Well, what a week it has been: last Thursday the band was assembling for the rehearsals for the Rehearsals (which are NOT a show in case you hadn't heard); this Thursday, they are playing their final of five nights that have been beyond anyone's expectations. For the rest, please go here.
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Bertis Reports from Dublin – 2007
A few random Dublin memories from over the years, on my first day here this time: Our first time here was 1984, the band’s second tour of Europe, back in the Reckoning days when that meant a few club shows where they could be arranged. SFX was the hall, and many Dublin friends over the … Continue reading Bertis Reports from Dublin – 2007
Postcard from Vancouver – 2007
Happy to report the recording went great in Vancouver. Hard to believe 3 weeks went by that fast. Many songs shaping up nicely, although I will resist the temptation to try and describe them, especially since many will be able to hear them live in Dublin in about a month (and others will somehow find … Continue reading Postcard from Vancouver – 2007
Postcard from ATH 2006
Well, we have had a few days to reflect on the proceedings over in Atlanta, with the band being inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. It was a fun fun evening, with the band playing and speaking great (way to go guys!), a swell time enjoyed by all our friends and fans and … Continue reading Postcard from ATH 2006
Postcard from Athens, GA 2006
As the old Sam Phillips line goes "nostalgia isn't what it used to be”; well, last night it was pretty fun to see a few generations of Athens musicians come together for a benefit for the local charities Community Connection and Family Connection/Communities in Schools. Billed as Finest Worksongs: Athens Bands Play the Music of … Continue reading Postcard from Athens, GA 2006
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