Preddyfest - Franklintom, N.C. - June 10th, 11th & 12th, 2010

Yes!  Look at those dates!  Preddyfest is upon us.  Starting on Thursday June 10th Preddyfest will be in full swing.  Performing on Thursday is the Sourwood Mountain Band.  This band is from Franklinton, NC and they have a new Gospel CD available.  Click on their link above to find out more about the Sourwood Mountain Band and this new project.  The next band up on Thursday is GrassStreet.  Here is a quote from their web site;"GrassStreet, based in central North Carolina, has entertained fans of all ages for over 6 years. Their mixture of original material and bluegrass standards along with their unique ability to cover musical styles ranging from rock to blues to jazz set them apart from the average bluegrass band. They pride themselves on an entertaining and high energy stage show full of the right balance of musical precision and humor. With influences ranging from the traditional sounds of Flatt & Scruggs to the progressive sounds of Seldom Scene and Tony Rice and with members with backgrounds in bluegrass, country, jazz, rock, and R&B there's always something for every listener at a GrassStreet show."  GrassStreet also has a new Gospel project out. 

Here is a quote from their web site about this new project: "We are excited to announce the release of our first all-gospel studio recording project, Grandma's Hymnbook. This new CD is a collection of several old hymns that we all grew up with along with some new original songs."  Last up on Thursday is the very popular Marty Rabon & Full Circle.  Please check out Marty's web site for more information about him and his efforts toward helping with the enormous problems after the terrible floods in Nashville.

Friday gets started with some of the best traditional Bluegrass you're likely to hear, who else but Al Batten & Bluegrass Reunion. 

Check out Al's latest CD "34 Years and Counting" and other stuff at his web site by clicking on the link above.  Simply trust me, if you like your Bluegrass traditional then Al Batten & Bluegrass Reunion is the band for you.  Next up on Friday is Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road.  Lorraine also has a new project called "Carolina Hurricane"

Lorraine asked me when I saw her at the Amelia Bluegrass Festival to tell you that the      Cherokee Bluegrass Festival will be presented as originally advertised.  Adams Entertainment dropped this festival, but it was picked up by Milton Harkey.  Check out Lorraine's web site for more details.  Those at Preddyfest on Friday will also be treated to the Josh Williams Band.  Josh has a lot of things going on so be sure to click on his band name above for all the details.  Wrapping up the day on Friday will be the great band The Grascals.  These guys got their start as a Bluegrass band by backing Dolly Partin on her very first Bluegrass CD.  They all were seasoned Nashville studio musicians, but had so much fun doing the back up for Dolly they decided to become a touring band.  As they say, the rest is history.

Saturday is another great day of Bluegrass at Preddyfest.  Things get started with a great regional band, Constant Change.  They also have a new project called "Hills of Home."  Here is a quote about the band from the web site: "Constant Change was formed in January of 2002 by a group of North Carolina musicians in their twenties with a passion for bluegrass music. For the first several years the band lived up to its name, as various hot young pickers came and went. But once Brian Aldridge (banjo) and his brother Daniel (mandolin) stepped in to join founder Clifton Preddy (fiddle), the nucleus of a special band was in place. When singer/guitarist Dan Wells came aboard in 2004, the group zoomed into focus on the radar screen of "bands to watch." The last piece of the puzzle fell into place with the addition of bass player Gary Baird in early 2006."  Also on Saturday is a great band that just recently changed it's name.  Once known as Williams & Clark Expedition, they are now called simply The Expedition Show.  They are headed up by Blake Williams who once was a "Bluegrass Boy" playing Banjo for Bill Monroe.  Blake has a dry sense of humor and will have you laughing out loud.  Also appearing at Preddyfest on Saturday is The Bluegrass Experience.  This North Carolina band has this to say on their web site; "The Bluegrass Experience has been a vital force in the North Carolina/Southeastern Bluegrass scene for over 30 years.Since being named the Worlds Champion Bluegrass Band in 1972, the group has performed professionally throughout the eastern half of the United States and has appeared on many major festivals, done numerous college concerts, recorded 3 albums and appeared at The Finnish National Folk Festival. Members have worked or recorded with some of the greats of the genre including: Bill Monroe, Chubby Wise, Bobby Hicks, Jimmy Mills, Roland White, Wilma Lee Cooper, Gene Wooten and many others."   The James King Band will mount the stage at Preddyfest.  James has long been a favorite in the NC/VA area and is known for his forthright and soulful lead vocals.  Last up, but certainly not least, is the Bluegrass schoolmaster himself, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver.  The only thing I can add to the many praises already heaped upon Doyle is that he is a perfectionist.  His music will always be the very best it can be, because if it isn't there'll likely be a new face in the band the next time you see Doyle.

