Greetings everyone! Hoping all you Rockers out there are getting ready to party this Memorial Day Weekend! I’m heading to Florida. I’ve had too many holidays having rain and in the 40’s!!! Brrrrr. Happy belated Mother's Day to all the Moms out there. They work so very very hard.
Thank you to Taylor Guitars! I’ve been added to their list of official recognized artists that use Taylor Guitars. I own about 6 of these amazing guitars. The most recent is a T5Z semi hollow body. I love it. Like any new instrument, it takes time to bond with and get to know how to use it exactly the way I want it to sound. Taylor is quality….period.
The forthcoming album, Waterfall, is coming along. We’re taking our time to do it right. That includes not only the music and my voice, but all the artwork, photos, and lyrics. It will be coming out later this year. It is my finest work to date. We’re doing several new songs live now, more get added each month.
I’ve already started writing more new tunes. In my office I keep 2 or 3 guitars and a piano, plus my computer. I lock myself away, and try to make magic. That's how it works.
We’ve been getting asked to do a lot of trips and shows. In fact, it's kind of crazy at the moment. Trying to get everyone’s schedules coordinated is easier said than done. But like always, we’ll step up, big time!
On June 2nd, we'll be performing at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL with Mr. Big. We love playing at the Arcada and this will be the fifth time we've rocked their stage. It's such an awesome venue and we always have a great time! June 10th, we'll be in Des Moines, Iowa, opening for The Nadas. The show is taking place at Simon Estes Amphitheatre and is on the banks of the Des Moines River. That should be a an awesome night!
We’re doing a bunch of shows with Ted Nugent. Super grateful to perform with such a legend. It's an honor we gladly take. The first date is at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on July 19th. This is a dream come true. The Ryman is one of the most well known venues in the whole world and we can't wait. So many legends have performed there. We're playing at another legendary venue on our mini tour with Ted, the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA on August 3rd. It's where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper played their final show before the "Day the Music Died." Other gigs include Merriville, IN on July 20th, two more shows at the Arcada in St. Charles on July 30th and 31st, and then on August 5th, we'll be in Minneapolis. Hoping I see some friendly smiles and get hugs after the shows. It's such a feel good.
OK, that's it for now folks. Thanks for all your support! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend! All the best to the fans in the military and to the family of military, past and present. I salute you all.