So on and on it goes...The music wheel goes round and round...and we all "Play it again Sam"... It's not that I mind playing the same circles one more time ... I really love some of the places I'm in ... But I won't lie to you either, I'd like to ascend the ladder a lil' bit ... The BORDERS gigs have really subsided since the corporate restructuring ... people have simply disappeared ... But that's the nature of the beast I guess ... It happens in every other business, What makes the music biz any different?? I... But its always sad to see something you build descend into the abyss, especially after investing your heart and soul into forming it...maintaining it...and seeing it through...But then again, I've always said and truly believe in my heart of hearts..."Everything's temporary."... That's right...EVERYTHING...The newest venue on my list is THE GRAFTON INN ,,, I Love this place, I mean I REALLY love this place .... It's like playing in your living room ... and the fact it's not far away is all the better...If you're ever in South Central Massachusetts, You'd be glad to took the time to check it out. They're also on my top friends list...I hope to see you sometime... The ROSE ROOM REVUE is improving as time goes on...What amazes me is the popularity of the open mic with the younger folks...There are some really talented youngsters, but then again, there are some that need to slow down a little, take the time to polish up their craft somewhat...It's hard with the younger folks...they're so eager, but it's so so important to not go for the stage too soon ... You only get one chance to make a first impression ... Life offers no rewind button and this business is ruthless and EXTREMELY unforgiving... So I say again, slow down, practice, practice, and practice some more..and when you're so sick of practicing you can't stand to do it again...PRACTICE SOME MORE...Get it?...There's no such thing as a short cut, and no such thing as "extra credit" in this business...and when it comes to fancy- schmantzy elctronic gadgetry, it's also important to remember "You can't polish a turd"...If you're depending on electronic gadgetry to carry you over...then you need to rethink what you're doing musically. Let me quote the immortal words of Forrest Gump..."And that's all I got to say bout' that"... I had a blast competing in the Talent Quest TV finals.  But in the end ... I didn't even place... but it WAS lots and lots of fun and I met some great folks and made some good connections...What more could a middle-aged folkie from Linwood ask for? and like I said...on and on it goes...Who knows what the future holds...I've been writing some new material and learning some new songs... Doing what I can when I can...What else is there?...If we only had a time machine eh? ... Spring is making an appearance in small doses, It's been a long looong Winter...I don't know anyone who hasn't had enough, and I love Winter...But anyway...I'll stop rambling now and get back to answering the phone and what not...Thanks for taking the time to read and remember..."Music heals"

Daniel

"It's not hard to fall...when you float like a cannonball." - Damien Rice