Upcoming events

• Friday, July 20 8:30 pm
• "Summer Celebration" w/ Corduroy Jim, Medicine Road, & Acoustic Shadows
• Don Quixote's International Music Hall (831) 335-2800: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA. 95018, USA (MAP)
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  Summer is in full effect and we're throwing a huge party at Don Quixote's featuring our good friends Medicine Road and Acoustic Shadows. Be sure to visit their websites for tunes and all of their info.
  More details coming but put it on your calendar now! Stay cool...-CJ
  
  www.myspace.com/medicine road
  www.droolpigs.com
  www.donquixotesmusic.info/
  
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• Saturday, August 4 1:00 pm
• 2012 New Almaden Music Festival- "A Benefit For MS"
• New Almaden Community Center: 21727 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA. 95120, USA (MAP)
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   The south bay's most grass roots benefit that we put on every year together as a community. The one show every year that you must absolutely be at not just because of the music....this is for a great cause as we try to raise awareness about MS and raise money to help find a cure to this terrible disease that people around the world have ot deal with every day of their lives. Please join us ans help us find a cure!
  
  Band lineup and further details to come soon. Thanks for your support! -CJ
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Previous events

• Thursday, May 3 8:30 pm
• "Mayday Meltdown" w/ Corduroy Jim & Grampa's Chili
• Moe's Alley: 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA. 95065, USA (MAP)
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  Our longtime musical brothers, Grampa's Chili, join forces with CJ to rock the stage at one the premiere musical destination spots on the west coast, Moe's Alley. We're totally ecstatic to be returning to Moe's and it's truly going to be a "Mayday Meltdown!".
  Tickets are available in advance thru the ticket link listed below thru Moe's Alley. Peace-CJ
  
   Grampas Chili
  www.grampaschili.net
  
  Moe's Alley
  www.moesalley.com
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• Saturday, April 21 9:00 pm
• "Family Style"- Corduroy Jim & The Storytellers @ Henflings Tavern
• Henfling's Tavern: 9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA. 95005, USA (MAP)
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  We're making our grand return to one of our favorite local spots and we're gonna be rocking all night long!
  
  Opening the show and making their Santa Cruz mountains debut, are Sacramento "raggae dub legends",  The Storytellers.
  You don't want to miss these cats throw down their sick groove so make sure you get there early!
  www.myspace.com/storytellers
  http://www.facebook.com/sacstorytellers?ref=ts#!/sacstorytellers
  
  Full bar includes great beers on tap, nice & spacious patio outside, and an updated menu with daily specials.
  This is a free as well so how much better does it get, really? See y'all at The Chicken Toss....yeehaw!
  Much love-CJ
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• Saturday, February 11 8:30 pm
• "Lovefest 2012" -A Benefit For Paul Goeltz- w/ CJ, Grampa's Chili, George Heagerty & Never The Same
• Don Quixote's International Music Hall: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA. 95108, USA (MAP)
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  San Jose Mercury News Preview For "Lovefest 2012"
  
  

  A benefit show for our friend and brother, Paul "Catflinger" Goeltz. A true "family tribe show" featuring our friends Grampa's Chili and South Bay legend George Heagerty & Never The Same.
  
   Tickets are available from all of the bands at a special presale price of $8.00. Tickets can also be purchased at Paramount Imports in San Jose and at Don Quixote's box office in Felton.
  
   Lots of love & Happy New Year everybody!

  Corduroy Jim-Grampa's Chili-George Heagerty & Never The Same
  "Lovefest 2012"

  Saturday February 11th
  8:30 PM
  Don Quixote's International Music Hall
  6275 Highway 9
  Felton, CA. 95108
  Tickets $8.00 Presale-$10.00 Door
  
  www.corduroyjim.com
  www.grampaschili.net
  www.myspace.com/georgeheagertyandneverthesame
  www.paramountimports.com
  www.donquixotesmusic.info/
  

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• Tuesday, November 8, 2011 8:00 pm
• Corduroy Jim @ The Hotel Utah w/ William Cleere, Agony Aunts, & Beggars' Jamboree
• The Hotel Utah: 500 4th St. & Bryant, San Francisco, Ca. 94107, USA (MAP)
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   A rare and special acoustic performance by CJ's Martin' Rodriguez & Rich Thomas as they dip into the songbook catalogue at San Francisco's world famous Hotel Utah. Come and see how the lads used to do it in the old days!
  
