Always Pack Strings
Well, I’m sure those of you who came out to see me in Philadelphia are still telling your friends all about that epic double string break. There are rumors of this sort of thing happening, but nobody has ever documented it in the wild, so I’m proud to have been there for this historic moment. Thank you to whoever it was who spotted the errant peg on the floor, otherwise I would have had to stop the show while I went out to buy a new guitar. It’s all happening live, everybody!
JoCo Cruise 2027 We’re officially on sale, and cabins are going fast! We’ll be sailing on Holland America’s Eurodam Feb 20-27, and we’re going to Antigua, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay. If you don’t already know (and honestly, if you don’t, where have you BEEN?) this is a week at sea where we rent a cruise ship and fill it with awesome people. There will be a billion hours of entertainment and partying that we are planning EVEN NOW.
24 Hour Plays The very last thing I’m doing this year is appearing as the musical guest for something called The 24 Hour Plays, this Friday Dec 12 in NYC. This is an event where several teams of writers/directors/actors meet up one evening, spend the overnight writing several short plays, and put them up the following evening. It’s bananas. I’ve done the musical version of it a couple of times, and…
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Will I ever stop? No, probably not. I’m in my 50’s and my hip hurts sometimes but I JUST. KEEP. GOING. because I know how important it is for you to be entertained (by me specifically, in part, sometimes).
To wit:
I have just added two shows to this grueling schedule, one in Chicago, and the other in St. Louis and guess what they’re both at City Wineries! I’ll be having that chicken corsica backstage, you can bet. Maybe some rice balls if I’m feeling frisky.
September 3
City Winery – Philadelphia, PA
Me just me
Tickets
September 4
Rams Head – Annapolis, MD
With Paul and Storm
Tickets
September 5
Birchmere – Alexandria, VA
With Paul and Storm
Tickets
September 7
City Winery – Pittsburgh, PA
Me just me
Tickets
September 23
City Winery – Boston, MA
Me just me
Tickets
October 15
City Winery – St. Louis, MO
Me just me
Tickets
October 16
City Winery – Chicago, IL
Me just me
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Hello friends! I’m back on land after a week spent at sea with Team JoCo Cruise, putting the final finishing touches on our sailing in March. We’re less than three weeks away, so it’s pretty much filling up my heart and brain at the moment. If you’re sailing with us, I’ll see you March 2!
But listen also, perhaps you would be interested to know that we’ve opened booking for JoCo Cruise 2026? We’re sailing out of San Diego March 21-28, with stops at Cabo San Lucas, Loreto, and La Paz (Pichilingue). We haven’t done a West Coast cruise in many years, so we’re all looking forward to getting back there.
And from the looks of it, so is everyone else! We’re already nearing 75% sold, so I can legitimately say that cabins are going fast. Also, we’re offering an early booking discount at the moment, which is going to expire this Thursday night at midnight Pacific time. I say this not for self promotion purposes, because you know I am shy that way, but because some of you will yell at me if it sells out before I tell you about it.
Probably other things are happening in my world too? Yes! But I will tell you about them when I can think again.
Hang in there, pals.…
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I was just going to tell you that I’m about to go off the grid, but I’m kind of off the grid all the time anyway, so. Carry on. But still, the news never stops, no matter how many daiquiris I drink! Here then, is that news:
Origins Game Fair
I’ll be at the Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH June 22nd and 23rd. My show is Saturday night at 10 PM, but I’ll also be doing signings and photos at my booth on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. We’ll have CDs and vinyl and t-shirts, and we’ll also have some free JoCo Cruise swag, so come on by and say hello! More details on my schedule and Origins are here.
Shows and Also: Shows
As threatened, I’ve added a bunch of shows opening for Aimee Mann in November. Before that I’ll be with Paul and Storm at Rams Head and The Birchmere, and my minions (me) are busy setting up even more other things!
June 22
Origins Game Fair – Columbus, OH
You must have a badge to attend the show!
Schedule and details
September 29
The Birchmere – Alexandria, VA
With Paul and Storm
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September 30
Rams Head – Annapolis, MD
With Paul and Storm
Tickets
October 29
Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach, CA
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
October 30
Lobero Theater – Santa Barbara, CA
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
November 1
The United Theater on Broadway – Los Angeles, CA
Opening for Aimee Mann
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Hello friends. I just transferred two hydrangeas from pots into the ground and one of them didn’t make it. Just a reminder to live every moment, and also, don’t be ungrateful when someone frees you from your terra cotta prison and places you gently into the very earth, your supposed home.
First, as always, JoCo Cruise YES JoCo Cruise! March 2-9, 2025, sailing to San Juan, St. Maarten, and Half Moon Cay with They Might Be Giants and many more fantastic performers and events and parties and games. Cabins still available!
Second, I’m excited to be doing a show at Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH in June. It’s been a while since I did a convention hall gig, so I’ve already begun praying regularly to the sound gods. My show is Saturday night, and I’ll be at a booth somewhere in there on Saturday and Sunday to do signings and photos and sell merch and receive cupcakes, so please come on by.
And finally, more good news! I’m coming back to The Birchmere in Alexandria, and Rams Head in Annapolis, and I’m bringing my good “friends” Paul and Storm.
(Also, you didn’t hear it from me, but I’ll be touring with Aimee Mann in November. Dates to come. OK I guess you did hear it from me.)
Dates I know so far below! Love your hydrangeas while you can and/or curse them when they betray you!
Columbus, OH – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Origins Game Fair
June…
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