Late Tuesday night, I got a call from my kind friend Marc Bianchi (Her Space Holiday), who had an unfortunate case of bronchitis. He asked me if I would like to take his spot performing Wednesday morning live on KEXP radio (broadcasting a special Bay Area show). Of course, I accepted. I rehearsed a last minute solo set into the early morning, preparing a couple new songs I have never played live (”Toy Baby Grand” and “Wartime Bachelor”). (Update: This show is now archived for listening here.)

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