Newsletter - October 03'

Guess what? It’s the month of savings! Low power bills! Fall temps! Who needs an air conditioner or a heater? Hello friends, and thanks for checking in this month. Feels like summer is over today. I did get in a final summer trip - I went to Destin in September, after Labor Day. It was so beautiful! The water was perfect and warm, and it was sunny every day. I relaxed for a week and tried to write a little music. Got a few ideas down, but nothing significant. I’ll try to address some song writing soon, though.

My little New Orleans CD release party, which I arranged mainly for some reviews, was a non-event, unfortunately. And I didn’t get the CD reviews I desired, either. But, a few great folks showed up to try to help me. Thanks to Craig and Mac for being my sales staff, and Steve Watson at the Kingpin for the room. Jeff Hood and Matt Doran were wonderful friends to perform with me and take the time to try to make it special for me. Thanks to those who came and bought some CDs and merchandise. I think the reviews will come out, sooner or later. I did get my CDs into Tower Records and Louisiana Music Factory in New Orleans for retail sales. They are available now at both stores. I might do an “in-store” show at Louisiana Music Factory later this year. It’s a cool little place across from the House of Blues.

Thanks to Dave Long, I got some radio airplay this past weekend (9/27). He told me about KZMZ in Monroe playing local CDs. He has already heard Chris LeBlanc’s new tune, “Starshine” (which rocks, baby!!) as well as my “Wine and Cigarettes” cut. Thanks to John Dogma for putting me on his show.

OK, October has a nice schedule, with several private parties, every Sunday at Spanky’s (I won’t miss any this month), every Monday with the fellas at the Caterie, three trips to On the Half Shell, two nights at Seafood Ya Ya, and one night each at Churchill’s, the Vineyard, and the Station. Also, Oktoberfest in Ponchatoula is this month – the 17th to the 19th. I think it’s a fun time and recommend it to anyone who likes to have fun dancing, drinking, eating, and people watching. The Austrian band is fun in the daytime and the nightly band is always hilarious. You get lots of food per plate and the beer flows like wine! I’d say for about $50, two folks can have a great day – or, I could have a really great day!

I think, by this time, Matt and Michelle Doran should’ve had their new baby girl! Congrats to them, and Charles Pierce, on the new bundles of joy. Chad’s is just around the corner! Also, by this time, you know my football predictions are WAY OFF! Hey, but I stuck my neck out early. LSU is awesome and will definitely be better than my 9-3 prediction. Saints blow! What’d I say? 8-8? Lucky to win 5 more games. But, I’ll be in that Dome, baby! Unless I can sell to some out-of-town fan of the visiting with their team!

On November 1 (LSU Homecoming night game) I am playing at the Main Street Market from 10:30am to noon. My friend, Kelly Hutson, has organized another run for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS - Lou Gehrig's disease). I'll be entertaining folks as they finish their run/walk. You can get details for participating at www.aHomeRunforALS.org. And you can write to Kelly at khutso2@cox.net. I know lots of runners and walkers, so if you can help us with this cause, come on out and join in.

Thanks, as always, for the tremendous support you give me. I think I’ve neglected updating my show for quite some time, and I’m sorry about that, but I’ll try to find some time to address that. It’s a wonderful time of year and I hope you are enjoying this fantastic weather. My best to you all.

Kirk