I'm on my way out of the door to the "Graves Mountain Festival of Music" tomorrow, but I wanted to let you know all about Preddyfest before I left.  When I return I'll be giving you details on the "Grottoes Family Bluegrass Festival" and the "Sedalia Bluegrass Festival."  Until then. . . . .

"NUFF SAID!"

"Whatcha Gonna Do" by Claire Lynch - a review

Rounder #11661-0606-2 The Claire Lynch Band "Whatcha Gonna Do"

Folks I've got to tell you that I am not qualified to review this wonderful new Claire Lynch Band project "Whatcha Gonna Do."  I sorta feel guilty trying to elevate myself to a level lofty enough to do this review, however,  I will try to do it justice.

First, there is Claire.  That should be enough to say, but unfortunately there are folks who really don't know who Claire Lynch is.  It is their loss.  If you are among those lost souls who have not heard the voice of an angel, then it is time you have.  Her voice is ageless and has a clarity that defies description.  Allow me to quote from guitarist, Jim Hurst, "My first experience hearing Claire's voice was in 1986............Her voice is elegant and pure, unlike anyone I had heard until that moment."  Jim's description is valid, but words simply cannot describe Claire's voice.  You simply must hear it.  Period!

I guess from what you've read so far you're pretty sure this will be a completely positive review.  You're right, except for one complaint.   The CD is over much too quickly!  I must include one more quote from Jim Hurst before moving on to the content of the project.  Jim said, "She has a way with words that allows the listener to absorb the story right along with the performance."  It can't be said any clearer.  While Claire's voice is soothing to listen to, it also so clear that it impossible to not hear the words and thereby the story.

The first track starts with the sounds of Mark Shatz' bass playing a catchy line of notes, joined by Jim Hurst's guitar and then by the wonderful voice of Claire Lynch as she sings songwriter Dana Cooper's "Great Day in The Mornin.'"  This is a super way to open the project; a bouncy and happy greeting.  Irene Kelley and Claire joined forces to write "Highway" a beautiful song of reminiscing along the highway of life.  Claire's voice is never better than here on "Highway."  Claire states in her liner notes about "The Mockingbird's Voice," that it is; "The first cheatin' song I've ever cut..."  Pat Alger and Kent Agee may have intended "The Mockingbird's Voice" to be a cheatin' song when they wrote it, but Claire sings of lost love in the most warm and wonderful way; really more of a love song than a cheatin' one.   Claire opens "Face to Face" and Jim Hurst picks a repeat line of each phrase in a call-response way.  Later Jim and Mark along with mandolinist Jason Thomas playfully interact with each other in this light hearted song of faith.  Of course it is the amazing voice of Claire that makes this such an uplifting song.  The only track on this project that has a voice other than Claire's is "That's What Makes You Strong."  That voice is the author of the song, Jesse Winchester.   It is a fine love song.  Track six is the project's title song, "Whatcha Gonna Do?"  It starts with a gorgeously haunting opening of guitar, bass and fiddle joined by Claire as she sings of life's crossroads and the choice, "Whatcha Gonna Do?"  Mark Shatz gets "Crazy Train" started with a jazzy bass line as Claire hops on board the "Crazy Train" singing playfully about what to do about her 'ride.'  Of "A Canary's Song" Claire states, "What beautiful language from Buddy (Mondlock) and Garth (Brooks) in expressing a miner's mindset of hope and destiny."  While Buddy Mondlock and Garth Brooks may have, indeed, written a beautiful song, it is Claire's interpretation that makes it great.  When I contacted Claire about the possibility of doing this review she replied with this, and I quote,   "  I might warn you that only one of the songs is really bluegrassy!  The rest is a little different... but I hope you do like it."  That song is Bill Monroe's "My Florida Sunshine."  True, it's bluegrassy, but I cannot  say it is my favorite one simply based on my being a self proclaimed "Bluegrass Nut!"  Claire's voice transcends Bluegrass or any classification.  Oh yeah, I do like the rest of it Claire.  It is simply Claire Lynch.  "Widow's Weeds" (Jennifer Kimball & Claire Lynch) opens with the old timey clawhammer banjo picking of Mark Shatz, followed by the the haunting words from Claire as she describes a widows life.  "Barbed Wire Boys" describes those men who chose the life of ranching or farming (Two very diverse occupations that have similar life experiences.) and their influence on the writer of the song, Susan Werner.  Claire expresses the words with great conviction and sincerity.   The last track on "Whatcha Gonna Do" is entitled "The Woods of Sipsey." Claire is the writer of this song and I'll quote her to describe it; "Clara Phillips ('Granny' as we called her) had lived the city life, but preferred her beloved home in the backwoods of central Alabama.  There she lived and died with no qualms whatsoever." Claire sings "The Woods of Sipsey" with a feeling of joy and loss all blended together into a melancholy but beautiful song.

