these days the live artichoke is playing little shows at such places as the hyperion tavern, mr. t’s bowl, and various art openings.  i seem to have a backlog of cd cover art to finish.  after painting for a living each day, i guess i’m more eager to pick up a guitar than a paintbrush when i get home.  but i am making progress on art for forthcoming studio records including: “26 scientists volume two, newton - zeno,” “bees,” “historic highland park,” and “26 animals.”  these songs are all finished, except for some tracking and mixing of “bees.”  whew…

and please welcome chris gonzalez, who has recently joined us on bass.