A little while back I played at Cranky Sam Public House in Missoula. Seems I've been favoring things over in that Eastward direction. Well, the place was loud and people were having a good time and I just put it out there. The folks from Missoula Underground came over and hung out for most of the show, even snagged some decent videos. I appreciate them and what they do. Here's and original and a cover, Trouble With Hope and Drunken Poet's Dream (Hayes Carl/Ray Wylie Hubbard) respectively. 

I've got a number of shows coming up. For that I'm thankful. Man, this businesses I'm in isn't about filling boxes for Facebook or Youtube. I appreciate the internets. I could even appreciate the social media platforms if I didn't see them for the exact turds they pretend not to be. Not everything fits in their little boxes. And, I don't exist to fill them (that includes Spotify).

What's real is still what's real. I play music in rooms full of people. I get to meet folks and have conversations. I form bonds, build relationships. To Hell with follower count and metrics (I do however appreciate each and every one of you -sexbots and Chinese spies excluded). 

While some push toward a virtual world, I'm still looking for something real. Maybe now more than ever. Thanks to all the places who bring me in to play, and to all the folks who come out -especially those who come out to listen to me. 

Here's a video from Kootenai River Brewing -credit to them (found it on their website). This is an old tune called All In. I usually play it right before the last song because it feels right there.

Something about this sweet little tune.... And it just keeps evolving. I love chasing a mysterious song through my head and out into the room and around again!