Life in the trenches

The first days of summer have arrived, and the heat indices across the country bare witness to the fact that climate change is doing quite well under the new administration. It's good to see something is! We've got ourselves in a real doozy on all fronts it would seem. Environmentally, financially, globally, heck, the only folks still talking to us are the Russians! There's something that just seems wrong about that. 
    Meanwhile here on the home front,  our favorite politicians are diligently working on the best healthcare bill you've never seen. Talk about your beautiful chocolate cake! So in an effort to shine some light on this travesty, I have started the "I AM A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION" campaign.  These are people who need healthcare more than any other segment of society. The insurance companies and our elected representatives are in cahoots, jacking the rates up to an unaffordable level for those with a pre-existing condition.  It's just not right, and maybe even criminal!  So join me in letting these dirtbags know that we're on to their slimy tactics. Proceeds from sales of these shirts will be donated to Moveon.org.
     Okay, enough about that for now, let's talk music. It's been a busy couple of months for me, traveling around spreading the joy of Gibtown. I had a gig in Melrose at the world famous, Artisan's Way on the way to the Florida Folk Festival. The Countries longest running, and hottest folk festival. Two great claims to fame.  We had a great time and survived the event without to many disasters.  The mark of any successful mission. From there we made our way up to Lynn Haven, for a show at Robert's Hall. The  legendary Hank Williams played there many moons ago, and the place has some magic in it still.  Lucky Mud, Mike and Maggie McKinney, run the show there, and are great hosts and human beings. It's always great to hang out with them.
     I'm back to hosting the Open Mic on Tuesday nights here in Sebastian at the Blue Lion. It's a great place to unwind and hang out on a Tuesday evening. So stop in if you get a chance and bring your talent with you.
     And remember,  if you need a new black T-shirt, keep me in mind.  
​See ya soon, Al