Ah, Asheville, its good to be back!

Hello!

I'm back in Asheville again, and it sure feels good to be here. Its been a whirlwind summer, and it doesn't look like its slowing down any time soon.

First things first, I am now officially "Aunt Ashleigh!" My brother Lucas, and his wife, Stephanie had their first child on June 23rd. Please welcome the newest addition to the Caudill clan, Kenna Marie Caudill!

Now, lets catch up on things musically related.

Thrusday I had the honor to play with the likes of Gary Mackey, Griff Martin, Jason Fournoy and Matt Purinton at a lovely private party in Unicoi TN. The setting was beautiful, and there were peacocks running around everywhere, even an all white one. Can't say that I've ever seen that before. Another first was getting a request for William White from a 9 (I think) year old girl. I think she would have to be our youngest fan, and one after my own heart, who loves the murder ballads!

Friday I was thrilled to be part of the Nikki Talley band at Jack of the Wood. The bar was full to the gills and Nikki rocked it as usual.

Saturday we were thrilled to be a part of the Where the Hills are Blue Concert Series at the White Horse in Black Mountain. The other band on the bill with us was Bobby & Blue Ridge Tradition. I haven't had the chance to hear them before, but was glad I did this time! What a great show! After that we all slipped off for the after party pickin at the By Water in Asheville, where we got to catch up with a few hometown folks we haven't seen in a while.

Currently, I'm blogging while working on a few tunes on the banjo... I thought it was hard to play banjo to begin with, now typing and picking is becoming quite the challenge. So lets wrap this up...

I'll be in Montrose for the 4th of July for Fourth Fest. I can't wait to get to spend some quality Montrose time, and little more Colorado time before I run back to the South East to play a few shows with Rorey Carroll.

I"ll post some pictures soon!

Ashleigh