Mike Zawitkoski has been pressed for time these past weeks and so I filled in for him last night at the Bistro. When I walked in they were playing the rock over the PA that they usually do. I was a change to that. The crowd liked having something other than blues though and my voice felt healthy and stretchy like taffy. I really want to nail those John Legend and Jamie Cullum songs to lengthen my set, and the new original, “Hot to Make You”, is really coming along nicely. This kind man named Vic helped me set up a monitor and the sound was the best I’ve had it there. Usually Scotty Rock n Roll comes in and messes with the EQ around 11pm to finally get the balance right. I met some new friends- Jeremiah and David were really nice to hang out with in the back. There were some regulars who told me the music was refreshing. I bought some pants for 25 bucks at the Gap yesterday. I felt bad about it given that I try not to support chains and try to keep the profits in the community. It was the only place within 50 miles that had extra long pants (non-denim) for my 6 foot tall frame. I may try the internet more next time, but one really needs to try these things on. Oh, btw I finished Mike Gyulai’s novel and I really liked it. It’s going to be at Barnes and Noble for a short run in April so be sure to search for “Midnight in Rome” on Amazon or to stop by the Lafayette bookstore too. I am also grateful for the people who have reached out to me on facebook. I really think that site lets you get to know someone better than myspace- you get the real name and schools, hobbies everything. I feel lucky so many people have found me there. I interview Jake Brill and Vanessa Van Spall tonight for the Bay Area Green Room podcast. I’ll let you know when they are posted. Thanks for reading these posts and for the comments you have made on others! Come see some new additions to our show at Anna’s Jazz Island Thursday April 24th!

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