Big things this Spring, guys. Big Things.

Let's start with what you can do *right this second*. Go to www.jango.com.  See that great big box there in the middle? Type my name in there and hit play. Go ahead, it'll be fun. It'll start playing my music, and bring you to a page where you can tell them that you love me. I have no problems with you all shouting your love for me from the rooftops, or rather, clicking a button on a website indicating your delight in my music. Have fun, folks. And while you're there, you can tell them other artists you like and they will help you find other struggling independent artists like myself that you will love too (like my BFF's Celtic trio, Gael in the Harbor). Maybe a little less than you love me. That's okay.

NEXT, I have more news for everyone (regardless of location)! This Sunday, 3/27, I will be a live, in-studio guest on WSTW's Hometown Heroes! And you, my darlings, can all listen. If you are local, it's 93.7 fm on your radio. If you are not local (or if you are and just have an aversion to older technology) you can listen at www.wstw.com by clicking "listen live" under the big station logo at the upper left of the page. There is also a nifty iPhone app for listening to WSTW - just search WSTW in the app store - if you're feeling extra fancy. Mark Rogers, the truly lovely host of Hometown Heroes, will ask me questions, play a few songs off Happy Happy, and even let me do a few songs live in between playing other totally awesome local artists from the Delaware Valley. It's a win-win situation, as far as I'm concerned.

NEXT, I've got some location-specific news. I have two show dates coming up. On April 5th I will play my first Delaware show since SEPTEMBER (if you can believe that) at The Blue Parrot. My friends The Hold Up have invited me to play a set during their regular Tuesday night residency. Oh, and since the Awesome Band is primarily composed of guys in The Hold Up, The Awesome Band will make a reappearance for this show! Oh and also playing that night? Born Sisters and Sarah Flynn! There's no cover, there's great food, and there are great drink specials. Starts at 9. Details here or here. If you're feeling nice, RSVP on that Facebook invite and send it to your friends! THEN on April 16th, my triumphant return to The Alphabet Lounge in NYC! I won't have a band for this date, but it'll be a great show anyway. I implore you to come out. There is a $10 cover for that show, but that's mostly to cover my gas and tolls. Those who have seen me play in NY can vouch for how much fun those shows are. Details are here and here. Same deal on the RSVP business. Bring your friends. If you do, and you ask me, I will give you some free swag. We're not stingy here.

Finally, and probably most importantly, I've been given the opportunity to be a part of some big fundraising events this year through the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of Delaware (thank you, Claire!). Not only will I be singing the national anthem at both the LLS Night at the Blue Rocks this July (stay tuned) and at their Light The Night fundraising walk, but also I will be performing a full set at their Casino for the Cure event on May 14th! I'll have merch for sale at the event and a portion of the proceeds will go towards my own Light the Night efforts. This is only the beginning, folks. I'm making LLS my pet cause. In the coming months expect to hear about a benefit concert to raise money for this worthy charity.

OK, I think I've talked your ear off enough. Till next time, my dear frands!