Ah, spring, when a young man's fancy turns to bluegrass. Well, at least that's how it works for the already hitched male. Yes, once you have love, the energy that once fueled the urge for conquest is turned to more artistic pursuits. For instance, I've written a couple of songs in the last few months. I'm pleased to say that one of them, Ragged Mile, gained some recognition in the annual Mid-Atlantic Songwriter's competition.

DR is booking spring and summer jobs now. May is shaping up; we have the Alice Ferguson Foundation Spring Farm Festival at the Hard Bargain Farm on the 3rd, Tiffany Tavern the 9th, and Arrtomatic on the 17th. We will be back at the Hard Bargain Farm Amphitheater in August. Some of the stream-able songs on this site were recorded there last summer, and we are grateful to the folks at Hard Bargain for working with us on the recording. On July 11, at Watermelon Park in Berryville, we have the opportunity to perform with the Country Gentlemen, and we are very much looking forward to playing with and for such friendly folks.

If you are interested in booking us, including us in your will, or just swapping recipes, we'd love to hear from you. Also a reminder to check out our guest book, as there are some humorous exchanges there.

I'll close by saying "Have a great spring, and come see us, y'all."

Evan Sands   (  )----'--::