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OK, I stuck my head out there far enough to procure some business. Fortunately and thus far, this is with friends. Of course, I'm always looking to expand into new arrangements and new realms. So if you see something you think I might be able to provide, please let me know.

Now I just have a ridiculous amount of work to do. And I love it. Thanks to everyone who has believed in me and has given me a chance to perform. I guarantee that you won't be disappointed.

Speaking of which, I had a good dialogue with my friend's band. There is no doubt that they are up-and-coming. They have the talent and the desire. Now they have to just consider the business side of things. And that's where I come in to help. We hammered out some agreements and arrangements today and I believe we're all quite pleased. This is also the same band that I'm networking with to land local gigs. So it's obvious that we both stand to gain a lot from partnering with each other. Very cool things are in the works here and I'm stoked.

In an earlier post titled "Reliance", I expressed my frustration with dealing with my friend's band. I think I overreacted. Gigs and such are subject to so many factors and this is something I've known since I was 16. I don't want to edit or delete that entry because those were my true feelings at the time. Nor do I think I shit-talked them necessarily or anything so... Anyway, I've come to terms with the nature of venue owners and all the various aspects of playing out. It can be a real pain in the ass because, in my mind, there's nothing too complicated to figure out to make shit happen. I still believe in networking and I always will, yet at the same time, I need to assess my abilities and see where I can just take a solo initiative. Ironically enough, that's what I've had to do with my music. Since no one local is available to start a band with me, I started my own solo act out of need. I have the need to write and perform music and I'll do whatever it takes to keep that going. I've got a solid start and I'm ready. I've been ready my whole life. The truth be known, I love all the guys in my friend's band and I know they're doing everything they can to support me. I'm very grateful.

Typically and as a rule, I don't put much personal stuff in this blog. However, everything I have written has had something to do with my music and corresponding business dealings. So as long as things in my life impact my ability or influence my music and all, it'll be here to some degree or another. I've gone back and read some of my earliest entries and I'm glad I've always been thorough about stuff. It helps me figure out who I am and where I'm going. What a journey it's been! And I'm just really getting started.