BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet

I think it was the band's first trip to the Music Hall, but some say otherwise. Anyway, the show was a double-bill with Iris Dement. Iris played for about 50 minutes and then we hit the stage for an hour and a half. Our special guest was Roswell Rudd. He's simply amazing. The crowd was enthusiastic, and we had a very good time. [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]

The Prairie Home show was good: the music was, as usual, well done, and we got to perform 3 songs plus an encore after the radio signed off. We also joined in on 2 numbers with the Shoe Band (with me on Uke). We also found out we'll be on the Western Caribbean cruise in March 2010, departing from Tampa. [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]

Cedar Rapids went under the flood waters of the Mississippi in June of '08. The city is trying to rebuild, and you know it's not easy, waiting for insurance and Federal monies. The show was good, with Tom Erickson as an opener, to a crowd of about 114 Cedar Rapids arts fans. The band played a solid hour and 45 minute set. We all hope Cedar Rapids gets back on its feet and that we can come back. [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]