Winter is here and so are some stellar CC rock events:

Iowa Public Radio Performance.  On Friday Dec 5, Chris and I taped an interview and performance in front of a live audience at the Java House in Iowa City.  The show is called "Java Blend with Ben Kiefer," and it will air on Iowa Public Radio on Dec 20 and 21.  For more information on the show, visit their website.  We will be sure to keep you posted on when and where you'll be able to stream/podcast.

Dec 20th Peace House Benefit show at The View in Uptown.  A great event benefiting a great cause.  The Peace House Secondary School provides a home and education for AIDS orphans living in Tanzania.  I will be providing some entertainment with a solo performance from 10 to 11, although the party will begin at 8:30 and will last into the wee hours.  There is a minimum ten dollar donation at the door, and you may want to arrive early as a big crowd is expected.  Check out the details here. 

Dec 23rd Holiday Show at the 400 Bar.  In what has become an annual tradition, we will be donning some Xmas attire and taking the stage at the 400 Bar to rock you into Holiday shape.  Doors open at 8pm.  The silky harmonies of Invisible 2 Women will kick things off at 9, followed by the comedy team of Matt Houchin and Ross McNamara, aka "The Bloomington Bros." (www.bloomingtonbros.com).  We will finish out the night with a festive extended set that will get you on that dance floor and keep you there til the music stops.  Be there!    

Finally, a quick note about the night Chris and I had the privilege of opening for Ben Sollee at the 400 Bar.  It was a very memorable Tuesday.  He played solo and most of the songs were just him and a cello...and it rocked!  'Twas a pleasure to be on the same bill.  Also I picked up his most recent record which I have been enjoying.   

see you soon,
John