Hey, John. Thanks for the quick reply. First, congratulations on the child -- and, these days. congrats are also in order for the decent day job. Glad to hear, though, that you're still making time for music. Please keep me posted on those two records. Needless to say, I'd love to get my hands on them when they're out. Maybe even talk you into a radio interview to coincide with the release: a little q&a, spin some songs. And also please let me know if you ever play out in Buffalo. I have a friend there who would love your stuff.

I'm writing a lot less. Stopped writing for the weekly arts paper because the kids (6 and 13) are busy, and the weekly stuff was interfering. Still doing a lot of listening though, keeping an ear out for things that really connect. Which leads back to being glad that you're still making music.  

Take Care and Stay in Touch,

Rick

Hi, Jon. Played "Sing Rosetta" on my radio show the other night, so that inspired me to check in with you. It was a gospel episode, something I do every other month or so, and I used "Sing Rosetta" and "Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us" to usher in a set of Sister Rosetta Tharpe songs. I also played a cut from the Dixie Hummingbird's Diamond Jubilation, a record that you turned me on to.

Anyway, hope you're doing well. When you have a chance, please let me know what's going on in your world music-wise.

Take Care,

Rick Cornell (Hillsborough, NC)