April was a long and busy month, but also a good one. There was a lot of stuff going on, but that seems just about normal. I broke my own rules and posted more than one pic per day this month 😅

April 1– Big Momma the Backyard Bunny seems to have burrowed in our yard!
We aren’t sure where yet. Lititz, PA
April 2– Tammy recovering from some minor surgery with a new Kindle. Lititz, PA
April 3– Gig #1 of several to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, sponsored by Music
Performance Trust Fund and our local of union musicians. Lititz, PA
April 4– What is this April showers bring May flowers stuff? Most of the flowers here
bloom in April. Lititz, PA
Still April 4- Jazz Appreciation Month continues with The Tailgaters Dixieland Band.
Quarryville, PA
April 5– got into an argument with Ally after watching the high school musical she
choreographed. Sykesville, MD
Still April 5- Fake News! That last pic was staged! Here’s a more genuine proud Dad pic.
Still April 5- Ally with some of her cast members of Mama Mia.
April 6– Early morning travel to Bethlehem (not the Jesus one) to hear Bailey sing a
solo at the church she serves as a professional singer. I’m proud of her too! Bethlehem, PA
April 7– Intentional photo bomb after a gig with daughter Bailey and soon-to-be-
son-in-law Tom. Yeah I know it might be nepotistic to have them on my gigs,
but I’m cool with it. Lititz PA
April 8- It’s amazing how something that used to be so beautiful (the forest that
existed here centuries ago) can still be so beautiful as a farm field. Lititz, PA
April 9– Prime Example (funky jazz) at Tellus 360. Another gig sponsored by Music
Performance Trust Fund to celebrate April as Jazz Appreciation Month. Lancaster PA
April 10– up early (BOO!) for another round of “cutting shit out of my wrist”. Hopefully
that’s it now. Lancaster, PA
Still April 10- watching Fiddler On The Roof rehearsal at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater,
preparing to play the opening show as an emergency substitute. Lancaster, PA
April 11– Well- here we go…… Lancaster, PA
April 12- Willow allows Ally to do this, but not me. I’ll keep trying… Lititz, PA
April 13– I swiped this pic off the web, but I played a Palm Sunday Parade with this
congregation as we walked around the block playing and singing to start off the
service. Harrisburg, PA
April 14– Look at this magnolia tree outside my bassist friend’s house. Jazz
inside, flowers outside – now that’s a nice property! Reading, PA
April 15– Roob! We found Philly’s most prominent and well-respected Eagles beat
writer/analyst having lunch in a little cafe 2 blocks from our house! I was tempted
to sit beside him and talk some Birds, but didn’t.. Lititz, PA
April 16– Fun night with my brother and his wife, Mom, Dad and Tammy. Lancaster, PA
April 17– my first service as bugler with the Red Rose Honor Guard. Willow Street, PA
Still April 17- Tam had a half day at school, so we went to our favorite ice cream
place. But while there, decided to go to the beach on a whim. We left the ice
cream place at 4pm and got to Rehoboth by nightfall. Rehoboth Beach, DE
April 18– Spent Good Friday at the beach instead of going to church. I hope God
isn’t pissed! Rehoboth Beach, DE
Still April 18- Soaking up some sun on a windy April beach day. Rehoboth Beach, DE
Still April 18- a grim face for the grim future of this iconic building which, after
being the most memorable on the boardwalk for over a century, gets demolished
this month to make way for a new hotel. It was the former home of Dolle’s Candyland.
Rehoboth Beach, DE
April 19– The Easter version of our blow mold Christmas light display. Lititz, PA
April 20– P.C.King and I were the trumpet section for Easter services at Derry
Presbyterian. Hershey, PA
Still April 20- and here’s the rest of the crew. Hershey, PA
Still April 20- It’s the Easter Bailey! Lancaster, PA
April 21– Bailey and I have been wanting to stage a Norah Jones Tribute show for
several years and we finally got a chance to do it- and it went great! Thanks to
Zoetropolis and the Music Performance Trust Fund for their support. Lancaster, PA
April 22– When our backyard crab apple tree blossoms, all office activities get
moved outside so I can watch the bees and smell the aroma. Lititz, PA
April 23- A paid jam session where get to listen to your friends play after you
finish? Sign me up! Reading, PA
April 24- After several office visits and 2 minor wrist surgeries, the dermatologist
says I’m “all good.” Lancaster, PA
April 25 – DC & Co. gigs are like a family reunion both for the band and for audiences.
Great vibes! Lancaster PA.
April 26– It was fun doing music with this guy again! Emmett is a singer who
graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy, and is an officer in its fundraising
organization.I put a band together for him to lead at their annual event. Malvern, PA
April 27- Jazz Appreciation Month continues with Prime Example playing at
The T Shirt Factory. I could walk to the gig! Lititz, PA
April 28– I introduced brass instruments to a group of elementary kids and was
very impressed with these pencil-poles! York, PA
April 29– Ally sent this pic from the emergency room where she was awaiting
treatment. I was at her place dog sitting. All is ok now, but 3/4’s of my immediate
family ended up with medical issues of some sort this month. 😵‍💫 Townson, MD
April 30– What a great way to finish the month! This show was excellent! Lancaster, PA

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