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HOUSE CONCERT HOSTING: Good for You, Good for Your Living Room

[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 01.26.10 under News

Think about it. The holidays are over, things have quieted down, the in-laws have left. This can mean only one thing:

YOUR LIVING ROOM IS LONELY.

The very thought of it makes me sad. I grew up in homes with living rooms, I have a lot of great childhood memories involving living rooms and have an emotional, empathetic, some might say “psychic” connection with living rooms.

It’s true. I am The Living Room Whisperer.

I can help ease your living room’s pain. The therapy I offer is called “The House Concert” and here’s how it works:

By the end of the evening, you will have enjoyed an evening of great music without causing your living room separation anxiety. Your living room’s friends will look at your living room in a new and wonderful way, raising its self-esteem and you will have memories that you will see whenever you enter your living room from then on.

I’ve been doing House Concert Therapy for years and I can tell you - it works.

You can choose to pay for it yourself, or ask your living room’s friends to pitch in. They love your living room and a good night out - they’ll be happy to help.

Sound good? If so, contact Jack Leitenberg at okaybabe@aol.com and let him know what date you have in mind.

I hope to use my gift of healing to help as many lonely living rooms in 2010 as I can. Help me help you(r living room).

Starting Again in 2010

[ No Comments ] Posted on 01.26.10 under News

Happy 2010!

Sorry if I’m a bit late with my year commencement well-wishes, but I was busy struggling with whether we are or are not kicking off a new decade, and it left me emotionally paralyzed. I then had to decide whether I was going to go with “two-thousand ten”, “two-thousand and ten” or “twenty-ten” and that was another week-and-a-half that I couldn’t write to you.

But I’m back now and I hope your year, which may or may not be the beginning of a new decade, has started off well (whatever you’re calling it).

As for me, I rang in the New Year watching fireworks over the San Francisco Bay, spent time with loved ones, played a lot more ukulele than guitar and began work behind-the-scenes on some projects that should wind up sprinkled throughout the coming year.

There’s not a lot of activity on the upcoming shows front, though I do have one to tell you about in a second (or a paragraph) or two. The current lack of shows is intentional, and I’ve made a decision to take a break from playing any shows for the next several months in the Philly/NY/NJ corridor. I know, I know - but just think about it in a philosophical, Pete Seeger, Byrds-ian kind of way and I promise you it will be alright. The good news is that for those of you who have been clamoring the past couple of years for me to come to your non-Philly/NY/NJ town (I’m looking at YOU, Atlanta), this should give me some time to do it.

In the works already are an early Summer trek up the West Coast, a return to the UK/Europe in Autumn and my first tour of Japan near the end of the year.

If you’re in the Philly/NJ/NY area and it’s just freaking you out more than you can handle to think of going so long without some live Jim Boggia-based performance art, why not consider hosting a house concert? Details are here.

SATURDAY, 2.06.10 - 8P
INFINITY HALL
NORFOLK, CT

Starting 2010 (two-oh-one-oh) where 2009 (twenty-aught-nine) ended, at the very cool Infinity Hall. I’m taking part in a night the folks who run Infinity Hall are calling “Emerging Artists” with Seth Glier and Glen Roth. Mike Frank will take a night off from joining other bands to play keys and, I’m guessing, drive rather than subject himself to being a passenger with me behind the wheel.

I hope those of you that I got to meet at December’s show with Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles will come back to hear a longer set and help kick off Boggiamania in CT. Without you, there’s very little “mania” and just an unsettlingly disproportionate amount of “Boggia.” Only you can prevent forrest fires.

The Recap:
Saturday, 2.06.10 - 8p
JIM BOGGIA
Infinity Hall
20 Greenwoods Rd W - Norfolk, CT
866.666.6306

‘Emerging Artists’ with Seth Glier and Glen Roth. Mike Frank on keys.

Get Tix

Last Shows (of ‘09)

[ No Comments ] Posted on 12.02.09 under News

Seasons Greetings,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family, friends and food.

Speaking of food, my December 2nd show at Careme’s in Mays Landing, NJ is SOLD OUT.

It’s true. If you don’t already have tickets to this 4-course gourmet meal/concert combo, it’s too late. The kitchen is closed.

But please consider these other fine serving suggestions:

FRIDAY, 12.04.09 - 8P
KENNETT FLASH
KENNETT SQUARE, PA

Definitely the last official Philly/NJ/NY show this year. Possibly the last for some time.

