For Callum, a 2-CD benefit compilation for Callum ROBBINS is now available for order!

This 2-CD compilation features 32 rare and exclusive tracks from artists including MISSION OF BURMA, CHANNELS, MEDICATIONS, Joe LALLY, and me! My contribution is a solo recording of "You'll Believe A Man Can Fly", a song which once belonged to my teenage rock band, SIDEREAL. The double album's complete tracklisting can be found here. For only $17.00 you can own a great compilation and help out this family in need!

For any of you unfamiliar with Callum's situation, here are some words from the compilation's curator, Zach BAROCAS.

Our friends Janet MORGAN (SHONBEN,CHANNELS) & J. ROBBINS (JAWBOX, BURNING AIRLINES, CHANNELS) have a son, Callum, who turned one year old in January, 2007. Approximately 6 months prior to his birthday, Callum was diagnosed with with a genetic motor neuron disease called Type 1 SMA, or Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Type 1 SMA affects the brain's ability to communicate with the voluntary muscles that are used for crawling, walking, head & neck control, breathing, and swallowing. Most Type 1 babies will die before their second birthday. Infants who do survive into childhood face a life of occupational therapy, wheelchairs, and assistive devices. There is currently no known cure. The fact is that Callum is pressed for time & his parents need help now.

Although conventional medicine is frequently covered by insurance, alternative procedures & therapies are not. As Janet & J. pursue all available courses of treatment for Callum, the need for additional funds has become increasingly urgent.

The Cultural Society, Catlick Records, & Letterbox compiled this collection of songs in order to raise money for Callum's care fund. All proceeds will go directly to Janet & J. to help ensure that they have sufficient resources to continue their search for effective, lasting treatment. Though our energies here are focused on the plight of our friends, it should be noted that a cure for Callum could also mean a cure for the other thousands of babies who suffer from SMA.

Please order a copy today and pass the word along!

Thanks so much!

All the best,

Drew

It's a total drag and I'm sorry that I didn't find out sooner.

For the time being, please direct your correspondence to drewodoherty@gmail.com. If you've written me and haven't received a response, please just re-send your message it to this new address.

Once again, that's drewodoherty@gmail.com!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Take care,

So, I've dusted off another old recording to share with all of you folks. I recorded this cover of "There's Always Tomorrow" for This Is Christmas, a holiday-themed compilation record that Eskimo Labs released a few years ago. Written by Johnny MARKS, this song originally appeared in the 1960's Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special. RED RED MEAT also recorded a lovely version of the song on their tremendous 1995 album Bunny Gets Paid. Anyway, while I realize that it may be a bit early for a Christmas song, I think it's ambiguous enough for any time of the year.

Recording details...

Scott Turner CRAGGS-Electric Tambourine & Toy Piano

David Michael CURRY-Cello & Viola

Drew O'DOHERTY-Guitars, Real & Toy Pianos, Vocals, Wineglasses, & Xylophone

Recorded & Mixed By Scott Turner CRAGGS at his Old Colony Studio in South Boston, Massachusetts.