September 2004

ALL THINGS XTREME:

Tracks off the Debut CD from Xtreme Measures have been getting air-play on the 3PBS "Screaming Symphony" show and "Bitches Brew".

Screaming Symphony.com

Bitches Brew.com

Gary and Peter also put together a great review of the album on the Screaming Symphony show. (See the XM page for details.) Thanks to Gary, Peter and Dennis for the support and coverage. Special thanks also to Len Davis for playing
several tracks, including the epic "Misanthropia", on the Bitches Brew show.

The album is for sale at Drumtek, Northcote and Radical Records, Dandenong. Thanks to Vince at Drumtek. Special thanks to Mark and Doggy at Radical Records.

LATITUDE LIVE:

"Nick Britten's Latitude" played a tremendous gig at Planet Cafe on Tuesday evening, September 21.
The "Xtreme Measures Rhythm Section from Hell" (Dan and Dean) joined Nick and Marcus in an explosive set of progressive fusion.

Latitude line-up:

Nick Britten: Guitar
Dean Gaudoin: Bass
Daniel Luttick: Drums
Marcus Chaanin: Keys

Set List:

JAKE TO THE BONE - Toto
GOYO - Greg Matthison
LOBOTOMY STEW - Los Lobotomys
BIG BONE - Los Lobotomys
Dean Gaudoin: BASS SOLO - including excerpts from "Home" and "Space-Dye Vest" (Dream Theater) and "Unsound Reflection" (Xtreme Measures)
DISMEMBERMENT - Los Lobotomys
PARTY IN SIMONS PANTS - Steve Lukather
Daniel Luttick: DRUM SOLO
DAVE'S GONE SKIING - Toto

Thanks to the opening band: Damian Murdoch's "Sticky Fingers".

Thanks to: Peter and staff at the Planet Cafe and all who attended. (Your support was really appreciated and valued.), Paul and Nick at the DANE Rehearsal Studios,
Dan, Nick and Marcus. We ROCKED!!!

"ACRILICA" ON AIR:

The Bassman joined Marc and Fotini on the debut release from "Acrilica". The three track DEMO features Dean on bass and is being played on "The In Sound from Way Out" on 3PBS FM.

http://www.pbsfm.org.au/

These are great compostions from Marc and Fotitni incorporating pop, electronik and jazz elements.
Dean will be working again with the duo very soon on some new material.

http://www.steppingtonesmusic.com.au/

IN OTHER NEWS:

The Xistance CD, "Heart of Midlothian" is now available from J9 MUSIC. The album can be ordered through the web-site or downloaded. Individual tracks can also be downloaded from J9 MUSIC.

http://www.j9music.com.au/Xistance/

Dean now has the full demo version from his collaboration with Vance and Rosa in the Middle East. The track, "Show Me" has an amazing acid jazz vibe and Dean is looking forward to working again with this team.

Stay tuned for further details as Dean will be writing and recording more over the ensuing months.
Look out for "Latitude" playing again during October.

All the Bass!