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mollie luna's avatar

You won't remember this but I first met you at Folkus, right here in Central New York. You scared the crap out of me. Then I heard your music. Rarely do people who are 'good at math' write such beautiful things. I miss Folkus, but I remember you and most especially 'Coyote'. I heard about you from a Canadian friend who was very impressed that you didn't want special treatment at the Shelter Valley music festival. You are a mass of contradictions, and I admire you for going forward. It's good to know you mastered your fear.

Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thank you, Mollie. It’s amazing to think I inspired fear! lol

Jonathan Gillum's avatar

Definitely about 20 years, JB!! ^_^

I remember your "thermos full of coffee", your "pocket full of cash"

& going to Stax Omega in Greenville, SC 😁

Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Definitely 20 years. ❤️🎶

Nina Kiriki Hoffman's avatar

Hi, Jonathan! I saw you and Kris Kokesh perform at Tsunami Books here in Eugene, Oregon, a couple-few years back. and I bought BARN BIRDS and love it so much. I got a couple of your other albums, and they're great too (I especially like "Chicken Wire"). I sing "Desert Rose" with my friend Keith at gigs and granges around town. It's great to find out you have a substack. Wishing you and your mom well.

Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thank you, Nina.

Bobbie Hayes's avatar

I'd love to know how your Mom is doing. I wish I could upgrade to " paid" , but my SS chk, barely pays my mortgage.. well you know, it doesn't keep up with inflation.. Say hi to her from me. I still love reading these posts!

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Thank you, Bobbie.

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