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We left our vacation home in Calgary, Alberta around 6:00 am and arrived in Hawaii at 2:40 pm local time. We we're met by Frazier, Bob Rock's assistant.

Frazier took us to the first home that we would be renting for a week.

Once we we're settled in we decided, "what the heck, we've got a couple of hours,let's write a new song." In this business you can never have enough good songs. The song we wrote is titled "Call a Doctor, She's in My Head," it's an uptempo rocker!!

Around 6:30 pm we drove down to Haiku and ate dinner at a local Italian Restaurant called "Trattoria." By 9:00 pm we were all bagged and crashed. Ten hours of travel time plus a 4 hr time change made for a real long day.

We were all up by 6:00 am (time change) ate breakfast and put in a couple of hours on math. At 1:00 pm we met with Bob Rock, our producer who has produced acts like; Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Areosmith, Tal Bachman and the list goes on and on!!! He was really nice and very laid back.

We all listened to a CD with a number of songs we had demo'd and then played 6 new ones acoustically, so that he could get a feel of what we were all about and where we were headed musically. He liked our stuff, and felt we had quite a few contenders for singles so we decided to get started.

The plan was to lay down the drum tracks for the first five songs. We worked until about 6:30 pm and then took an hour and a half for dinner (we ate at a little southwest cuisine restaurant called "Milagros.") After dinner it was back to the studio where we worked until about 10:00 pm.

We slept much better last night and woke up this morning at about 10:00 am. We showered, ate breakfast and put in an hour on math before heading over to the studio at noon.

To us drum tracks are like live jam sessions and we're lucky to have a drummer like Bob (Glenn Ballard, Paul Fox and Bob Rock all world class producers have said he's one of the best studio drummers they've ever worked with), because he's so solid and quick. Later this week we'll each replay or overdub (which means we play and record our parts one at a time) our parts on the bass, guitar, keyboards and then vocals after the drum tracks are complete.

We finished the drums at about 5:00 pm and took a couple of hours off for dinner, which Sheila made at the house (Steak and potatoes.)

At 7:00 pm Clint went in to begin laying down his bass parts and finished up for the day at about 10:00 pm. The rest of us worked on our computer course, no rest for the wicked!!

Wednesday - May 10

We woke up today at about 9:30 am, showered, ate breakfast and put in a couple of hours on math before Clint went back into the studio. The rest of us worked on our computer course for the rest afternoon. Clint finished up his parts around 6:30 pm. We ate dinner (Sheila's Mexican fiesta)!!! and at 8:00 pm it was Dave's turn to start in the studio.

He worked until about 10:00 pm while the rest of us watched TV. It's tough on us Canadians over here "NO HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA"!!!! Thank God for ESPN!!!

Same ole same old in the morning, showers, breakfast, math until noon.

Once again it was Dave's turn to work on more keyboard parts, while the rest of us went shopping in Kahuhui with Sheila. Dave finished at about 6:00 pm and we went to "Milagros" again for dinner (great food and great service).

At 7:30 pm Scott began his guitar parts. He worked until about 9:30 pm, while the rest of us watched the tube.

Ditto for the morning. At noon Scott went in to lay down more guitar tracks and we did school.

Scott say's that Bob Rock is truly a genius when it comes to guitar sounds and that it's totally amazing how fast he can dial in the effects pedals.

We think it's amazing that Scott can play the Sitar Guitar and Lap Steel. We ate dinner at the house around 6:00 pm (pasta). Scott went back into the studio at 7:30 pm. He worked until 10:00 pm while we watched a movie.

Nothing seems to be changing during our mornings, or at least up to this point (we hope things are about to change soon).

Today Scott only worked until 4:30 pm as two of Bob Rocks daughters had a dance recital. We all went and it was hilarious (well at least the little girls were) the older students we're actually quite impressive.

The recital ended around nine so it seemed like a good time to catch a nice cool desert at one on the local establishments (ice-cream in Hawaii, gotta love it). We got home just in time to catch "Saturday Night Live." That show's way too funny.

Sunday - May 14th

Mother's day! Yahoo a day off!! And what does every good Hawaiian do on mothers day? SURF!! And we had a blast!