Sometimes when I look back over a review I have written I find a lot of the words a bit stiff and completely unnecessary.  Some of that may be true here, but I want you to leave this review with a warm feeling toward Claire Lynch's "Whatcha Gonna Do."  It rivals anything she has done in the past and in many ways surpasses them.  Only thing is, how can Claire outshine Claire?  Impossible!  I highly recommend this CD to any lover of music whether it be Bluegrass or simply great singing.

"NUFF SAID!"

Graves Mountain Festival of Music - June 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2010 - Special Rural Rhythm Recording Event on Friday June 4th!

The spring festival season is in full swing and no spring in Virginia would be complete for any Bluegrass fan without attending Virginia's largest Bluegrass event, The Graves Mountain Festival of Music on June 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2010.  The very first piece of business you need to attend to is to be sure you order your weekend tickets by May 24th!  Why? Well, there's money to be saved, that's why!  After midnight May 24th tickets will be $90, but if you hurry you can save $10 per ticket, and that is nothing to sneeze at!  Call Graves Mountain Lodge at 1-540-923-4231 right now to reserve your tickets.  Do it now!

Did you order your ticket?  If so, continue with me as I try to tell you a little about the special live recording that will take place on Friday, June 4th.  Rural Rhythm Records has a long history of preserving Bluegrass music.  Most of you aren't old enough to remember Uncle Jim O' Neal.  He was the founder of Rural Rhythm out in California.  His specialty was to record and pack as many songs as he could onto one LP.  Some of those LPs had as many as 24 songs.  They way he managed to do it was to have the bands shorten the songs by reducing verses and instrumental breaks and by lowering the quality of the records themselves (smaller grooves, less sound).  It was an inexpensive way to have a lot of great music all on one LP.  Today, Rural Rhythm has been re-born and produces very well recorded and annotated CDs.  Rural Rhythm has signed many artists to exclusive contracts and many of those artists will be part of this very special recorded event at Graves Mountain.  Artists that will be included are: Russell Moore, Lou Reid, Carrie Hassler, Audie Blaylock, Sammy Shelor, Wayne Benson, Mike Hartgrove and Mike Anglin along with Carl Jackson and Mark Newton (As performer and producer!).  Wow !  What a grouping of talent on one project!    Among the songs to be recorded as part of this live event will be "Graves Mountain Memories;" a special song written by Carl Jackson about the history of Graves Mountain (Did you know that Jimmy Graves is the 12th generation of Graves on the mountain?).  I am looking forward with great anticipation to this event.  The CD should be released by the fall of this year.  If my guess is correct this will be a strong contender for recorded project of the year at IBMA this fall.  I will include the official press release below:

April 19, 2010

Rural Rhythm Records and Graves Mountain Festival of Music
Upcoming Commemorative Live Recording Album

Rural Rhythm Records and Graves Mountain Festival of Music are finalizing plans for this year’s “Rural Rhythm’s 55 Year Celebration at Graves Mountain” - a commemorative Live Recording taking place Friday, June 4, 2010 during the festival’s three day event (June 3-5, 2010) in Syria, Virginia. The upcoming live album will be released on Rural Rhythm Records in October 2010.
Kyle Cantrell of Sirius-XM Radio’s popular “Bluegrass Junction” will serve as Master of Ceremonies for this all-star recorded event held on June 4, 2010 with performances by:  The Lonesome River Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Carrie Hassler, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Lou Reid and Carolina, and The Crowe Brothers. Mark Newton is producing the event with Gene Daniel Sound overseeing the sound.  Highlights will be broadcast on Sirius-XM “Bluegrass Junction” soon after the festival.

