Wow! It's been a long time since I stopped to post to my blog. Things have been very busy - which I see as a great thing. You know, there are problems and there are good problems. For an independent artist to be busy is a great problem.

We are preparing for our first 4-city tour! It's very exciting. We will be visiting 4 cities in South Carolina... Beaufort, Cainhoy (Huger), Eutawville and Sumter. It is also possible that we will be making an appearance in Raleigh, North Carolina on the way back home. That would be absolutely wonderful!!

Planning the tour is very meticulous work. There is the tour budget. This is what dictates EVERYTHING. As an indie artist, I don't have a record label backing the tour. This is a totally budget-dependent venture. If the money doesn't balance out, I go in the hole. So, I have to foresee the expenses and ensure that the trip will pay for itself. It is by the grace and wisdom of God that I am leaning this stuff on the fly.

I thought about getting a manager but decided that I am not making enough money yet to pay someone 25% of my earnings.

I was nominated for the IGMA (Inspirational Gospel Music Awards) New Artist Of The Year award. That's exciting!! Voting occurs online on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 from 12:00 AM until 11:59 PM. If you like my music - please vote for me on Wednesday at this site.

Well, let's get personal. Cain is growing at a nearly frightening rate. We expected that he was going to be about half Rocky's size. Not so!! It appears that he will be Rocky's size or larger. At 3-1/2 months old, Cain's paws are almost as large as Rocky's. Now, remember, Rocky is an 80 lb pit bull. We still don't know what breed Cain is. One vet thinks he has a little labrador retriever in him. Another thinks he has some pitbull in him. Honestly - we don't know. But, at least he's cute! Well, with this comes the concern of Rocky's alpha male personality. If Cain develops any sense of control, it's going to be ugly when he gets big. So we have to let Rocky dominate Cain now so that Cain won't challenge Rocky later. I know it seems cruel but Rocky really loves Cain and is very careful not to hurt him. But, at the same time, Rocky makes sure Cain remembers that he is the boss.

Lastly, I went to the Kirk Franklin - Mary Mary concert last night at the Hampton Coliseum. This is the "Hero Tour." It was amazing!! It was the best concert I remember ever attending - and I've seen some of everyone in concert! This was simply amazing!! If this tour is coming to your town and you haven't gotten your ticket - don't miss it!! It is a must see!!

Love to you all!!