Listen HERE to Chris speaking with Voice of Vashon’s Jeff Hoyt about the project.Īn instrumental version of “Wicked World” from The Droge & Summers Blend Volume Two is the theme song for filmmaker Ward Serrill’s new podcast Chew the Bone with Dr.

The follow-up, Soul Unfolded, will be released in early 2022. Or look for it on your favorite streaming service. The first album, I Am Not Me, was released in July. (A chronic fatigue-friendly gig if ever there was one.) I’m loving the music so much that I’ve joked that my credit should read “Chief Executive Cheerleader.” I make notes and then share my thoughts over the phone. It goes like this: Chris sends tracks and I listen. Mark Heberleine and I have the honor of serving as co-producers on this new musical incarnation. (Three-time loser!) And now Chris Ballew is releasing music under his own name for the first time ever! He’s gone multi-platinum as front man for The Presidents of the United States of America.

He’s made music for families as Caspar Babypants. What an honor to be included in this incredible collection of music! Kudos to Cameron Crowe, Andy Fischer and Greg Mariotti and their team for putting together such a mind-bogglingly awesome deluxe package. Turns out, middle-aged Pete is just as thrilled as that young rocker would have been. Well, thanks to having my song “Small Time Blues” in the now-classic film, Almost Famous, that happened. If 15 year old Pete was told he’d have a song on an album alongside The Who, Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Simon & Garfunkel, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Cat Stevens, The Stooges, David Bowie and a bunch more of his heroes, that kid would have been beyond thrilled. See all auction items HERE.Īlmost Famous 20th Anniversary Soundtrack Other items up for auction include a ukulele signed by Eddie Vedder, Almost Famous swag signed by Cameron Crowe and VIP tickets to see Band of Horses at Seattle’s Paramount Theater. Choose your topic: Songwriting, guitar, voice or recording. Click HEREto bid on a 60 minute lesson via Zoom with yours truly. I’ve donated a rare item to VIPP’s online auction.

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