Summer is here in central Texas and I love it! Playing three and four hour gigs outside does take its toll.

Just did full three hour show at Luckenbach Dancehall. Yep, same Luckenbach that Waylon and Willie sang about back in 1977. Although I am sure it's changed a lot since then.

I have heard this tale for my whole life, "Man! You think (insert city) is good now... whew! You should have been here 10 years ago." Parts language - I feel there is some truth to this statement however there is some BS as well.

If you or I went back 10 or 15 years ago in any town they would have said, "Whew man! If you'd have been here in (insert city) back 15 years ago, it was WAY better." Now we are 30+ years ago.

My point being we can't go back! We have to deal with today. Right now. Live in the "now". No sense in going all nostalgic, otherwise I'll just ruin my happiness in the moment today.

I do agree though, prior to the advent of the cell phone and the rear facing camera, I do feel it was better. Watch any grainy home VHS camera from the 80s and you'll see. Kids were hanging out, talking, doing fun stuff outside. NOW... everyone has their face buried in their phones. On street corners, busses, in airports, sitting outside with friends, the entire bunch just staring at their phone. Non-sense.

That's why I feel going out and seeing live music if the best. It's real. It's honest. Actual live 'social media' is happening right here! Today. Up on that stage. Making magic. I'm glad to be a part of it.

Thanks for being a part of my musical journey. Helping me continue by purchasing some of my rad merch. Got lots more cool merch on the docket to get made. Plus I am gathering material for my next album. Perhaps we'll do a Christmas EP recording too.

Stay tuned and live it up! J