Notes on a 7/11/98 concert
I just got back from a great concert at the Birchmere
in Alexandria, Virginia. The opening act, Steve Hudson was quite good.
I've never seen a dollar bill used as an musical instrument before. 
I particulary noticed Leon's fingering style tonight, he was in great
form, and was accompanied by a virtuoso ragtime pianist, Mr. Tom
Roberts. I was lucky enough to be able to chat with Mr. Redbone for a
few moments after the show. He wouldn't say when a new album was coming
out, as he was having difficulty getting motivated. I had a slightly
embarrassing moment when I asked him to autograph a vintage 1982 album
cover. He told me that it was a bootleg record, and politely declined
to sign it. Not only politely, but almost apologetically. I fully
understand, and have removed the album (Mystery Man) from this page's
discography. As an artist, he makes his living from record sales, and
he never saw penny one from this album. I respect him and his art and
wish him well. I also wish he'd hurry up and get motivated to put out a
new album.