SKYPIN’ SHERRY!

We skyped wit Sherry St Germain at the studio today in order to not miss her so much!

We had an online battle! She won.

SHERRY WE MISS YOU

-ZF

SHERRY ST GERMAIN @ GOTHAM… Clips from the SUMMA

Here’s a couple clips we managed to capture during the summer – Ms Sherry St Germain entertaining the crowd down at  Gotham 🙂

After you check this,  head over to Sherry’s myspace to check her new album –  http://www.myspace.com/sherrystgermain

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SHERRY’S REACTION (to what were workin’ on)

LOL

-ZF

MY VEGAS TRIP (nutshellversion)

I was invited down to Las Vegas earlier this week by Ms Sherry St Germain. Sherry and I became close friends and musical muses over the past 6 months while jamming at Greenhouse studios and making incredible music together.

Because she’s so mega talented, she was asked by Cirque De Soleil to move to Vegas for the next year and perform in a brand new show soon to be announced.

Although it was sad to hear she was leaving, an agreement was reached allowing us not let our musical ambitions fall wayside, and therefore decided that numerous trips to Vegas would be arranged to keep the energy alive!

First of all, Vegas is crazy. I know some people hate it or whatever, but I really enjoyed myself. I mean, Sherry is like my sis now, and we basically hype each other up when we hang out so it feels like being on a constant sugar high, but I had SUCH A BLAST.

After checking out her new digs (which are quite cozy) we decided to go out to the strip on Friday. Sherry doesn’t drink, which made me feel like an alcoholic, but I didn’t care. We started at New York, New York and hit up this club called ROK.

The music was shiny! We danced, but mostly couldn’t stop laughing and taking photos. Somehow a conversation was struck up between us and some girls from LA. They were super nice and we ended up partying with them for a while.

Here is a pic with a chick (RHYMES) I met…i think her name was Liz. She’s a macktress (model/actress). She was teaching me how to do poses. Apparently how you look in your mind, isn’t actually HOW YOU LOOK…. I have MAD respect for people with that insight and talent ;P

Here is Sherry checkin’ out a dancer. I think she’s just bi-curious cuz she actually doesn’t SWING “that way”

But honestly, she was really cool. After enjoying their company, we departed and made our way to Diablos (i think) which smelled like a septic tank that had over flowed. The house band was playing Akon “Smack That” which translated surprisingly well live. I’m positive Akon would probably have been proud. …..and then we left.

I was quite hammered, so we went home and passed out.

The next day we explored Vegas a bit more but stayed away from the strip (which apparently all the locals hate). Sherry and I ventured with her friend Evie (who was verrry nice) to Lake Las Vegas and walked around a Farmers Market and resort. FYI – Las Vegas is a dessert, so everything you see in this pic is MAN MADE, including the lake.

We then made our way to the MUSIC STORE!! I was our goal to set up Sherry’s new home studio over the weekend. With 10 minutes to spare before Guitar Center closed, we arrived and purchased the cables we needed, plus the brand new MICROKORG (total IMPULSE buy) which left us both broke.

But at least we had the keyboard!

We headed back home, set up her studio (which looks flyyy as you can see) and JAMMED the night away!

Staying up all night + taking ridiculous photos =

This picture is rich with metaphorical depth!

On my final day, we woke up late to visit the outdoor pool and hot tub located in her gated community complex. As we were sunning ourselves (lol) Sherry received a call from the musical director of her Cirque show inviting us to come chill at a TOWER OF POWER concert.

We were all “OHHH HAILLL YESSS” and got ready quick, flying out the door to the South Point Casino, where the performance would take place.

Upon our arrival, it was revealed that our tickets were not together. Not to be deterred, a spot was scouted by the bar inside the amphitheater. We actuallyended up having a better view than most people and were joined by BB King’s drummer, as well as Dennis Chambers who is like, the greatest drummer ever.

We all danced around to funk music for 2 hours. It was CRAZY!

I used to bump Tower of Power during my 70’s FUNK phase, and it was amazing to see them perform live. Absolutely incredible musicians. Sorry about the out of foooooooooocus shot.

After the show ended, I somehow began talking to this black dude who had TWO wives, and an Audi SUV with RED RIMS. He invited us to a strip club with his posse and we followed.

SO RANDOM – – – I can’t remember the name of the strip club, but I walked into VIP and ordered a rum+coke. Sherry got *just* a coke, and somehow the bill came to $30 – – BUT HEY – It was VIP! One of the topless dancers and I got into a conversation but I can’t remember what it was about….

Sherry didn’t think the strippers were HATT, and I was indifferent, so we left and met up with some of the other musicians from Cirque. They took us to OLD LAS VEGAS, which I thought was wayyyy cooler than the strip. It looked more seedy, but the people were super nice.

One of the establishments had an open mic and a piano, so YOU KNOW we got all on that. Sherry killed it (as per usual) and although I played briefly, switched it up by playin’ drums on the top of the piano.

It was 4 AM by the time we got home, meaning I had to get on a plane to depart back to Van in 2 hours.

