"CLEAR" is now available across CANADA. Find a local retailer here. The list will continue to be updated. Clear has also recently landed in 14 "Music Zone" locations in Puerto Rico.
I can’t believe how fast time has flown! Seren is now nearly 2 years old and my life, our life, has not been the same on so many levels. Fatherhood has been an absolute dream come true and the joy my son brings to our family is beyond explanation.
On the flip side, Gwen has been very ill since her pregnancy and has been literally homebound, nearly everyday, since. Although she’s been diagnosed with a couple of diseases, she is going through multiple chronic symptoms with unknown cause.
Adding to this, we just received some very bad news from her doctor (I’ll explain later). At this time, we cannot expect any immediate resolution to her health problems. All we can do now is to continue hoping for the best and pray that she will one day be better.
Having said this, I am facing my own personal challenges as caretaker, father and working musician. I have never gone through anything like this in my life and it has really taken a huge toll on me. I thankfully have my music, which helps me during the most challenging days. I would like to thank every one of you that have supported me, us, through all this. At this point, there is not much I can do to change certain things, but I am determined to at least try.
On a happier note, I’d like to begin the New Year by sharing some news about the CLEAR DVD. Many of you have been asking about this and to be perfectly candid, Gwen’s illness really had a lot to do with the delays. Although we had the film in the can and were nearly 95% finished, we never completed the final package. Being a bit of a perfectionist, I did not want to rush the job and put out a product that wasn’t exactly the way I wanted.
Well, it turns out that a compromise is available. Since we opened our online store, we now have the capability of selling Digital Goods. So, I’ve decided to release the video of CLEAR, as a download!
The double set, DVD/Live CD package with booklet and extras, will have to wait a while longer. We will post a notice about this in the next few days and will be offering a discount to our forum and mailing list members.Although not everyone will be able to enjoy this, I hope you understand that this is the best I have to offer at this time.
In other music news...
I have been invited back by my ORSO family! I shall be with them at a very special evening in Berlin on March 19. I’m anxiously looking forward to this evening. Once you read about the venue, you’ll understand why.
Coincidentally, while there, I’ve also been invited by a new group of friends to perform with them. This is completely new! Something that I’ve never done before - I’ll be posting complete info in a little while.
As if that were not enough, yet a 3rd invitation has just come in from friends that I played with last year! It’s really funny that these shows are scheduled so close to each other. I am very excited and hope that I can work out all the details soon. It looks like I’ll be literally running around Germany for a few days :)
Meanwhile, in California, I’m still working on Psychic for Radio every chance I get. I’ve also been invited back for another Roswell Six Project. (details available in the future).
So, that’s all for now, thanks again for your interest in my crazy life - you don’t know just how much I appreciate that you care about me and my family.
I wish you all a wonderful new year and hope for your health, happiness and prosperity.
As always,
Michael
October 29, 2009
Happy Hallowe'en
August 25, 2009
Hi Everyone!
As some of you know, I’ve had quite a hectic life lately. The birth of my son Seren has completely changed my family’s life forever. Now that I’ve spent a lot more time at home, I am able to finally start completing a few projects that we had put on hold.
When we first planned on taking CLEAR on the road, we put together several merch items that we thought you might like. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to finish the online store at the time. Well....the idea is now a reality, and thanks to the mad skills of Andy (who went above and beyond for us), we are very proud to present...
I picked out a few things which I hope you’ll like and we’ll be adding new items from time to time. Please feel free to let us know what you think. If you have any problems, comments or suggestions, we’d like to hear from you.
All the best,
Michael
Roswell Six, the Supergroup featuring Michael Sadler, James Labrie, John Payne (of Asia), Erik Norlander, Lana Lane, David Ragsdsle (of Kansas) and more!
My friend Rudi Buttas, guitar player of the immensely popular German band, PUR, has invited me as a guest on his tour. I'll be performing
Rudi's hits and maybe a couple of SAGA songs you haven't heard live before. If you're in Germany, come check us out at: rudys-journey.de/sites/tour.htm
See ya there!
Michael
CLEAR is available for download from the following:
January 16, 2007
After lengthy consideration and a healthy amount of soul-searching, Michael has decided to announce his departure from SAGA at the end of the year. Michael would also like to make it clear to everyone that his decision to leave is mostly of a personal nature! As far as the rest of the band are concerned, they have decided, for the moment, to keep all possible options open!
An open letter from Michael to the fans can be expected in due time.
THE "CLEAR" AUDIO PLAYER
For more information on Clear including lyrics, see the Clear album page.
January 19, 2010
