Normally I try to conjure up some snappy prose for you viewers, enticing you to reflect, laugh and linger a while longer on this humble website. Hell, if you've read this far, I thank you from the bottom of my aging heart. But, after enduring the grueling Iowa caucus circus, the inevitable post-holiday letdown AND this seemingly never-ending Iowa winter, words are hard to come by. We've been under siege from snow, bitter cold, presidential wannabes' incessent phone calls (up to Jan. 3, that is) and considerably less sunlight than normal since November and we're all wearing down a bit. Still hopeful our fortunes will change, we trudge along. Simply making it through the day with some optimism is reward enough for most of us. 

Travel has been dicey, so I've been sticking close to home and not gigging much. That'll change come spring, so stay tuned. "Quarter Moon View," my latest disc has been doing well. In September it was named the Folk CD of the Month on KUNI-FM in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It's retro-americana-
bluesy-acoustic-newgrassy-everything-but-the-kitchen-
sink-drenched-in-tremelo vibe features great Iowa artists like Mr Babers Neighbors, BeJae Fleming, Patric Bloom, Jared Hall, some Brother Truckers and more. There's songs about outhouse revelations, drinking, drinking and driving, UFO encounters, dogs and classic rock dinosaurs. Song samples from all my discs can be heard on the Music page.

Dirt Road Radio is now airing Mondays from 6-8pm on KFMG 99.1 FM in Des Moines. KFMG is a community operated, non-commercial adult alternative station with studios high atop the beautiful Hotel Fort Des Moines. It's a great step up for the show and I'm proud to be a part of such a fine station here in Iowa's Capitol City.

As always, I thank you for checking out my website and my music. You know, when someone says 'hey, you just made my day,' isn't it funny how that usually makes your day, too? Make someone's day.

Brian
Feb '08