Changes In Longitude

Hey All,
it is with an unheavy heart that I announce my postponement of my tour to the UK from March to May. Several dates had been booked and hopefully those venues will be available in May. The reasons are many and I'm not disappointed in the least.

First, CD sales are just beginning to roll in and the financial cost of the tour is considerable. This will afford me some more time to put together resources and promote.

Second, as mentioned in my previous blog, I have been invited to appear at the International Pop Overthrow Music Festival in Liverpool once again during 20-26 May. I couldn't pass up an opportunity to visit the Birthplace of the Beatles and play at the Cavern Club again. More details to follow.

Finally, the original tour would have occurred during the Easter season and I've been fortunate enough and blessed to have been given expanded tasks at church. Which I'm feeling wonderful about.

I know that many of you were expecting to see me in two months and I hope that you will be even more eager in May. That just means more time to get familiar with the songs on A Talent For Loving!

Happy Cary Grant Day to you! That means rent or watch one of his classic films, like North By Northwest, Bringing Up Baby, Notorious or Operation Petticoat. They come with my highest recommendation for fun viewing. Marvel at how he can handle screwball comedy, suspense and action. Clooney eat your heart out. Grant was the man (after Bogart, of course, Dad! Ha ha ha). Check your local listings, maybe there's CG marathon on a movie channel.

Have a great Friday, everybody.

Peace & Disco Beats

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