Hi Folks, well French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest have come and gone and now it's the long, hot summer. The Bugs, Blues Trio and Tin Men had good performances at  FQF. Bugs Jazz Fest show was rained out, but Tin Men put on a great performance at the Blues Tent. BIG NEWS -  I'm the cover article of Living Blues Magazine.!! It's a big honor and I'm truly humbled by this story telling my musical journey with bands and friends. All the bands have some summer shows in town, plus I'll be back at Port Townsend for The Acoustic Workshop teaching washboard. I have all the gigs up here and also weekly on Facebook. So, if your visiting or hanging in town, stop by for some good times and tunes!!

Well, it's been awhile, so I'll tell ya what's been happening and whats coming up! All the bands had good fests  season in 2025 and many local shows. Tin Men where at some out of town fests, Big Easy Cruise and private events. The Blues Trio kept busy with some great gigs (Big Easy Cruise, Dew Drop in Mandeville among others and Palmetto Bug Stompers held down a weekly show at dba along with some convention gigs. Now for 2026, Tin Men and Da Bugs are in both French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest with Blues Trio at French Quarter Fest also.Tin Men and Da Bugs weekly at Fritzel's European Jazz Club and dba respectively. Blues Trio at various clubs in town, Buffa's and MRB included. Chaz Fest returns to the Broadside Wednesday April 29 with a great lineup! Keep a eye out for  cover story in a national magazine coming out in May 1. Hope to see y'all somewhere

Been awhile, but back to tell you  what's been and will be happening. Tin Men, Palmetto Bug Stompers and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio just got done playing French Quarter Fest. Great crowd, good weather, a fun time for sure. Next, Tin Men, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio and Duo Louisianne (me and Glenn Hartman) will be performing at Jazz Fest. Tin Men off to Bayou Bon Vivant Fest in Norfolk, VA May 16, 17. Tin Men still have Mondays at Fritzel's which has turned out to be a real good place for us. Da Bugs still at dba on Thursdays and Blues Trio here and there (Capulet, MRB, Buffa's and more).  T-shirts and cds of Blues Trio, Palmetto Bug Stompersare available here. Go to tinmenmusic.com for Tin Men stuff1. Hope to see ya somewhere!!

Hi Folks, it's been awhile!!!  Tin Men now have weekly Monday show at Fritzel's European Jazz Club on Bourbon Street. It's been happening for couple months now and people are loving it!! We are still at dba every Wednesday, so now two places to see us every week. Palmetto Bug Stompers have switched from Sundays at dba to Thursdays at dba. The Blues Trio are at Three Muses the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Yes, change is good, so they say! Tin Men and Blues Trio will be performing on the sold out Big Easy Cruise in January, looking forward to that!! Order more t shirts, so all sizes  be available soon. Heading into the Holiday season, followed by Carnival and run up to Jazz Fest, so we're gonna be busy!! Hope to see yasomewhere!!

Well, it's hot down south. Da Bugs and Tin Men will have their weekly shows at dba all summer. The Blues Trio have some gigs around town. Tin Men will begin a Monday residency at Fritzel's European Jazz Club starting June 10. Hope to see you at some of our air condition shows!

Well,  Mardi Gras was great and now getting geared up for Fest season!  Tin Men, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio and Palmetto Bug Stompers are all playing French Quarter Fest in April. Tin men, palmetto Bug Stompers are also playing Jazz Fest. I'll be playing with Dr. Michael White's Tribute to Johnny Dodds at Jazz Fest also! Tin Men and Da Bugs are weekly at dba. The Blues Trio is at Three Muses the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Looking forward to see y'all somewhere!!

Tin Men had great shows on the inaugural Big Easy Cruise in November. Our new release, Hit It, is out on cd, Bandcamp, cdbaby  and tinmenmusic.com. Palmetto Bug Stompers cd is finally out and sounding good! Long time, beloved owner, Tom Thayer, sold to dba to a consortium of Frenchmen Street club owners and they're keeping it pretty much the same. The Bugs and Tin Men will continue our our weekly Sunday and Wednesdays respectively with Tin Men to going to 8:30. Washboard Chaz Blues Trio now has  the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at Three Muses! Good to be back on Frenchmen regularly. Hopefully, we'll have some Jazz Fest and French Quarter Fest news to share, but until then, see y'all somewhere!!

