Hi folks, As the year ends, I wish for peace and happiness for everyone. I hope everyone is doing well in these trying times. I also hope that my music brings some comfort to those listening. I know you don't hear from me often - sorry about that - I'm more likely to be writing a song than paying attention to other things that I should. But I'm here now and will give you an update :) I've been writing lots, try to write a song a week and present it to a songwriter group I participate with in New York City (via zoom, as I'm sitting in the Sierra Nevada foothills). I performed at the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival in August 2021, in Tres Pinos, CA, and am sorting through a live recording of the performances to find what I might release - some are new songs that have not previously been recorded. My quota of songs on N1M is full (free membership), but I may swap out some existing songs for more recent songs. What I can't fit on N1M will likely appear on Spotify. Check my website for places my music appears (jimsavarino.com) About writing: I've written hundreds of songs, but have only produced three CDs. That's because I'm paying for them myself :) Not asking for money, just hoping you'll understand that I have a lot of material I would like to share with the world, and will continue working to get it out to you one way or another. Currently, I'm trying to book music festivals for 2022. Most were closed in 2021, hopefully there will be a chance in the coming year. On that note, if you have any suggestions for Americana/Folk/Bluegrass/SingerSongwriter/ etc. Festivals, especially where you live and might be able to come see me live, please let me know. About live performances: Live performances are very special, no two are alike because live performances are a two-way street. A two-way communication between performer and audience. My ideal audience is a group of people small enough to interact directly, one-on-one with the guy shouting "Freebird!" (insert 21st Century reference here). I have reached the part where I realize that I'm rambling, so will bring this missive to a close. I wish everyone safety, happiness, love, peace, stillness and harmony. Love, Jim Savarino