Kerrville Folk Festival

I had exactly 18h after coming back to Seattle from CA before I had to fly out to Texas. It’s early and I’m still half asleep. I hope they treat my guitar well...

After landing in San Antonio and getting a rental I drive to Kerrville to stay a night with my friends Paula and Marty. Hmmmm dinner...


The next day I drive over to the ranch. It’s huge and I have to get oriented. Today 16 of the 32 finalists present their two songs. My turn is tomorrow:)
Here is the host Steve Gillette.

The crows was so supportive!

Here’s my buddy Bob Sima from Maryland

Michelle and Scott and her uncle:)

uhhh

Crowdy

Here is my friend Robby Hecht

Just some impressions...



Here are my friends Monika, Paula and Tiffany

Danny Darko

These boots are made for...

With Zoe

The nicest man ever - go Chalo!

laura

rebecca

devon

carrie

There is a bugger and Eric

Paula and the best Illinois wine:)

bettysoo

Datri playing Chalo’s bass tub

The Hechts:)


Overall the Festival was a trip! I’m already addicted and have to come back next year!!!

California Autoharp Gathering

I was invited back to Dunlap, CA to the 3rd annual California Autoharp gathering. I’m mostly teaching guitar and play several sets. It’s a lovely place and I’m glad to be back. Here are some of my friends:)










oh sweet California...

Fresno Art Museum

Today is the big show in Fresno - I really hope we can sell out! But for breakfast I meet with Phil and Ashley our lawyer in Sacramento.

After that I drive the 3h to Fresno and start setting up at the bonner.

It’s a great room

Wow, we do sell out and have a fantastic show!

Sacramento

Wow, I have a terrible hangover - didn’t realize that I had too much, so when everybody has a little something for breakfast I just stay out of the way and watch.

Then we’re on the way North to Sacramento

The show is in Placerville, a little gold mining town.

Phil comes to visit from San Jose

and we stay in a little motel in town.

Berkeley

Today is the show in Berkeley but first I meet my best buddy James - he’s on his way North to play in my neck of the woods:)

Then I’m off into the Bay Area

Love Berkeley - I might move here someday...

It’s a neat little house concert with full band!

and very nice folks...

After that we’re invited to Mike Marshall’s house for a late dinner. He’s cooking up a storm:)


And for sure no party without music...

The mountain

I leave around 10 am after a good night sleep. I’ll keep it simple and plan to go drive just past Mt Shasta, so lets get going...

I just love the views down Highway 5

On the way to California I need to cross the Siskiyou Pass

Love the view coming up to the top

On the other side I can see the mountain from a distance. I’ve seen this many, many times but still I’m fascinated.

And getting closer

and closer

I make a stop in Mt Shasta and visit with Tom at the Stage Door.
Then I have to say good by to the mountain and head for the valley.

I find another Motel 6 in North Redding and call it a day.