It was amazing, we all got up, Surfing Dudes, that's us! (we have to admit we had a couple of Bob Rock's surfing buddies there to show us the ropes, which of course made a huge difference).

Tired, worn out and a little sun burnt we packed her in at about 7:00 pm. On the way home we stopped at Charleys (Willie Nelson and Steven Tyler sang at this place a couple of months back.) The food was good and hit the spot.

We had to get up a little earlier today as we had to change houses. At noon Scott went back into the studio to finish guitar parts and worked until about 5:30 pm. The three of us worked on our computer course and watched a little hockey on ESPN.

Not only does this new house have a great view but better cable!!!! We ate dinner at around 5:30 pm (Sheila's, Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad).

At 7:00 pm Scott went back into the studio to sing lead vocals on "Just Another Phase." He finished up at 9:30. The rest of us wrote a new Song called "Walking Behind." When Scott got home we wrote another called "California."

After all the brain drain we were more than happy to hit the sack.

Tuesday - May 16

This morning Clint and I sat around and checked out our new tunes. There's always room for improvement. Scott and Dave did an interview for LIKE.COM.

At noon Scott went back to the studio to finish his vocals and a few guitar lick's on "Just Another Phase." He finished up at 4:00 pm and Dave took over singing the lead on "Boom, Boom, Bang."

Clint and I worked on our math and computer courses. At 6:00 pm we ate dinner (Shish Kabobs.) At 7:30 Dave went back to finish of his vocals while the rest of worked on math.

Wednesday - May 17

This morning after our showers and breakfast we worked on our typing skills.

We all seem to be averaging around 20 words a minute. To pass our computer course we need to be able to type 30 words a minute without mistakes.

Dave went into the studio around 2:00 pm and sang lead on a new song that we just added into the mix. It's a ballad and from all early indications looks like a good one. Dave sang until 7:00 pm. We ate dinner and then Scott went over to lay down his vocals. The rest of us watched the tube until he got home around 11:00 pm.

Thursday - May 18

This morning we got up around 8:00 am showered and went into KAHULUI. Bob and I got hair cuts while Dave got his colored.

Scott didn't need to go as he's been chopping the _ _ _ _ out of his for the last couple weeks him self. He better hope our music career works out because he hasn't got a prayer as a hair stylist.

We ate lunch in town while Scott and Dad ate at the house. At 2:00 pm Dave went back in to do a few touch ups on the ballad and then Scott went in after dinner to put down his backgrounds on one of the possible singles.

Clint and Bob went back into KAHULUI to watch the movie Gadiator and then came back out to put down a few background parts of their own. Friday, May 19 (Dave's point of view)

Not much happening today as it is a travel day for us. We are on our way to San Francisco to attend a prom on Saturday night.

Twist magazine along with Rocketcash ran an essay contest, the winner and three of her friends get to take us, the Moffatts, to prom as their dates!

We got up at 9:30, showered, ate breakfast and headed for the airport by 11:00 AM. Our flight to Oakland was at 12:30 and arrived in Oakland at 9:00 PM. There was a car waiting to take us to the hotel.

Upon arrival and check in we decided we were too tired to eat so we crashed for the evening, knowing that Saturday is going to be a very busy day.

Sheila woke us all up at 9:00 AM, except for Scott who was already awake!

We showered up then had to go get fitted for our tuxes. The tux shop was literary directly across the street from the hotel so we just walked over.

We tried on the tuxes and they were a perfect fit. Scott was hoping we would get to keep the tuxes, he has always wanted one (I think it comes from the James Bond thing!!!).

From there we returned to the Hotel for some breakfast. Following breakfast Sheila and Bob went to the florist to pick up the wrist corsages for the girls while Clint, Scott and I went up to our rooms to start on our homework ... typing.

The car was scheduled to pick us up at 4:45 then continue on to the girls house but it got stuck in traffic on the Bay Bridge so it was an hour late.

We went to Laura's, the contest winner, friend's house first. There we took tons of photo's with three different media photographers and of course the parents and friends of our prom dates.

We were an hour away from the event so along with two other couples we jumped in the limo and headed off. We arrived just in time for the dinner, during which a DJ played. After dinner the actual dance began and again a DJ did the entertaining.

