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... and so is my CD! I've decided to name the CD "HELIOTROPE", which is a return to an old idea I had for the name of the CD. Then over time I thought that heliotrope was too obscure a word, and that I should name the CD after its meaning: leaning towards the light. Now I've decided that dictionaries are good for you, so please read all about the varied and multi-layered meanings of the word 'heliotrope'. Happy hunting! The CD is steadily moving down the assembly line towards the mastering stage, and then it's off to the factory... more updates soon!

And I've got a show coming up on Sunday, April 13th at Brooklyn's Perch Cafe. I'll be the featured artist that night at the weekly open mike series, hosted by the venerable Sara Holtzschue. See the Calendar section for more details...

2008 brings in a new leap year, and a new CD from me ~ "Leaning Towards The Light" will be coming your way very soon... 2008 also brings a new show at Rockwood Music Hall, my most favorite venue in NYC. I'll be playing there on Tuesday, January 22nd at 7 pm. See my Calendar for more details and for information about additional upcoming shows...

I've been keeping quiet for a while, working on my debut CD "Leaning Towards The Light" with the brilliant Michael Leonhart (Steely Dan, Lenny Kravitz) in the producer's chair. And for those of you who thought I would *never* finish, I must say, in the immortal words of Winnebago Man, "Bullsh*t! I'm gonna slate this f*cker!"

So anyway, I've posted a few new rough mixes, so check 'em out. The CD will be mixed, mastered, and duplicated early in the new year. Look out for the "Leaning Towards The Light" CD release party on or near the vernal equinox...