I've been playing a long time, in a lot of places. I've been from Alaska to California...Maine to New Orleans and lots of places between...even worked in England, Turkey, Dubai and lots of other places overseas (Air Force Brat).

Thing is, every place had it's good and bad points. Different weather, kinds of gigs...different music. And all those things change over time.

My long-time mentor, Tommy Johnston told me, "look, play for $5,000.00 a night every night you're alive. If you can't do that, play for $1,000.00....$500.00....the point is PLAY!"

I've enjoyed every place I've ever worked (some, obviously better than others) and intend to "gig" wherever I can, until I physically can't or I'm not able to meet my pretty rigid playing standards.

ENJOY WHATEVER and WHEREVER you PLAY, everyone!

Best personal regards to all this holiday season,


Russ