NEWS

I'm happy to announce the follow-up to my debut solo CD, Barcelona, is currently being mixed and mastered by my long-time associate and master knob tweaker, Doug Durbrow.  Doug has always been one of the quickest minds I've had the pleasure of collaborating with.  For me, he's just got the edge and passion.  And this project marks our first reunion in the studio since my 1982 album, Let Go The Heart.  Now he's putting the final touches on my newest release, titled Sound Ground, which is 12 new songs and once again finds me playing and singing all the parts.  Watch for a release date in early 2009.   

Oregon Public Broadcasting recently filmed an Oregon Art Beat story on yours truly.  The segment features me at work in my home studio, producing, engineering, and recording projects for myself and for singer extraordinaire Chrissy Faith.    Check out my one-man-band clip from the story at 175-Gary-Ogan-Performance and watch for news on air dates in early 2009.

On the evening of Saturday, October 18, I was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall Of Fame.  This is such an honor, and I am humbled.  I'd like to thank Terry Currier and all those who helped make the evening one to remember.  Laurie and I thoroughly enjoyed running into many old friends backstage, and the auction and entertainment throughout the event was truly special.  It's one more reason I'm blessed to call Portland, Oregon my home town.  

Also in 2008, I had the privilege of participating in providing music for the feature film, Everyman's War, which was filmed in Oregon by Portland director Thad Smith and will have its world premiere in early 2009.  I went to high school with Thad's sister, Debbie, who happened to be a longtime fan of mine, and at some point they decided she should have a shot at recording a song to be used in a pivotal scene.  Debbie thought of me as a good candidate to produce the recording.  The song is a standard by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein called "The Song Is You."  It was decided the production would be a simple piano/voice rendition.  The version we ultimately chose for the movie was the first run-through we did of the song, just me and Debbie performing in real time.  I think we both somehow knew we had nailed it.  For a non-professional singer, I found her to be a dream to work with.  Thanks for thinking of me for this, Debbie, and we'll see you at the premiere.

That's it for now . . .