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July 28, 2008

james & del

cheers.
thanks to all for a great couple of shows the last few nights. thank goodness the heat finally broke. it's been days & days of playing in 100 degree heat w/o any respite & last night's show @ moonlight gardens felt great. the weather was gorgeous. WNKU was out in full force (thx guys!), the midwest moe.ron contingent was well represented - but most importantly, we welcomed the return of our friend & brother, jim loughlin. more than anything, that made it feel like a normal moe. show again. it's good to have him back.

also, wanted to say what a true honor it was to share the stage w. the del mccoury band in arkansas the night before. del is a living legend. there are few musicians, let alone american artists, out there today who represent an american legacy in the arts, as he does. his family is great & it was a pleasure to spend the day w. them. it was really humbling to perform w. them & something I'll long cherish. I hope that one day I'll be playing @ del's age w. the same style & grace.

Posted by al at July 28, 2008 01:33 PM