NEWS - The biggest Seattle news of any kind is the heat. End of June to beginning of July have 100+ temps and records being broken. I am trying to keep my dog cool. The Fresno Dixieland festival is something to look forward to. Temperatures will be hot there too!

Early in June I played a house party for members of the East Bay Stomp dance people. It was an exciting return to a real world. Jacob Zimmerman led the group and Matt Weiner, Eric Eagle and I provided the rhythm. They are an enthusiastic and appreciative group, July 2 I will play for them again in a trio led by clarinet and sax virtuoso Jonathan Doyle. I am glad to have some work at last and a good crowd!