Anyway, the sessions have been going well. Jim Curtin was in last week to lay down an upright bass track for IN ANOTHER MINUTE, and "little earl" Lundy is scheduled to start work on some background vocals. Needless to say, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work with all of these amazingly talented folks.

I personally have been laying down final vocal tracks, trying to get them the best they can be-- have even started the practice of screaming before a session, (Robert's idea-- he said Todd Rundgren, Peter Gabriel and a host of others practice that technique ? ). It's certainly good for MY stress level to expend that energy, but probably not for that of my neighbors. We'll see if it helps with the voice. The songs are coming out well though and I'm totally excited about the selection of which will be on this CD-- and the way they are being produced by Robert. It's been such a learning curve, and even though it's taken a while, I think the wait will be so worth it.

Anyway, it's funny living in the "sort of" country. People just seem to pop out of the woods, and over time, not a face looks unfamiliar. I'm even getting to know all the names of people's pets-- many of which chime in one at a time, like aural dominoes, in response to the noon whistle... a chorus of singing dogs.

On our second day in the BVI's we hiked up and over the hill behind the Jolly Roger to the beach at Smuggler's Cove. It was a bit of a trek, but so well worth it. It's a quiet cove, with stunning backdrop views and a light surf-- a perfect way to spend the day before performing that night. David Thrasher, resident artist and musician sat in with us again for a few songs. And as always, it was great to see so many familiar faces including our friend, Paul Mason from Foxy's who came out to see us.

A little road weary, we finished up our trip with a final gig at Bolongo Beach, before chilling one last day at Edythe and Paul's house and then heading home. Many thanks to Kyle, Doug and Manuel for working so hard and playing so well-- and to all the people along the way who helped to make the trip so enjoyable.

After a couple of gigs this weekend here in NY, I'll hopefully get in lots of studio time to get this new CD finished up and ready to go. It's good to be home.

On another note, our hostess, while Paul and Edythe are away during the day, is one of our favorite canine pals here in the VI's named Libby. So here's a photo of her lounging in the pool at this amazingly beautiful spot we get to stay while we're here called Birdsong.

Anyway, last night we played a super fun gig in Coral Bay at Island Blues, another venue that we love. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a family of goats making their way along the road. (I snapped a photo which I'll put up later on the photo page). We set up to play on the bandstand, which is practically on the water, and as the evening went on there was an outstandingly beautiful view of the full moon as it rose above the masts in the bay. Many thanks to the folks at Island Blues and the friends who showed up-- old and new.