05/20/2026
What a spectacular America's Soul Live last night. We did a salute to Raven Records, Jim Ratts' iconic label and recording studio in Denver, featuring some marvelous pickers and singers who have recorded there. Jim & Salli were great, as usual, and keyboard master Rob Lowe was spellbinding. Adding keys to my new single, The Western Road, was a wonderful surprise, with Rob and Ernie killing the solos. Anne McCain's cover of a Dan Fogelberg gem was beyond moving, and Patty Clayton, Gavin Maurer, and Steve Pierce brought marvelous original tunes. Jolly Demis brought the house down with his trademark humor just days after confirming his remission from cancer. An amazing night all around. Don't miss next month's show on Tuesday, June 16, when ASL favorite Mike Blakely joins Ernie and me. See you then!