Well, it's finally cooled off some and the gigs are coming back! Palmetto Bug Stompers and Tin Men are back weekly at dba. Shows at Capulet, MRB, Pirogues Whiskey Bayou and Buffa's have been ongoing and great. Tin Men are set for the inaugaral Big Easy Cruise Nov. 4-11and our new recording will be out in various formats. Da Bugs cd will be out soon, working on minor changes on the artwork. Hope to see ya at the gigs!!

Well, had some great shows at French Quarter Fest, but now comes the daddy of them all. I'll be at Jazz Fest, 2nd weekend, with Glenn Hartman and Earth Tones and Tin Men. There are regular shows, some private parties, benefit all through Jazz Fest and beyond. Hope to see y'all somewhere!!

Well, I've finally updated my gigs here, been lacking in that department. Shows are coming back, weekly with Tin Men and Palmetto Bug Stompers. Some Blues Trio scattered here and there, plus Washboard Rodeo with a mechanical bull! Tin Men working on a new recording, some originals, some classic covers with that Tin Men touch. Should be out in some form (digital, cd, eventually vinyl) by end of year. Hope y'all are well and we'll see ya at the gigs!

Hi Folks, Festival season is almost here. Blues Trio, Tin Men and Da Bugs all will playing French Quarter Fest. Blues Trio, Da Bugs and Earth Tones will all be at Jazz Fest. Playing For Change Band also plays Jazz Fest, so I might play with them some. Working on getting Washboard Rodeo back at Three Muses, but the other three bands are all at their regular weekly shows. Their will be updates on possible Tin Men shows in Philly in June. I'll be coming back to Colorado in August to play with a bunch of old friends and bandmates, stay tuned for that.  Hope to see y'all at some shows.  It's been a long, tough two years, but were back!

Well, it's been awhile, but have some news to share. My bands are back at their weekly shows. Palmetto Bug Stompers at dba Sundays, Tin Men at dba Wednesdays and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at Blue Nile on Saturdays. It's been tough for everybody to navigate Covid and omicron, but get the shots, mask up and wash hands will get us through. I'll have some Festivals news soon, along with possible new cd from Tin Men. Good to be back, hope to se y'all at the clubs safely!!

Well, it's been awhile, but back playing inside and outside the clubs in New Orleans!! Palmetto Bug Stompers have their weekly Sunday gig at dba, Tin Men are back weekly on Wednesdays at dba. The Washboard Chaz Blues Trio and Washboard Rodeo will be picking up some shows in the future. Come out and support live music, but remember, y'all must be vaccinated to get in. See ya soon!!

Things are getting back to a somewhat new normal.The Blues Trio is back at The Spotted Cat every Friday. Yes, we have our weekly gig back! Palmetto Bug Stompers also got our weekly gig back at dba on Sundays. dba helped out a lot of it's weekly bands during the pandemic with street gigs and a new outdoor venue across the street in the old Art Market. Washboard Rodeo is getting back in the swing of things with shows at Spotted Cat and more to be named later. Tin Men are back in action in August at MRB and unannounced, at this time, shows at dba. Palmetto Bug Stompers, Tin Men and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio are all in French Quarter Fest and The Blues Trio and Da Bugs are in Jazz Fest! The Earthtones are back at Jazz Fest also, with both festivals happening in October! Whew, going to be a busy fall, hope to see ya somewhere and check the event page for all the shows, times, etc.

Well, after a crazy year of pandemics, politics and woe, I got gig!!! I'm playing around town (New Orleans) and going back to Telluride Bluegrass Festival!  Yep, after 28 years , I'll be there for the second weekend doing in between acts performances and sitting in with some old friends. My gig schedule will be up on the shows portion of the website, hope to see y'all at the shows. It's been awhile!

Hi Folks,      Been staying low this last year, doing all the things to be safe. Got both vaccines awhile ago, so feeling better about getting back to the new normal. Played a few outdoor, online shows,but but waiting some more before indoor shows. Keep y'all updated. Hope everybody came through the pandemic ok and we mourn the ones that didn't. Stay tuned, new recording news, new band member, maybe another stab at an old project. Be well!

Well, hi folks!! A lot has changed since I last wrote 2 months ago. All kinds of workers in all kinds of jobs have lost their means of income.  Covid 19 has killed thousands and thousands around the world. Let's all be safe and follow the advice of the REAL experts on this and hopefully we can all survive this. So, go to the websites of your favorite bands, restaurants, artists, relief help and donate, buy merch, get takeout, help feed folks. Together we will get through this. See y'all when it's safe to play again. I'll for sure, let ya know.

