L.A. Friends

It was supposed to rain today but as I look out my El Segundo window it's a beautiful sunny day, blue sky, puffy clouds and a wonderful ocean breeze floating in.  I'm from St. Louis. For years all I ever heard was "don't go to L.A., it's mean, it's cruel, it's full of crime, you'll starve there, you'll die, blah blah blah blah". Just like todays weather forecast, sometimes the hype is wrong! I just want to say, so far, L.A. has not lived up to all the negative hype I heard while spending most of my life in St. Louis. Sheesh, it's not exactly like St. Louis does not have it's own share of crime, a lady was shot and killed at the mall just five minutes from my former home in West County.  In fact, every day I ask myself why I did not move here sooner. I love this town. I should have moved here years ago. Everywhere, there are great musicians, great entertainment, cool cars, gorgeous women, the ocean and unlimited opportunity.  All that aside, the most amazing thing is the people I've met and the friends I've made. The following is just a partial list, I'm sure I'll be revisiting this topic again and again, as there are so many amazing folks in my new West Coast life. Of course I'm most grateful for my wonderful friend and music companion Mary. I could be anywhere so long as we get to play together. Special thanks to Tim Jeck for recognizing Mary and I are normal. Dude, you never need to apologize for anything, we love ya. Party on, any hour, any volume, it's all good! A special thank you to Randy and Merlot Mike at Texas Loosey's, you guys are awesome and feel like old friends. Thanks to all for the kind words about our music and an extra special thank you to the master of ceremonies, the man who's keeping live music alive in the South Bay, the one and only South Bay Bob.  Peace Mark King