Thank you!

What a great weekend we had. The CD Release party in Martinsville was just great. We had friends in town from all over the place, just to come to the show. Plus all the folks from Martinsville. Thanks to all of you came- Telisha and I were really shocked at the turnout. We had no idea that we'd have that many people. Glad we didn't run out of beer! If anyone has good photos, send them to me and I'll put them on the website.

Big special thanks to Heidi, Karen, and Julie for running the merch table pretty much all night long. You guys took in a lot of cash! Thanks to Linda for carrying the tip jar around- that really generated QUITE a bit of revenue as well. Oh- and of course thanks to the folks who tossed in some money or bought CD's or shirts! My dad did a pretty good job as bartender and MC- so thanks dad. If things don't work out at Hooker, you've always got something to fall back on. Of course, mom, great job with the catering. Food was great and PLENTIFUL!! Jenny- Thanks for keeping us out of jail with the whole ABC thing. That would have really put a damper on the evening. Adele- Sorry you couldn't make it but, wow, thanks for the bubbly and the cups!!! Both were a real hit at the party! Especially with Becki- who wasn't quite so bubbly the next morning. Speaking of Beck, though, Thanks for singing with us! It's always a treat. You sounded great. Oh- and if we thank Beck, we need to thank Andres. He was not only very helpful in tracking down some pain medicine, but also he didn't seem to mind being the butt of a few jokes from stage! What a guy.... Of course, thanks to Maria for the fruit tray! yummy. Thanks to those of you who traveled a long way to come- Bill, Jean, Nick, Steve, George, PATTI, Tony, Heather, Larissa, John, Tom, Sheree... Oh- and George and Beth. Didn't everybody see George and Beth? Well, they were there. Honest! Thanks to Carolyn and Laura at the Artisan Center. What a GREAT PLACE!!! Folks, take advantage of this great resource. As soon as they get their website up and running, I'll put a link on our site. Steve- the lights worked out great. Thanks for the help there! Glad you finally got to put your undergraduate degree to work.

One more thing- Thanks to all of you who brought your kids. No, we're not a 'kids' band, and we have some dirty words and adult themes in our songs, but for some reason kids like us. And all the kids that were at the party seemed to have a really good time and actually listened to the music! They also really added a nice energy to the place. What fun.

Again- Thanks. Don't know what else to say. It's great to feel that love and support all around us. From the thundering applause after a song to a few small words of encouragement after the show, it all really makes a difference and keeps us going. You all mean more to us than you know.

Doug