Tommy Castro Show, Solana Beach CA

Me playing with Tommy Castro in my back yard in October 06. Backstage with Tommy and the new SJK "Blood Brothers" album.

I have been enjoying a few weeks off here in San Diego. Our new album debuted at #4 on the Billboard charts. I could not be more excited. I heard myself of the radio for the firs time on Friday. That has been a lifelong dream as a musician. I guess i have arrived in that regard. Ruby and i had the chance to go see one of our favorite acts and friend Tommy Castro at the belly Up Tavern on Friday. We had bought tickets long in advance and brought a Butch of friends with us. I love sharing live music with friends especially people that don't go out much.

I know it is good for you. I love when people tell me they forgot how much fun it was. Tommy was nice enough to save us some seats just on the side edge of the stage(my favorite spot). We had dinner with Dyana and Bill W in the attached restaurant and in we went. Our daughter Dalen came with. I love that she loves this music. My sister Janet came as did Megan and Art.

Bill Magee was the opening and they tore it up. Shout out to Mike the guitarist. He was holding it down all night. Tommy came out to do his thing and got right to it. He has the cold that is going around the planet but managed to sing and play his heart out. The band was tight as hell as usual. The new bass player Scott is fully integrated now and it is great to see his energy. Chris the drummer is a constant source of motivation to me. He is the nicest guy too. We got to hang a little in St Criox recently and he helped me come to grips with some of the challanges of life on the road. He has been a road dogs for most of his life.