Definitely would love to see you. Possibly you’ll want to come.

The Recap:
Friday, 12.04.09 - 8p
JIM BOGGIA
Kennett Flash
102 Sycamore Alley - Kennett Square, PA
484.732.8295
$15 Adv. / $18 DoS
ALL AGES, BYOB 21+.

Tom Hamilton of American Babies opens, so get yourself out early.

Buy tix

SATURDAY, 12.12.09 - 8P
OPENING FOR SARAH BORGES AT INFINITY HALL
NORFOLK, CT

I don’t know much about this Sarah Borges, but she covers an NRBQ tune on her latest album, so I think I want to find out more. We can explore the mystery together at the beautiful Infinity Hall.

I’m driving up. It’s been a while. You may want to find an alternate form of transportation.

The Recap:
Saturday, 12.12.09 - 8p
JIM BOGGIA (opening for Sarah Borges)
Infinity Hall
20 Greenwoods Rd W - Norfolk, CT
866.666.6306
$15
ALL-AGES

Buy Tix

Boggia in Brooklyn

[ No Comments ] Posted on 11.15.09 under News

What Know, Hipsters?

It’s happened again. The rug has been pulled out from under us all and we’ve been plunged into afternoon darkness for months to come. All in the name of letting us plant our crops, or some such anachronistic nonsense. Seems some countries are actually considering entering into modern times and scrapping “standard” time altogether. I say let’s join them. Who’s with me? DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME RULES! YOU CAN’T MAKE PROGRESS BY FALLING BACK!

Well, if it has to be nighttime starting at 4p, I guess that gives us time to put on a few evening shows. Here’s what’s coming up:

TUESDAY, 11.24.09 - 8P
SOUTHPAW
BROOKLYN, NY

Hey, I hear what you’re saying: “Um, Brooklyn, Jim? Have you grown an ironic mustache that curls up at the edges? Did you buy a new pair of skinny jeans? Are you fronting a band and standing at the microphone playing a floor tom instead of guitar?” Well, as it turns out, the answer to each of these questions is “No”, which means I’m actually quite nervous about playing in Brooklyn being absolutely devoid of any hipster armor whatsoever.

Southpaw is actually a great room. It is also a BIG room. So, sincerely, if you can make it out and bring some folks or even send that performance artist friend you knew in college out to the show, I would be “geeked” or “stoked” or “?” - let’s go with truly appreciative.

The Recap:
Tuesday, 11.24.09 - 8p
JIM BOGGIA
Southpaw
125 Fifth Avenue - Brooklyn, NY
$10. 18+.

The monthly ‘Acoustically Related’ night hosted by Sari Schorr. Doors at 8p. Show at 8:30p. Leslie Mendelson and Benyaro open. More info here .

Back in the US

[ No Comments ] Posted on 10.13.09 under News

Greetings World Travelers,

Just getting back from my Philly to Paris to London to Paris to Saint Etienne to Fribourg to Zurich to Paris to London to Amsterdam to Paris to Philly tour with (and without) Zach Djanikian.

It was a tremendous experience and we had a great time and played some wonderful shows. A big, huge thank you to everyone who came out to the shows, hosted us, help set up the gigs and assisted in putting the tour together. I hope to go back to a lot of the places in late Spring/early Summer next year.

But what about the US? Well, now that you mention it, I’ve barely had time to pet all the cats and now it’s time for a show here at home.

FRIDAY, 10.16.09 - 8:30P
STEEL CITY
PHOENIXVILLE, PA

No better place for a homecoming than Steel City. After playing in so many new places it will be a treat to come back to the comfort of a familiar place and familiar faces in the crowd. It will also be nice to play a show in clothes I haven’t worn 5 other times in the same week. Because of this, you don’t need to hesitate in trying to snag the front row seats (sorry, audience at the Tennessee Jazz Club in Paris - it wasn’t personal).

The Recap:
Friday, 10.16.09 - 8:30p
JIM BOGGIA
Steel City
203 Bridge St
Phoenixville, PA 19460-5408
(610) 933-4043

$18 Adv. / $20 DoS. ALL-AGES. BYOB.

UK / Europe Tour!

[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.17.09 under News

UK / EUROPE TOUR
9.19.09 - 10.09.09

It’s finally here. Over there.

