I got to play out in Raymond at the once-a-month Friday Night Market. It was a great setting, with the river behind me, local folk in all directions, and lots of vendors. Great sound (thanks, Ute!), great smells from the food booths, and joyful kids dashing about and bopping to my songs. If you haven't been there before, it's a great way to enjoy the town. There's one more Friday Night Market happening in September, then they'll be back next May. Thank you Jessica Yearout for the chance to play there, and thank you Carmen for linking me into the Raymond haps. 

I want to give a HUGE thank you to Heather & Jen and the many local fans who made tonight's show at Lemon Hill Cafe possible and joyful! It was a treat to be there with so many community members, listening with such depth to my songs and my stories about them. It's always a high point for me when I can get us all laughing. And laugh we did! Between the delicious smells, the kind folks, and the ambience of thousands of books, Lemon Hill is such an exceptional setting. Thanks to each and every one of you for making tonight's experience fantastic!!!!!

Next up, I'll be playing at the Saturday Market in Montesano's Fleet Park, from 10am-12. 

I'm going to stretch a bit and add some guitar layers and solos to some songs using my looper pedal. That let's me get a lot more vibey, and let's you listen to more musical moments. I'll see you there!

TONIGHT is the night I'll be sharing my songs at….(e-mail me for your invitation and venue information).

I want to share my gratitude to these folks for their help in making this event happen joyfully:

• K&B for making this opportunity possible--your grace, vision, and professionalism are extraordinary!
• The folks who've let me know they're coming out and those who said they can't but wish they could!
• Dave and Ken for hours of sound setup and pro-level support for a great sounding evening!
• Ute, without whom I'd be a tiny version of what I've become--and for the delectable snacks tonight.
• The Usual Suspects (Gladys and Hank) for joining me up on the stage tonight.

Thank you Steve and Shelly for emcee-ing a great night of local artists. From open-tuned guitar compositions, blues classics, beautiful ballads, whimsical originals, and lots of harmonica blowin', it was an interesting lineup of local folk. The Multipliers, Mitch, Tom, Peter, CD, and a tuned in audience--thanks for listening!! See you again in a couple of weeks.

Thanks to all who came out to the Gepettos' Open Mic tonight! Thanks to Dogger for the quality sound support, to the fans for dropping by, to the restaurant for the yummies and refereshments and to the performers who brought the spirit of music. It was nice to gather there. Peace!