Phantom

Worked the show for The 5,6,7,8's last night. They put on fantastic performance

The gig isn't for another month, but I've just been asked to work for Jimmy Webb. Yes, that's THEE Jimmy Webb. The man behind such songs as "Up, Up and Away" (5th Dimension), "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" (Glem Campbell) and MacArthur Park (RIchard Harris)

Kepi Ghoulie is currently on tour in the US. I was working the show when he played Minneapolis this past Thursday. Kepi and his band members, Atom and B-,Face are lovely chaps. It was great having dinner with them before the show

I was working the show for Run Westy Run and The Scarlet Goodbye at Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis. We had to move the show inside due to possible thunderstorms. 180 tickets sold, the inside bar only has a capacity of 96. Then when the gig was over, everyone in the bands left leaving me with their merch to drag to the next show.

Finally got around to listening to my only acquisition from this years Record Store Day.. Husker Du:- Tonite Longhorn A few months ago I was working alongside Greg Norton as his new band Ultrabomb had their album release show. I didn't recognize him at all.

Rolf

First thing I saw this morning was Deke Dickerson's post about it. Uncanny thing is, I was listening to Emerson yesterday while picking the kids up from school.

Rolf Harris

Rolf

The Scarlet Goodbye's debut album "Hope's Eternal" was officially released on Friday. Last night was the album release show. I managed to sneak a few photos while working.

Country musician Wayne "The Train" Hancock crashed his motorcycle last weekend. He suffered a broken arm, wrist and leg. Needless to say his Spring tour has been postponed

Worked the album release show for Run Westy Run Their first new album in 28 years was released yesterday

Sad to announce that good pal Elmer "E.J" Johnston, bass player for Bob Wayne and The Carnies, Jack Knife & The Sharps, The Bad Companions, Ross Kleiner & The Thrill, and Dead Bundy & The Neat Neat Neats, passed away yesterday at the age of 39. I first met Elmer 13 years ago when I started booking gigs for The Bad Companions and later on with other bands he was involved in.. Even though we didn't agree with each other on politics, Elmer was an all-round nice guy who didn't take any shit and would always look out for his friends. He was deeply humbled a few years ago when he was on tour with Dead Bundy and the van rolled over when they were passing through Colorado and his stand up bass was destroyed. We all chipped in so he could buy a new one. You'll be deeply missed.

MN Gov Tim Walz paid a visit yesterday

Connie "Guybo" Smith, Eddie Cochran's original bass player has died at the age of 81

Well I am excited for next weekend. I shall be working for Bruce Cockburn. For some reason it's being billed as a 50th anniversary show even though he's been around a few years longer

It just wasn't his day

It's not as if I am a contender for 1st place. I'm basically saying it would be sod's law if I picked him for any Deadpool and he ended turning up, alive and well.

If only he had gone missing before the year. I could have added him to my DDP and knowing my luck he'd turn up safe and sound.

Phil Alvin of The Blasters is currently in hospital. He's had a number of medical issues over the past few years. The band have set up a GoFundMe account for anyone wishing to contribute to his medical expenses.

Party supply store Party Cuty have filed for bankruptcy. That means more locations for Spirit Halloween to open their stores.

Johnny Powers, best known for his tune "Long Blond Hair" has died at the age of 84.

Eddie Edwards of The Vibrators has stated that they will no longer be doing live shows. However, it appears that Nigel Bennett is continuing to tour under the band's name.