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Yes, it’s one of the best times of the year! I’m saving on utility bills, spring festivals are everywhere, live music is happening outdoors, everything is really, really green, I’m getting my swimsuit body ready (hehe... inside joke), and I think I’ve already caught a little poison ivy, while working in the yard (the yearly battle, Man v. Weeds!). Work is good and I’m feeling well. I know I missed many of you in March, when I had a terrible cold/flu infection for about 24 hours that just knocked me out for about 2 weeks. I was able to see the Parasol’s St. Patty’s Day Irish Channel block party, and have a great afternoon and evening in New Orleans; but, the sickness came on and I missed all the parades that weekend. And the weather was just perfect, too. Oh well, maybe in October I’ll get those great temps again. Now, it’s time to sweat!

Gigs are just fine and steady. Thanks for coming out and having fun with me. Charles Pierce is doing excellent work with me on Sunday nights at Spanky’s. I really appreciate him, as he does it all for tips, and the occasional beer and shot. I’ll be back on the patio at Serrano’s while it’s warm. Not too much else new, but you guys keep the gigs entertaining.

I’m excited about the JazzFest lineup this year. I’ll try to get down there for a couple of days. French Quarter Festival is fantastic, if you get the chance. Just walk around the Quarter and River, and free live music is everywhere. Oh, and the food court in Jackson Square is wonderful! Let me see what I can recommend to you:

April 13-15 Pontchatoula Strawberry Festival www.lastrawberryfestival.com

April 13-15 French Quarter Festival www.fqfi.org

April 14 Cracklin’ Cookoff Cutoff, LA

April 20-22 Spring Food Festival Lockport, LA

April 20-22 Ascension Parish Bicentennial www.ascensionbicentennial.com

April 27-29 Italian Festival, Independence, LA

April 27-29, May 4-6 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival www.nojazzfest.com

April 25-30 Festival International www.festivalinternational.com

Man, there is so much more going on, too! Get out there and festival, friends. Also, big Happy Birthday wishes and salutations go out this month to Selena Labat - the mistress of the serpent tongue! Ya see... oh, never mind.... Actually, she's a wonderfully sweet girl and cleans up good, a terrific, dedicated Mom, performs random acts of kindness, cooks a really good roast, is a big foodie, loves to think about travel, works hard, she's bright and moves fast, then slows down and is quiet and still. No flies on her, though! (old talk, there). Happy B-day, S.

I’ve only had boiled crawfish once this year. But Dad is having me over for some on Easter! Love you Dad!

Spring has sprung, and so have I....hehe.....

Later,

Kirk