While getting rehearsals started (hint, hint: that means it’s getting closer to showtime), I took an afternoon off and donated my time to a New York City public school. They had an auction to raise money and, although I was told that some mothers wanted to bid for themselves, I did get a chance to teach two beautiful and inspiring sisters (ages 8 and 11) the craft of songwriting and we laid the track down for all of you to hear.

Enjoy, because this is what it’s all about at the end of the day.

Starting band rehearsals and final auditions on Monday, so I will keep you all posted every step of the way. Over the years, I have been lucky to meet a lot of talented people in the scene here in NYC and Long Island, so I look forward to introducing you to the gang and then getting on the road to see all of you.

While I am on the subject of friends, I want you to check out Lion Of Ido and the new video they just put out. It is a cover of No Air. Ido also just produced a B-side, called In America, with me in Brooklyn. I’ll let you hear that soon.

In the meantime, watch No Air - it is the new addition on my Favorites list at YouTube. See the vid and check out my other favorites. There is good reason behind all of them. To know the videos is to know me.