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Aren’t you glad you live in the US, my friends? I am. I sure find it sad to hear how many of our own citizens just think we are a terrible country. This is where it’s at, baby! This is where you can do it all. And there is now another country of free people in the world. Our enemy is a dedicated, violent, evil group of barely human beings, and those who hide them and support them. And they have the temerity to hide it in a religious overcoat. The world will never be safe until every one of these animals is sent on to his heaven. I hope the US military can speed them all along on that path. Just my opinion…. I am no hawk, I just believe there is evil in the world and you can’t placate it. Easy for me to say, I know, as I sit in my safe home and work on my computer and sing songs at night. Perhaps my life is this nice because our forefathers sought out and fought for a world free of tyranny and religious zealots. Let me step back off this soapbox….

So, Happy Independence Day to you, my friends! I hope you have a great time at BBQ’s, swimming pools, on motorboats and jet skis. Go see some fireworks and hold somebody’s hand while they play “God Bless America” and Ray Charles sings “America, the Beautiful, God shed His grace on thee.” That’s the way it should be.

Here is some of my news: The new Bulldog gig, 5135 Canal Blvd. in Mid-City NO, is going great (though it’s hot out there, at times). Rusty, Herbie, and all the staff are treating me so well, and the audience is wonderful and supportive. They often don’t let me leave when it’s time to go. And, while I’ll be at the old Bulldog at 3236 Magazine St., NO this month on Thursdays, I’ll also be doing a “happy hour” show at the new Bulldog on Fridays, 6-9pm (except for July 9th).

This is important for ya’ll to know – The new Bulldog gig is an outside show, on a great patio. You all know how the weather can be, so during the summer, that gig has some issues. I’d hate for anyone to go to NO and find out I stayed home due to weather. I have arranged it with the management to call me in the afternoon for any cancellations. That way, I can let anyone else know about the changes. So, feel free to call or write me anytime I am scheduled to play at the new Bulldog. Or call there. And hey, that patio is available to use for private parties! It is awesome and all you have to do is call them and buy their beer – no other fees! AND, they plan on showing LSU games on a huge outdoor screen on the patio, and I might do a band gig there, like after a game! It’s a great place, ya’ll. Please check into it.

My gigs have just been great, lately. Spanky’s seems to be doing great on Sunday nights. I should be there on the 4th of July, but check back on that. Might take a holiday, myself. I figure it will be a late crowd, due to fireworks, but who knows. Call or write me, or the bar, about that one. Oh, and while I’m thinking of Sundays, Bo Jamison says that the Damon King Band will still be doing the occasional Sunday night show at the Alligator Bayou Bar. Check out their website link on my pages.

I had great times with Toby, Terry, and Jeff, doing some Monday Night Band shows at the Caterie. I’ll schedule one of those in July, more than likely. Check out Terry, with Jive Train, at the Station on July 10th. Great dance music with some groovy soul. Look for Jeff and another Amos Moses show on July 31st at Clicks. And look for Toby and Jeff at www.johnnygossip.com.

On July 9th, Matt, Dan, and Chad will join me for our once-a-month show at Superior Grill – anything might happen, musically. Keep checking the calendar, cause I haven’t finished booking July. I have new gigs coming in New Orleans, definitely, and Lafayette, hopefully. I’ll try to get back to On the Half Shell as soon as they need me. I love the Friday nights that I have played there, but couldn’t pass up this every Friday offer at the Bulldog. However, please go see my great friends behind the bar, Liz and Jenny. I’ll have shows at the Station, the Vineyard, and Park Place this month, as well.

I’m jonesing for football now, ya’ll. I am ready for bright, sunny, cool Saturdays and Superdome Sundays of FOOTBALL! Life seems to be going by so fast, I guess because I’m always looking for the next good time, big game, or fun festival. Not many festivals until the fall, as far as I can tell. And, that’s when my friends, Bill and Polly, will be expecting their baby!! Uncle Kirk might be as close as I come to having a kid… hehe. Hey, the Superdome lets you bring in a babe-in-arms for free, Bill! Perhaps I can create a new Saints fan. By the time he can go, it’ll be the San Antonio Saints!

Alright then, come out to a show, whenever you can. You know I’ll have a beer or a shot with you, sing your request or turn ya down politely (usually), and always try to do a good show. Thanks for looking in on me.

Kirk

P.S. Congratulations to my good friend and webmaster, Jimmy Granier, for marrying a fantastic lady, Katherine, on July 2nd! Love ya, bro.