job, its that i have been dealt the ‘no jet lag, hardly ever, no matter which directing im flying’ card. its pretty sweet. for some reason i just fall in and out and whatever time zone im in...i dont know how, or why, but it certainly makes things a heck of a lot easier. It also doesnt hurt that i forgot i had racked up over 200,000 frequent flyer miles and can use those for upgrades, cha ching...can we say business class, asleep so fast...I got to watch that movie Into the Wild, a film i had been meaning to see ever since it came out. I really enjoyed it...Eddie Vedder did a killer job with the soundtrack, i think its worth it just to go see it so you can listen to all the original songs he wrote for it.

Japan is awesome, even if i was only there for 2 days...its still such a lovely, unique and fascinating place...the people are so sweet and they bought 150,000 copies of my last album, so that makes me love them even more ;) hehe...i hope this new album goes over just as well...fingers crossed. i love the food in japan, the sushi, and edamame bagels and the little chocolates..they also always put this gigantic fruit display in your room..i swear the one morning, this orange i peeled was the size of my head!



Anyhow, i did enough interviews, photo shoots, video & radio performances to hold the people over for a couple months until i can get back there for tour in the spring. So now back...and feeling a little under the weather...i was feeling pretty good, having not had caught any sort of flu or cold in a while...but now i think the travel and the hustle and bustle of these last couple weeks are catching up to me...i really cant afford to get sick as i have a music video shoot tomorrow and then rehearsals starting sunday! Rehearsals you say? Ah yes for the upcoming tours..but first there will be a very special show coming up so....

if you live in san diego or somewhere nearby..i am playing a private listening concert for 102.1 KPRI. They have always been a big supporter of me and also when it comes supporting their local talent...
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Also! There are more tour dates...Just in time for Valentines Day! I will be heading out on the road opening up for G. Love & Special Sauce...Shortly after that, i will be heading out for my very own headlining tour across the US of A!

Mar 19 2008 7:00P
Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California

Mar 20 2008 8:00P
The Roxy Theater Los Angeles, California

Mar 21 2008 6:00P
Coach House San Juan Capistrano, California

Mar 22 2008 7:30P
Cafe du Nord San Francisco, California

Mar 24 2008 8:00P
Doug Fir Lounge Portland, Oregon

Mar 25 2008 7:00P
Chop Suey Seattle, Washington

Mar 29 2008 9:00P
Belly Up Aspen Aspen, Colorado

Mar 30 2008 7:30P
The Fox Theater Boulder, Colorado

Apr 1 2008 7:00P
Maintenance Shop Ames, Iowa

Apr 3 2008 7:00P
Varsity Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota

Apr 4 2008 9:00P
Back Porch Stage @ House of Blues Chicago, Illinois

Apr 5 2008 9:00P
Cambridge Room-House of Blues Cleveland, Ohio

Apr 7 2008 7:30P
The Ark Ann Arbor, Michigan

Apr 9 2008 7:00P
Paradise Rock Club Boston, Massachusetts

Apr 10 2008 7:30P
The Blender Theatre @ Gramercy New York, New York

Apr 11 2008 7:30P
World Cafe Live Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Apr 12 2008 5:00P
IOTA Club and Cafe Arlington, Virginia

Apr 15 2008 7:00P
3rd and Lindsley Nashville, Tennessee

Apr 17 2008 7:30P
The Social Orlando, Florida

Apr 18 2008 8:00P
Jack Rabbits Jacksonville, Florida

Apr 19 2008 6:30P
Eddie’s Attic Decatur, Georgia

Apr 20 2008 6:00P
Eddie’s Attic Decatur, Georgia

Apr 22 2008 7:00P
Workplay Theater Birmingham, Alabama

Apr 24 2008 8:00P
The Parish-New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana

Apr 25 2008 8:00P
The Meridian Houston, Texas

Apr 26 2008 8:00P
Stubb’s Indoors Austin, Texas

Apr 27 2008 8:00P
Cambridge Room-House of Blues Dallas, Texas

Whoot Whoot! If you are in town and around, please come out and join us! Its gonna
be spicy business as usual… i even got me a really pretty electric guitar!

In other exciting and rather roller-coastering news....

