Thoughts of warmer weather...

In the midst of all this cold (and an 11 show in 13 day stretch), I somehow am thinking ahead to summer. And I'm happy to share that I have just booked my 3rd summer of Thursday afternoon shows at The Margate Resort in Laconia, NH. I start on July 2 and wrap up on August 27. This is a great gig on Lake Winnipeaukee in a covered bar that sits on a dock surrounded by a sandy beach. You may be able to imagine why it has become one of my favorite spots.

Well, back to the cold and snow of reality...for a few more months anyway. :)

J

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NEW RESTAURANT (and possible future music venue???)

Friends are opening a new restaurant in what was formerly the Boiler Room in Wilton...it will be called "Calzolaio Pasta Co." and will feature Italian food, fresh made pastas, gourmet pizzas and an impressive wine list.

I have had "inside access" to the renovation process and the place is looking AWESOME. What was already a nice room in Wilton is now shaping up to be a venue in the league of some of the great Italian joints in Boston/NY.

This is very a very promising and exciting business in an otherwise crappy economy, and a very good thing for the town of Wilton. They are planning on opening this month.

So, please visit the website (http://www.calzolaiopasta.com) and please support this and ALL of your local businesses.

I don't think there are any plans for live music, especially on the 26-show-per-year pace I used to play at The Boiler Room, but HOPEFULLY if enough people ask for it, I'll be able to book some gigs for the summer.

So, when you go in to have some great food and wine, PLEASE be sure to mention that you would love to hear some live music! :)

-J

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