JoCo Cruise 2027 on sale! Aimee Mann Tour! Other Things!
Always Pack Strings
Well, I’m sure those of you who came out to see me in Philadelphia are still telling your friends all about that epic double string break. There are rumors of this sort of thing happening, but nobody has ever documented it in the wild, so I’m proud to have been there for this historic moment. Thank you to whoever it was who spotted the errant peg on the floor, otherwise I would have had to stop the show while I went out to buy a new guitar. It’s all happening live, everybody!
JoCo Cruise 2027
We’re officially on sale, and cabins are going fast! We’ll be sailing on Holland America’s Eurodam Feb 20-27, and we’re going to Antigua, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay. If you don’t already know (and honestly, if you don’t, where have you BEEN?) this is a week at sea where we rent a cruise ship and fill it with awesome people. There will be a billion hours of entertainment and partying that we are planning EVEN NOW.
24 Hour Plays
The very last thing I’m doing this year is appearing as the musical guest for something called The 24 Hour Plays, this Friday Dec 12 in NYC. This is an event where several teams of writers/directors/actors meet up one evening, spend the overnight writing several short plays, and put them up the following evening. It’s bananas. I’ve done the musical version of it a couple of times, and it’s one of those things that feels impossible before you start, while you’re doing it, and even after it’s done. I love it so much. It’s usually my own internal editor that makes it hard to start and finish things, and this is a setup where there just isn’t time for ANY internal editing. It’s first idea best idea and then a sprint to the finish. It’s ragged and beautiful, and everything that gets made feels like, and probably is, a miracle. As the musical guest I’ll just be doing some interstitial music between plays, so my job is easy. As long as I don’t break a string ha ha.
What’s Next?
Will I rest in January? No, I will not rest! I’ll be at Sketchfest in San Francisco to do Fake TED Talks on January 16. (Scheduling didn’t work out for a music show there this year, but I shall return.)
January 24 I’ll be part of Jillith Fair at the Fallser Club in Philadelphia. As many of you know, Jill passed away this last year, and a bunch of her friends are putting together a show to celebrate her and her music. I played bass for her when she was on JoCo Cruise, and Jim Boggia and I very nearly almost ALMOST made a band with her playing cover songs that the Beatles played before they were the Beatles. Jill was so great, and not just as a musician and songwriter; she had a beautiful spirit, and everything I ever did with her was inspiring and fun.
Then I’ll be opening for Aimee Mann on her tour in February and March. And then of course it’s JoCo Cruise 2026 March 21-28 out of San Diego. Somewhere in between all of these things I’ll manage to finish this dumb album – this is gonna be the year, I just know it.
I hope your December is shaping up to be a good one. Stay warm, be kind, and I’ll see you next year…
This is a lot of shows so you’d better come to them!
Will I ever stop? No, probably not. I’m in my 50’s and my hip hurts sometimes but I JUST. KEEP. GOING. because I know how important it is for you to be entertained (by me specifically, in part, sometimes).
To wit:
I have just added two shows to this grueling schedule, one in Chicago, and the other in St. Louis and guess what they’re both at City Wineries! I’ll be having that chicken corsica backstage, you can bet. Maybe some rice balls if I’m feeling frisky.
September 3
City Winery – Philadelphia, PA
Me just me
Tickets
September 4
Rams Head – Annapolis, MD
With Paul and Storm
Tickets
September 5
Birchmere – Alexandria, VA
With Paul and Storm
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September 7
City Winery – Pittsburgh, PA
Me just me
Tickets
September 23
City Winery – Boston, MA
Me just me
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October 15
City Winery – St. Louis, MO
Me just me
Tickets
October 16
City Winery – Chicago, IL
Me just me
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Cruising for a Cruising
Hello friends! I’m back on land after a week spent at sea with Team JoCo Cruise, putting the final finishing touches on our sailing in March. We’re less than three weeks away, so it’s pretty much filling up my heart and brain at the moment. If you’re sailing with us, I’ll see you March 2!
But listen also, perhaps you would be interested to know that we’ve opened booking for JoCo Cruise 2026? We’re sailing out of San Diego March 21-28, with stops at Cabo San Lucas, Loreto, and La Paz (Pichilingue). We haven’t done a West Coast cruise in many years, so we’re all looking forward to getting back there.
And from the looks of it, so is everyone else! We’re already nearing 75% sold, so I can legitimately say that cabins are going fast. Also, we’re offering an early booking discount at the moment, which is going to expire this Thursday night at midnight Pacific time. I say this not for self promotion purposes, because you know I am shy that way, but because some of you will yell at me if it sells out before I tell you about it.
Probably other things are happening in my world too? Yes! But I will tell you about them when I can think again.
Hang in there, pals.
Happy Summer!
I was just going to tell you that I’m about to go off the grid, but I’m kind of off the grid all the time anyway, so. Carry on. But still, the news never stops, no matter how many daiquiris I drink! Here then, is that news:
Origins Game Fair
I’ll be at the Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH June 22nd and 23rd. My show is Saturday night at 10 PM, but I’ll also be doing signings and photos at my booth on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. We’ll have CDs and vinyl and t-shirts, and we’ll also have some free JoCo Cruise swag, so come on by and say hello! More details on my schedule and Origins are here.
Shows and Also: Shows
As threatened, I’ve added a bunch of shows opening for Aimee Mann in November. Before that I’ll be with Paul and Storm at Rams Head and The Birchmere, and my minions (me) are busy setting up even more other things!
June 22
Origins Game Fair – Columbus, OH
You must have a badge to attend the show!
Schedule and details
September 29
The Birchmere – Alexandria, VA
With Paul and Storm
Tickets
September 30
Rams Head – Annapolis, MD
With Paul and Storm
Tickets
October 29
Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach, CA
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
October 30
Lobero Theater – Santa Barbara, CA
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
November 1
The United Theater on Broadway – Los Angeles, CA
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
November 2
Rio Theater – Santa Cruz, CA
Opening for Aimee Mann
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November 3
The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
November 4
The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
Opening for Aimee Mann
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November 6
Revolution Hall – Portland, OR
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
November 7
Aladdin Theater – Portland, OR
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
November 8
Washington Center for the Performing Arts – Olympia, WA
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
November 11
Boulder Theater – Boulder, CO
Opening for Aimee Mann
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November 12
Washington’s – Fort Collins, CO
Opening for Aimee Mann
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November 13
The Commonwealth Room – Salt Lake City, UT
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
November 15
Orpheum Theater – Flagstaff, AZ
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
November 16
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts – Scottsdale, AZ
Opening for Aimee Mann
Tickets
And Finally
Still pretty mad about that Hydrangea. See you soon.
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