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Today is my birthday!
As an early present for myself this year, I flew out to Boston to see Leonard Cohen. I was on tour when he was in Seattle, and after hearing so many friends rave about the show, I knew I would be upset with myself forever if I didn't see him, since I've always admired him more than any songwriter. He was amazing. Of course his voice, his songs, his band were all wonderful, but it was just watching him that was like taking a master class in graciousness. He was so happy to be there, so generous with his energy, and so eager to distribute the adoration he was receiving to the people sharing the stage with him.
He is 74 years old.
I pray that I will have a tenth of his peaceful awesomeness when I am half his age.
A few things coming up:
THE ELEVANNIVERSARY CONCERT:
The 11-Year Anniversary Concert in Seattle is coming up in just over a month, and I suppose it is time to reveal the names of the other artists who are performing with me. Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls, Reverend Peyton of The Big Damn Band, Michigan folk singer Andru Bemis and Jay Thompson of "Eleven Saints" fame are all flying in to be a part of this show. My ridiculously talented long-time bandmates Jherek Bischoff (bass), Michael McQuilken (drums), and Alex Guy (viola) are reuniting to accompany me, as are many of the string and horn players who have worked with me over these eleven years. And a number of friends from the theater and dance worlds who have lent their talents in the past to make my big spectacle shows possible will be joining me again to help make this night something special. Please come celebrate eleven years of screaming, stomping and squeezing with us!
Here is more information about the show:
JULY 3, 2009
Eleven-Year Elevanniversary Celebration
Town Hall Seattle - 1119 Eighth Ave (at Seneca)
8 pm (sharp) - All Ages - $11
Featuring: Amanda Palmer, Reverend Peyton, Andru Bemis, Jay Thompson, Jherek Bischoff, Michael McQuilken, Alex Guy and many, many more!
NOTICE: This show will very likely sell out, if you are planning to come I highly recommend purchasing ADVANCE TICKETS.
CAMP TOMATO 2009
That same weekend, while so many friends are in from out of town, I'm holding Camp Tomato 2009 on July 5th at Meridian Playground (behind the Good Shepherd Center at 4649 Sunnyside Ave N in Wallingford). Meridian is one of my all time favorite parks (it has the best swings in the city!)
We'll gather at high noon at the picnic area in the SE corner of the park for a potluck, followed by games, some songs, some mayhem, and of course a game of Tomato Raid. I'm also thinking of trying out a new game called Rhinocerous. Bring a $5 donation, something for the potluck and as many tomatoes as you can muster. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!
What exactly is Camp Tomato? Take a look at these photo galleries of past years to get a bit of an idea....
Camp Tomato 2005
Camp Tomato 2006
Sing tomato, sing tomato, sing tomato, sing!
 DAYS WITH YOU:About 1000 copies of the new EP with Sxip Shirey sold in two weeks. The remaining copies have been moving much more slowly... There are now about 50 left. I'm pretty sure this is the best record in the series so far. I'm going to leave them for sale on the web-site until the end of the week, or until they sell out. Until then, you can order a copy HERE
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Ok, that's all for now. It is sunny, it is my birthday and it is just after noon. I'm going to try and turn off the computer now for the rest of the day.
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
-j
8:01 PM
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