Still cachin' up, but...

Hey, all-

Still catching up (or, at the very least, tryin' to keep up) with the world seeming to be flyin' by at a dizzying pace of late, but wanted to make sure you were aware of a few cool things that have happened, are happening or are gonna happen. WARNING -- all items are for sure gonna be listed in a random, off the top of my head order (like I've been sayin'...things are downright crazy these daze)!

THANKS TO CABS! -- We participated in the recent Blues Brawl thrown by the Capital Area Blues Society and we want to thank them from the bottom of our blues lovin' and playin' hearts for choosing us as this year's winners! This means another trip to the International Blues Challenge down in Memphis, Tennessee next February. I know that seems like a looooong way away, but believe me, it'll get here before you know it. If your a blues music lover, make your plans now to be down on Beale Street for the 2009 IBC (Feb. 4-7) -- I guarantee that you'll have the time of your life! In my humble estimation, it's the GREATEST annual live music event anywhere!

LARRY MCCRAY AND THE GEM THEATER ROCK! -- We were so excited when we were asked by the Gem Theater up in St. Louis, MI to fill the opening slot for their recent Larry McCray concert that we each had to pinch ourselves 37 times (bringing the band total of pinches to 148). What a great time and fantastic experience! The Gem Theater is an awesome venue that is worth the trip from anywhere to visit on the night of one of their shows. And Larry McCray and his band tore the roof off the joint making the night totally complete! Larry is an absolute monster on guitar and vocals -- get out there and see him soon and often -- you won't be let down!

AND ANOTHER KICKIN' OPENING SLOT -- We've been asked to perform in this year's Blues on the Square music series up in Lansing, MI. We'll be holding down the opening slot for touring artist Ana Popovic on Thursday, June 26. We play at 6pm and Ana and her band take the stage at around 7pm. Please come out and join us, the night promises to be a special one!

GREAT BLUES FESTIVAL IN THE "MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN" -- Not only do our new friends at the Gem Theater up in St. Louis, MI throw a good party inside (see item 2 paragraphs above), but we've heard they throw one heck of a shindig outside too. Well, we're gonna get a chance to find out for ourselves when we play the 2nd Annual St. Louis Blues Festival on Friday, July 4th. Check the schedule to find out the performance times for all the awesome acts that will be there doing their musical thing that weekend (the event is on Friday AND Saturday, July 4th AND 5th). We'll be taking the stage from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday -- we can't wait to see you there partying with us!

THE NEW CD -- Continuing to chip away at tracks for the new CD. I know many of you are getting more and more anxious and tired of us saying "it's coming...really...we mean it...no kidding", but it's been harder than ever to notch out the time to make it all happen. Please, please continue to be patient -- we love you for that quality...oh yeah, that and that nice smile you give us while we're playing our music for you...THANKS for that toooooooo!!!

We hope to see you soon! In fact, how about this weekend at a new venue (at least playing-wise for us) The Time Out Bar & Grill in Jackson -- hope you can make it!

Kev, Rex, Dan & Jimmy -- 6 Hands Downn