It has been a while since I posted a blog on the HJB myspace opting for slightly more frequent postings on my John Rutherford space but after a great year for the Highwater Jug Band I thought I should say Happy New Year. The band wrapped up a busy 2007 with a hot set in cold temps at the City of Calgary's New Years Eve celebration staged on the steps of City Hall. It is just one year ago the band released its self titled debut recording. In that time the band has performed at clubs and festivals across western Canada, enjoyed significant airplay on Alberta's provincial radio super-power CKUA as with the CBC both provincially and nationally. The CD charted on the CKUA top 30 for several months topping out at 4 or 5. It also appeared throughout the year on Megatunes top 30 sales charts in both Calgary and Edmonton stores. We end the year and begin 2008 celebrating the news that the HJB disc shows up at 18 in the CKUA Top 100 of 2007. We are honoured to say the least. Thanks to everybody who has taken an interest in this project and for championing the cause. A further note of celebration and pride, HJB member Tim Williams solo project titled Songster, Musicianer and Music Physicianer shows up at 20 in the same list. Highwater Jug Band will be playing again next at our Calgary home base The Ironwood Stage and Grill on Thursday February 7, one night only! We will be announcing upcoming spring dates and summer festival appearances in the weeks to come. Again Happy New Year.