1st Music Video

Here's the video

catch up

the uke at the Evening Muse
Turk is a party animal, and by the way has anyone seen him? I know he mentioned something about Mexico...

Lake Jo
Hey Tommy, it's a farther drop than it seems
The best dancers money can't buy
Global Bike

Photo taken at the Burren by Brenda  www.photoboudreau.com 

where to begin... I guess I'll continue from where I left off. Since then i went back North, played 3 showcases in Boston and performed at the Saratoga Hats Off Festival. I used the recording from Club Possium to put together this amateur video of a new song, "where i wanna be" . Also road the bicycle 30 something miles to Paris Mountain's "Music in the Woods" a sweet solar powered summer festival that happens for a series of Saturdays through out the summer.  The rangers were incredible and hooked me up with a sweet camp spot for the night before heading back in the morning on my trek. Being back on the bike stirred freedom and serenity like no other. It took some thinking, but I did decide to come back.

I got the chance to perform in Charlotte 3 times, two where at the Evening Muse, a fabulous music venue.  One of these showcases was opening up for my friends The Superficials. It just so happen I was/am house sitting at a beautiful homestead where we all got to stay before the trip over to the Jar (the queen city).  Our hosts Ginger, Marley, and Turk, made quite the lasting  impression. You can see Turk's Hollywood debut at the end of the music video.  He has since moved out, insisting on hangin with the chickens down the road instead of around the campfire with me. I've been going to visit him daily at the neighbors but he simply won't come home. 

Last Monday I was glad to be a part of the  Global Bike event at the  Brasserie Ecosse in Spartenburg. 

Then there was a family visit, more entertaining from Turk, and more fresh Figs and Grapes. 

Mamma Cat had surgery, and gave me quite a scare when I went to pick her up and she tore open both sets of stitches and her insides were exposed to air.  Then this women that has done a great deal to evolve the Pet spay neuter clinic in Pickens County, reached out to help me. She took Mamma for the night and the next day bringing her for more surgery and safely back into my arms. The cat spent 5 days in the "cabin" recouping and has been set free again with a full recovery.   Now that she won't be having more kittens my new friend suggested I call her Mamma Mia, and Mia for short. 

Today I went to Asheville for the LAAFF festival. I'm excited to be getting familiar with the local musicians and artist and hopefully will be doing some shows over there in the future. It seems quite different from my experience last year. I remember Asheville was the first big hills i'd been on from Florida . I had no idea what was in store at the time, or that I would return wks later to get on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 

A few trips to Rainbow Falls, a trek up Hospital Rock, and a swim in Lake Jocassee later...

I must bake. I'm thoroughly enjoying all these resources at the homestead. The oven is like no other.  I'd like to bake for everyone that has rescued me in the past 4wks. My mechanics are angels, not to mention the guest mechanic in town that saved the day and helped me make it to my show.  All the  friends that have come into my life... the synchronicity is thrilling, and circumstance is like a piece of art. 

OK, I'm going back on the road tomorrow, and I really want to give you some video and pics from the last Upsate NewYork/ Vermont travel. I'm waiting on a few more things. I'm especially excited to get footage of The T.V. show in Woodstock, N.Y. That night I slept under the stars in a place called Magic Meadow, Up Meads Mountain Road from the monastery. Incredible place.

So the garden is just a little bit over grown . I've been avoiding weeding since my return cause I'm still getting over fever and flu. I am so glad to be back home at Red Clay Hill. I've noticed lots of extra foliage in the yard which equals a lot more living things.

Chiggers, for an example ...this is my second bought with them this season. Considering my lifestyle not too bad. Also lots and lots of spiders, inside and out. I feel protected, but I've been kicking the really big ones out of the house (capture release). I can't believe that one of them builds his/her nest on my car every other day. Or this gnarly one in the photo below, just because of it's serious camo.

I've finally started painting this big empty canvas in my house.

more Charlotte

Here are some photos taken by Jeremy with LunahZon Photography. Femme Fest seems like just yesterday.

Here are some photos taken by Jeremy with LunahZon Photography. Femme Fest seems like just yesterday.

Lewis!

So, I first met Lewis May 16th or so, on his bicycle heading East-north/east on Highway 11. I had just finished hiking Table Rock Mountain, and my friend Tommy and I were heading back when I saw a man on a loaded bicycle heading toward Pumkintown. After I hopped in my car I caught up with Lewis Gillard, the bicyclist. I asked where he'd been, where he was heading, and if had time to come back and share a hot meal at Red Clay Hill. He is from Socorro New Mexico and he's all ready travelled 2600 miles on bicycle! So he came back to tell me a little more of his travels, and me of mine.
Lewis has the courage to journey into the unknown and sold his possessions and hopped on a bike and headed somewhat east out of New Mexico. taken from his profile on crazyguyonabike.com
"Unhappy with the daily grind, unable to further subject himself to a regimen of working in the bee hive, our hero sets out on a journey to discover a lifestyle of living for today and never worrying about tomorrow."
The next day we went for a hike and had a fabulous dinner with my dear friends Randi and Cliff. The day after we biked up Caesar's Head and parted ways at the top. A few days later I got a message from Lewis that he had fallen and broke his thumb! He had to stop the trip and think of a different plan. I told him to come back to RCH and decide.
He then got on the Appalachian Trail to heal his thumb and continue his self-powered travel! More than 10 days of being in and he had to fly to New Mexico on an emergency. After spending a few weeks with family he flew up to Albany New York and spent a day there before riding back down to the south by car with me and helping me tremendously because I got the flu.

Today he got back on his bike to continue his journey to wherever he want .
If you see this man out on the road FEED him!! to see some of the interesting shots he's taking along his journey check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/vootriant/ Until next time Lewis!

Getting in all out

Ok, so instead of back blogging I'm going to spill most of this all out in one post. Where to start... and there will be more to come.
Mamma and black, hanging out on the wood pile.

Before they left home, Sister and Brother, two pees in a pod, aw, miss them.


These images were taken in Gainesville Florida at the Pizza Palace. My friend Jason even broke out the Hoola -Hoop. The women with the head band in the blue shirt, Katie, that happen to be noticing me taking this pic, was a beautiful hostess that evening with wondrous gardens. She had done a major bike tour herself across the United States

Here are some shots from my trip to New York.

This was one of my campsites in the Adirondack Park .In the early morning I noticed this tightly woven nest. I was very far away taking this one, and can not believe that there are eggs in it!

The trail up to Porter Mountain was wet and I enjoyed being in the low clouds. At the top you can feel the mountainous overlook, even though the clouds fill the air.

Here's some views from Little Porter, the baby mountain next to Porter. By this time it had cleared up.

Here's the garden before I left for New York, not too overgrown, lots of added privacy.
My friends the Drovers at the Pumpkintown Opry, they jam some foot tappin bluegrass.Another Fun filled Saturday at the Pumpkintown Opry.

The Eddie's Attic Finals in Atlanta GA, June 6th. This was a fabulous night full of talent, and Eddie is a really neat guy, you can not believe the musicians that come into this place!