Moline, IL

I wish I could respond individually to everyone who has written to offer condolences regarding the death of my friend Gibbs, but there are just too many of you. Please know that your words were appropriate, genuine and healing.

I failed to mention after the Cincinnati show that, according to my very unscientific applause meter, the audience was off the charts! You loved it and so did we. Yanni caught me in the hallway after the show and said some really nice things about my playing in general, and my solo in For All Seasons in particular. I like it when the boss is happy.

We're all rested and ready for a great show here in Moline, after which its back on the bus for the long trip to Grand Rapids, MI. My wife, Angie, is going to meet me in Grand Rapids and stay with us through Chicago. Wooo Hooo!

Sorry, I got out of control a bit there myself. I've been promising pictures for a long time now so here goes. View today's pics via the Photographs link. ¶ 4:51 PM