At about 10:30 all of us went upstairs to take some formal pictures with the official prom photographer. Then we got right back to dancing the night away. The dance ended at midnight, so with the limo waiting outside for us we loaded up.

We dropped off the girls first then went back to the hotel where Sheila was up and waiting to hear all about our evening.

The entire evening was a huge success, with fun had by all. I even came out of it with a new nickname, compliments of our dates... DUCKY!!!(do you remember the movie Pretty in Pink???)

We finally hit the hay at about 2:00 AM totally exhausted. Our wake up call is at 6:30 AM and our flight back to Maui at 9:00.

Sunday, May 22nd(Bob)

We are now in a daily routine, wake up at 9:30... my Dad and I have started working out at the local gym so while were are the gym my brothers shower, eat breakfast, and begin school work.

We worked out for about an hour then I joined my brothers. We are focusing on math and a computer course which consists of typing.

Following lunch Scott and Dave went to the studio to work on lead vocals.

Clint challenged me to a tennis match, he may be a better tennis player but I look better on the court then he does!!!!

Scott finished his parts first in the studio then Dave finished up his at about 6:30.

We ate dinner, BBQ chicken and pasta, then had some friends over for popcorn and a movie. Goodnight!!!

Tuesday, May 22nd (Bob)

Today everyone but ME was needed in the studio, maybe they save the best for last???

Clint was the first to go in to the studio and lay down some bass parts.

Later in the afternoon Scott and Dave went up to put their parts down. After finishing my schoolwork, I played tennis with our producer's kids. Got a little sunburn going but it really wasn't too hot out.

Everyone returned to the house for dinner where Sheila and I were preparing twice baked potatoes and marinated chicken on the grill. Maybe I'm destined to be a drummer/chef ???? Then it was back to the studio for all of us to work on various vocals.

We worked until about 10:00 PM then went back to our house,caught up on some sports updates and retired for the evening.

Wednesday, May 23rd (Bob)

Same routine today, up at 9:30, work out, shower, breakfast and school work.

Dave went to the studio at noon where he worked with several different types of keyboards, synth's and racks searching for the ideal sounds for the album.

He worked until 5:30 then I went up to do a "one take" drum part!

During the day Clint, Scott and I worked on homework taking an hour break to get in a tennis match. After dinner Scott went back to work at the studio while my brothers, Sheila and I watched the final episode of Spin City and the last half of the movie "Happy Gilmore".

Being avid golfers and huge Adam Sandler fans we loved this movie!

Scott finished up at 10:30, we are getting really close to having an entire song completed which is a good thing because everyone in the record company is so excited to get this delivered to radio.

Of course we still don't know which song will be our first single but we all have our favorites!!

Thursday, May 26 (scott)

Today's morning was pretty much the normal routine. After lunch Dave went to the studio to work his magic on the current song we are working on.

At 1:00 Clint did a phone interview with Power 107 radio station in Calgary for their drive time. He and Maz McFly talked about the future of the Calgary Flames and the progress of their season ticket sales. Maz also mentioned that Power was #1 in the ratings but like Clint said "we never had a doubt that you weren't #1!!!"

Clint filled him in on what we were doing in Maui, working not playing, and signed off with plans to call again next Thursday during drive time for another update.

During the rest of the day Bob, Clint and I did school work while listening to some music, today's selection was Pink Floyd (my choice) and Bryan Adams (Clint's choice).

Dave returned from the studio at about 5:00, he was sooooo pumped with what they had done today. He played on about 10 different keyboards, racks and synth's, coming up with some really funky sounds. Bob Rock's studio is like a candy store for musician's!!! Often, this doesn't even feel like work because we are having so much fun while learning from the "Master" as we go.

After dinner I went up to lay down some guitar fills. Then Bob was able to give us a "rough" mix of the song we had been working on.

It's just the ultimate to finally hear the outcome of what you have been working so hard on. It's like the artist that finally finishes his mastepiece! Although this isn't our finished product it's getting really close and we have a pretty good idea of the outcome.

