All Together? definitely, maybe!

  FANTASTIC CAT  They said it couldn’t be done. Four different songwriters joining forces to form a single band? There was simply no precedent (outside of CSNY, The Beatles, The Traveling Wilburys, The Highwaymen, Monsters of Folk, etc). And yet Fantastic Cat did it anyway, defying the odds and teaming up to record their highly unanticipated 2022 debut, The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat. Hailed by Rolling Stone as "a wildly satisfying collection of folk-rock, country, Americana, and good old rock & roll" that offers “equal doses of Dylan and Springsteen,” the album earned the vocal-trading, instrument-swapping collective their national TV debut, sold-out headline dates around the US and Europe, festival performances everywhere from Sundance to Take Root, and a song in the Showtime series Tulsa King. In 2023, the unlikely four-piece teamed up with all-star producer Butch Walker for a 50th anniversary take on Wings’ “Band On The Run,” which prompted even more love from Rolling

I'm just a long haired son of a sinner Searching for new ways I can get gone I'm a pedal to the highway if you ever wonder why we write these songs 'Cause I'm only one drink away from the devil I'm only one call away from home Yeah, I'm somewhere in the middle I guess I'm just a little Right and wrong Jason Deford aka Jelly Roll is coming to town. If you didnt know his story already, you can click the link and read about it. I love this man. He's come for the school of hard knocks, mostly due to his own doing, he's a husband and a father (I just love his wife Bunnie XOXO). He's testified to Congress on the effects drugs has done to his life in regards to his daughter and her drug addled mother. Here's a small snippet ; he moved me to tears in his honesty. I stayed up to watch the CMT awards to see his performance, that made me cry as well and he did win three awards. Click here for tickets . #jellyroll #sonofasinner #needafavor

  Windows down as the night blows in Tap the beat on the wheel as the tires spin Until we're there crank the radio We'll join in with the songs we know Hey, everything's right, said everything's right tonight Hey, everything's right, said everything's right tonight 1.  I love this man.  If you dont know who he is, check out Matt Wertz!! 2.  I first saw him in Va Beach.  My dear friend Michael Tolcher , whom I have mentioned before, opened for him at The Jewish Mother.   I took my 13 year old to see Michael because he loves him (which later the two of them developed a beautiful friendship). Stayed for Matt.  BAM!! Wow!  3. Repeat Number 1 Just a beautiful songwriter and guitar player.  

...  So come on, get higher, loosen my lips Faith and desire and the swing of your hips Just pull me down hard And drown me in love... I was  lucky enough to catch Matt Nathanson  on the RockBoat .  He is an INCREDIBLE entertainer.  He is coming to Washington DC on May 4.    There was a picture he posted on his Instagram last summer and it made me SWOON...I guess it was hot where he was performing and he literally performed in his undies!  Hes just so danged cute!  check out my selling platforms

  Butterflies and airplanes Brain dead, Retread, blown out all night raves But I want to fly back to another day And there's nothing you can say To make this go away Daydreamers Holiday...The Clarks The Clarks was a great find for me. I went to see  Michael Tolcher , who I had discovered in one of my many shows to see my absolute favorite musician of all time,  Edwin McCain!   Michael (who has become a very dear friend!) was opening for  The Clarks  at the 930 club in DC.  I went strictly to see Michael and took two of my kiddos with me.  We decided to stay for the Clarks. OMG!! OMG!! I was blown away!  We all were!  We decided to stay and Ive been hooked ever since then,  I do try to see them as much as possible, They are a much  beloved band for people who are my age.  The Clarks are pumped to be back at the one and only Stage AE on June 22nd with special guest Tiny Wars! As a reminder, you’ll also have the opportunity to purchase the remastered double colored vinyl for  Between