It's the same up here, Don. My friend Helmut Licht has a big band, 17-pieces, and until recently he had a relatively light schedule for the big band. Now, it's booked nearly every weekend and at least one day during the week. He also has a full plate of NH jobs, nearly every day of the week, plus teaches ballroom dancing one night a week.

I still get calls to do private parties and fill in for restaurant and bar jobs, but, unfortunately, I have to turn them down - just too busted up to be on stage anymore.

All the best,

Gary