  The boys will be opening the show for local rockers William Cleere & The Marvelous Fellas. "Bill" and his band are celebrating his "self titled recent record release". "WC" is an old school friend and has blossomed into quite the "Piano Man" and his tales of love and misadventure are sure to capture your attention!
  
  The psychedelic pop sounds of Agony Aunts and the alt-country rumblings of Beggars' Jamboree close out the lineup.....man it's gonna be a good one! Woo-hoo!
  
  Thanks for your support friends and we love all of you!!! -CJ
  
  
  
  
  
  
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• Friday, October 14, 2011 8:00 pm
• Free Fall Friday @ Los Gatos Lodge w/ Special Guest/ Sweet Baba Jane
• Los Gatos Lodge Bar & Grill: 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos, CA. 95032, USA (MAP)
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  We're uber-excited to be returning to one of our new regular local hot spots, The Los Gatos Lodge Bar & Grill. The lodge features fabulous rooms for guests, a relaxing pool, and of course a beautiful bar with plenty of tables to relax and hang out with all your buds!
  Sweet Baba Jane, our all acoustic brotherly creation, opens up the show with their blend of originals, traditional and tasteful covers. "SBJ" is fresh off a warm reception in Chico at Lost On Main where they paired up with Chico's own Alli Battaglia's Musical Brewing Company & The Jacob Merlin Band from Portland, Oregon. The band features members from Corduroy Jim, Grampa's Chili, and Medicine Road and it's great to have the "family" representing!
  Corduroy Jim will of course be playing the rest of the night with a special guest or two making an appearance and you know we're gonna bring it for ya! Best of all, this a FREE SHOW!!!! Great price, good friends, fantastic music, and warm vibe to keep it all together for you. We really look forward to reconnecting with you very soon and thank you for your support......
  -CJ & SBJ PS- The new EP is coming soon....!
  Corduroy Jim & Sweet Baba Jane Friday October 14th 8PM Free Show! Los Gatos Lodge Bar & Grill 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-3300 www.losgatoslodge.com
  
  
  
  
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• Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:00 pm
• Sweet Baba Jane-Jacob Merlin Band-Alli Battaglia & Musical Brewing Co.
• Lost On Main: 319 Main Street, Chico, CA. 95928, USA (MAP)
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  Corduroy Jim's acoustic love child, Sweet Baba Jane, will be taking it on the road to Chico's music hub at Lost On Main!
  We'll be playing with our friends, Chico locals Alli Battaglia & Musical Brewing Company, and the Jacob Merlin Band from Portland, Oregon.
  
  More details are coming soon and we are uber-excited for this show! 
  Keep checking back for updates and thanks for your support...
  -CJ
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• Saturday, August 20, 2011 9:30 pm
• Corduroy Jim & Littlefield @ The Yankee Saturday August 20th!
• The Connecticut Yankee: 100 Connecticut- Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA. 94107, USA (MAP)
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  One of San Francisco's coolest and laid back spots for live music. "The Yankee" is nestled in the fabulous Potrero Hill district, and they feature a delicious menu and a full bar, complete with a fantastic beer selection.
  www.theyankee.com
  
  We'll be joined by our good friend and former bass player turned solo artist, Dan Littlefield. He'll be featuring many tunes from his new release, "The Hills We Knew". 
  www.littlefield.com
  
  Corduroy Jim will finish out the night in grand fashion with lots of musical goodies for all of you!
  So.....if you can't get full, drunk, and have a good time here, you're doing something wrong!
  A great way to get out and enjoy a Saturday night in the city so bring a friend or ten!
  