My record has been pushed back to April 15th (Better than the summer, which was also proposed by my label) ..If you really cant wait...its coming out on Feb 20th in Japan, so you can book a short little trip, say ‘hello..x’, enjoy some sushi and down some sake...Many options, things are so crazy these days...silly label, silly me, oh the music business sure is one surprise after another...

Well that is all for now, i am gonna go rest up for my big day tomorrow...hope this finds you all well! Lotsa Love and see you soon!



Arigato Gozaimas!

Love Love Love,

TP

There is a wonderful little street in LA that i have come to love..it has a Pete’s coffee, a beauty supply store and a Pinkberry! Hallelujah!

Today was one of those days i woke up and didn’t quite feel like myself...no reason why, nothing has happened, life is not sad..i’m just moody...perhaps that time of the month is looming, be it what you will...life has become busy once again...my manager starts calling 11 times a day...decisions are to be made, hands are to be shook, questions are to be answered…

I have a confession...i am loving it all..its nice to be back in the mix...im feeling really great about everything, which makes the whole process of promoting the record, talking about and sharing everything new in my life..a piece of cake..topped with pink berry.

Today has turned itself around quite nicely though...i went from not being able to figure out why i was a debby downer, to singing some ‘mm’s’ and ‘oh’s’ on one of Zach Gills new tracks. What a lovely guy. The song is super fun too. Not sure when the record is coming out, but soon enough! You should def check out ALO though(the band Zach is currently in) if you have a chance.

Not only are they great as a band, but Zach plays a bunch with Jack Johnson, and Dan & Steve play with Brett Dennen, and Steve is also on the road with Sara Bareilles, who i am soooo freaking psyched to be seeing blow up right now! If there is anyone that deserves success it is that girl! She has been working, and writing and singing away like a mad woman ever since i met her. If you have a chance to go check out a show, that is the call, she is amazing live…

What else what else, i have upgraded my computer...to a fancy black macbook...hence the silly photo above...im hoping i will be able to capture video and what not now, of things like band rehearsals, driving in the van, backstage antics...and who knows what else the future may bring...i love this thing though, its so dope…

Otay, well i just polished off my Pinkberry, really i just wanted to say haaaaaaaayyyyyy guyssss...hope you are having a nice thursday night

xoxo

tp

Hello sexy people of 2008!!!

hope your ‘08 has been super duper so far!

its a bit crazy to me that i have been off since december 24th of 2006....a whole year...holy toledo...well earned if you asked me, i toured for 2 1/2 years all over the planet on that last record...i will admit i got a bit stir crazy from time to time..but it was good to ease back into normal life...with daily routine...and just being able to spend time at home with my friends and family....i guess i wasn’t all that lazy though, after all i did manage to make a record...one that i am so excited to share with the world...i wish it would come out tomorrow…

though i love being home, i can say that i have had my fill. ive had my surfing, my movie nighting, ceramic cafe-ing, cooking, working-outing, taking out the trashing, coffee pressing, sleeping, not sleeping, couch lounging, beach cruising, eating, guitar strumming, jacuzzing, travel vacationing, driving, concert going, cleaning, laundrying, hey neighboring, etc etc...its been great. really just swell…

i am ready for the roadddddddddddd though.....lately i have really been craving that feeling you get after you been on the road for a couple weeks, when things start taking shape, songs start gel-ing...its so wonderful. i am feeling really good about everything, the songs, the record, my ability to deliver, to share, to sing and strum, to entertain, and laugh and meet new fans and people...to just get back out there is gonna be great.

and still, there is nothing i am more thankful for than this life i get to live. the world i get to explore, and the drive the grows with every waking day inside of me to be the best possible human i can be in my life....im really so happy these days, there is no reason not to be..even when things get down in the dumps, i really feel that life is meant to be fun and have fun, no matter how hard you are working or whatever it is you may be doing, however much something might be sucking, its all in the way you look at it...there is always a way to turn it around and make it enjoyable.....

last night i got a 1st day of the year surf in with my brother and some friends...its been really dry here in san diego, and i think the santa ana winds whipped up some ash and dust from the fires we had a couple months ago...the sunset was out of control...so beautiful and vibrant....

its gonna be a sweet year..i can feel it...heres to a new year...lots love and i wish you all the love and happiness in the world :)

see ya soon,

tp