On The Road Again...
What a crazy weekend we've got coming up. I've spent the last two weeks rehearsing two bands getting ready to hit the road. This Friday, I'll be opening for Willie Nelson again. I am so excited about the show. We have more friends flying in this year from Texas. My sister will be in the band this year- she's awesome- can play just about anything and sings like a powerful angel. She's going to play mandolin on a few tunes and lend her beautiful bgv's. Her husband is also going to be playing in the band. He was the Christian rock band Jars of Clay's drummer for 7 years. He's toured all over the world- he's truly an amazing drummer- I'm not just saying that because he's my bro in law either :). Plus, Dave Childress and Gary Ishee who played with me at the last Willie show, will be backing me up on bass and electric again. These guys are right on! They are my brothers in music. I am so spoiled and blessed to be working with such great musicians. Right after the show, I'll be flying to San Antone to do my first show at Gruene Hall - one of the most renowned bars in Texas. I'll be opening for another one of my heroes: Hal Ketchum. My good friend's Vinnie, Andy, and Eddie will be backing me up. Again, I could go on and on about their amazing talents. It's a real joy to jam with these guys.
The whole weekend will be documented on video for The Musicians Network. So there won't be much down time. Then next week, we'll have the album release party in Arlington, Texas- my hometown.
For some reason, I'm not nervous. Maybe it's just all too overwhelming to comprehend at once.
Man alive, I feel like I won the lottery. All the hard work is starting to pay off at once.
I guess I'll just take it one day, one show at a time.