  Mazaltov'! -CJ
  
  
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• Saturday, August 13, 2011 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• "4th Annual New Almaden Music Festival"
• New Almaden Community Center: 21727 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA. 95120, USA (MAP)
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  A benefit show for MS that we produce every year as a community. This event continues to grow every year and is one of, if not the most, successful grass productions to come out of the South Bay, and this year is no exception!
  
  The lineup this year includes:
  Medicine Road
  Frost Hammer
  JP & The Rythm Chasers
  Corduroy Jim
  Bliss Ninnies
  Old Dead Bug
  Grampa's Chili
  & Special Guests
  
  For more details please visit the official page on Facebook here!
  
  There will be food and drink at the event for a small donation as well so please come and help us find a cure for MS and to support all of the local musicians who are participating in this great cause!
  Cheers! -CJ
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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• Saturday, July 30, 2011 – Sunday, July 31, 2011 4:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• "Chilifest 2011"
• TBA: TBA, Zayante, CA., USA (MAP)
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   "Chilifest 2011" is a semi private event so if you would like to attend,
  please send us an email via our contact page or via Facebook.
  
  This year's lineup features performances by Grampa's Chili, Jellibone, Still Searching,
  & CJ acoustic side project, Sweet Baba Jane, featuring Marty, Michael, & Rich along with
  Tom McQuillen and Skip Sherred from Chili & Medicine Road, respectively.
  The event spans over two days and features camping and all ages, so it's very family oriented as well.
  
  We would love to have you there so just send us an email and we'll get you all of the info you need
  to come and share a special weekend with us and many of our closest friends.
  
  Cheers and stay cool...-Corduroy Jim
  
  
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• Friday, July 15, 2011 10:00 pm
• Corduroy Jim- "Live @ The Oakwood Ultra Lounge"
• Oakwood Ultra Lounge: 7241 Monterey St., Gilroy, CA., USA (MAP)
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  TGIF!!!!!!!
  
  Our first time at the Ultra Lounge and we'll be rocking 3 sets all night long!
  The drinks are stiff and won't break your pocket book either....
  So get your butt down to the Ultra Lounge and get your freak on!
  -CJ
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• Saturday, July 9, 2011 9:00 pm
• Corduroy Jim @ 9 Lives w/ High Beamz, Alii Batagllia & Musical Brewing Co.
• 9 Lives Club: 7430 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA, 95020, USA (MAP)
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  Corduroy Jim returns to this "hidden jewel of the south bay" venue located in historic downtown Gilroy.
  
  Joining us is Musical Brewing Company from Chico, CA., featuring the wonderfully talented Alli Battaglia. She mixes great melodies with heartfelt lyrics, bringing together a great band to deliver each performance. Alli & MBC have a new record they recently released, so be sure to check out their website for all the details! Ladies, you will love this band!
  
  Also on hand is bay area musical maniac, Chris Zanardi, with his band, High Beamz. Many of you know Chris from his main band, Five Eyed Hand, and High Beamz is one of his many projects that he performs with. The lineup will surely be tasty, so treat yourself to a fantastic musical experience her in the South Bay.
  
  It's a nice way to mix it up and you will love this amazing venue. Come and see what it's all about! Cheers! -CJ
  
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  www,allibattaglia.com
  www.zanardistudios.com
  www.ninelivesclub.com
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• Friday, June 24, 2011 9:30 pm
• "Hot Summer Nights!" @ Los Gatos Lodge
• Los Gatos Lodge: 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, CA, 95032, USA (MAP)
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  The local Los Gatos Lodge is hosting live music again and we're proud to be part of the new
  "Summer Nights' production. This a free show and we'll be playing 3 sets all night long....!
  
  So come and cool your jets on a hot Friday, summer night with Corduroy Jim! Get, get down!
  The Bar & Grill is open for dinner early and into the evening if you want to make it a one stop
  trip. If you would like to reserve a room at the LGL please visit their website or call the front desk for more info.
  
