Hello Key of Dreams friends and fans, Well it’s been almost a year since we last gave you an update on the band…it has been an amazing year for us. Since last November we’ve played right around 100 shows, met a ton of great people, played at some amazing venues, sold more CD’s then expected, and have received some great reviews locally, nationally, and worldwide. We have added a 2nd percussionist by the name of Nancy Durham-Stairs. You may have seen her at a few of our gigs around town. She has an extensive background in Jazz, Fusion and Latin styles and is also a local Drum teacher in West Linn Or. She has been a great addition to the band, musically and personally. Eric and I couldn’t ask for two better percussionists in Doug and Nancy, They are amazing players! The other BIG news this year was both Eric and Abe became Breedlove Artists! They build some of the most amazing guitars we have ever played and we’re grateful we can now be part of their team. Thanks Sam, Jason, Chris, and everyone else at Breedlove Guitars that made this possible. Please visit their website www.breedloveguitars.com you will be amazed. (Pictures coming soon) Another addition to the Key of Dreams arsenal of instruments this year was a Cajon made by Michael Kotzen at Kotz Cajon in San Diego, CA www.tonecajon.com The craftsmanship, thought, and functionality that went into this instrument is impressive to say the least. Michael worked with us directly to get that “perfect sound” that we were looking for… he nailed it. Thanks Michael!!! Haven’t been out to see the band in a while? No worries… we still have many more shows scheduled this year, the out-of-town highlights being The Blue Heron on Vashon Island, WA (on November 8th) and Casino Snoqualmie in Snoqualmie, WA (on December 6th & 7th.) Come 2009 we’ll be taking the first part of the year off to go back in the studio and record the next record, CANT WAIT!! Please take a moment to sign our guest book and tell us what you think. Also, check our calendar for a complete list of upcoming shows. Thanks for listening! Abe, Eric, Doug & Nancy Key of Dreams