It has been six months since Charlie passed away. I miss him and think about him every day. I was telling Amy this morning that I don’t realize how much his passing has broken my heart till I am hit by it at some vulnerable moment. I believe his leaving will always be a crack in my heart. He was and will always be the brother of my heart. I have been working, in my little studio here at the house, on Sky Rider, Charlie’s tribute CD. It has been bittersweet. I had hopes of having it out for this spring but that is not going to happen. More likely a fall release at this point. I performed at Palmer Street Coffee House on Friday evening. It was a packed house of beautiful folks who said they truly enjoyed the concert. My good friend Carl (of “Teardrops and Tattoos”) was there. I always feel closer to Charlie when Carl is around. Carl and I share the same love for Charlie. Palmer Street was a wonderful way for me to start my spring/summer concert schedule. I got to sing a bunch of new songs, including “Sky Rider,” (Carl’s request), and “Your Voice To God’s Ear.” Songs that I wrote for Charlie. Folks told me they loved the songs and could feel Charlie in them. Those songs really hit home for a couple folks, like my friends Paul Farrah and Allison Brown, who each lost one of their parents recently. My heart goes out to them.

Meadow flew to Peru on Easter Sunday. That is Peru, South America, not the one south of Plattsburgh. Ha!!! She has wanted to immerse herself in a Spanish-speaking culture for some time now and she is going for it. I admire her courage and love her adventurous spirit. I support her completely and know that wherever she goes she carries her beautiful heart and spirit with her, and she will be a blessing to all who get to know her. Meadow will be back this summer and will perform with Frank Orsini and myself at Caffe Lena, and the Jay Village Green concerts. See my schedule page for the details.

I am looking forward to this summer and performing for all who make it out to see me. I am continually overwhelmed that year after year so many of you come to my shows and hire me for your events and celebrations. It means so much to me and makes what I do stronger because of you. So many people who know that this is what I do for my living, say they admire that I have followed my heart and stayed true to my artistry. I appreciate that compliment, but I know very well that I couldn’t do it without your support. So thanks again, to all of you, for your support of who I am and what I do.

Be safe out there. I look forward to singing my songs for you this summer. There is no place more beautiful than the Adirondack Mountains in the spring, summer and fall. I am a bit weary of my friend the winter right now, but a special mention of its beauty also. Ha!!! Amy says Hey.

Love from here in Lake Clear.