  We'll see you there and thank you for your support! -CJ
  
  www.corduroyjim.com
  
  Los Gatos Lodge
  20 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
  Los Gatos, CA. 95032
  (408) 354-3300
  www.losgatoslodge.com
  
  
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• Friday, June 10, 2011 – Saturday, June 11, 2011 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
• "Welcome The Summer!" w/ Corduroy Jim-Cooper Street-Medicine Road
• Don Quixote's International Music Hall (831) 335-2800: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA. 95018, USA (MAP)
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  Welcome the summer as we say farewell to spring.....and rock out with your socks out! Corduroy Jim is coming back to our home away from home at the world famous Don Quixote's!
  
  We have three bands on tap for this show including "Santa Crux alt-country rockers", Cooper Street, "Boulder Creek's psychedelic jam captains", Medicine Road, and your "San Jose Sons Of Soul Rock", Corduroy Jim. There's something for everyone and plenty of good times to go around so come and join us for a good old time!
  
  Corduroy Jim is currently finishing a new EP for release this summer, and we plan to feature our new material at the show, so stay tuned and visit our website for more news and updates.
  
  As always, thank you for your love and support....
  
  ~Corduroy Jim-Medicine Road-Cooper Street
  www.corduroyjim.com
  www.myspace.com/medicineroad
  www.cooperstreet.com
  www.donquixotesmusic.info/
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• Friday, March 25, 2011 9:00 pm
• Corduroy Jim @ 9 Lives Club
• 9 Lives Club: 7430 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA. 95128, USA (MAP)
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  9 Lives is a new destination venue for the South Bay and the Central Valley. Corduroy Jim will be making it's debut at 9 Lives, fresh out of the studio recording our new EP. We also welcome San Jose's Powder Train,  as they join CJ with their progressive blend of blues, funk, and latin music. These boys are up and coming, and their sound is infectious! This is going to be one rocking show folks....don't miss it!
  
  Tickets are available thru our ticket link and also available for direct purchase from the band thru our contact page. 
  Peace~CJ
  
  For more information on 9 Lives please visit their website at:
  www.ninelivesclub.com
  
  
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• Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Corduroy Jim & Catman Blues
• Orchard Valley Coffee: 349 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA. 95128, USA (MAP)
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   A special night of local "all acoustic music" featuring Martin' Rodriguez & Rich Thomas of Corduroy Jim performing a catalogue of tunes from the vault at local coffee house deluxe, Orchard Valley Coffee, in beautiful downtown Campbell.
  
  Opening with a set of his own is local bluesman "Catman" aka Ron Tomasello of the fabulous "Good Life Rhythm & Blues Revue". Ron brings the true spirit of the blues to the table and is sure to get you stomping your feet in no time!
  
  The show is free and family friendly so bring the whole gang! For more information on the venue and it's menu please visit their website at www.orchardvalleycoffee.com
  
  Peace-CJ
  
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• Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:30 pm
• Rock Your Sweetheart Valentine's Show w/Groovy Judy, Kevy Nova, Zutra, & Manifest
• Johnny V's: 31 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA. 95128, USA (MAP)
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   A special Sunday evening performance featuring different performers from around the bay area. Groovy Judy and her psychedelic rock crew from SF headline, flanked closely by their close friend, Kevy Nova, a SF guitar virtuoso. Reggae muffins Zutra from Berkeley, and progressive rockers Manifest from San Jose, round out the musical merry go round.
  
  This pre-Valentine's day event kicks off with yours truly, Corduroy Jim, featuring Marty Rodriguez, Rich Thomas, & Steve Strom performing a rare 3 man acoustic set. A sweet treat indeed so make sure you get there early as this show starts at 8:30 sharp!
   This is a great way to warm up during the winter, so.... get ready to "Rock Your Sweetheart Valentine's Style!"
  
