Well, this is certainly the first time I’ve ever been on the front page! I’ve very grateful to Jennifer Justus for the article she wrote about “90 in 90.” If you want to read that, click here.

Center City, MN. Friday March 27th @ The Bigelow Auditorium at Hazelden

Minneapolis, MN. Saturday March 28th @ The Recovery Church. There is so much more to say about both of these shows, but for now. Here’s a pic.

St. Louis, and the greater metro area. March 21-24.

All of these dates were organized by my new friend Steve Curran of the Walk For Recovery.He and his wife, Alice are truly amazing.

All of these dates are worth elaborating on in the future, but for now:

Gig #80: Chestnut Health Systems. March 21

Gig #81: Valley Hope. March 22nd Organized by the incredible Patty Grosberg

Gig #82: Self Health Center. March 23rd.

Gig #83: NCADA luncheon. March 24th.

Gig #84: Preferred Family Healthcare. March 24th. Thank you Bobby Schneck.

Here’s a link to a little video clip from my appearance on News 11 in St. Louis. Thanks Michelle!

I know I’m behind on the blog! Forgive me!

HERE’S THE FLYER FOR TOMORROW’S FINAL SHOW! YAY!!

The Foundry. San Antonio, Texas. March 20th. 

This show was organized by Lee Leeper & Leigh Landreth of LeeLee the most fabulous shoe store anywhere, period. It was an intimate bunch in one of the prettiest coffeehouses I’ve ever seen. This building had soul!

Photos to come.

Mark Houston Recovery Program. Austin, TX. 1:30pm, March 20th.

An stunningly beautiful home for men in recovery from addiction. This is the kind of place that makes  you understand why Texans are obsessed with Texas. To learn more about their program click here

Here is the tree-lined drive:

pretty good for being taken with iphone.

this is where we played:

beautiful

Mission Year Conference/Alternative Spring Break: “The Original Event.” Galveston, TX. March 19th.

Yikes I’m so behind, and there’s so much to say about the amazing work of Mission Year.So, let me just link to their about page and you can see what they say about themselves!. Thanks Jeff Shinabarger for booking this show.

thanks Steve for the photo

90 is taking it’s toll!
40 days ago I had a great, solid line-up for the final show–April 1st Exit/In!
A week ago I got a call that changed that. I spent the day frantically following up with artists I’d originally reached out too, and even contacting some new ones. This is really hard for me b/c I’m a “people pleaser” and I hate asking for favors.
Graciously, one artist came to my rescue with some interest in helping out!
Last night at 11pm I learned that person wasn’t going to be able to make it! I was pretty defeated, and fired off a bunch more emails before leaving for the airport at 5am!
I’m learning something that anyone in recovery has had to learn, that I am powerless!
As much as I want to control my life, my plans, my future..I cannot!
This is a pretty painful lesson, no?

So here’s the call to arms:
If you’re an artist, and you want to help out this cause & play the final show, please be in touch! I can’t do it alone!
If you’re friends with an artist or married to one, and you think they might be interested, send them my way! I’m hopping on a plane & off to an interview so if I don’t get right back to you, that’s why!
90in90@gmail.com

I must say, though, how very grateful I am for my friend, and stellar singer- songwriter, Jessica Campbell who’s been on the bill since the start!! If you come out on April 1st you’ll hear how awesome she is!!

Here’s what’s keeping me going for the moment:

Red Gorilla Festival. Touche. Austin, TX. March 18th.

Travel, travel travel!! I’m getting used to the road. Austin is beautiful, warm, and full of great fresh food! Our dear friends the Pipkins were SUCH gracious hosts and gave us a great place to stay right near the heart of SXSW. Speaking of SXSW, insane! I’ve never seen anything like it! If you love music, you should be here. If you love music, but not crowds, stick with your ipod!!!

Hotel Indigo. Nashville, TN. March 17th.

A big thanks to Lee Rascone, who has given me several of my “90 gigs” here at the Hotel Indigo.If you haven’t ever heard of these hotels, they’re pretty stellar. Funky/cool decor. Newly renovated & pet friendly!!

They also have a penchant for Haiku. Here’s my little go at it:

a great hotel is

not merely a room but a 

home away from home