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Back at it… and happy to be!

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Taylor, Pam, Erin and POPS!

I love my family, I love my family, I love my family! Did I mention….yeah, vacation was a joy. The whole fam was back together for about a week and it was wonderful to catch up with Erin and Taylor. They’ve grown in so many ways, It’s mind boggling. I would be happy to be just like them when I grow up but there doesn’t seem to be any danger of that happening anytime soon. Love you guys, can’t wait to hang again SOOOON!
So, it’s spring in New England, right? I mean, I know it doesn’t happen until the 21st but things are looking good. The snow is less than two feet deep and the driveway is only a partial skating rink! That’s good enough for me. We’ll probably have another blizzard or three or maybe just a few drenching monsoons, but I feel spring! What better way to celebrate than with some LIVE MUSIC! Here’s some of what I’m up to, c’mon out or go see someone else, just commence to consuming some POSITIVE VIBES BABY!
Friday, March 11, Matt Langley & Tom Robinson, Rudi’s, Portsmouth 6P-9P – Tommy and I rarely get a chance to play in a duo setting but when we do, it’s a treat. In case you haven’t had the pleasure, Rudi’s in Portsmouth is a cozy restaurant and bar with a great menu, great vibe and a grand piano over in the corner of the bahhh. Come on in and soak up a note or two while enjoying the martini of your liking.
Saturday, March 12, Donkilo, Penuche’s, Concord, NH 9P-12P – Whassup with all the Donkilo sightings? Welp, this is a funky bunch of fellas engaged in freeing up your feet african stylee. Dave Kobrenski is the center of attention with his compositions, Fula flute, 10-string kamale ngoni, and djembe playing and Jared Steer, Mike Rossi, Jim Dozet and I complete the trance inducing groovernaught. Get on up and DANCE!
Sunday, March 13, Jazz Service, 2nd Christian Congregational Church, Kittery ME, 10A-11A – Rev. Brad Hirst will deliver another thoughtful service while music director Mike Effenberger leads the choir and the trio in response to the proceedings. This is a wonderful way to start a Sunday. You really should join us!
Monday, March 14, David Tonkin Quartet, The Barley House, Concord, NH, 6P-10P – After a month off – quartet wise mind you, David and Donnie serenaded the lovers on valentines day in feb to the delight of all, naturally! – The Tonky show returns to the Bahhley. Expect just about anything…musically…from the bandstand and fine food and beverages from the kitchen and bar respectively. Guests frequently join us on the bandstand. Yah just never know!
Friday, March 18, Aporkalypse Now/Chris Klaxton Group, Buoy, Kittery ME, 9P-? – This is going to be a blast and quite possibly one of the more memorable shows on the seacoast! The Aporky’s are a group of creative sorts hell bent on presenting original music with an improvisational bent in a larger, and growing, group format. Jinny Peiffer, Mike Effenberger, Nate Therrien, Nick Mainella, Zach Lange and myself all contribute tunage and whatnot. We’ll have a new bone player along on this one too rumor has it. As if that weren’t enough, Klaxton will be in the house with a group from Miami to let us hear what he’s been up to down south. This will be a great night of music and will probably sell out in a hurry. Don’t miss out. Stake your claim!