Loads of shows in a variety of countries. If you find yourself in the neighborhood, please drop in. If you know of some musically-minded folk in any of these nooks and crannies of the global village, please let them know and send them ’round.

Loads of info to get through, so let’s hop (the pond) to it:

THE FIRST LEG WITH ZACH DJANIKIAN

Saturday, 19 Sep 09 - 7p
House Concert at Fiona Lipscombe’s
Purley (just outside of London), UK
Contact fiona_lipscombe@yahoo.com for reservations, directions and details.

Monday, 21 Sep 09 - 8p
12Bar Club
26 Denmark Place
London, WC2H 8NL, UK
(+44) 020 7240 2622
£6. 21+. Zach at 8p, Jim at 9p.

Wednesday, 23 Sep 09 - 8p
Thursday, 24 Sep 09 - 8p
Bar De Lyon
1 rue Elise Gervais
4200 Saint Etienne, France
2 nights! No cover. All ages. Jim and Zach solo and together.

Saturday, 26 Sep 09 - 8p
KulturMarkt 5 Year Anniversary Party
Zwinglihaus
Aemtlerstrasse 23
8003 Zürich, Switzerland
Jim and Zach Djanikian plays sets on and off all night, alternating with other acts.

Sunday, 27 Sep 09 - 8p
Bazillus Club
Ausstellungsstrasse 21
8005 Zürich, Switzerland
41 43 205 22 20
No cover. All ages. Jim and Zach solo and together.

Monday, 28 Sep 09 - 9p
Bar Corazón
Zähringerplatz 11
8001 Zürich, Switzerland
41 44 261 09 59
No cover. All ages. Jim and Zach solo and together.

Wednesday, 30 Sep 09 - 8p
Melodium
71 rue du Robespierre
93100 Montreuil, France
Contact scottbriklin@yahoo.com for reservations, directions and details.
No cover (a donation is appreciated). Seating is LIMITED, reservation REQUIRED.

A house concert-style show in the fantastic space of the Melodium Recording Studio. This show will be recorded for later release.

THE SECOND LEG SOLO

Sunday, 04 Oct 09 - 6:30p
Portobello Gold
95-97 Portobello Road
Notting Hill, London, W11 2QB, UK
020 7460 4900‎
No cover. All ages.

Tuesday, 06 Oct 09 - 7p Dinner, 9p Music
King Eddie’s
47 Broadway
Stratford, London, E15 4BQ, UK
020 8534 2313
Contact mickterry66@googlemail.com for reservations, directions and details.
£20 - Music and Four Course Dinner, £5 - Music only. 18+.

A very special event. A combination concert and four-course meal at a 19th century pub. A very special thank you to my friend, Mick Terry, who set this up (he’ll also open the show). You can opt to attend just the concert, but I suggest taking in the whole evening.

Thursday, 08 Oct 09 - 7p
House Concert at Sandi Solomon’s
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Contact sandi.solomon@gmail.com for reservations, directions and details.


THOMAS ALLEN’S ‘EPILOGUE’ AT FOLEY GALLERY IN NYC THROUGH OCTOBER 10TH
(Kevin - This is the photo link for this section: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2672829370_2eeafccf1c_m.jpg)
For those of you who will still be Stateside this month, I’m very happy to pass along the following news.

Thomas Allen, the photographer who shot the cover photo I love so much for Misadventures in Stereo, has a show of his photography at the Foley Gallery in NYC going on now through October 10th. It was seeing photos from his last show at Foley that made me want to work with him. If you are around, I encourage you to go.

Here’s a link to an article about the show with all the info.

Philly, NYC and UK/Europe in September (and October)

[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 09.07.09 under News

FRIDAY, 9.11.09 - 7P
JIM AND ZACH: RAISIN’ CASH FOR THE EUROPEAN BLAST
YARDS BREWERY
PHILADELPHIA, PA

Zach Djanikian and I are playing one more Philadelphia Sessions fundraiser for our trip overseas to bring the Sound of Philadelphia to the good people of Europe (and the UK, which is sort of Europey).

You might say as far as this trip to Europe is concerned, it’s “The Final Countdown”. I’m really hoping that’s the right joke, because I don’t have time to check it out on Google, but to extend what is already a questionable bit of humor even further: For those who ask if Zach and I will someday tour Asia, all I can say is “Only Time Will Tell”. See? I TOLD you the ’80s were awful.

