This is kinda neat: Last winter, Phillip Cairns, a Whole Wheat Radio listener, discovered the music of Danny Schmidt. He got really excited, and emailed us about him, and sent up some of his songs. He also emailed Danny, who shortly thereafter emailed us. “I think I know you guys!” he said, after seeing our picture. We did indeed know each other from East Wind Community over 10 years ago. What a pleasant surprise! Back then, Danny was a handsome young guitarist with evident talent, making hammocks, nut butters, gardening, and pickin’ every moment he could. I remember telling Jim that Danny was my favorite musician to jam with — that he was truly a sensitive player.

It delighted us to find out that Danny has made a successful career from his musical talents. Now based in Austin, he’s recorded 3 independent CDs. What a way with words he has… you just have to come to the Wheathole and bathe in his poetic song-stories. He’s a nice guy, too, with a great sense of humor, and single! (Ha ha — that’s for the Talkeetna girls…)

I think it’s going to be a wonderfully mellow, intimate evening with Danny Schmidt — we’re all going to leave with diamonds in our eyes… I hope you can come out…

Warmly,

Esther