Friday, June 27 (Scott)

My morning started out doing a phone interview with a radio station from New Brunswick talking about the concerts we are doing on July 4 in Charlottetown, P.E.I. and July 5 in Harbor Station, Saint John, NB. Then I practised typing and math all morning! Still trying to reach my goal of 30 WPM, you would think a guitar player would make an awesome typer? but I'm finding out otherwise.

Dave was in the studio today for most of the day then I went up to do some guitar tracks.

Dave not only worked on keys but did some vocals as well.

We finished up early as there was some work to be done by the engineers, so we got the evening off, well not really there is always school work to do!

Saturday, May 27th (Bob)

Well, it's been awhile since we last talked. Sorry for the delay but we have been sorta busy! So let's get back on track.

Today Dave and Scott finished the keyboard and guitar tracks on one of the songs we think may have a chance a becoming a single. Clint and myself got in a couple of hours of tennis, (the good guys didn't win)! and took a break in the action to chill!

It's great staying at this house because what others take for granted we really appreciate HOME COOKED MEALS!!

Sunday, May 28th (Dave)

Today Bob Rock and Randy Staub began the final mix on a song, so we took the opportunity to catch up on our math, however we popped into the studio every so often to give our opinions on how we felt things were going.

About 6:30 pm we all (Bob Rock and his family also) went to the theaters and caught MI2, while Randy pushed on with the mix.

We give it a B+ rating, lots of action and great stunts, just a little predictable at times.

Oh Ya! Did you know that Bob Rock produced the Metallica song on the soundtrack, "I Disappear?"

Monday, May 29th (Clint)

Bob and Randy continued on with the mix all day so we split our time between tennis and school work and later prepared for the BBQ we were having that evening.

We invited everyone from the studio and their families and chow'd down on shrimp, lobster, chicken kabobs, steak, corn on the cob and all the fixings.

Bob Rock supervised our dad on the BBQ.

Tuesday, May 30th (Scott)

Randy, Mike and Eric had to get the studio back into recording mode during the day. As for us we worked on math and our computers.

After dinner we went up to the studio and began laying down the drum tracks on the remaining songs.

It's been a super tough decision, cutting down and eliminating songs (we started with just over 30 songs) and we needed to cut down to 12.

What people don't know is that the four of us have massively different tastes and opinions when it comes to music, so it was murder closing out the final 4 songs to complete the album.

We finally cast our votes and are totally happy with the final outcome, which you will hear when you buy the album (right? You will buy our album?).

Wednesday, May 31st (Scott)

This morning we woke up around 10:00 am and put a couple of hours in on math and typing.

Today we started around noon and finished just after 10:00 pm, we did however take an hour and a half for dinner.

In order to lay down the drum tracks we all need to play together, which of course is the best part of it for us. By days end we had two more drum tracks complete, giving us a total of seven.

Thursday, June 1st (Clint ) School again until noon then back up to the studio for more tracking. Today we put down 3 drum tracks or should I say Bob did!!!

It's amazing over here in Maui, sun, sun, sun. The only negative is that it's always breezy, but they say it's only at this time of the year, because of the trade winds and because we are on this side of the island.

I guess if I was a windsurfer it would be paradise.

Friday, June 2nd (Bob)

This morning we slept until 11:30 am ate lunch and went back up to the studio to lay down track # 12.

Yahoo I'm finished, well not really, I still have a few percussion things to do, but when they're done and math is finished "IT'S SURF CITY" for Bob.

We went out for dinner today at "Charlies". Great Wings!!!

Saturday, June 3th (Dave)

This morning we just lounged around until Clint had to go up and begin the bass parts.

He finished off two tracks and then Scott went up to begin putting the basic guitar tracks down.

Bob and I played a bit of tennis and watched a little hockey.

When Clint came down we played a little more tennis.

In the evening Scott went back up. As for the three of us, we watched TV and vegged!

Sunday, June 4th (Clint)

We were invited to sing at the local church, so we accepted their invitation and sang "When God Made You" a track from our second album. (You did know we are working on our fifth album didn't you!)

The service was very interactive and everyone was truly grateful for the added entertainment to their service.

We in turn want to thank the congregation for inviting us. Following church it was off to the beach for a day of surfing!

We went to the other side of the island, near the town of Lahaina. Surfing was the ultimate until Dave stepped down on a sea urchin which in turn shot black needle like things into his big toe.