During last October's International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) World of Bluegrass, Rural Rhythm Records hosted a VIP Showcase that included a special preview of the upcoming Graves Mountain event. Carl Jackson, Mark Newton, Russell Moore, Lou Reid, Audie Blaylock, Carrie Hassler, Wayne Benson, Sammy Shelor, Mike Anglin, and Mike Hartgrove performed Carl Jackson's original song, “Graves Mountain Memories.”  The group will perform the song during the Rural Rhythm recorded event next June along with these other special shows:

• Crowe Brothers with Russell Moore, and Sammy Shelor

• Carrie Hassler and Brandon Rickman

• Audie Blaylock & Redline with Carrie Hassler, Russell Moore, and Lou Reid

• Graves Mountain Jam: Lou Reid and Carolina, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Lonesome River Band, Carrie Hassler, Audie Blaylock & Redline, and The Crowe Brothers.

• "My Home's Across the Blue Ridge Mountains” – Brandon Rickman, Crowe Brothers, Audie Blaylock, Mike Hartgrove, Wayne Benson, Steve Dilling, Edgar Loudermilk

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I hope I haven't provided you with information overload, but I felt this event was so special I had to tell you everything I could about it.

Now, I want to tell about who will be at Graves on Thursday.  First up will be a group consisting of twin sisters (Yes, they are twins!) The Church Sisters.   There has been much written about sibling harmony.  The Church Sisters do nothing to cancel any of those arguments.   Next up on Thursday is Lonesome Highway.  I have no photos of this band, but I assure you they are very good.  The United States Navy Band "Country Current" is scheduled to play on Thursday, but be aware duty sometimes calls them away from scheduled performances.  Many of you will remember Darren Beachley from his stellar performances with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver.  Since those days he has re-organized his band and will perform at Graves as Darren Beachley & Legends of The Potomac.  Last up will be a Graves Mountain favorite The Seldom Scene. In the past the "Scene" has been a Saturday night closer and those are days I remember well.  To hear the mountains echo with "Wait a Minute" and "Muddy Waters" always seemed a fitting close for a great festival.  This year, however, they will close out Thursday.  Should be just as good AND there'll still be two more days of Bluegrass to follow!

Now, Friday is that big day when the special recording project by Rural Rhythm will occur.  Besides that there are a number of groups that will have regular performances.  The Crowe Brothers will get things started off on Friday.  These guys got their start accompanying Raymond Fairchild back in the early 1980s. You will enjoy them, believe me.   Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain will perform Friday.  When I first met Carrie at the IBMA World of Bluegrass a few years ago she was still searching for her sound.  Well, trust me she has found it!  This music is as hard driving and solid as any Bluegrass you will hear anywhere.  Another favorite of Bluegrass fans everywhere is Lou Reid & Carolina.  Lou currently has the #1 song on the Bluegrass Unlimited chart, entitled "Amanda Lynn."  Don't miss his show!  The Lonesome River Band will be at Graves on Friday.  Sammy Shelor heads up LRB and has kept a fine band together through the years.  Thanks, Sammy.  Last up, but certainly not least will be Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out.  There's not much I can add to the many laurels that have been bestowed upon this group other than to add my agreement to all that has been said.

