I was on the verge of retiring about a month ago. I played a songwriter's showcase and absolutley blew....so I was gonna cop out and give up. But, recetently I've been doing some soul searching in my life and I've had a lot of time to think. The other day I decided to choose 12 of my best songs and get really good at them and just play those 12 songs whenever I play...instead of writing all the time and trying to perform the new songs. I feel that if I do this, I'll be more confident in trying to get gigs. I've let myself get sloppy, and I'm embarassed to play in pubic. The thought is, if I perfect the 12 I'll be able to play more shows...we'll see.

As for writing...I've been focusing a lot of my writing attention on Asphodel. I really like what we're doing and feel artisticly relieved after band practices...therefore, I don't have much of a desire to write for my solo stuff.

And I stopped looking for a back up band...I think I need my solo thing solo...

So fans (especially Robert), I'm not quitting...I'm just getting better.  I hope to be gigging strong by December.