He came out of the water like a shark had just munched on his leg!!!

But you know Dave, this immediately got the attention of all the girls on the beach...what a clever guy!!!

We ate dinner at the Hard Rock in Lahaina then did a little shopping at the Banana Republic next door.

By the end of the evening Dave had completely forgotten about his mishap!!!

Monday, June 5th (Dave)

This morning we all slept in again. Clint had to put down a few bass parts on another song and then Scott went up to lay down more guitar.

Bob and I played a little tennis and then worked on Math.

After dinner we rented "Man on the moon." We thought it was a great movie and Jim Carry was amazing, but it's sure hard to watch someone ruin their life like that.

Tuesday, June 6th (Bob)

This morning we woke up around 9:00 and put in a good three hours on school before Scott went up to put down some more guitar.

On this record we will all be singing lead vocals on different songs (another reason to buy the album).

We all discussed it and felt that it worked really well for the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles and considering they are three of the biggest selling bands of all time we may as well go to school off of the best.

Wednesday, June 7th (Scott)

Again a morning of school.

At noon I went up and put down the lead vocal on one of my songs. I finished around 6:00 pm.

In the evening Bob, Mike and Eric comp'd the vocal. With Bob we sing the song 8 times and then he then puts together the best performance.

Some other bands and artists may sing the song as many as thirty times. While others go through it line by line over and over until they get it right.

For us the most important thing is to deliver the song with the proper emotions, not "was our pitch perfect."

While they worked we rented another movie "Meet Joe Black."

Thursday, June 8th (Clint)

This morning we looked at the plans for our extension at our vacation home near Calgary.

Man everytime we get them revised it seems like the place is getting bigger.

This afternoon it was Dave's turn to sing lead, so the rest of us played tennis, worked on our computers, did math and caught a few rays. Dave only sang until 5:30.

It was Mike's anniversary so we watched his three little girls, had a BBQ and watched the MTV Movie awards. Mostly to see Metallica.

Friday, June 9th (Bob)

Today started of great! We didn't have to wake up until noon.

We ate lunch and met with a photographer.

Around 1:30 pm Scott went up to put down some guitar tracks, while the rest of us did a bit of school and played tennis.

After dinner Scott had to go back up and put down more guitar tracks. you know, working with Bob Rock is proving to be more than an incredible experience, the guy is down right amazing, he has every instrument ever made (or at least it appears that way) plus he more musical idea's than Minnesota's got lakes!

Between the four of us we have played or sang every note on this album so far and in today's musical world we're more than lucky to have a producer who affords us this opportunity.

Even Clint who normally plays bass has played acoustic guitar on one track!

Thank God we're finished the drums, right Scott!

Saturday, June 10th

Today we slept until 11:30 AM as tomorrow we have to get up with the birds at 5:30 to play tourists.

After lunch Scott went up to lay down more guitar tracks. I don't think people will be able to compare us with vocal groups after this record. Clint and I played a bit of Tennis while Dave baked in the sun.

Since he's singing lead on the first single he wants to have that summertime look. After dinner we just hung out watching TV as Bob Rock had to comp a lead vocal.

Bob

Sunday, June 11th

This morning we got up at 5:30 AM, to go snorkeling at Molakini. It's a volcano crater that has been turned into a marine park.

Clint and Bob went scuba diving while Scott and I snorkeled around on the surface.

We saw a huge turtle feeding on the bottom and thousands of tropical fish including the dreaded Sea Urchin!! We got back around 1:00 PM drove over to Ho'okipa beach to catch a few waves.

I have to admit, surfing is a blast! We at dinner at Jacque's with everybody from the studio and got home around 9:00 PM. Within 10 minutes I'll bet everyone had crashed.

Dave

Monday, June 12th

This morning we had to get up at 8:30 because we had a tutor coming in to prep us for our math test.

We worked on math until 11:00 ate lunch and then Clint went up to the studio to sing his lead vocal. The rest of us set up band gear at the house that Bob Rock was kind enough to loan us so that we could get in a little rehearsal before the tour.

After dinner Scott went back up to lay down more guitar tracks, while the rest of us reviewed math.

