Hello Everyone,
So I must say, I truly neglect myspace due to the fact that I'm not online much as we're either in the studio, rehearsing, and once again touring. Also, If you don't know Facebook has definately been a great tool for not just our band, but for me to stay in touch with friends conveniently!!! Eitherway, I'm writing because I care about all our amazing friends on myspace and how I wish I could write much more everyday...

So please keep in touch with Me &  My Brotha's(Josh too) at www.Facebook.com/Safehavenrock, www.Myspace.com/SafeHaven ofcourse(I usually post Mobile Photos wherever we may be & Updates" and www.Twitter.com/Safehavenrock which Gil & I usually Txt Updates & Photos!

Okay, So what I've been up to lately is just a lot of studio which has been a dream come true to be in their everyday! The album is just about about done and ready for mixing/mastering. I got some wicked guitar solo's and I was able to sing some very high range vocal part believe it or not, We had tons of fun putting different voices & harmonies in some songs.

What I love about life and music the most is the spontaneous improvised inspired unbelievable moments where times seems disappear and for a second the world stands still for all us... And then, Life is created, Love is made, and Fear is diminished.

There were moments where I remember Gil singing lyrics that came into his mind and heart at the moment he was re-writing a certain bridge and it scared you for a second knowing this was a moment none of us expected! It's a gift no doubt from God.

I spent a long time shredding solo after solo when I guess all need to do was find good rest and a good vibe to lay it all down. I didn't need to write the best riff or try any harder, I just need to be the guitar played I've always been and simply play my heart out. I'm proud with them and most of all I have fond memories of digging deep in my soul and memories as I played them with all my heart.

So we're heading on Tour this week to El Paso, TX and I can't say it enough... I can't to drive away and feel the open road again. It's been about Six months since we've toured anywhere and about eight months since we've played locally in California. So you can imagine all the energy, joy, and love buildin gup through these months of writing and recording. I cannot wait to see all our friends and families on the road this year. You have to come see us and say hello! We miss you :)

Oh if you don't know, We are playing our first hometown show in California August 29th at The Glasshouse! Be there, New Songs & New Merch!!! Rock the Ol' SH t-shirts!!!

"Blue Cruiser"
So I took a Bike Ride proudly on my sister Vicky's Baby Blue Beach Cruiser and I had to leave the confusion inside my head and just leave my thoughts. So I rode that Bike all over the City of La Mirada and the cold creeze just kept me pedaling for a few hours until I found the place I once knew when I was about Eighteen returning home from our three-month tour. A lot changes when your gone and some moments you wish you would live are sacrificed. I met an Elderly woman who taught the meaning of purpose and determination. In a few words she instilled in me the words that touched me and helped me value what I thought was a lost cause.

The Phrase "Don't Let It Go" was inspired by her voice speaking to my weary yearning heart that day at La Mirada Park. She allowed me to see the path ahead of me and the decision I already knew I had to take, Sometimes life truly plays with our emotions & beliefs. One thing I've learned is that from what I know in my brief almost twenty-two years of life(Yes, my birthday is coming up!)

We can't let go of all that truly makes up the best part of us, I believe God instilled his greatness in each of us and to cherish that gift gives life to our soul and brings a glorious smile to the creators face.

So with so much anguish I leave behind, a broken heart I pray that mends, and worry I lay down I know that life is meant to be lived happily. It's a series reminders and things we forget, but sometimes all we need to know is that nothing that comes our way could ever come between the dream, the love, and the certainty that our lives counted, valued, and meant for all the greatest discoveries that await to give life within.

Let love reign over your family & friends, Let Hope drive your patience, and Let your dreams take to places that we could never imagined we could do & see.

"Don't let it go, Just keep believing... It's always way to soon to quit & give up"

-Mani Sandoval & The Safe Haven Brotha's!