I slept on the couch for a bit before making my way to the airport, and here I am relaying the story to YALL as we descend into Vancouver.

Vegas was SOOOO FUNNNN, and I can’t wait to come back. I’m especially surprised at how nice everyone was. I’m sure it’s not that big of a deal cuz it’s a touristy town and all, but I’m constantly reminded of how snobby people are in Vancouver when out partying, so it was a nice change of pace.

You can bet it will not be long before I find myself flying back to Sin City.

But 4 now, the work begins. I’m REALLY looking forward to tackling the next few months!

BIG THANGS (lol).

-ZF

p.s check out Sherry online:

http://www.myspace,com/sherrystgermain

VEGAS=CRAZINESS

It’s been a BLAST with Ms. Sherry St Germain out here! I’ve taken a ton of pics, but unfortunately forgot the camera cable. Basically, I can’t upload any photos until I get back!

Maybe that’s a good thing…..

-ZF

GOING TO SEE SHERRY IN VEGAS TOMORROW!!!

Yaya!

-ZF

SHERRY’S LAST NIGHT OUT

Last night was Sherry St Germain’s final “Hurrah” in Vancouver before her departure to Las Vegas. She’s been hired and recruited to perform for Cirque! We decided to celebrate her exodus and made our way to Republic where Farshad was playing percussion.

WHOA FARSHAD – NICE BI’s and TRI’s! –

Check out the dancing peeeeps –

To celebrate the occasion, we ALL jumped on the DRUMS and started killin’ it.

In this pic Farshad is all like “hmmmmmm”……but then he got into it!

It was a percussion EXTRAVAGANZA.

Have a safe flight Sherry – We’ll see ya in VEGAS.

-ZF

TODAY, WE SIGNED A LEASE WITH GREENHOUSE STUDIOS (YAYA) !

POP THA CHAMPAGNE!

SEX-ED is officially moving into Greenhouse Studios as of September 1st!

But first – lets go back about 8 months ago to when my good friend Eric B invited me to a session he was partaking in at the studio complex. I remember entering for the first time and being wowed by the communal and overall dope vibe that radiated throughout the hallways.

GOOD ENERGY!

I couldn’t stop raving to Anthony and Farshad about how incredible it was and vowed to somehow forge our way into the building. You see, the thing about Greenhouse is that it’s made up of about a dozen private studio suites, situated next to the two main tracking studios. The only way to get a room is if one unexpectedly opens up (but they’ve only had 4 people turnover in the last 5 years)- or in our case, a recommendation.

Enter Sherry St. Germain!

(not the girl on the right who is waiting to pee)

We met in the cafeteria/kitchen area about 3 months later when I was chillin’ with Eric and Heatwave in Red One’s room. We instantly clicked! I played her the K-OS remix SEX-ED had just finished at the time in my living room (available 4 FREE download BTW: http://www.zshare.net/audio/62190839f43798c6/). She seriously dug it, and invited me up to her private suite (lol). A beautiful friendship began to blossom….

Turns out we (Sherry, Farshad, Anthony and I) had this crazy musical synergy! One thing led to another, and we’re now finishing up 3 songs we tracked with her in her studio (minus the live drums) that will slam your face in!

ANYWAY

Because of our amazing experience spending endless nights in Greenhouse, she mentioned us to the owners of the place. In an “excellent timing event”, they let her know they were planning on setting up a new room, and she vouched that we could take it. THANKS SHERRY! WE LOVE YOU!

This marks a NEW BEGINNING! After spending the last year working out of my living room studio, we have finally made it to the next level. That means I can turn the music up as loud as I want and I WON’T GET EVICTED! Shit is about to go DOWN.

…..more to come…..

-ZF

PARTY OF THE YEAR

*click to play this song while you read this entry*.

Over the PAST weekend, we followed our SUPERFRIENDD Sherry St. Germain to a private house party she was performing at.

It was unreal .

Naturally, we made ourselves comfortable, sampling the complementary beverages in preparation of Sherry’s anticipated performance.

Here she is KILLING IT on the TOP of a big waterfall.

to the masses below

Sherry brought out LIGHTNING FORCE – and tore the house apart.

After causing so much EXPLOSIVITY  – Sherry retired to the HOOKAH lounge located on the 4th bottom floor above the dock.

Mr. AnthonyD, Ladies and Gentleman. He’s a professional HOOKAH SMOKER.

Yes, this wasn’t just any ordinary

soiree

. There was an noticeably unbalanced YOUNG BEAUTIFUL GIRL to OLD RICH DUDE ratio.

Hmmmmm……these girls are MILKING IT –

From fantastic fingerfoods and free drinks, to contortionists and exotic dancing, this party had it GOING ON.

What are you looking at me like that for?

Sherry GETTIN’ DOWN –

Nitty GETTIN UP –

FARSHAD WAS IN MONTREAL AND HE MISSED OUT! ALSO Props to CONCISE on the MIC.

a crew of excellence (minus sherry’s face).

Many thanks to whoever put this incredible event together. For the record, I only condone this type of hedonistic behavior if I’m a participant.

-ZF