Some More USA Photos

Here are a few more photos of the Wisconsin trip. Thanks to Susan Alexander for the permission to use these photos and special thanks to Dan and Debs Aukofer and the regulars of the "It's a Beautiful Day Cafe" for giving me such a great welcome.

Ian And Dan in full flow.

Debs, Ian and Dan say cheese!!

Time for a half-time sip of iced water. "Call yourself a Scotsman?"

The enigmatic Mayner Greene of the Guitar Gallery at La Grange who numbers amongst customers Sting, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins, Rick Neilson of Cheap Trick and Randy Bachman. Thanks for the strings, Mayner!

A satisfied customer done with howling at the moon!

It's a Beautiful Day - Part 2

Honoured to be asked back to the Beautiful Day Cafe to their monthly open mic night and even more honoured to be asked to headline the night. As usual Dan was holding it together with his solid yet flowing percussion with an extra dollop of enthusiasm. It was a pleasure to play the Wang Dang songs backed by Dan on percussion, Kenny on Taylor semi-acoustic and Scott on Washburn mandolin and Guild acoustic. The place was packed out and the crowd were really appreciative, joining in with some great communal chorus singing.


Such nights really foster young talent and give aspiring singers and players a performance space to hone their skills and considerable credit must go to Dan and Debs for their vision and enthusiasm in providing such a platform. If you’re in the Pewaukee area be sure to support their Cafe. May it thrive for a long time.