Hi Everyone :)
I just wanted to let you know that I recorded a new song - well, actually, it's an old one re-hashed (I do that a lot these days). The song is *I'm In Trouble*, which I recorded on my *Power Of The Blues* album in 1986. This version packs a lot more punch (as all of my re-recordings of that era do) - anyway - this song has always been Special to me, as it deals with *Social Issues* - in this case, the plight of Indigineous People, a subject VERY close to my heart!

My musician friend, Brian Fitzgerald wrote the bulk of this song and I played guitar on the original version, which was released on Brian's Solo LP in 1978. I loved the song so much, I decided to do my own version for my *Power Of The Blues* album, a project that Brian encouraged me to do and partnered with, collaborating in the writing, recording and production.

Brian Fitgerald, like a few others I know, is an extremely underrated musician in Australia and deserves  a lot more recognition than he's ever received. He is an excellent pianist and flautist, but also adept in playing Saxophone, Clarinet and Harmonica (Blues Harp). He toured the USA with Brian Cadd (a well-known Aussie Legend) in the Mid-70s and forever plays down his role for what he is capable of. I worked with Brian for many years and some of my best musical memories are shared with him.

Anyway, I wanted you to hear this new version of a great song. This is how it evolved since I have have formed my new band MTB - and this is how we now play it on stage. We hope to record this one and a string of other originals in the very near future, because my band feels very confident in my songs. The guys love playing them and told me that my songs are worthy of more exposure to a wider audience.....

....But, there's another side to this story. *I'm In Trouble* is about an Indigineous Australian, who was hounded by the *System* and branded an Outlaw, because he stood up - and gave his Life for what he believed in. When you listen to the words of this song, you can also related it to other Native Peoples, like the American Indian - and many others, who's Lives have been interfered with by the Onslaught of European Culture (and Invasion).

Thanks for your time and All The Best!
Marc