This winter, our friend Chris Duncan invited us to participate in the upcoming issue of his art zine, “Hot & Cold,” by recording a small batch of songs to be tucked in the magazine sleeve.

Well, we did it. It seemed appropriate that the songs be lullabies and as I was writing the lyrics I magically came upon a book that had belonged to my very recently deceased grandfather when he was a boy. The book contained children’s poems and stories, perfect fodder for the verses I was piecing together. In the end the songs are both a little eulogy for that tough old guy and something to sing to our little girl when she can’t find her rest. You can find out how to get your copy at www.hotandcoldmassive.com.

If you’re in San Francisco, celebrate the release of “Hot & Cold” on May 9, at the Luggage Store gallery on Market Street. So sad we won’t be able to make it, but I did contribute the painting below to the show. Other artists include: Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough, Amanda Eicher, Chris Taggart, Bill Dunlap, Christopher Robin Duncan, Ryan Jacob Smith, Paul Schiek, William Swanson, Jason Jagel, Butt Johnson, Colter Jacobsen, Tucker Nichols, Andy Vogt, Glen Baldridge, Chris Corales, Ernesto Burgos, Griffin Mc Partland, Paul Wackers, Hisham Akira Bharoocha, Jen Smith, Jeremy and Claire Weiss and Chris Pew. Musical Performances by Soft Circle, The Urxed and Car Clutch.  

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