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Megan Palmer + The Hopefuls release ‘Old 33′ this Friday August 27th at the Rumba Cafe in Columbus, Ohio.

The album, produced by Jeff Ciampa, consists of 12 tracks composed by Palmer for the band. The musicians featured are John Boerstler (guitar), Jimmy Castoe (drums), Jeff Ciampa (bass), Larry Cook (bass), Jen Miller (vox).

The show, at Rumba Cafe, takes place from 6pm-9pm, in Columbus Ohio.

Jason Crosby and I started playing together at 68 Jay St Bar in January. We recorded ‘You First’ over the winter and now have printed some up and are having a show tonight at Pete’s Candy Store to celebrate this little accomplishment. We are making plans for another recording very soon as well so stay tuned.

Hola, just a quick update from me. If you have been following CaringBridge.com, you can see how well John Boerstler is doing in his recovery after a liver transplant. I was able to visit him in Cleveland this weekend, and I was so moved by his strength and persistence. He is so special to me, and to so many others. Wow. I just can’t get over it. I’m still in awe today, back to the grind at my job in NYC and still reflecting on John. His essence is the hopefuls, living and breathing and healing.

So, with that said, I’ve decided to delay the Hopefuls CD release party until later in the summer, with the hopes John will be healed up enough to hold his guitar and play like he plays on the album. The album is finally done, and I’ve been listening to it a lot and am really loving it… I can’t wait to share it with everybody else.

see you soon, mp

John Boerstler, the guitarist for my band the Hopefuls,as well as the Spikedrivers, underwent a liver transplant this week. First and foremost I am so grateful they were able to find a match for him because he has been very sick and in complete liver failure for the past few weeks. John is an amazing man. He is one of my heroes. He is an incredible guitarist – he is a wizard at the guitar and I’ve always been so amazed that he plays in my band. I am asking everyone I know to please keep him in your thoughts and prayers so that he may recover fully and get back to playing again as soon as possible. Here is a link following his recovery at the Cleveland Clinic http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johnboerstler/journal/2

[gallery]Hi! I don’t know if it’s me, but when did the superbowl move into
february? I must have tuned out for a few years there… but, even if
you are totally into the superbowl, I am playing at the Rodeo Bar in
NYC after it’s over, or when it’s almost over… with my band, who
will be Steve Purcell, Benny Cha Cha Rubin, Teddy Kumpel and special
guest Jason Crosby… we’ll start around 9 and play till the soundman
makes us stop. (btw, I am always thankful to have a soundperson!)

If you can’t make it Sunday, there is still hope. Jason Crosby and I
are playing at Banjo Jim’s this Thursday, Feb.11th, at Banjo Jim’s, on
Ave C + 9th St. NY NY from 10-12. We’ll mix it up; we had a great run
during last month’s residency at 68 Jay St; and we’ll feature many of
the tunes we played there. We are also planning on recording soon,
which is really exciting. Jason is incredible
http://www.myspace.com/jasoncrosbymusic

And if that isn’t enough, on Friday I’m hopping on a plane and coming
to Ohio for the weekend to meet back up with the Spikedrivers. We are
playing in Athens, OH Friday February 12 at Casa Nueva Cantina, and we
are doing a LIVE recording at Skully’s Music Diner on Saturday Feb.
13th….

Have a great weekend + I hope to see you very soon! xo megan

It’s been a great January being in New York. The weekly residency at  68 Jay St has been a lovely way to start off the year. Plus I’ve been blessed with the talents of Jason Crosby on fiddle, vocals, keys and guitar. I’ve gotten to sit in with his band as well a couple times over the past few weeks too… I’m sad this is the last night of the residency, but I am definitely planning to play at Jay St again whenever I can. And I’ve been busy booking several more shows in the NYC area.

I’ve had Haiti on my mind and prayers since the January 12th earthquake. I have been inspired by Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman. I saw her speak last week at Cooper Square in Manhattan. She had just returned from Haiti that morning; her description of conditions there was harrowing.  In a country that already has so little, and such poor infrastructure, it is daunting about how to even begin to help to rebuild.  I have even imagined what it would be like in NYC if such an earthquake hit. And that is simply nothing compared to what the Haitians are going through. So my thoughts and prayers are to them…

So much can change so quickly. Am thankful for the fortunate and enriching life I have.

I’m excited it is a new year… am starting a residency tonight and every wednesday in January at 68 Jay St. Bar. I’m very thrilled to be joined by Jason Crosby on fiddle, key and/or guitar….

Several more fun gigs are also coming up. And hopefully some new recordings will surface from me this year… stay tuned~ mp

getting a move on! hi there. how do you pave your own road? reaching out is one way. not so easy for me but it’s one of the big lessons this year. and a sweet one to receive, standing at the stream at Pumpkin Hollow Farm this summer, that was whispered into my ear.

A year turns over so fast. Each day passes like nothing, despite some regular fretting and moping, yet a year goes by even faster. Lately I’ve been taking apart this decade and putting it back together in order. Some of it seems jumbled, other parts are so very clear. I wish I had a yearbook for each year, like in high school. It could at least sum up some of the parts of the year. Oh well. I guess a basement full of journals, hopefully not TOO water damaged will suffice when I look back someday… I continue my commute and subsequent romance between two cities, while even adding other towns as regular stops- some are a little out of the way but they seem right on target when I am there. My drive this week from NYC to Columbus was one of the most striking, full of fall colors up against a mountainous landscape. Despite my rush to get to my destination in time for a rehearsal, I still deeply appreciated the opportunity to be grateful – for everything from the beautiful natural surroundings to my travel companion to the coffee in my cup.