Revival

Believe it or not, a few weeks went by (recently) where I almost felt burned out on Bluegrass music. I know, I know - it sounds crazy, but I spend piles of time listening to and playing bluegrass. Too much of a good thing (almost any good thing) is bad. And I was there, almost.

I am revived, in part naturally, and in part because of some really fun gigs. On Wednesday of this week, Jeff Meierer and I played a duo gig for a small family party at Isle of Palms. 20 people sat attentively and listened and clapped and danced and sang along with us for almost thee hours. (minus a little break to eat their delicious meal!) I found myself playing and singing "with feeling," as David Brown always says. It was very good, despite the torrential rains that came down as we wrapped up. Thanks to David Herzenberg and his family for hiring and hosting us.

Last night at The Porch at Folly Beach was equally great. There was a full, lively, supportive (& good-looking) crowd! It made that "singing with feeling" come naturally. We'll be out there at Folly again next week, filling in for Flatt City. Thanks Bruner, for inviting us (YeeHaw Junction) to play with you there. Join us next week, 7 to 10!

Jeff Meierer at IOP

Music in Charleston this week!

Steep Canyon Rangers will be at The Pour House on Friday, March 13. If you enjoy bluegrass, you need to go see this band! They are solid. I guarantee you will enjoy it.

Walter Biffle plays at The Pour House occasionally, as is the case this Thursday, March 12, from 6 to 9 pm. Since Walter and I and Bob and Pete need to practice together for the Big Timber Project, we thought, why not have our practice at The Pour House, from 6 to 9 pm? So there you have it - we'll be there, on the back deck. Should be fun. I hope you will join us!

Of course, Bob Sachs will be at Dunleavy's on Tuesday at 7pm. Not pure bluegrass, but definitely pure great music.

Here's a picture at Boone Hall Plantation this week, one of my favorite places to play bluegrass!

Plenty of music

Well, I haven't posted in a while, but there has been plenty of music going on. Tonight (it's already Tuesday as I type), Bob Sachs and the Maniax will be at Dunleavy's again - guaranteed good time.

Last night I enjoyed the Old Crow Medicine Show at the Charleston Performing Arts Center. Last week Carrol Brown with Bob Sachs at Dunleavy's. Practiced some music with YeeHaw Junction last week. Practiced some music with Bob & Walter. Life is good.

I am heading out to Colorado next week and hope to catch The Infamous Stringdusters at The Fox Theater in Boulder. I know, you're jealous, . . . and you should be.

Charleston's tourism is picking up again, and hopefully the music business with it. I look forward to seeing you around town!