Return Engagement

Two words of which I am especially fond: Return Engagement. Creates the impression that the first show was so well-received that the audience DEMANDED another. What am I talking about? I have been asked to perform at The Shedd. For a second time. Sweeeeeet!

In April of 2007, I was honored to be asked to perform at The Shedd for the first time. This coincided with the release of my last cd, "Party of One", and it was one of the most memorable performances of my life. Why? First, it's a top notch venue. It's sort of like a Eugene version of Austin City Limits. The performing arts hall in The Shedd seats 800 and many world-class artists have performed there.

Second, I was one of the first local artists to be invited to perform at The Shedd. And the show couldn't have gone any better. My old friend and record producer Gary White agreed to join me for the show, coming to Eugene from LA. Many close friends and family members attended, including my parents.

If you've ever checked out the video of me performing on this blog, that footage is taken from my show at The Shedd. Well, my Return Engagement (pardon the capital letters, like I said, I really like those two words) is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, just before I plan on leaving for Australia and a few shows Down Under. More about that later. More about all of this return to music later.

Here in the Pacific Northwest, it's mid-September, the sun is bright, the scenery is spectacular this time of year and I'm feeling happy as can be. Oh yes, this is enough of a diversion to temporarily keep my mind off those dark Sarah thoughts.