2026
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Happy Anniversary.
Kristen and I got married on October 21st, 2017. We were together for 9 years before that so, after 18 years we’re not always good about observing our anniversary with anything more than a good dinner, but I made a point of buying us at least a SHORT getaway back at the Red Caboose Inn…
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Atavistic.
My brain is NOT ready to attack the day. Not ready to attack this relaxed day of relative-nothing. The cat wants something. It’s food. It’s ALWAYS food. But I have the suspicion he won’t eat It if I put it out so for the moment we will sit and stare at one another. He loudly,…
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The Music City Open Mic.
Tonight was a Lovely evening. A little strange at the start because of a birthday party that didn’t want to end, but when it became clear that if they stuck around they’d have to share their cupcakes, they cleared on out. Alex kicked off the night with me playing a really gorgeous version of Everything…
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A little rain.
I’m having a stupid not-very-growed-up problem. I’ve come to Ellicott City absurdly early for a film-a-friend job. I had three reasons for coming down so early. Now, 1) unfortunately, though I was successful in dropping off one guitar, the other guitar is beyond their ken and so it’s now just going to Live in the…
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The SPARK w the Lauren Bennett Band.
We do this every Tuesday night at School of Musical Traditions’ SPARK performance space (7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD). Signup by 7pm, randomized list, 2 songs or 10 minutes whichever’s shorter with a fantastic featured artist somewhere in the middle. We’ve got calzones and a piano! What else could you want? Nominally family friendly.…
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The Music City Open Mic.
We (I’m baaaack) do this every Sunday night at Morsbergers Tavern at 713 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD, 21228. Signup around 6.30pm, music at 7pm. 2 songs or 10 minutes, whichever’s shorter. The food’s awesome when it’s there (though tonight it was a reduced menu of “just” pizzas and quesadillas)
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The Spark w Jeff Miller.
We do this every Tuesday night at School of Musical Traditions’ SPARK performance space (7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD). Signup by 7pm, randomized list, 2 songs or 10 minutes whichever’s shorter with a fantastic featured artist somewhere in the middle. We’ve got calzones and a piano! What else could you want? Nominally family friendly.
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The Music City Open Mic.
I haven’t run my open mic at Morsbergers steadily since… August? The beginning thereof? And so I got up Sunday morning, unsure if my primary guitar was working, unaware of whether or not my Morsbergers Open Mic Hosting muscles were still bulging, unaware of whether or not the cat hath shat the basement or whether…
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NEW ALBUM ON BANDCAMP.
Our 25th Anniversary. 21 songs. 3 songwriters. It’s NOW LIVE at ilyaimy.bandcamp.com! You can listen for free, but TODAY is Bandcamp Friday – so Bandcamp gives their cut to the artist for the next checks watch 24 hours! Lyrics and stories behind the song are also included on each track: True war stories and real-life…
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Puppet Up.
We went to see Puppet Up tonight – and that was a joy – Brian Henson’s absolutely INSPIRED take on improv comedy being performed by Muppet performers. I’d only ever seen a couple of bits on YouTube, most from years ago, all of which have vanished. But I remember it being hilarious. And kinda filthy.…