:)Loved thisi in-depth comment. Hope the poster knows I'm referring to this particular post. It was long, but detailed. I, also, have been a long-time fan of Brian's music. Have been to three of his shows. Have traveled from coast to coast to see them I didn't take part in asking any questions. I am now reading the replies from fans. So sorry some of the "fans" were disappointed in Brian either not answering their questions, or not ? answering their questions the way in which they would have liked. If we are long-time fans of Brian, we know what he's comfortable answering!
Please, Brian, do not let those complainers discourage you from coming on this particular board in the future. There are so many of us who LOVE you and your music! Your harmonic vocal chords and arrangements over the years have given us the sanity and calmness we've all so much needed. And I believe that what you have created in your harmonic vocals and instrumental arrangements has given you a peace and calmness that has helped you survive and thrive over the years; especially when you've been able to accomplish these things without outside interference -- as you had in the past.
Your band (including the, shall I write, the former Wondermints?) are so fantastic! I spoke to Darian in 2000-2001 when I attended your show at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Darian Lake, New York after your show when you appeared before Paul Simon. He took me into your trailer to meet you. What a thrill. He also took me into the trailer of the musicians. Darian said to me that he and the other musicians loved your music so much; each note; each harmonic combination. It's so great that your musicians are such fans of you! They're just like us except they get to learn to play your music. They're lucky pups. At that time, Darian told me that he and the group were in the process of trying to "talk" you into singing again the song, "Marcella." I believe they succeeded because in later shows that I saw on YouTube, I listened and saw you and your band sing "Marcella." Oh you all sounded so great. I love the songs YOU have chosen to sing with your band.
an