Anyway, I hope you will attend. Zach plays a solo set, I play a solo set, we play some together and there’s free samples of Yards fantastic beer (that’s for YOU - the attendees, not US).

The Recap:
Friday, 9.11.09 - 7p
JIM BOGGIA / ZACH DJANIKIAN
Yards Brewery
901 N. Delaware Avenue - Philadelphia , PA
215.868.9907
Order Tix
21+. $25 (includes free samples of Yards beer).

TUESDAY, 9.15.09 - 10P
THE LIVING ROOM
NYC

Sing along:

I love gigs at the Living Room
So that’s not why I hate New York
I’ll have Special Guests (but not Mitchell Froom)
So why not save the date, New York?

Too clever by half, I’d say. In any event, I play one final NYC show before leaving for Europe and, yes, there are Special Guests and, yes, they are Special. So even though it’s a bit late, I’d recommend coming to this one.

The Recap:
Tuesday, 9.15.09 - 10p
JIM BOGGIA
The Living Room
154 Ludlow - NYC
212.533.7237
21+. No cover.

UK / EUROPEAN TOUR WITH (AND WITHOUT) ZACH DJANIKIAN
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER
ENGLAND, FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, THE NETHERLANDS

Have I mentioned this whole European tour thing? More info to come, but here’s a quick rundown of what’s going on. If you have friends or family over there, are traveling for business or pleasure in those parts during that time or even happen to find yourself in one of these countries at this very moment as you read this, PLEASE do what you can to help Zach and me play to people and not just seats.

If you or someone you know is interested in attending one of the house concerts, hit me up on Facebook or at jim@jimboggia.com and we’ll get you details.

A couple more shows may still be added and I’ll have one more blast with all the details before I go. Check out jimboggia.com for the latest.

The Recap:
JIM BOGGIA & ZACH DJANIKIAN
(each playing solo sets and together):
09.19.09 - House Concert - London, UK
09.21.09 - 12Bar - London, UK
09.23.09 - Bar de Lyon - Saint-Etienne, France
09.24.09 - Bar de Lyon - Saint-Etienne, France
09.26.09 - Festival - Zurich, Switzerland
09.27.09 - Bazillus Club - Zurich, Switzerland
09.30.09 - Melodium - Paris, France

JIM BOGGIA
10.04.09 - Portobello Gold - London, UK
10.06.09 - King Eddie’s - London, UK
10.08.09 - TBA - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
10.09.09 - House Concert - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

‘Beatles by Boggia’ - 9.02.09 - World Cafe Live

[ No Comments ] Posted on 08.28.09 under News

Greetings Beatle Peedles,

A quick blast about what should be a very cool, unique night of Fab and Gear entertainment.

WEDNESDAY, 9.02.09 - 7P
BEATLES BY BOGGIA (45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEATLES’ 1ST PHILLY SHOW)
WORLD CAFE LIVE - PHILADELPHIA, PA

September 2, 1964 - The Beatles’ 1st Philly show takes place at the Philadelphia Convention Center

September 2, 2009 - The ‘Beatles by Boggia’ takes place at World Cafe Live

At least one of these things isn’t true (Hint: it’s not the set length) but it WILL be a great evening of music and Fab memories.

If you were at the Beatles’ show 45 years ago and bring your ticket stub, WCL will give you a free drink. If you have been at ANY of my shows in the past and bring your ticket stub, I’ll let you buy me a drink.

Oh yeah - and there’s a special English pub-style menu that night. I’m hoping for Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pud (but I’m not cookin’, so I can’t promise).

The Recap:
Wednesday, 9.02.09 - 7p
BEATLES BY BOGGIA
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street - Philadelphia, PA
215.222.1400
Get tix

21+. $15 (plus service charge).

THE BIG PROMO PUSH

In order to spread the word about Wednesday night’s show, I’m making a couple of promotional appearances on Monday, 8.31.09:

The 10! Show
Visiting with my friends Bill Henley and Lori Wilson once again on The 10! Show and playing a Fab tune. As always, you can watch it at home or come down to the studio and watch the magic.

