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Welcome Spring!

Like the first crocuses pushing up bravely from the ground, I too have ventured out of my winter hibernation. And man, it’s been a long one! But just because I retreat in the winter, that doesn’t imply that TLT does the same. For Tony, it’s long days on the mountain giving boarding lessons followed by long nights of rehearsals, songwriting and performing, and this winter was no different.

The last time I checked it with you, it was just the beginning of December. A lot has happened since then! December saw a combo TLT/Naked performance at The Colony in Woodstock, as well as the ever-popular New Year’s Eve blowout at Jiminy Peak, despite the horridly frigid temperatures. To kick off the New Year, Tony performed alongside Tom Ingersoll and other singer/songwriters at Dewey Memorial Hall in Sheffield on Jan. 3.

February brings Valentine’s Day, and Tony showed his fans a little love by spending the night with them at Flavours in Lenox. That was also the debut of Justin Nackoul, formerly of the Longview Gunslingers, with the band. A memorable evening to be sure! February also brought Tony a chance to perform with an acoustic version of Domino Theory at Pittsfield’s latest happenin’ hip spot, Mission Bar + Tapas, on Feb. 19. Then it was down to Theodore’s, the famous blues club in the heart of Springfield, on Feb. 21. On Feb. 28, it was back on the road again for an encore opportunity at The Sky Box in Southwick.

On March 6, Tony had the opportunity to play for his little sister’s alma mater, Miss Hall’s School, in a free, private concert. And then it was off to win the hearts of all those yellow roses in Austin, Texas — Tony served as both a panelist and performer at the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival on March 18. The end of the month saw spring break as you’ve never seen it — at Killington Ski Resort in Vermont. TLT and spring skiing — it doesn’t get any better than that.

So here we are in April, and there’s a lot going on this month. May dates are filling up quickly, and there’s already something booked for June! This month, look for Tony at the Hazard Grille on April 2, Rumpy’s Tavern at the Village Inn in Lenox on April 3 (where Tony will be helping Troy celebrate his birthday) and the Crowne Plaza in Pittsfield on April 4. Do you get the idea that things are picking up quickly? But that’s not it for the month. Yet to come are McNally’s in Westminster for a singer/songwriter showcase on April 16 and The Alley in North Adams on April 24.

But as you know, new dates are added all the time, so don’t go by what is listed above or you risk missing something! Make sure to check Tony’s calendar regularly so that you know the latest dates. Oh, and if you are on Facebook, make sure to add Tony as a friend there, too! (And you can certainly add me as well, if you want to, of course.)

I look forward to catching you up with the news monthly again. Enjoy this spring weather and get psyched for the tour months ahead! Talk to you soon …

♫ Judi Fairweather ♫