No Trust Fund Tour Wrap-Up

A couple of quick testimonials of Ghost Notes and Songs from Memory.

"Just wanted to tell you how much we love your CD. It is fantastic. We listened to it at least 4 or 5 times on our way home from Scottsdale and then it wouldn't come out of the CD player so we listened to it another 4 or 5 times until we got home. We love it. We are still playing it. So now we can sing along any time we want."

"I reread Stuck Outside this weekend, and am now enjoying Ghost Notes. I'm to the point in the book where you look at how much is left to read and you're torn. I wanna know what happens and yet I don't want the story to end. I'm really enjoying the book, your writing really makes it easy to identify with Hote's feelings."

The No Trust Fund Tour 2008 ended last night in Chicago with a rocking show, and what an amazing tour it was! Four cities, four gigs, one radio show, and a million laughs. It would be almost impossible to pick a highlight, but playing live on Jon Grayson's radio show on KMOX for 44 states--and the late night at BB's listening to Phat Noiz--has to rank right up there. I'd place playing "Carefree" in both St. Louis and Chicago a close second.

And thank you to all the dancers! I always say, heaven for a musician is having 10 people dance while you play. At that point, you know you're fighting the good fight. Thanks to all of you.

So, I guess it's all over, right? You put out a novel and a CD, you do some readings, you play some gigs, you tour, and then you fade off into the sunset. You feel good about your accomplishments, you brag about them to your family and friends, and you rest well at night knowing the law has been laid down by you with a resounding authority.

Hell no.

This is just the first of what I see as a six-to-eight-month promotional smorgasbord. There will be more readings, there will be more music, more band gigs, more dancing into the night and more work days ruined. Next is a little trip down south that will take me to Oklahoma City and Dallas within the next month or so for a couple of acoustic shows. I hear these areas boast the most cantankerous band of outlaws anyone hombre is likely to come across.

Sounds like a job for me.

Then, who knows? Maybe your city will pop up, again or for the first time. Don't be surprised to see me soon in your neck of the woods. Keep your eyes peeled for the latest at my Web site.

Thanks so much to all of you who came out to see the tour. I will see you again, and sooner rather than later.

Next week's blog? I have no idea. Maybe someone else from Gilligan's Island will get arrested.

Art

Thank you, Arizona! Hello, Denver!

Are you ready, Denver?

Tuesday, 3/11, Walnut Room, 8 PM with John Queen

You're going to get a bit of Ghost Notes, a lot of Songs from Memory, a Refreshments song or two, and a cover or two.

You're going to get Denver's own John Queen.

You're going to experience the Walnut Room, which everyone tells me is the best new place in town.

And you're going to be home and in bed by 11, so you won't ruin your Wednesday.

Show starts at 8. See you there!

Some new reviews of Ghost Notes, Songs from Memory and the Phoenix leg:

"What a Wonderful Rock show last night. Love love love the CD And the book. Please come back soon."

Frannie.

"Your performance at Last Exit was great and I absolutely love the album! I have played it a million times and "Extraordinary" is my MySpace song. I can't wait to start the book. Be safe while traveling. Come back soon."

TerriB.

"I thought it was a great set. I really didn't know what to expect. I knew you had songwriting abilities, but you exceed expectations on stage too. I'm glad to see that your presence brought out a bit of the old crowd."

Kurt

"I love the "Songs from Memory" and "Ghost Notes" -- I (and I'm sure
plenty of other musicians who tried to grab the brass ring) felt like I
was reading parts of my life story in "Ghost Notes," and your gift is
being able to convey those emotions into words -- I loved every word of
it!"

Chris Hansen Orf

AZ Rep Article

Get Out Article

New Times Blurb

Thank you, Arizona. We'll be back soon.

See you tonight, Denver!

Art