Thanks to Jeffrey Oliver of the US Army for the kind suggestion to get up-to-date. Summer has been great—lots of gigs with new and old friends including some fun USO events, CJCC concerts, work with the Chicago Human Rhythm Project, the release of Mitch Paliga’s new CD Blithe Moments, more work on Alison Ruble’s upcoming CD release (can’t wait for this!), and holding down the fort at Bandera. The drumming is coming along—check the calendar and stop by Olive or Twist sometime for a good laugh at my expense. Fall comes soon, bringing another John Elmquist extravaganza, a concert at Truman State University (date TBA), new tunes of mine, and some recording in the works. Thanks to all the people who’ve been coming to see us and buying CDs. Stop by for more news, and stay on my case if I get too far behind!