57 Summers

Greybro · November 5

Oldness About 2:30 AM this morning, I concluded my 57th trip around our glorious Sun. How blessed I am. Having my birthday fall so close to Thanksgiving each year always puts me into a humble and grateful mindset, and this year is no exception — except that I feel extra grateful, with all the sickness and people dropping like flies. I am humbled again, and ever grateful.

My music has never been more active or successsful from a gigging perspective. I am creating what I am sure is the most inspired work of my life. I've spent three years with "The Great Octopus Band," a group of really talented musicians, I'll play my last show with TGOB at annual The Lighting Of The Fall Fires in Gold Hill, NC on November 21. I'll be launching another new project/band called "RayDean" which music is already being written and recorded for.

As I head into my annual Birthday weekend vacation at North Myrtle Beach, I'm excited for yet another gig at Myrtle Beach's largest restaurant, Carolina Seafood and Steak. I'll be doing my solo show there from 5 - 8 this Saturday, November 7th. If you are in the area come see me and by all means tell me you found me from Daz. Apart from Les Garner, I don't think I've ever met up with any of you in RL. I'd like to change that.