Post New York

Reflecting on the show at Rockwood in NYC last week has been fun. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to make it a great night. Getting the chance to integrate some new accompaniment was awesome... Eric Shimelonis (piano, bass) and I have been playing a bit together here in DC, and Paddy Boom (formerly of Scissor Sisters) is a new addition on the percussion front. And I think people really enjoyed the different flavors they brought to each song. I'm excited to be back up there with them September 16th.

This event tonight at Homebody (outfitters for contemporary living at 715 8th Street SE) will be fun. A good opportunity to connect with a lot of folks from the LGBT community here in DC by supporting one of my favorite local businesses in Homebody and a stalwart of the community in Reel Affirmations.

Watching Wimbledon right now. Dying to get there in person one of these days. Hopefully before Federer retires.

Things are getting hot here in DC. I've resisted turning the AC on, but it may be time to succumb. When I first moved here, I went without it for 4 years... can't believe that. It's getting pretty unbearable - you just feel so sluggish and you don't realize why... I think I'm talking myself into it right now. ha.

Time to get a little exercise. Got some great shows coming up here in DC this summer... new players and arrangements are sure to be involved. Mark your calendars - Saturday, July 18th at IOTA Club & Cafe and Sunday, August 16th at Rock & Roll Hotel.

Lots of rain

We had some crazy rain here in DC last night. Flash floods everywhere. It's crazy how scary and destructive water can be.

So, I've been practicing with some new arrangements to try out in a live setting. Will be fun to be able to present something different every once in a while. Tonight at this private event, my talented friend Eric Shimelonis will play bass and drums at the same time. It's pretty crazy. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all works together. Anyway, t's just fun to be playing music with people. It can get a bit lonely, playing by yourself all the time. So, excited to mix things up.

On a totally unrelated note, I forget that this time of year is so great for sports watching.... I guess it depends on your team, but, with the Penguins in the Stanley Cup and Roger Federer competing in the last rounds of the French, it is a hard time to beat for me. Football Sundays are always the best, but, I'm enjoying these matchups right now.

Lots to do before this performance tonight. Better get to it.