Hello All,

First, thank you for all of your responses to my email on election night.  I tried to respond to everyone. 

Whew, I'm catching my breath from my Double Dutch class this morning!  Yep, performing with the kids next month.  Video to follow.

Second, this is a very last minute notice about a gig I'm playing tonight in Half Moon Bay at a beautiful setting with a hay bail maze, called Crazy Maze II: Hillbilly Hoedown. 
Details are at: http://www.crazymaze.us/
Tonight! Half Moon Bay.

I will be the representative "world music" DJ and will be spinning on the early side (10pm).

Third, at the urging of many of you, I am going to start writing more and sharing my experiences in a blog.  This means two things: 1) I'll be using the list for something broader than just talking about music and dance events -- although that has been the de facto case anyway, and 2) the frequency of my emails will increase -- but never more than one per week (except in very special circumstances).

I'm hoping the increase in emails will not be a turn off to any of you on the list.  I've considered just blogging without sending out emails, but based on my own experience, I'm more likely to read an email sent to me than I am to read a blog (even when I really like the writer).  So, I'm going to send my writings out -- or if there are several entries, I'll just send you the links, and you can follow the ones that interest you.  I'm still experimenting.

I really appreciate all your feedback and do my best to respond to everyone.

Finally, two dates to reserve.  Next Sat. my friend Bobby is throwing a free party at Zaa's next Sat., Nov. 22 at 9pm. http://www.zzasrestaurant.com/

And, Tues., Jan. 20, 2009 -- we will be partying that night to celebrate the inauguration of our new president!  Details to follow :-)

Peace,

Jim (SpinCycle)

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