Newsletter - November 04'

Hey ya'll. Sorry that I got my newsletter out a little late this month. I decided to wait until after the elections. I am very excited about the results for Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the US. I hope, with these people in leadership positions, we will grow as a society, leaving differences behind. I hope our leadership will help guide us to a period of national security and of having our troops come back home soon - a tough line to walk, no doubt. I hope we will continue to be proactive in the pursuit of terrorism. I hope, here at home, we will continue to show that racism is fading away - that the best person for the job is just that. I hope folks will rely less on government, and I hope government will rely less on having my money, and that I can be allowed to manage that myself, for my own future. I hope anyone with a bitch can be heard and understood, but that they don't override the majority. Just because you were born with one butt cheek, doesn't mean every chair needs to be uncomfortable for me... hehe. Sorry, half-butt man! It was awesome to see how many people voted this time. I was surprised by how many people thought John Kerry was worthy of their vote. I think it was mostly a vote against George Bush. That makes me aware that many folks don't like how he has managed the war in Iraq. I don't either, necessarily, but he is the first President in my life that gave me faith and hope, and he made me feel secure on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. (I was a Democrat for many years, btw - never liked Wild Bill, though) All I can do is pray that Mr. Bush and his cabinet can protect us and serve us well. God bless our troops....

So, it's the holiday season! I hope it's a wonderful time of year for you all. I've got a regular schedule at the usual spots. Back at On the Half Shell on November 6th, after a long absence. I'll continue some pre-game private parties and New Orleans gigs at the Bulldog. I'm not sure how the patio will be on Fridays, with the cooler temps. Hopefully, some heaters will appear soon. Always feel free to write or call me to verify gigs - kirkholder@kirkholder.com.

Congratulations to John and Molly in Alaska who are pregnant! I love ya'll and am so happy for you. Also, my best bud Joel and his beautiful wife Angie, and their daughter Eryn, will be joined by a new child next year! Love ya'll so much! Baby Cam Stafford is doing wonderfully - smiling and good-looking. And, for me, well... I made some really good chili dogs this past week!

You know my football predictions are looking to be too positive, don't you? I tried to be upbeat this season and it has turned on me. However, it's just a game and it's all fun and I love watching. Saints probably need a new coach. LSU needs time to grow and mature. LSU will still do well and give us a nice New Year's Day bowl game, I think. They don't look too strong, though. Might be dicey for Alabama and Arkansas - come on Tigers...POOSH, POOSH, POOSH! At this point, let's say USC - National Champs. Super Bowl - Phillie and New England. Outside shots for the AFC - Pittsburgh. NFC sucks!

Come see me and Chris LeBlanc do our duet on November 24th at the Vineyard. My band appears at Superior Grill on November 19th. I'll sit in at the Caterie, with the Monday Night Band, on November 22nd (tentative).

Have a Happy Thanksgiving with friends and family. I will play that night at the Bulldog, Uptown. Best wishes to you all and thanks for the support.

Please keep my good friend and great music supporter, Joan Abbott, in your thoughts and prayers. She is undergoing heart surgery this month. I'm sure she will be fine and will just need some time to recover. If you want to call them and wish her well, I have contact information.

Kirk