It is what it is! Conviction slow pokin' down a black top spinning out of control like a merry go round in California when a storm blew in and a soldier told me to let the good times roll, but I said I can't hang on even though I love the rain because it was movin too fast and I was between here and the front door, and by the time I heard him scream go back in fool I was losing the war and there was no way I could freeze frame time. That is the record in a nut shell that ya'll are buying and burning like it's going out of style. Thanks so much for helping me get this record out!!! I really really mean that. I only have one gripe! If you come up to me at a show half tight and tell me you found out about me from a friend who burned the CD for you... you must in return buy the record!!! No questions asked! Comprende? In this day and age sales equal diesel!!

Kelli is growing by the day and I'm loving every minute of it! Last night we were on the way home from Home Depot (looking at paint schemes for the baby room) when Kel told me she was hungry. I knew she was fishing for Mexican food but I wanted her to tell me. Well, she did tell me about the time we passed Maudi's and I said "if you want to go, let's go". I have never seen a pregnant woman cross three lanes of traffic so fast in my life. I'm just thankful there was no one in our way!!! Within 15 seconds of my agreement we were parked and running for the door. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing my friends!!! Oh, by the way... It's a boy!!!!!!!!

I'm going to Steamboat solo and will be doing a couple of acoustic shows while enjoying the new year in the snow. I encourage everyone to go. I love the lineup and I'm really looking forward to seeing all my buds! Let's make some snow angels!!!

I fly out in the morning for Nashville and will be back in time for the show Saturday night at Gruene Hall! I hope to see you there!!! Once again, many thanks to you all and may God bless you!

Brandon Rhyder