time off, but boy are we busy

Even though it looks like there's a bit of a lull we're using every minute to it's fullest (definitely the Angel Band way). The CD is nearly ready to put to bed. We've decided on the name, the artwork and the "vibe" we want to be putting out there. Nancy's working on the cover art (switching from her making peanut butter role). We're already starting to rehearse some new tunes...we've stock piled them while getting the CD under control. Marc is working on compiling some show videos into new song videos which we'll be posting...
We get together for Passover tomorrow night, then Nancy head's south to Haiti for some time before the next hunk of gigs at the beginning of April. She'll be working at the Foundation we've been supporting through bird selling (see www.artforhaitianchildren.org). Hopefully the "Hope is on the Way" video being done by the hip hop group in Jacmel will be ready for filming while she's there...more as it develops.
Meanwhile we all wish you all the most peaceful holiday filled with joy and love.
Angel Band

Massachusetts after St Paddy's Day

Apparently St Patrick's Day is really, really serious business in Massachusetts. Shoulda had that info before we booked at gig the day after! Even though we nearly outnumbered our audience we managed to have a killer good time at the Narrows Arts Center in Fall River.
The next night was Cambridge. Gorgeous day walking around Cambridge before settling in to one of the most important folk clubs in the country. The night was lovely on every level. We can't wait to get back there (looking like next fall if all goes according to plan).
Had a brief breakfast hootenanny at Seekonk, MA at the Country Kitchen. We ended up serenading ex temporaneously...it'll happen, folks. You never know when we'll feel a song coming on.
See you all up the road.
with love...

wacky weekend

It all started off normally enough...got in the van, everyone comfy for the ride down to Baltimore. We played this totally fun/different gig at Cellar Stage..church basement with (as the green room) an old boyscout's troop room (not old boyscouts...old room with boyscout stuff in it). We got some pics which we'll attempt to post in a bit. Suffice it to say that we now know our knots (say that one 3 times fast).
Aly, Nancy and Marc then got together at Aly's high school alma mater (Archmere Academy). They were doing a spaghetti dinner night to raise money for Haitian relief efforts. Wonderful community with plugged in kids, parents and staff. We sang a very stripped down version of "Hope is on the Way". Such a sweet night.
Getting ready to turn around and head north. Lighting candles to pray that there's NO MORE SNOW coming anytime soon.
wishing all a lovely Sunday
love

Sunday nite after burn

What can we say after 2 such fun gigs? Thanks to those who made these nights great. Once again we find ourselves satisfied and gratified. Too good for words.
Baltimore next!
love

Back in the van

you know what? Cheetos petrify after a while. How would we know you ask...back of van under the accordion case. Live and learn.
Looking forward to regrouping. Out with DBQ to Annapolis and Birchmere. Looking forward to hitting some serious notes.
see you down the road.
love