Fun Times at the Junction Jam

Sure, it's an acoustic open mic/jam every Sunday, but it was an "electric" evening last night at the Junction Roadhouse in Port Angeles. Kim and Jason from Deadwood Revival made a long overdue appearance along with "Strider" and Kelly Hoch. Several members of "Thin Ice" also played for the large crowd of dancers and "singers along." Now that's the way to spend a winter's Sunday evening!

Sad news about the untimely death of long time local musician Forrest Rossaire brought forth song dedications and many well wishes for his family.

Guitar Instruction Tip #??: Get your left arm elbow off your leg when practicing sitting down, and sit in the correct position. Force your knees together if you have to, but avoid that lazy posture as it will cripple your playing progress. So many things to remember, but with practice, they eventually become automatic.

Happy New Year Olympic Peninsula

The only bad thing about performing is that, at some point in the evening, you have to leave the stage. Most gigs leave me wanting more, and forget about encores-they're contrivances and pure ego in most situations. New Year's Eve at the Garden Club on Marrowstone Island was a very good night with dancing and of course, music. The crowd was a little grayer than last year but every bit as energetic and festive.

Home for Winter Break, the young people turned out at the Junction the Sunday before, braving a very icy parking lot (where is a bull dozer when you need one?). Live music is best!