NY Summer Streets

NY Summer Streets was another experience. We arrived early for our sound check like we were asked to, but we did not actually have it until like 2 minutes before our set. There were all of these joggers and cyclists getting a move on. Petrosino square is getting a serious makeover so the small stage was set up on Cleveland Street. The organizer was very gracious. It was nice to meet him in person.We attracted a nice crowd. Jeff and Jeff for so calm which was calming for me. I always get nervous. It is partly excitement.We did like 5 songs. People seemed to like Proud Freak the most and Crazy. I love doing that. Boy can I relate to it. :) My voice was drier than normal. I should have stretched my chords that morning, but each show is always different. You just keep moving and doing what you know. It is all you can do. If you do not do what you love, a part of you begins to die. So singing was like oxygen for me. The most pure you can find.

I am Grateful

Not one day goes by that I am not grateful for resigning from an extremely hostile work environment. It was always made very clear to me in overt and subtle ways how unwelcome I was. If anyone has mistreated you, you do not deserve to be harassed(sexually/verbally/or in an other form). You do not have to be subjected to racism or the cruelty of the cut throat. No one has the right to speak to you as if you are not human.No bonus or huge salary is worth spiritual death.


This life is very short. I chose to be around people that are positive. I chose to be around people that appreciate me and that are trustworthy. I am much happier. I have become Buddhist and my friends are good people. I look forward to being able to sing again at night. All in due time. I am still alive and kicking.

I sent my friend Thom Loubet some mailing labels for college campus bookers. He will put them to good use.