Stuart Smith

Happy Thanksgiving from our family. Hope today and this season finds you with peace and gratitude for all the good things in your life, both big and small.

So earlier this year I started playing guitar for The Lovelorn and it’s been amazing. Good musicians, good guys, and I’ve loved just getting to play guitar and stretch out there. We haven’t played around here much, so for those of you who’ve asked- this is the one to catch. NPR and The Lovelorn have put together a day full of great bands, cool vendors, and even one of my dearest friends, Tom Irwin, all in a fantastic venue- Boondocks in Springfield. You can get tickets ahead of time (highly recommend) at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/64232389/new-soil-music-festival-springfield-boondocks-pub?fbclid=PAZnRzaANakWlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp2rfYCXZjMEC8qh0mgPskcVMtfovdBT59VNiRdh2o9dwsccVhjKmfmAuxn6c_aem_YVhzmj0P99hMR6ZFX23-ow

Yesterday was full of water parks, go cart riding, and eating his favorite foods to celebrate the best boy turning 17. As amazed as we are at how quick the years flew by, Wendy and I are most amazed at what a good young man he’s turned into. He gives his all at everything he does, has a great work ethic, has never met a stranger, is a thoughtful brother and boyfriend, and the important things in life are what matter to him. He’s also taller than me now, but don’t tell him.😂

Happy birthday, Charlie. You are so loved.

Lately…
Charlie’s first prom, Violet’s dance recitals, and finally taking the kids to California to do all things L.A. and to stay in our favorite little town in the whole world, Ojai. I’ve been to and played in California more than I can count but seeing it through my kids eyes reminded me of the wonder of being there for the first time. They loved it and we got to soak up all the time together in the this place we love with the people we love.

Popping on here to let you know I’m gonna tune up the wire to go play some songs at Hand Of Fate in Petersburg, IL tonight at 7pm. It’s been a minute, but I hope you all are well.