Happy New Year! 

This is the only calendar I could find at Walgreen's today, as we proceed into the new year. Good thing they had one in my sign!

We're just about two hours from the Blessed Event, and the fireworks have already started. We'll get another blast at midnight. 

I played last night at Boone's, for their last Friday night of the year. Wasn't sure who all would be there, but was pleasantly surprised.

We had a full house on stage. Trumpet, saxophone, two guitars, bass and drums- and some folks sitting in. When musicians are in attendance at someone else's gig, they're usually there to play. With a few folks I know, it's almost an unwritten Law. 

I had a great time socializing with a few people on our break, and after the gig. Like I've said before, gigs are largely social events to me. I'm there to talk to people as well as play for them. 

And the following day, I usually hole up, recharging my batteries. Today has been spent exercising, practicing and watching episodes of The Sopranos. And not talking to anyone. 

As far as any gigs for 2023, I've put in my bid for a date at Boone's. Made three selections, and will get one of them. It'll be in the Spring. Unfortunately, the Friday night things and Artist-on-the-Plaza gigs are mutually exclusive. You can only do one or the other. So I'll see you at Boone's. And probably someplace else. 

And always online. Keeping the YouTube page well-stocked, as best I can. Like many folks, I'm my own worst critic as far as listening back to my own performances. So there's a lot of stuff on the cutting room floor, but something or other usually survives..

So here we are 90 minutes until midnight. Time to wrap this up. Thanks as ever for stopping in and reading. Wishing the best 2023 for my family and friends out there. To quote one of my favorite blues singers, much love. For now, ich bin outa here. See ya next year.

 

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