The Recap:
Monday, 8.31.09 - 11a
THE 10! SHOW
NBC10 - Philadelphia, PA
Be in The 10! Show Audience

WXPN’s Leicht Lunch
After “wrapping” the TV portion of the broadcast day, I’ll be joining Helen Leicht on the radio for WXPN’s Leicht Lunch. I will play a Fab tune different from the one I played earlier on TV. I will ask Helen to tell the story about when she met Paul and I will have a story prepared about not meeting him.

The Recap:
Monday, 8.31.09 - 12p - 1p
LEICHT LUNCH
88.5 WXPN - Philadelphia, PA
Helen on XPN

One and Only August Show

[ No Comments ] Posted on 08.04.09 under News

THURSDAY, 8.13.09 - 7P
CENTER CITY PHILLY HOUSE CONCERT WITH ZACH DJANIKIAN
FUNDRAISER FOR FALL EUROPEAN TOUR

In Europe they take the month of August off. I’ve decided to be all European this year and don’t have any official shows on the books this month. But as I was looking at my empty August calendar feeling the shiftlessness that has made Europe what it is today, I thought “man, I gotta play some shows in Europe.”

Seems my friend Zach Djanikian from The Brakes was feeling it, too (the playing shows in Europe thing, not the shiftless thing. Well, okay, maybe some of the shiftless thing). Anyway, Zach and I are embarking on a 2-3 week tour playing shows in the UK, France, Switzerland and perhaps even Germany in September. To make it happen, a very cool non-profit organisation (that’s the European spelling) called The Philadelphia Sessions has organised (because what better thing for an organisation to do?) a house concert to help raise funds to help offset the travel costs.

Here’s a few words about The Philadelphia Sessions from their website:

“(The Philadelphia Sessions) establishes relationships with other international cities and raises funds to send local musicians to perform as ambassadors of Philadelphia. We also host musicians from abroad and help them showcase here in our area.”

I can get behind that. If you can now get behind me getting behind them, we’re pretty close to a conga line - and who doesn’t love a conga line?

This will be an intimate house concert with Zach and I each doing a set as well as playing some songs together. We’ve just started playing on each other’s tunes and doing some spontaneous covers and it has been a treat. Those of you who have attended any of my house concerts in the past know that there is something a little different and special about them from the shows at clubs and I know having the duo thing will bring even more to the party.

So, come to the party, okay?

The Recap:
Thursday, 8.13.09 - 7p
JIM BOGGIA AND ZACH DJANIKIAN
House Concert - 12th and Locust - Philadelphia, PA
Sponsored by The Philadelphia Sessions

$20. ALL-AGES. Email bill@thephiladelphiasessions.org for reservations and directions/address.

An Action-Packed July and Help Choose Cities for Fall Tour

[ No Comments ] Posted on 07.10.09 under News

Hi Everyone,

Well, I think I’m leaning towards taking the more-than-usual rainfall in exchange for the low-humidity, non-heatwave, beautiful weather when it’s not raining. This Summer has produced some stunning days.

One of the best happened a couple weeks back for the Gorgas Park 10th Anniversary Music Fest. Great weather, loads of folks with lots of kids, all the bands had strong sets and if that weren’t enough, the day continued into night at the Blinkin’ Lincoln for sets by Scott Bricklin and Joseph Parsons. We all (and Ben Arnold) got to make a little of that 4 Way noise, meet the newest additions to the family and be friends. A total winner. I hope you were able to be there.

A nice batch of shows in July to tell you about and PLEASE read down to the bottom to find out how you can help choose which cities I play in my upcoming Fall Tour.

SATURDAY, 7.18.09 - 8P - MUSICAL LAIRS HOUSE CONCERT SERIES - ST. DAVID’S, PA

Always, always, ALWAYS one of the most intimate and special shows of the year. This is my 5th annual appearance at Lee Bowers’ wonderful Musical Lairs Concert Series, hosted in the beautiful, acoustically-sweet home of Lisa and Joe Breck in St. David’s, PA. A major bonus is the Steinway Baby Grand that plays so effortlessly even I make it sound good.

There’s only a few tickets left to this. E-mail leebowers@comcast.net for reservations and directions.

The Recap:
Saturday, 7.18.09 - Music starts promptly at 8p. Please arrive by 7:45p.
JIM BOGGIA
Musical Lairs Concert Series
Lisa and Joe Breck’s house - St. David’s, PA

All Ages. $15-20 suggested donation per person and some finger food to share at the break.

