Music, singing, songwriting, my band, parties in bookstores … these things make me happy. And in a delightful mash-up of all the above, my band will be entertaining party-goers celebrating the 5th Anniversary of one of the most creative, welcoming, inventive indie bookstores around, The Book Jewel.

It’s interesting how, during these trying times politically, people still want to get out and celebrate; gather with friends, experience art, feel joy, shake off the doldrums and anxieties that seem to endlessly swirl around us. I appreciate when people show up at gigs, join me at a show, text me about a new art exhibit, or just want to get out on a walk. We need to break away from noise and clatter.

In my last Substack piece I mentioned that my readers tend to less interested, however, in reading about these things, more focused on political analysis and opinion. So when people do join the party, so to speak, do read the piece on music or publish, do share articles about new, great places to eat, I’m encouraged. Because, as I’ve said countless times, we’ve got to find balance. Never more essential that in this mad moment…

So if you’re in the Los Angeles area next Saturday night, I hope you’ll come join us for this celebration of a fantastic indie bookstore. I promise it’ll be a rockin’ good time!