Looks like Indian Summer has finally given up the ghost and yielded to cold winds and bare trees. The picture above is of David and I at a summer festival. I wanted to take one last look back to warm winds and outdoor music. The older I get, the less appeal huge indoor venues hold. Festivals, with multiple stages give everyone a chance to meet their favorite performers, and also gives the performers a chance to meet their fans - both new and old. They also give musicians a chance to share licks, ideas and songs with their peers. They are a great way to find a creative boost, and sometimes move beyond the writers block that plagues us all from time to time.

Having said all that - a warm fire and a snifter of cognac can also work wonders. So here's to Winter - bring it on!