Well, at the beginning of this year I said I would try to keep up with regular blogging. That didn't happen at all, but I have been rather busy playing some exciting, blog-worthy solo shows and performing with Side-wheeler String Band, as well as co-forming Rayleigh Scattering with my fellow Side-wheeler bandmate Adrian Baxmeyer, and Pikeys drummer, Patrick Hennessey. I had some unforgettable experiences this year, including being invited to perform as a finalist at two major