Happy Mardi Gras folks!!! All my bands regular shows are happening. Saturday Feb. 8, Blues Trio at Blue Nile, come by and sit awhile during Krewe De Vieux!. Tin Men playing a pre parade party that Saturday at Bywater Bakery, with lots of great bands. Sea shanties with Valparaiso Men's Chorus at Saturn Bar Sunday before Fat Tuesday!. NEWS FLASH - Palmetto Bug Stompers and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio are playing Jazz Fest this year! I'll also will be playing with Glenn Hartman and Earthtones!!. ALSO, Da Bugs, Blues Trio and Tin Men will be performing for French Quarter Fest!! We'll be working on some new songs, guest artists, so come on down and see what's shaking!!!

Happy New Year!! Another year (decade?) of great music for y'all. All my bands regular gigs are jumping in 2020! Tin Men will be at Bywater Bakery for 12th night (Jan. 6) with a bunch of cool bands. There will be some Jazz Fest and French Quarter Fest announcements coming up, stay tuned!! I'll be with guitar maestro, John Rankin, Jan.21. Hope to see ya in da clubs sometime!!!

Well, it finally is fall here in New Orleans. All my bands have their cool regular shows. I'll be with John Rankin at City Park Nov. 14, always a fun show. Tin Men will once again be a part of Harrah's Miracle on Fulton Street Nov. 29. It's a fun family event, so bring the kids!!! If ou're thinking of holiday gifts, I have t shirts and cs galore!! Hope to see you at some shows!!!

It's almost fall here, but it's still HOT!! All my bands are at their regular gigs, especially Tin Men after 2 months off. Tin Men will be taping for ESPN, look for us on Saints game promo for Sept 9 opening game. I'll make 70 this month, might be a party at 9/21 Blue Nile show! So come on down to the clubs and support live music!!!

Hey, Hey, heating up here in New Orleans. Good thing our shows are in the confines of cool air!! Blues Trio have their regular gigs with harmonica man, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes joining us 6/28,29 and 7/6 until Andy back from Italy. Palmetto Bugs every Sunday at dba. Washboard Rodeo at Three Muses 7/8 with new start time of 7pm. Tin Men have gig at dba 7/3, then off to Oshkosh Wi and Minneapolis 7/12-14. Alex gone last 3 Wednesdays in July, so Matt and I will have special guests at dba. Tin Men off all August, so come check us out soon. On a personal note, Jessica and I will be celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary! Time flies by when you're living life!! Stay well AND HOPE TO SEE YA SOMEWHERE!!

Well, it's happening in New Orleans! French Quarter Fest happening right now. Tin Men played already and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio on Saturday and Palmetto Bug Stompers on Sunday. Jazz Fest looms with Tin Men playing second Thursday (now a locals day with cheap tix) and Glenn Hartman and Earthtones first Sunday! All my bands have their regular gigs with weddings, private parties and outdoor shows thrown in! No traveling plans yet, but checking things out and will keep you informed. Hope to see y'all in New Orleans this season!!

Well, it's Carnival time and getting ready for Mardi Gras. Tin Men are at Jazz fest again this year on second Thursday, aka Stones day! Also, I'll be there with Glenn Hartman and Earthtones the first Sunday. Tin Men, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio and Palmetto Bug Stompers are all in French Quarter Fest this year> For my Japaneses fans, I'm coming over! I'll be performing at a benefit for sick kids and three club dates with Steve Gardner Band, Been awhile since I've been, glad to come back and play for everybody. all my bands have their regular shows. Looking forward to Saints in Super Bowl (hopefully as I write this), Mardi Gras, Japan tour, weekly gigs, festivals, life in general!! Hope to see your face in the pace!!

Been awhile since I posted, so let's catch up. My washboard is in the drumsville exhibit at Jazz Museum on Esplanade It's really cool, with a lot of artifacts from 1901 to the present. My bands played weddings, rehearsal dinners conventions and parties, along with our regular gigs. We were busy!! Slowing down a little bit after Thanksgiving, but my bands all have their regular shows.Tin Men will be at Fulton Street for their Christmas shows, then next day at Bricolage School (where my granddaughter goes) for their fundraiser. Both shows are family friendly, so bring the kids! Pretty soon, I'll be posting Jazz fest shows and an overseas trip, so stay tuned!! Happy Holidays to all my fans out there and hope to see y'all soon!!