In honor of Thanksgiving Day, I present the following poetastrical pamperistrophe, composed several years ago by its own author, myself namely.

Why You Shouldn’t Eat an Elephant

You shouldn’t eat an elephant
Because they’re so intelligent.
You might think that’s … Read the rest

A couple weeks ago at Pikes Peak Market I was unexpectedly joined by beatboxer Abbey Banta on my only rap song, the Record of the Ten Foot Square Hut. I had never performed with a beatboxer before. That’s My … Read the rest

I read in a popular magazine that a famous movie person has made a biographical film about Blaze Foley. That was a clever thing to do.

Now, to prove how cool I really am, and to participate in all of … Read the rest

… and, in fact, it was. I was especially impressed by the loop-pedal/violin/ukulele/vocal compositions of My Name is Harriett. Those of you who know me will recognize the rarity of a positive sentence involving the phrase “loop pedal” issuing from … Read the rest

Announcing the first in a series of gigs at the Stagecoach Inn in Manitou, here is the first of a series of posters made from old photos. Most of the photos shall have been taken inside one of two bars … Read the rest

Through my friend Mearlan I have been granted an unexpected gig at Axe and the Oak whiskey distillery at the Ivywild School in Colorado Springs this coming Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Mr. Mearlan will start around 6 pm. I shall … Read the rest

The ghost of Townes Van Zandt appeared to me, playing pool on a pinball machine at the back of the Liberty in Austin last week. He stared intently without moving throughout all of my sets and those of the acts … Read the rest

Austin dates are currently as follows: March 14, 4 pm at Nomad Bar; March 14-17, 6pm at the Liberty. Yes, I’m playing two sets two hours apart at two places on Wednesday. Look at this nice poster which Bryan … Read the rest