Tin Cat

We’re back from the Folk Alliance Region West conference in Mesa, AZ, where two floors of the Marriott were transformed into a miniature Sixth Street, beds shoved aside to make every room its own little unplugged concert venue.  (Lots of other important stuff happened, like panels and workshops, but it’s the “guerrilla showcases” that are really striking.)  I’m sure to snub someone here by forgetting them, but I can’t help mentioning a few of our favorite musicians from the conference, like Sarah Sample, Driftwood Fire, Dayan Kai, Rachel Garlin, and our friends Michael Morales and Bev and Greg.  And the best time I had all weekend, hanging out and playing bass (and a little mandolin) at the Joni Mitchell song circle.