Hello Wail Fans!

Just got home last night and man does it sure feel good to be back in the Mid-West!  It helps to return to a great present of Gloria Jean's coffee, which I'm presently ejoying **I highly recommend butter toffee by the way :)  **  Tour was a major success and I'm super excited to begin working on our new songs for ya'll.  Be sure to check out our up-coming show at the Brink on May 19th.  Possible live tapping available after the show!

 

Jeffo over n' out

Hi, everyone. Mark here, wishing you all in Wailland a fond farewell. I had a great time this year, reconnecting with Sims and Maggie and getting to know Jeff, and it's been an honor to be part of such a wonderful band. I've met so many super fans and friends across the country, and I'm filled with love and gratitude to you all. I hope we can continue to meet at various festivals and concerts. Please keep supporting the Wail, and best to you all,

Mark

Mark again - hope your celebration was as wonderful as ours was. We had people waiting at the door to get in at the Concourse Bar, and everyone had a great time without getting out of control! I had a windy, snowy ride back home to Minneapolis yesterday, took down Christmas decorations today, and hopefully my wife and I will get in a run at the YWCA this afternoon. Here's wishing you all the success and happiness you can handle in 2012!

Mark here - had a *long* day yesterday. We played a holiday party in Rockford, IL, so I left Minneapolis about 9:30 am, got home about 12:45 am - yup, 15 hours and 600+ miles! I have gigs in town for a while now, so maybe the tires will cool off!

Mark here,

We had a *great* time on the east coast, but now it's time to return to whatever normal is. We played the Brink Lounge last Saturday and had a terrific crowd, then I beat it back to Minneapolis in time for my regular Sunday brunch with a band I play with called Patty and the Buttons. We got new hammers put on our piano today, so I'm psyched about getting reaquainted with my keyboard chops.

Mark here - I'm at Dulles airport, ready to fly home after a great tour. We had lots of laughs, good food and drink and enjoyed wonderful hospitality everywhere we went. Did anyone see us?

Mark here - we're in Philadelphia, staying with original Wail guitarist John Cooper and his lovely family. Tonight we play at the Bullfrog Brewery in Williamsport, PA, then back to Philly for some recording.  You can follow our schedule on our calendar page.

By the  way, how many of you remember John from years ago?

Mark again - What a busy week, ending with two Wail gigs, an early morning drive back to Minneapolis for a brunch gig, and right back into teaching today. I'm getting ready to go to my karate class!

Mark here,

I had a few great outdoor gigs this week, enjoying the weather while it's still warm. I also ran a 4 mile race to benefit PACER, an organization that serves families with children who have special needs. The theme was fighting bullying - can you do anything to help?

Mark again - my wife Kathy and I had a great Sunday - we drove to La Crosse to help dear friends celebrate their 10th anniversary. We took our time and enjoyed a spectacular ride along the St Croix and Mississippi rivers and spent the night - quite a treat for us. Next weekend, of course, is the Midwest Gypsy Jazz festival, and I'm really looking forward to some spectacular music. I hope you've all purchased tickets!