Mark Templeton & Pocket Change will get Saturday at Graves off to a good start.  Mark has been a mainstay at Virginia festivals over the last few years and always entertains.  The all girl (or mostly all girl) band The Wells Family consists of a mother and her three daughters.  These attractive women sing and perform Bluegrass with that family style harmony.  Mark Newton is up next with a new band name; Mark Newton & The Stringtones.  Mark is your host band for the Graves Mountain Festival of Music.  Junior Sisk & Rambler's Choice also performs on Saturday at Graves.  If you like a good traditional sound to your Bluegrass then Junior is your choice.  Next up on Saturday is Cherryholmes.  I want to try to tell you that Cherryholmes is a family band, but I was roundly corrected by Sandy Cherryholmes back in 2008.  She explained that they were a Bluegrass band that just happened to be in the same family.  Duh!  Anyway, these folks are some of the best in the business.  Always great music from Cherryholmes.  Rhonda Vincent & The Rage will be at Graves on Saturday as will her brother and part of the great band Dailey & Vincent.  These two great groups don't need a lot of boosting from me.  If you've heard Bluegrass in the last 5 years you have heard these great groups.  I do want to share a rare photo.  This picture was taken at the IBMA Awards Show in 2003 in   Louisville, Kentucky.  At this time Darrin was a member of Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder.  There aren't many who have a picture such as this.  I was proud to be on hand to snap this photo.

If you're still reading now, I'm flattered that you care enough to read it all.  I guess for now there has been. . . .

"NUFF SAID!"

Hey Everybody! The Central Virginia Family Bluegrass Music Festival is next weekend; May 13th, 14th & 15th, 2010 ! ! !

That's right folks the "Central Virginia Family Bluegrass Music Festival" is coming right around the corner, next weekend; May 13th, 14th & 15th.  Now, I've got to apologize for not coming to you sooner on this, but I guess my retirement has made me lose track of time.  Every day is a Saturday!  I've got lots to tell you and a bunch of pictures from past festivals to share, so I better get with it.

First I want to tell you that your emcees for the 2010 Amelia Bluegrass Festival (that's what we regulars like to call it.) will be the winners of the 2008 and 2010  SPBGMA Bluegrass DJs of the year, Sweet Brenda & Him. Sweet Brenda and Calvin Lawson as "Lawson Entertainment" host two Bluegrass festivals of their own; The Grottoes Family Bluegrass Festivals in June and September.  Be sure to click on the link and visit their web site for details about these festivals.

We'll get started with what's happening in Amelia on Thursday.  As most of you know the world famous Lewis Family  retired last year after well over 50 years of entertaining America and the world with their own special brand of Bluegrass Gospel music.  Since their retirement, Little Roy and his adopted daughter Lizzy Long have joined together as Little Roy & Lizzy.  Little Roy has been known for his lightening fast Banjo and having saw him just a few months ago I can attest that he hasn't slowed down yet.  Now, if you like your Bluegrass to be traditional then you won't hear it done any better that by Junior Sisk & Rambler's Choice. You may recall that Junior was part of a band called Blue Ridge a few years ago.  With him in that band was a young Banjo player from right here in my neighborhood, Jason Davis.  Jason went with Alan Bibey as he formed the new group, GrassTowne.  Jason has since left GrassTowne and is back with Junior as a member of Rambler's Choice.  Keeping with that traditional style of Bluegrass there is yet another group to appear on Thursday; none other than The James King Band featuring that strong lead singing of James King.  Another group performing on Thursday is Country Poor.  I don't know much about this group, so I can tell you very little about them. From their web site I have the following: "Band Members consist of Stacy Roach on Guitar and lead singing, Brian Herring on Mandolin and Tenor singing, Nelson Davis on banjo, and Jason Smith on upright bass. Timmy Proffitt is the sound man and the salesman."  Also, on Thursday, is Highway 249, a local group from New Kent, VA.

 

 

 

There is yet another big day full of Bluegrass music on Friday at the Amelia Bluegrass Festival.  There are three groups I know nothing about, but I shall share the info I discovered today by searching each bands web site.  I'll get started with the California Ramblers.  From their web site: "Joey Tippett and The California Ramblers is a Traditional Hard Driving Bluegrass Band from Southern Maryland. They put their heart and soul into every song that they do as well as an excellent performance on stage, you can just feel the energy when they perform."  Also performing, The Ficklen Family.  This band seems to not have a web site, but there is a photo of them from 2008 available by clicking here.  The Snyder Family will also appear on Friday.  From their web site: "At an age where most children are usually concerned with bicycles and video games, Samantha and Zeb Snyder were winning fiddle and guitar championships.  Along with their Dad, Bud and Mom, Laine, they are today a festival favorite and will have even the most jaded Bluegrass fan on the edge of their camp chair.(Quote by Dennis Jones WNCW/FM)" An Amelia Festival favorite group, Country Fried Grass will be on stage Friday.  If you're looking for an energetic group of musicians then look no further than Country Fried Grass.  These guys not only rock the stage they also jam all night long in the camp ground.  Capping off the show on Friday will be Rhonda Vincent & The Rage.  There's not much I can add to the many laurels that have been heaped upon Rhonda, so instead I am including several photos I have taken through the years.  I hope you enjoy them.                                                                                 