Bob

Tuesday, June 13th

Our tutor arrived again at 9:00 AM today, but today we worked on math until noon as tomorrow we have other things planned. After lunch we jammed a bit in the living room and then Bob went up at 1:00 PM to lay down his lead vocal.

I don't think people realize what a good vocalist Bob is, but after this record I'm sure people will look at him musically as more than just a good drummer.

After dinner Bob Rock had to comp the vocal so for us it meant an opportunity to go out for dinner and relax.

Scott

Wednesday, June 14th

This morning we woke up at 9:00 AM and got ready for a small photo shoot as EMI Canada needed an up to date photo to send out across Canada to promote our new single. It's totally amazing over here.

The vegetation grows so fast that at one location a tractor had a huge tree growing out of it. Up and around the seat, around the motor, over the tracks, it was really weird! Then we went to this old school house and the trees were growing in and out of the walls, right out of Stephen King.

At 1:00 PM Scott had to be back at the studio to lay down more guitar. I think that on this record you will need to listen a hundred times before you will be able to hear all the cool little parts that create the atmosphere for each song.

After dinner we jammed a while and then Scott went up to sing a lead vocal, while the rest of practiced our parts and just chilled at the house.

Dave

Thursday, June 15th

Another morning of Math (Yahoo!) After lunch we all went up to lay down a few harmonies of Bob's song. It's a killer, a real sleeper.

We worked until 6:00 PM ate dinner and went back up at 7:30 and worked until 10:00.

We've worked hard to put some interesting harmonies on this record that will give our fans that little something special, that possibly they hadn't expected.

Clint

Friday, June 16th

So this morning we worked on Math, we are almost ready to write the test and ACE IT TOO!!! Directly after that Xan and Leslie from YTV were ready and waiting for us.

They came over to Maui from Toronto to shoot their season finale and 10th Birthday of the Hit List! We went down to the ocean front and did about an hour interview with them. They also came up to the studio to check things out!

That afternoon Scott sang a lead vocal, while the rest of us talked with the EPK (Electronic Press Kit) director. Later we went to dinner in Paia as Bob Rock was comping the Scott's vocal. This was really a business meeting with some of our record label rep's, a photographer and stylist making the game plan for the photo shoot scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

We have worked with the stylist before, David Kane, on several other projects. We tell David what direction we are going and he does the shopping! He finds some of the coolest stuff. We then pick out what we are comfortable wearing and hope it looks good on camera. After dinner we rehearsed at the house.

Bob

Saturday, June 17th

The photo shoot crew arrived at our house around 10:30. The plan was to decide what would look best in the studio as far as clothing went, because that would be our only location for the day.

We picked out some basic jeans and tee shirts, stuff we normally wear in the studio. We shot individual's with the various instruments that we play in the studio. Dave had to work at 1:00 PM on his keyboard parts so he was the first to do his photo's. Then it was Bob, Clint and my turn.

We finished up the shoot at around 7:00 PM. Dave worked in the studio all day and into the night with Bob Rock and John Webster on keyboard parts (John is great with sounds and a great coach if fact he's worked with Areosmith, Tom Cochran et cetera). They finished up around 1:00 in the morning!!! Dave was completely fried when they finally finished!!!

Scott

Sunday, June 18th

Today was the album photo shoot and call time was 7:00 AM at the location (you got it 5:00 AM for us).

Not much sleep for Dave but that's show biz!!! Our first location was in the crater of a volcano. We drove about an hour to get there then had to walk a mile and a half to get to the final location! It was soooooo cold and windy down there that when we came out our faces and the clothes were covered with dirt! That should make for some good pictures huh? The second location was just down the road from the crater around some totally awesome military buildings.

They had to close these down to the public because people were breaking into them thinking that the military was holding aliens there!!!! Too weird! We carried on from there to our third location which was an old high school. It was a super cool place to shoot. Part of the building had burned down, some trees had grown into the building around pillars and thru window frames.

From there we moved on to the very coolest place on the island as far as strange things to see. There is an old Banyan tree that has completely taken over a historic plantation mill. The tree has grown up, down and around every inch of this vacant mill. It's like something out of a ghost story! We could have shot here all day. There was so many different settings including the surrounding sugar cane field. After dinner we were all bagged and crashed!

