More Christmas Eve...

Okay, just one more post before Christmas. I found out that the sketch I recently completed was indeed presented and it went over very well. So... here it is:


Million Dollar Quartet recently ran at Chicago's Goodman Theatre and is now enjoying an open-ended run across town at the Apollo. This amazing piece has as its springboard the legendary night that former and current stars of the Sun Records label (Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis) came together for an impromptu jam session. The cast is an amazing gang of musicians/vocalists/actors and the show is truly amazing. If you're anywhere near Chicago, I highly recommend it. Thanks Lisa and Rob for thinking of me to capture such a special experience.

In Plaidland... one of our gang finally had to concede in a battle with laryngitis. He's gonna be fine, but in the mean time our understudy Shay had to jump in. We had our understandable bumps, but the holiday magic was still a-flowin'. The audience today seemed to really enjoy the show. Shay is in again tonight with one under his belt. Tomorrow we have a well-sold matinee and then I'm heading out to Leucadia to join friends for dinner and merry making. Christmas here I come! Peace and love to you all.

Christmas Eve

As I write this, it has been Christmas Eve Day for almost an hour. Where did the past weeks go? I'm seriously amazed at how time flies. But as I think about this holiday and reflect on its meaning to me (along with cherishing those who are close to me right now), I might not post for the next couple of days. I'm going to relish performing Plaid Tidings alongside my broheims, and I'm going to use my time offstage to give thanks for work and health and loved ones and possibilities. Merry Christmas (and/or Happy... [your cherished holiday]). May this time of year be a springboard to an amazing next chapter in your life.

I'm encouraged by a local radio station here that is giving significant air time to John Lennon's Happy Xmas (War Is Over). My favorite lyrics in this tune are "A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Let's hope it's a good one without any fear." May we have our eyes on the prize in this new year. Peace can happen. And it may take a LOT of work, but America can be the hopeful place it's meant to be. One of the best ways this can happen is simply thinking of others ahead of ourselves – or at least as much as ourselves. Golden Rule. Courtesy. Kindness. Whatever you call it, we can all help heal the world with putting this simple thought into action.

Best wishes of peace and love are coming your way from this artistic fellow. Merry and Happy, y'all!