To London, Darker Days, HollowAdded to the Gillwire PlaylistGood vibes for those who subscribe on YouTube A really nice writeup of the album here: "Gillwire is Arizonan J.G. Thwaits, and he's crafted an impressive debut album that mixes power pop, classic rock and indie pop with the common thread being his sense of melody (He calls it "retro-alternative pop", which is a good a description as any). The title track (and opener) is a clever tune that's equal parts Beck, Cake and Dean Friedman, the gentle, lilting "Find Me a Movie" finds itself in McCartney/Neil Finn territory, "Big Win" boasts a beats-based melody, and "Sand in My Pockets" is the most power-popping track of the lot. While this is a debut album, Thwaits sounds as though he's been around the melodic block a few times before." Gillwire will be performing October 21st at the Chandler Artwalk. Free outdoor event at AJ Chandler Park 6:30 - 9:30pm Come to hear the music, see the art, take in the downtown culture and oh yeah.... there will be zombies!

I've created a blog page. For those interested in my thoughts about music and the business you can peruse the first few entries now. The house was packed and rocking! Thanks to everyone for coming out and to Voices Carry and Jesse Konrad for bringing your musical skills. Also thanks to Trevor Gipper - Drums, Aidan McKernan - Bass, and Shazer Thwaits - Oboe. More album info, photos, streaming, lyrics, and press reviews at Silver Streak Album Info Page - JGT Gillwire Album Release Show July 8th 2016 SoZo Coffee Chandler. Album is available digitally on Spotify, Bandcamp, itunes, amazon. The compact disc is available through Bandcamp, cdbaby, and at Gillwire live shows.Click to download hi res image. A taste of what's to come on the album Silver Streak to be released July 8th "Combining Ben Folds-esque vocal stylings with an airy alt-pop. Don’t let the name of the track fool you, “Tragedy Sells” is an upbeat number with a bit of lyrical bite." - Carly Schorman

Silver Streak by gillwire</a> The album is recorded! I've been hard at work on it and it's almost here. final preparations are being made to be ready for the release which will be July 8th, commemorated with an album release show at SoZo Coffee, free and all ages. chandelier tlumaczThe show will feature a live gillwire performance joined by special guests Voices Carry and Jesse Konrad. chandeleur lausannePlease make plans to come because it's going to be great. chandeliers modburyThere is a new page up on the site with lots of great album info, photos, and an interview with an insider look into the creation of Silver Streak. Click --> Silver Streak Album Info Page A few tracks will be made available streaming on bandcamp prior to the release date so check back in a bit.

I've spruced up the youtube channel and I invite you to watch some videos and subscribe so you won't miss all the future good stuff that will be posted. The Gillwire Update is an email based newsletter. You can expect one or two emails a month with only the most relevant gillwire news/articles/links and exclusive media. "To create and distribute musical content meeting a high standard of quality and serving the purposes of 1. satisfying the desire for personal artistic expression and 2. providing opportunity for the shared enjoyment of such content." Musical content includes: compositions, sound and video recordings, live performances, and related media such as written works, commentary, and visual arts. The high standard of quality to which the content is expected to achieve is a subjective measure but requires that the work in question must have merit in at least one of the following three categories: message, feel, execution. Artistic expression and audience reception of musical content may occur independently but one should not be pursued to the detriment of the other;

meaning that both engaging in an act of expression that causes harm, and compromising the integrity of the work in effort to improve audience reception should be avoided. The grand objective is best met when these dual purposes coincide and the artist and audience both have a positive experience participating in the presentation of the work. - as drafted on 19 Sept 2015Click on items in red for more information I would like to wish you all a happy return to SunBird; you were all missed. The HOA office has remained busy with our existing year-round residents, new home sales, ACC Permits and the updating of Homeowner’s files.  We also moved around some offices and office equipment. I would like to remind everyone when they return to drop by the HOA office and say hello.  We will update your file showing that you are back and change your mailing address for the HOA mailings. If you are seasonal or a renter, we will need a copy of your new renter’s agreement and we will also make a copy of your driver’s license and provide you with SunBird ID’s. 

By law, we do need to know who is occupying all homes at all times.  click on documents and scroll all the way to the bottom of the page. The Clubhouse main lobby recently received a make over. New window blinds installed, stained wood panel and trim installed, fireplace trim and book shelves re-stained, two new recliner chairs and some fresh new paint colors. Billiard room also has new window blinds installed and the chairs were all recently recovered by Margaret McCathern, Bub and Robin Maynard.  Sunrise After the Storm Jim Fetterman took this fabulous picture the morning following a monsoon storm from the clubhouse pool area. 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Early Bird Special 1$ Off Each Meal Click the menu for a better view. All regular Tuesday night dinners ordered before 4:30 p.m. will be discounted $1. Horizon Room Thursday Dinners Moving to Tuesday Nights Due to popular demand for a Friday Night Fish Fry at SunBird for various Fridays each month and more during the high season, this change is being made.

This will allow more time between these nights and should have greater support for both of these dinner nights. The first Tuesday Dinner will begin September 6th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. New pickle ball lines were recently installed on two tennis courts to accommodate four pickle ball courts.  Both tennis and pickle ball groups agreed to the new layout that enhances the fast growing game of pickle ball. Four portable regulation pickle ball nets where also purchased to complete the package.  A couple weeks ago, the new courts where opened and with several pickle ball players enjoying the new lines and nets.  Pickle ball is open to anyone to learn, play or just come watch the fun.  Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 2pm. The ACC Committee with the Board of Directors approval has made some changes to the guidelines on painting the exterior of your homes.  The exciting news is that they have retired some of the old colors and are introducing new earth tone colors for uniformity. 

Click on the title of this article to see the changes. Stop by the HOA Office to see the new colors. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS October 10, at 10:00 a.m. October 24, at 10:00 a.m. Vice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerDirectorDirectorDirector Chuck Warren The Board of Directors has regularly scheduled meetings the second Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for an agenda planning session and the fourth Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for a business meeting (except during summer months).  The meetings are held in the east end of the ballroom. SunBird Road Work Completed Thank you for your patience during construction. When you submit your ACC Application for approval, please remember that if you are painting your house or trim, you will need to provide us with the paint colors. All other work with concrete, patios, driveways, additions, etc., a diagram with dimensions must be included.  We will also need to see samples of materials such as blocks, stone, awning fabrics, etc.  

The ACC Guidelines are on the Documents page of this website for you to view as needed. All ACC Permits must be submitted a minimum of two weeks before approval will be given.  The committee presently meets every two weeks.  If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact Bonnie Marcus 802-4901. SunBird had 7 more home sales in August total sales for the first 8 months of the year 104. Some Realtors report waiting lists of prospective buyers for SunBird. SunBird is a great place to live! July 18, 2016, 2:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting was to have a membership vote and a deadline on the proposed “change of use of the land for the bocce ball court project". The meeting was held in the ballroom.  A quorum requirement of 10% (164) was met with 1,126 (69%) votes cast.   The majority of the vote decided the outcome of the proposal.  The Election Committee verified and tallied the votes, and the proposal was approved. Click here for details.