Thanks to all of you who came out for the first CD Release Party at the Grey Eagle.  We had a great time playing through the rain storm!

Next weekend, May 29, 30, and 31 is filled with fun shows in the Piedmont, so pick one or two, and come see us!

First, in Durham, Friday May 29, it’s the Kari Sickenberger Band with Natalya Weinstein and John Miller from 6 – 8.  If you’ve never heard John Miller sing, you are in for a treat.  Natalya is the fine fiddler from Polecat Creek, so you know how great she is.  Bring your family and picnic on the lawn in the Tobacco Warehouse District; it’s a beautiful spot!

The next day, Saturday May 30 will be the Piedmont CD Release Party at one of our favorite spots, The Garage, in Winston-Salem.  We’re on at 8 and we’ll be joined by Vollie McKenzie and other guests to promote the new record, Settle Down.

Sunday May 31, Polecat Creek is playing a FREE concert in downtown Greensboro from 3 – 5.

I look forward to seeing you all soon!  Thanks for your ongoing support.

Well, Laurelyn and I are slowly descending from the Prairie Home levitation.  We had such a wonderful experience with all the people involved with that show as well as with the Big Medicine men and Robin and Linda Williams, all of whom were supportive and kind and generous.  Thanks to all of you who bought tickets and came to Durham; that meant so much.  And thank you, friends and fans, who emailed or called in your encouragements and reactions.  I am still sorting through all the warm and fuzzy notes and feelings.

Laurelyn and I were privileged to have been a part of such a well-run operation such as A Prairie Home Companion.  Garrison Keillor and his staff had a way of creating an enriching and calming environment which brought out the best in everyone.  Theirs is a model of graciousness and excellence that I admire in teachers, parents, business and day-to-day life.  I will carry the experience with me as a highlight of my musical carreer, and my life.  Thank you, Prairie Home!

Hey – remember the CD RELEASE PARTY at the Grey Eagle this Saturday May 16!  Hope to see you there!

We’re back home after a fantastic and exciting four days at Merlefest in N. Wilkesboro, NC.  The weather was wonderful, and so was the hang.  A highlight for me was our set on the traditional stage:  Trevor Stuart, John Miller, and Alice Gerrard all joined Polecat Creek on stage for It’s About a Boy, one of the songs from my new recording, Settle Down.  It was a real treat!

Now, Laurelyn and I are gearing up for our appearance on A Prairie Home Companion on May 9.  We’ll be sharing the musical stage with the great old-time band, Big Medicine, as well as with Robin and Linda Williams, so tune in!

Thanks for all the nice comments about Settle Down.  It means a lot to me to know that some of you really really like it!  You can now purchase it with your paypal account right here on this site.  Just go to the Music Projects page and the rest is easy.  I also have black Settle Down T-shirts for sale in all sizes.

Remember the big CD Release Party at the Grey Eagle here in Asheville on Sat. May 16!  Thanks for your support, Amigos!