C.J. Boyd and I played a live duet last night at OPEN in Long Beach. And The Furies Say opened up and were a real joy to listen to. It means a lot for a band to spend time on arrangements, counter melodies and interesting harmonic events. Also, knowing the trials of the road I appreciate a 6-member band jumping in a giant school bus and taking off for the great wide open while CD sales drop and gas prices increase. Soldier on Furies, what you are doing is important.

C.J. and I recorded a little lo-fi improvisation last July while he was in town and this time around I had the idea of us performing a live duet. Thankfully, we have some serious mojo happening and corralled ourselves into an “open” state of mind. I just listened back to the recording and, in all humility, I have to say, it’s compelling stuff. Here’s to hoping for a release this year. Thanks to Shea Gauer at OPEN and everyone who came through to listen to a night of great music.