On October 19th, 1781 - almost 230 years ago today - British troops under the command of General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, all but ending the war for American Independence.  Cornwallis was so ashamed at his defeat that he didn't even attend the surrender, claiming he was ill and sending a subordinate to deliver his sword instead - no matter, General Washington and the Americans (with a great deal of help from the French) had finally won their freedom and as the British band played "The World Turned Upside Down" it must have truly seemed so.

Granted, the new record is about Boston and this didn't happen in Boston, but it all certainly started there and it seemed appropriate to post...and I'm sure there was quite the celebration in Boston...

Here's hoping you have a great week and we'll hopefully see you soon...for those in Seattle and Portland, don't forget the CD release shows are coming up - Nov. 13th in Seattle @ the Tractor Tavern and Nov. 14th in Portland @ Mississippi Studios!

See you then,

Johnny

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