I know, I know. I disappeared for a while, EJ. But not quite off the edge of the Earth. The magazine is Mother Earth News, not Mother Jones -- although that would be fun, too. And I'm not on Mother Earth's staff anymore, although I'm about 30 paces away. Still at the same publishers, just with different magazines.

Yes, let me know next time you're in KC and we'll meet up. I'd love for you to meet and jam with my bandmates -- a splendid lot -- and also some of the other musicians here. It's a great community.

Frank, do you know dates and times for your gig at City Market? I know right where that is and if you're there at a time I can get there, I'd love to hear you. If not, I'll help spread the word. I live about an hour and a half east of Kansas City, so it's a bit of a trek for me during the week.

Jayto, yes, I've heard the Rain Dogs on numerous occasions and really like their music. Individual members have been at jams I've attended and they're wonderful musicians.

WW