Well, we did it.  After nearly 11 years in the Bishop Arts District of beautiful Oak Cliff, TX, ( a mere flash in the pan to Lisa’s 35-year residency,) we decided in the spring of ’16 somehow to move to my family’s old farmhouse in the Catskill Eroded Plateau of New York State.  After immense help from all quarters of our Dallas and music-loving support community, and one near-miracle after another, we now drive two green subaru foresters with NYS plates, are vigorously exploring the local open mike community of Woodstock, Shandaken, Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Nyack and other towns. We have reconnected with my brothers and sister, my daughter and grandkids.  We’ve also reconnected with The Jack Hardy Songwriter’s Collective in the East Village.

Meantime, we’ve been looking for the dependable day gig; I’m re-acquainting myself with the local construction community, and Lisa’s developing her private lesson students, while cranking out yarn, hats, and fabulously original knit projects.

Hey Folcii, We still live and breathe here in our Bishop Arts Nest of Fulmination.  We’re going Fulminational.

We’re still allowed to play music on the street here, and I intend to keep that up as long as possible; among my most meaningful of gigs.  You never know who might be listening.  My favorite are the families with young kids who may never have seen such a thing as a street musician, and maybe don’t quite know what to make of it.

I’ve been playing some Fender bass with a rag-tag ensemble.  Good to pull out the Stax and the Volts.

Markley&Balmer have a couple gigs this month, and are determined to celebrate mid-life Valentine’s Day in any way we can.

Lisa’s got some teaching spots open for students on Saturdays.  Check her out at lisamarkley.com

Stay sane, stay safe,

Bruce

My wife Lisa has had a movie made about her artistic life and how it relates to the same for Sharie Vance, the director and filmmaker. This is some cool manifestation!

Miz Markley & Me Trailer from Sharie Vance on Vimeo.

Hey all, I’m playing for tips at Opening Bell Thursday, April 14th, 9PM, 1409 S. Lamar, Dallas, TX.

Come Celebrate Filing Your Income Taxes at a basement coffeehouse with great sound, a competent, happy, helpful staff, and a view of people’s feet as they walk by outside!

I’ll be there for the single set with my Busker’s Gear and Att-i-Tude!