Pewaukee, WI - But I did not swim. Cause the sign.

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Pewaukee, WI - Carrie's family takes me out on Lake Pewaukee.

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Pewaukee, WI - Made a feast with Carrie's mom and stepdad. Here, I proudly display my first Oyster Rockefeller.

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Duluth, MN - Had some time before my gig at Amazing Grace, so I wandered around by the edge of Lake Superior. All I could find though was Ice Rink Superior.

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Duluth, MN - In-studio at KUMD with Maija Morton.

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Excelsior, MN - Me & Mother Banjo share a show at the wonderful Cafe 318.

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St Paul, MN - Red House Records awards me with my very own Carrie Elkin Memorial Bowling Ball! Hearty celebration ensues.

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St Paul, MN - I get to meet the rest of the Red House Records staff for the first time. An intense focus pervades the office.

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Northern Iowa - Driving to Minneapolis. Alternative-to-ethanol farm.

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Maquoketa, IA - Michelle & Scott Dalziel, host & hostess extraordinaire . . . post concert songcircle.

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Maquoketa, IA - The Dalziel Farmhouse Concert, circa 1866.

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Chicago, IL - Reverend Blair & Dr Cecil . . . my wonderful hosts.

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Chicago, IL - Not in Memphis anymore. 6 degrees f

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Memphis, TN - Folk Alliance conference continued. Dinner at Westy's. Chuck E Costa, Andrew Calhoun, Anais Mitchell, Robby Hecht, Carrie Elkin, AJ Roach, and Elam Blackman. And fried southern things.

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Memphis, TN - Folk Alliance continued. Me & Carrie get taped and interviewed by Music Fog on the sweetass tour bus.

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Memphis, TN - Folk Alliance continued. David Massengill & Jack Hardy serenade the Waterbug Records showcase room.

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Memphis, TN - Folk Alliance continued. The Folk DJs reception. Lots of folk DJs in a big tent.

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Memphis, TN - Folk Alliance 3am songswap. Miss Raina Rose wraps the night.

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Memphis, TN - Folk Alliance 3am songswap. Anthony Da Costa.

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Memphis, TN - Folk Alliance 3am songswap. Carrie Elkin sings. Cory Branan, Raina Rose, Rebecca Loebe, AJ Roach and more.

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Nashville, TN - People I love mightily. Hoodlums, Nels Andrews and AJ Roach at The Basement.

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Nashville, TN - doing a little analogue recording with my buddy, Jordan Chassan. I'll post something soon.

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Nashville, TN - Norm's River Roadhouse. In-the-round with old friends and new. Here, Tom House holds court with Lynn Hanson, Lynn Miles, and Laurie McClain.

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San Antonio, TX - Me and Mike have been friends since we were younger than Leo. Mike's the one on the left.

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San Antonio, TX - Transformation complete. Time to go snort some blow off the hooker's bellies.

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San Antonio, TX - During transformation.

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San Antonio, TX - Leo turns five. Decides he wants a Rockstar Party. Being a rockstar ain't easy, though. Before.

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San Antonio, TX - Leo turns five. Decides he wants a Rockstar Party. Being a rockstar ain't easy, though. Before.

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Aransas Pass - The Pearl of the Gulf Coast.

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Galveston, TX - Tonight I got to play Rex's Blues for Rex Bell. I expect that whatever happens throughout the rest of my career, this will always be one of the highest highlights for me. Here, pictured: Rex, Janet, and Townes' fingerpicks.

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Galveston, TX - The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe. Some shows (and some rooms) mean quite a lot.

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Tomball, TX - Will Sexton, Idgy Vaughn, and two of the good folks at Main Street Crossing, Lisa & Matt

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Tomball, TX - The wonderful Main Street Crossing.

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Houston, TX - Cousin Bernard. Just as mean as he looks.

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Austin, TX - Jews in mourning. No one need be hungry. Today we celebrated the life and memory of Aunt Mimi.

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Austin, TX - Jews mourning. No one need be hungry. Today we celebrated the life and memory of Aunt Mimi.

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Austin, TX - Leaving town for a couple days. Took Lucy to the park to chase the ball til she was two days worth of tired. Mission accomplished.

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Austin, TX - Me, Mo McMorrow, Ray Bonneville. Real Americans show teeth.

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Austin, TX - Yeeeaaaahhhh, the new album is here!!!

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Austin, TX - Opening my first shipment of the new album!

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Austin, TX - The Longhorns always play hard, but they don't always play well. A second straight tough home loss. Builds character. We have plenty of character. now we need to build a tournament resume.

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Austin, TX - My neighbors at the games. My other neighbors have little bitty skirts and screech like ditzy dog whistles.

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Austin, TX - I get paid sometimes, by TV networks, to sit under the basket and watch my beloved Longhorns play. I am a stupidly lucky man.

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Austin, TX - The fantabulous miss Raina Rose celebrates CD Release & birthday at Cactus Cafe. Only gets one present for both.

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Austin, TX - Levi blows out both his birthday candles. Calls first press conference.

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Austin, TX - little Levi leads the ladies (Mom & Marsha) in the Hokey Pokey on recorder.

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Austin, TX - Dad & cousin Syd do their rendition of when Irish Eyes Are Smiling. Not sure where Tito is.

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