12String Memories

Well, there has been a whirlwind of activity since my last blog update.  Website changes, marketing changes, educational guidance, bookings at new venues.  It’s just been crazy.  Throw in some travel, some shows and some relaxation time and you know…

So, it has been a very long while since I've written a blog post.  I am so sorry, but life and other priorities have gotten in the way.  Health is pretty much perfect (for a Sr Citizen).  I can't seem…

So, I posted this spring what my “business goals” were for 2025.  Here’s an update:  

1. Learn 20 new songs and add them to my “ready to perform” list. I’ve addded 23 songs to the ready to perform list.  
2. Perform 15…

Patio Show season has wrapped up.  Happy and sad at the same time.  I did a lot of shows (6) in a 4 week span.  I was definitely tired and worn out, but the shows are always so much fun…

Had a winery gig last weekend. An outdoor gig. All week the weather reports were all about a dangerous heat wave with heat index running 105° and higher. Add to that air quality advisories saying don’t be outside for any…

Now, maybe some “pros” can just step onto a stage (or in my case a patio) and play a perfect show without any advance preparation.  Not me.  It's a process, and I'm always refining that process to make it easier…

I’m excited that show season is upon us.  While I’ve done a couple specialty shows (a birthday bash and a Mother’s Day dinner) it is now patio season.  These are the shows I love.  But, tomorrow  won’t see me on…

Just a quick “Merch Update”.  

New item just released in the 12String Memories Store (https://12stringmemories.printify.me/).  Soapstone Car Coasters are just $7.50 each.  

They look great with my official coffee mugs! 

Remember, you can avoid the shipping charges and…

Let me say first off, “I know”.  I had planned 2 blog posts per month…that was my plan.  Well, life (travel) got in the way.  Spent most all of April in South America, Chile and Argentina.  I could blame it…

Did you see it?  Home Page!!!  The official 12String Memories store is open for business.  First item on sale, 11 & 15oz coffee mugs with our logo and website address!  New products will be coming on line in the next…