Clint

Monday, June 19th

First thing this morning we went with the EPK crew to the beach to get in a bit of surfing. It doesn't take to long to wear yourself out when there's a strong current, so we packed it in around 11:30 AM and went back to the house for lunch.

After lunch we all went up to the studio as we were now focusing on harmonies, guitar overdubs, keyboard overdubs and the percussion to complete each track. We all need to be in the room, because we need lots of different ideas.

Sheila put on a Mexican spread fit for a king as we had management and the record label people over for dinner. At 7:30 however it was time to head back up and lay down more parts.

Scott

Tuesday, June 20th

This morning the EPK crew wanted to do the interview at the old Sugar Mill so we went over at about 9:00 AM. The interview lasted about an hour and a half which gave us a bit of time to rehearse before lunch.

After lunch it was back to the studio to complete another track. Around 6:00 we broke for dinner. After we ate we rehearsed for about an hour and went back up to keep adding parts.

In case your wondering why we agreed to do the Christina tour, it's because we thought we should debut our new music in our home country first. So we hope you've bought your tickets to the concert and are prepared to ROCK!!!

Clint

Wednesday, June 21

This morning our tutor was back and I have to admit for the last two months it seems like our life is either music or math and to be honest I'll be thrilled when we're finished the later.

We worked until 11:00 AM on math, rehearsed for an hour, ate lunch and went up to the studio. Dave sang a lead vocal while Clint, Bob and I ran over the new songs.

We ate dinner in town at Charlie's and that evening rehearsed again as Bob Rock comped the vocal. We crashed pretty early as we've been going pretty hard lately.

Scott

Thursday, June 22

Math tutor in the morning, ate lunch, rehearsed for a couple of hours. Around 3:00 PM we broke down all the gear and took it up to Bob's pool to do a little show for his son's birthday (5 or 6 songs).

It was nice to have a day off or at least a day of no pressure, because for us jamming is always fun! We got home rather late but it was a great party (Bob Rock even joined us on guitar for one song).

One strange thing did happen, however! We had just finished setting up the gear and Bob's mother-in-law came down and said there was a fan at the gate. First off we'd like to say we know we have the most clever and ingenious fans alive.

However in this type of situation fans need to remember that while we may be fair game outside of our home and hotels (of which we consider our private time), the people we work with are not a part of our public life and their privacy must always be respected.

Clint

Friday, June 23

We slept until 11:30 today as the party effects lingered into the morning. However at noon it was time to sing more harmonies.

Each time one of us had a break we had to pack gear back down to the house for more rehearsals. We worked until 6:00 broke for dinner and went back up from 7:30 to 10:00.

On the last day of this journal we'll compile all the instruments we've used on this project into one list that if you're musically inclined may blow your mind.

Scott

Saturday, June 24

Sheila was heading back to Calgary tonight to pick up Moffie for the tour, Jude is holding the fort with Nana and Papa as she needs an operation on one of her tear ducts. So that meant a major cleanup of this house.

We finished around 11:00 so we put in a couple of hours on the instruments, grabbed a bite to eat and went up to the studio around 1:00.

We made our own dinner that night as Dad and Sheila went over to Lahaina to pick us up some new clothes. After dinner we went back up to the studio to lay down more parts. If you're wondering why we never say the names of the songs, well it's obvious we want the tour and album to be a surprise.

Bob

Sunday, June 25

Today we woke up at 9:00 AM to write our Math test. Yes!!! It's over!!! Only one computer course left and we're done for the year. After lunch it was back up to the studio and more parts.

Most people would never realize how many parts go on to a record. The trick them is being able to play it live and make it sound good with just four instruments, or at least that's the way we do it.

After dinner we went back up to the studio and worked until 10:00.

Monday, June 26

Today we woke up around 11:00 jammed a bit and then went back up to the studio.

When we discussed our harmonies for this record we thought it would be best to make them very challenging but also lots of fun, but like our instruments we have to take care that we could sing our parts live.

Which meant we couldn't add more than four dominant parts per song! We took our dinner break around 6:00 and went up to finish the song. With our video being pushed back it's been great because we now have the time to add the additional bells and whistles.