  Peace-Corduroy Jim
  
  
  
  
  
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• Saturday, December 4, 2010 – Sunday, December 5, 2010 9:30 pm – 1:00 am
• Corduroy Jim @ Blinky's Can't Say
• Blinky's Tavern: 1031 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA. 95050, USA (MAP)
• Christmas time with The Jim as we return to Blinky's for the holiday season. Have you been naughty or nice this year?
  Better watch out, cuz the fat man is watching!
  Cheers! -CJ
  www.blinkyscantsay.com
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• Friday, November 5, 2010 – Saturday, November 6, 2010 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
• Bliss Ninnies 20 Year Anniversary Show w/ Corduroy Jim & Grampa's Chili
• The Brookdale Lodge: 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA. 95050, USA (MAP)
•  Our good friends The Bliss Ninnies reunite for two shows over the weekend. It's been over seven years since The Ninnies have brought their talents together and this is sure to be a truly special event! Corduroy Jim will open on Friday November 5th and our good buds from Grampa's Chili do the honors on Saturday November 6th. More details are coming so keep checking back so we can keep all of you updated.
  
  Cheers! -CJ
  
  www.blissninnies.com
  
  www.grampaschili.net
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• Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:30 pm
• Corduroy Jim @ Blinky's Can't Say!
• Blinky's Can't Say : 1031 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA. 95050, USA (MAP)
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  Come one come all to welcome the fall! We're rocking Santa Clara this Saturday! A free show at a local watering spot for students and neighbors, Corduroy Jim plays three sets all night and did we mention it's free?
  
  A good way to rev up for Halloween and the fall season! Cheers! -CJ
  www.blinkyscantsay.com
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• Friday, October 1, 2010 8:00 pm
• Pablo Eagle's Birthday Bash w/ Sweet Baba Jane & Medicine Road
• Don Quixote's International Music Hall: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA. 95018, USA (MAP)
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  We'll be helping out our brother Paul "Pablo Eagle" Aguilar celebrate at his birthday bash show! As a special treat, this night features members of both bands performing as Sweet Baba Jane, an acoustic project that came to fruition earlier this summer. 
  
  Sweet Baba Jane features Marty Rodriguez and Rich Thomas from Corduroy Jim on acoustic guitar & mandolin, and Tom McQuillen and Jonathan "Skippy" Sherred on banjo and acoustic bass. They play a rich variety of originals and covers, putting their own twanging spin on everything!
  Medicine Road headlines the evening with their own foot stomping brand of spirited rock and have become local favorites in the Santa Cruz area.
  
  Come and join the fun! -CJ
  www.myspace.com/medicineroad
  http://www.donquixotesmusic.info/
  
  
  
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• Friday, September 24, 2010 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
• Corduroy Jim & Aprylle Gilbert
• Crepe Place: 1134 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
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  Corduroy Jim and our friend Aprylle Gilbert take over The Crepe Place for the night to rock your socks off!  Get there early for a good seat and a good time...!  We Love All Of You!
  Corduroy Jim
  For more info on Aprylle Gilbert please visit her website at: www.aprylle.com
  or more information on The Crepe Place
  
• $8.00 Door
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• Friday, March 5, 2010 8:00 pm
• Pre-Valentines Day Massacre
• The Checkered Flag: 803 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA, 95126 (MAP)
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• Friday, February 19, 2010 7:00 pm
• Jam At The Boulevard
• Boulevard Tavern: 15043 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA, 95032 (MAP)
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• Friday, January 29, 2010 9:00 pm
• Medicine Road, Corduroy Jim, Good Life R&B Review
• Don Quixote's: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, California 95018 (MAP)
• A triple bill in what has become our home away from home in the Santa Cruz mountains. This is going to be a "super rock-power show" featuring the incredible Good Life Rhythm & Blues Band, and our good friends Medicine Road. Each band has their own unique take on blues, rock, and boogie and both have plenty of great vocals to match their chops!
  
  If that wasn't enough, we want to encourage you to come and help Marty celebrate his 40th birthday! This is going to be such a fun and special show....We wouldn't want you to miss it!
  
  Happy New Year to all of you and looking forward to reconnecting with many of you soon.
  
  Love & respect- Marty, Rich, Nick, Michael, Steve, & Ray