E-mail leebowers@comcast.net for reservations and directions.

SUNDAY, 7.19.09 - 7P - FAB FAUX - THE RITZ THEATRE YBOR - TAMPA, FL

Yeah, yeah, yeah, YEAH! I get to play another gig with the guys who play the Beatles better than anyone else: the Fab Faux (and no wigs, either). This show I’m really excited about, as it’s the first time I get to play with the expanded lineup that includes The Hogshead Horns and Creme Tangerine Strings.

The Recap:
Sunday, 7.19.09 - 7p
THE FAB FAUX
The Ritz Theatre Ybor
1503 7th Avenue - Tampa, Florida
813.247.2555

All Ages. With the Hogshead Horns and Creme Tangerine Strings.

Fab Tix

TWO WITH BLEU - 7.25.09 - 7P - JOE’S PUB - NYC - 7.31.09 - 8:30P - PUCK - DOYLESTOWN, PA

A couple shows playing together with fellow pop-encyclopedian/songwriter, Bleu. Bleu’s got some great records on his own, has this crazy side project called L.E.O. that plays songs that sound like they’re ELO, but aren’t, AND released a stupily great record last year with a band he formed with my fave Mike Viola called the Major Labels. Great pedigree.

I’ll be playing the first set on the NYC show and the second set at Puck. I expect some spontaneous, magical moments.

The Recaps:
Saturday, 7.25.09 - 7P
BLEU - ‘A WATCHED POT’ RECORD RELEASE
Joe’s Pub
425 LaFayette Street - NYC

$15. 21+. Jim at 7, Bleu at 8.

Tix for Joe’s

Friday, 7.31.09 - 8:30p
JIM BOGGIA
Puck
1 Printer’s Alley - Doylestown, PA
215.348.9000

$15. 21+. Starts with Bleu, then Jim wraps it.

Tix for Puck

WEDNESDAY, 7.15.09 - 7P - NARBERTH CONCERTS THE PARK WITH JOY ASKEW - NARBERTH, PA

Remember when I was going to play in Narberth and it rained? Sorry about that. The borough of Narberth and myself think we’ve figured out a way to make it up to you. Joy Askew has been kind enough to let me play an opening set when she comes to Narberth this Wednesday, 7.15.09. You might have seen Joy open for me a couple months ago at Steel City or one of the many times we’ve made noise together onstage at the Living Room in NYC. She’s great and worth seeing all for herself, just consider me a little something extra. I’m sure we’ll play some together as well.

The Recap:
Wednesday, 7.15.09 - 7p
NARBERTH CONCERTS IN THE PARK
North Wynnewood Road and Windsor Avenue - Narberth, PA
NarberthConcerts

FREE. All Ages. Outdoors. Jim plays an opening set. Joy Askew after.

BRING ME TO YOUR TOWN - JOIN EVENTFUL (REGISTERING IS FAST AND FREE) - HELP CHOOSE THE CITIES FOR MY FALL TOUR



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It’s a weird, new world in the music business. A lot of the old ways of doing things don’t work anymore and a lot of the new ways are still being invented and tested out.

Booking shows and building audiences in new cities is one of those areas where things are changing.

For me specifically, I’m very happy to announce that I’ll now be represented by the Granata Agency for show bookings and the good folks there are busy planning my Fall and filling it with shows even as we speak. But figuring out what cities to play is now both trickier and potentially more open to benefitting from some new thinking than it has been.

I know a lot of you have asked that I come to your town and I want to get to you. In order to help me do that, and to help figure out where it makes sense to play, I’d really like to ask your help.

There’s a site called Eventful and maybe you’ve seen that cute widget shown above on my MySpace page (aw, MySpace - I’m getting nostalgic for 2006). This is a cool, useful service that, frankly, I haven’t concentrated on very much until now.

It’s pretty simple. Go to Eventful (you can click where it says “Learn More” and register (less than 60 seconds) then click an demand me in your city.

BUT, to really make this work, I need you all to spread the word and get other folks who want to see me in your town do the same thing. Knowing that people are going to come to a show is going to make it easier to get a gig in your town.

You can help spread the word more by putting my widget on your MySpace page as well (scroll near the bottom of the piano and look for “Get the Code”).

Check it out and let me know what you think. More than ever, we are all in this together as artist and audience.

Looking forward to being in your town with you soon.

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