Well, I guess the cat is out of the bag. The genie is out of the
bottle. The toothpaste is out of the tube. The gate's been left
open. The door is off the hinges. The lips are loose. The town
crier has yelled. The bell has rung. The perimeter has been
breached...
This spy has come in from the cold. I have been in the `show
business', and what a world it is.

The band and I spent three weeks in June taping for "Blue Collar TV",
which is Jeff Foxworthy's sketch comedy show that debuts this
Thursday, July 29th, on the WB network. We entertained the crowd and
played in and out of commercials. All that was required of us was 30
seconds of rock, four to five times a night--every other day. Nice
work if you can get it. And I think I'd do it again if given the
chance. We didn't have to tear down every night and travel the next
day. The hotel was nice and within walking distance. The food was
free but so was the advice:


"Smile with your EYES—you can practice that!"

But Jeff Foxworthy is an EXTREMELY nice and gracious guy, and he
chose wisely the people who worked with him, from cast to crew. So I
hope the show does what they want.
As for the band and I, we have no idea how much of us they will use.
Your guess is as good as mine as to how many people who will hear:

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Scott Miller and the Commonwealth!!"

will bother to seek us out, or (even better) BUY A GODDAMN RECORD!
So we'll see.
Meanwhile, we're back on the road and I am starting to write for the
next record. I hope we can do a "City of New Orleans" train tour
before too long and keep on rockin'. Okay? Is anybody still with me?


Scott Miller (tour dates below)

Scott Miller and the Commonwealth Dates:

Fri July 30 The Dame Lexington, KY
Sat July 31 Hazel Ruby McQuain Park Morgantown,WVa
Fri August 27 The Pour House Raleigh, NC
Sat August 28 festivaltypesituation Richmond, VA
Thurs Sept. 2 Mucky Duck Houston, TX
Fri Sept. 3 Poor David's Dallas, TX
Sat. Sept. 4 Gruene Hall (opening) Gruene ,TX
Sun Sept. 5 Jack Ingram Festival Helotes, TX
Thurs Sept. 16 Market Square Knoxville,TN
Fri Sept. 17 festivaltypesituation Bristol, VA