ColdWaterFshr

Iris Dement was quite a show the other night. She can flat out play that piano and sing. The 2 other gals that joined her were amazing talents in their own right. Ana Egge who has done work with Ron Sexsmith, Jason Mercer, and Liz Draper, upright bass, with Charlie Parr and also the Cactus Blossoms.

She’s playing in Springfield Sunday night at the Gillioz.

Seeing Iris Dement tomorrow night at City Winery.

Robert Cray was in rare form last Friday night

I saw it a couple weeks ago here in St Louis. It was okay. Little but underwhelmed. Was expecting more action and visual. It went more heavy on stories, all of which were good. A good fundraiser for Gateway TU. Raffles were very good. I encourage anyone to go.

Yes, the letter is what makes this 100 times better than just a painting you admired from a random person who did a book cover. A John Gierach book cover no less, but that you talked to him, and he took the time to write such a heartfelt letter and yes, that second to last sentence kills me. Just ordered the book on Amazon. Thanks.

Beautiful picture. But that he took the time to write you a letter and tell you the story about the painting . . . blown away. That is super cool. Love this.

Sad to hear of his passing. https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/beloved-author-john-gierach-passes-away-78/7715996

Agreed. Crowds are gone. Water is better. Not so danged hot. Was down at Carillon Beach a couple weeks ago and didn't want to leave.

Daughter

I'm in discussions with a buddy of mine who is a major book publisher in NY. I've shared excerpts of your travels and adventures, Oneshot. There is interest. The "Oneshot Chronicles" could shoot right up to the top NYT bestseller list. We need more content for liftoff. Keep it coming, I will PM you royalty details with rights and editorial exclusions/edits, distribution details, book-signing events and so forth.

Made it home just a few minutes ago. Really enjoyed this trip with you guys. Thanks for organizing, Dan. And thanks for bringing all the food, Ness and Rick! If the flies weren’t swarming and it weren’t so danged hot, I would’ve liked to had spent more time chatting with all of you. I like that stretch of water. Very clear water, pretty bluffs and spotted many nice sized fish. Ended up with a dozen or so smallies, most in the 14-15” range and a couple largemouth, including a big one that had to be 18” or more that threw my bait as he tail walked. Fun trip!

OAF underway….

Canoe is loaded. Heading south.

Yeah, please let me know. I’m getting ready to load the canoe on the car and drive from St. Louis to Branson here in the next hour.. … if the water is too low and we’re not floating, that would be helpful information. Thank you!