MISSISSIPPI STUDIOS compilation is here! Jim's venue in Portland has hosted some amazing shows over the past year, and this two-disc set is a sampling of the best moments. Features Steve Forbert, Fastball, Chuck Prophet, David Garza, Tracy Grammer, Country Joe McDonald, Neil Innes (from Monty Python), and of course: BOX SET! Only $20. For more info, look at www.mississippistudios.com or send $20 to 3939 N. Mississippi, Portland OR 97227.

THANK YOU CHICAGO, LOUISVILLE AND FUR PEACERS!! Jim and I had a wonderful swing through the midwest, getting the chance to see many, many old friends and make a bunch of new ones. The highlight was our concert with Jack Casady at the Fur Peace Ranch Station where we were joined throughout our entire set by guitar guru G.E. Smith. What a thrill it was! Many thanks to: webmaster Ed Silha for his unparalleled "Chicago style" hospitality; to Jack Casady and G.E. Smith for the great jam; and of course to Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen and all the Fur Peacers for the wonderful musical vibe.

MANY THANX TO THE "SPREAD THE MUSIC" FOUNDATION AND ALL THE FOLKS IN GRAND HAVEN MICHIGAN!! Jim and I had a great time at the workshops and concert. Keep on singing and playing. Many extra thanx to the Dave Palmers and family.

THE TUNA TOUR HAS COME TO AN END! Though it's sad to say, we've come to the end of our 6 week tour with Jorma and Jack. We met some amazing people, saw some wonderful sights and learned many a lesson from these road warriors. Many thanx to the entire Tuna crew and family for welcoming us so warmly and making us feel right at home. Where it's always sad to see a tour end...it's very nice not to be sleeping on the bus!

THE FIRST LEG OF THE HOT TUNA/BOX SET TOUR IS OVER!! Thanx to Jorma, Jack ,Barry, Vanessa, Kathy, Mike and Paulie for the wonderful hospitality and kinship. The shows were wonderful with the best show nod going to the terrific fans in Boulder CO. Jackson Hole found the temp. at -5 below zero..too cold for this California boy. We had a blast and are looking forward to getting back on the bus for legs #2 and #3 in warmer climates. Until then, it's relaxing at home with 10 days of dirty laundry!!

LIVE DUO 2 AVAILABLE NOW!!! Check out the online store to secure your copy of our new CD. As Seattle Skot would say,"They make great stocking stuffers!"

WE'RE REVAMPING THE ENTIRE BOX SET WEBPAGE!! Go to the "Message Board" and offer up your ideas as to what you'd like to see on the new site! We need to hear from you...

THANKS TO ALL THE EAST COAST "BOXHEADS" AND "TUNAHEADS"FOR THE GREAT RECEPTION!! The tour with Jack Casady across N.Y. was a whole buncha' fun, culminating with a weekend stint at Jorma Kaukonens Fur Peace Ranch in southern Ohio. (Jim and I had a blast and will be returning to beautiful Pomeroy, O.H. come June.) Many thanks to Jack, Jorma and Vanessa for the wonderful hospitality. Keep an eye out for future Box Set, Hot Tuna pairings...

DUO TO GO ON WINTER TOUR WITH HOT TUNA! Look for the duo to be out on the road in January and Febuary with folk/rock legends Hot Tuna. Keep an eye on the shows page for info...

EAST COAST FANS!! The duo will be heading your way on a long overdue trip. We'll be playing some shows along with Jack Casady as well as some on our own in early October. Keep checking the "shows" page for more info...as exact dates come in, I'll post 'em.

THE NEW LIVE CD IN THE WORKS...ALMOST READY TO HIT THE SHELVES!! The songs have been selected and Jim is hard at work mixing the final product in Portland. Thanx to Alexis Ferris for snapping some fine photos of the shows that will be included in the packaging. Hopefully, we'll have it available for consumption by Oct. 1st. Keep checking in with the site for more info. Here's the tentaive album order:
1. Le Claire
2. Hartford
3. Cry Baby Cry
4. All Is Forgiven
5. The Katie Song
6. Love Express
7. Wendy Ann
8. Goodbye
9. My Night on the Floor
10. Ramona
11. Hollow
12. Drinking Song #17
13. Judi's Baby
14. Cross My Heart
15. Every Waking Moment
16. ????? Boo!

THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE NOE VALLEY MINISTRY RECORDING SESSIONS!!
The attendance was terrific both nights. Thank you to all of our friends for the ongoing support. We should have the new CD available by late fall.

THE BOYS PLAY AND SING ON JACK CASADY'S NEW CD! Jeff and Jim wrote, sang and played on several songs for Jack Casady's(Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna)first ever solo CD "Dream Factor", which was released 6/18 on Eagle Records. The boys have been rehersing in L.A. with an all-star band to back Jack on some surprise shows to promote the new venture. The band includes Jeff and Jim, Fee Waybill(The Tubes), Matt Abts(Govt. Mule), Stephan Presley(Elvis's Cousin!), Steve Fister(Steppenwolf and general session stud), and, of course, Jack.

THANX TO GREG BROWN AND BO RAMSEY!! What a great time Jim and I had on tour with Greg and Bo. Terrific fans, big venues and even a standing ovation from the fine folks in Paradise for us openers! Thanx to all the wonderful people who helped make it happen and especially to Greg and Bo for the warm hospitality. We'll play with you guys anytime!

LIVE ALBUM RECORDING AT NOE VALLEY MINISTRY!!! On June 27-28, the DUO will be recording the live follow up to "Live Duo", both shows will begin at 8 PM. We'd love to have as many enthusistic fans packed into the place as possible, so please come lend your voices to the mix. These promise to be fun nights for everyone! Go to www.noevalleymusicseries.com for advance ticket info.

THANK YOU SANTA CRUZ! Thanks to all of you who turned out to our first Santa Cruz gig in years and made it a whopping success. We had a great time and always play better when every seat is filled! A great crowd and a great new venue. Thanks to the Cayuga Vault and best of luck to you. The crepes place up the street kicks ass too!

WE'RE BACK FROM NASHVILLE! What a great time we had at our second Folk Alliance. We were able to score some opening dates for folk guru Greg Brown coming up in early May as well as catching up with old friends like David Grossman, Disappear Fear, Kym Tuvim and Chuck Brodsky. Thanx to Don and Amy Chomsky(yes, they're related to Noam)for hosting a house concert in our honor and allowing us to meet most of the heart transplant specialists from Vanderbilt University as well as a 160 lb. dog named Elvis! Next time any of you is in Nashville, we HIGHLY reccomend Monell's meat&three for any meal. A truly unique and wonderful experience...and what a spread!

THANX OODLES TO OUR NEW FRIENDS ON VANCOUVER ISLAND B.C.!! Some of the finest folks we've met on our travels...and not a bad festival either, eh!!

SIGNUP FOR JEFFS SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS!! The first round of workshops is just about done and we're gearing up for round #2. E-mail Jeff...jeff@boxset.com..for details.