                                                                          

 

 

                                    

There's yet another big day of Bluegrass on Saturday beginning with (After the morning Gospel sets) a group called Surefire.  From Surefire's web site: "Surefire was formed in December of 2007.  Based out of Boone, NC, the original members are Robby Norris, John Bryan, and Tom Isaacs.  Heavily influenced by the pioneers of bluegrass music, this band provides a traditional, hard-driving experience."  Marty Rabon & Full Circle will also perform on Saturday.  My first exposure to Marty was a few years ago at a theater on Hull Street in Richmond, VA (The name of that place is forgotten by me.) that had been converted into a performance venue (mainly gospel).  I think this show may have been his first in Virginia and among the very first since he began the band.  A great Virginia band featuring Billie Sue (Clark) and Bobby Goff Jr. is Mill Run and they'll be there on Saturday.  Featuring the two great and distinctly different lead voices of Billie Sue and Bobby, Mill Run is a powerful and exciting band to see and hear.  The traditional sounds of Al Batten and the Bluegrass Reunion will be heard Saturday.  In this writers opinion Al Batten is one of a very few great traditional band leaders that not only sings strong leads and harmonies, but is also the Banjo player for the group.  Al Batten is sort of like having Lester & Earl or Don & Red all sewed up into one person.  You will be entertained!  Tommy Brown & County Line will be on stage Saturday.  From the band's web site: "With family roots traced to Bill Monroe's home place of Ohio County, Kentucky, Tommy Brown cut his teeth, so to speak, on classic traditional bluegrass. A third generation musician, Tommy began pickin' the five-string banjo at age six. His musical abilities were recognized when he garnered both the Kentucky State and the Tennessee State Banjo Championships. In addition to banjo, Tommy is a masterful guitar and mandolin player. His powerful pickin' style and soulful vocals embrace his passion for the mountain-style bluegrass music he performs today."  Wrapping things up at the Amelia Bluegrass Festival is the unmistakable music of The Bluegrass Brothers.  The enthusiasm presented by the Bluegrass Brothers is exciting and engaging.  Fans get so involved with their music that they are sometimes exhausted when a show by the Bluegrass Brothers is over.

Well there you have it; all of the makings for another (The 61st!) great Bluegrass festival in Amelia.  If you haven't been there, where in the world have you been?  I guarantee you will have a great time in Amelia.  As their slogan says: "We may not be the biggest festival in the country, but we are one of the friendliest and the best."  Here's hoping I'll see you there.

"NUFF SAID!"

IBMA Announces Invited Artists for the 2010 "World of Bluegrass" Showcases

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the artists invited to showcase as part of the 2010 "World of Bluegrass" in Nashville, TN the week of September 27th thru October 3rd.  To see a complete schedule of all events click here.

The following bands will showcase: The Boxcars; The Chapmans; Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper; The Cockman Family; Rodney Dillard; Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers; The Claire Lynch Band; Kati Penn & NewTown; Lou Reid & Carolina; Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band; Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa and The Darrell Webb Band.

Each of the above "highlighted" band names provide a direct link to their respective web sites.  Please visit them and find out more about these great groups.

Well folks, I'm finally retired and have enjoyed my first week on getting up whenever I please.  Problem is, after 32 years of getting up every morning a 5:00AM it's been kinda hard making the change.  But, do not dismay, I'm working on it and have already stayed in until after 7:00AM a few times.  I plan to pursue Bluegrass with a bit more zeal than in the past, if that's at all possible.  As soon as I get my "fixed income" straight I'll be hitting the road following wherever the music takes me. Until then......

"NUFF SAID!"