2009

I am working on a new recording with the help of some very good friends in LA and my dear friend Todd Parsnow from Dallas/Syracuse. Kirk Fletcher and I, along with James Gadson, have been developing quite the sound over the last couple years and are ready to bring it to the people!!

It is a blend of deeply rooted blues with a lot of soul, funk and energy. We've held down a residency for two years at The Sugarmill Saloon in Tarzana, Ca each month. We've tried different combinations of players and instrumentation along the way and have gotten to really stretch out and play!! It has been VERY exciting to see the growth.

Some friends of note to pass on a thank you to, who have been supportive and hands on in the development of this new sound are, in no particular order, Travis Carlton, Sam Meek, Gerry Brown, Bobby Tsukamoto, Ben Mauro, Gary "Scruff" Davenport, Michael Landau, Gary Novack, Stewart Jean, Josh Smith and Luke Miller. They have all helped us, along the way, pushing us in one direction or another. We have weeded out the things we dig and don't dig and try each song of each night to give you, the listeners, something special and unique. Now it's time to move on and show off the sound to wider audiences.

For starters, we have found a new residency at Harvelle's in Santa Monica on Monday nights. It's Kirk and I along with James Gadson and Bobby Tsukamoto as the regulars. We'll often times have some of the above mentioned friends along to stir things up a bit. I'd like to thank Harvelle's for giving us the opportunity to present this sound on a regular basis.

I will be doing a short tour in Europe in October with blues great Lucky Peterson and Todd Parsnow. Todd is arranging a working relationship with the booking agency in Paris to get us over there for some touring. He will be included and be a great compliment to Kirk's playing. I know once we present our music to the public it will knock 'em out!! So I'm thankful for the opportunity to do it!!

Come out sometime and support this incredible group of musicians and the music we've worked hard to present.

All the Best,
—Paulie Cerra