2022 overview

 I only sporadically do these year end reviews, but it's been a weird one, and, as always, sometimes good, sometimes great, sometimes terrible, sometimes a trial....Anyway, here's a short one...

Obviously, the worst part of the year has been the insane number of deaths, from my beloved sister, Sharon, to far too many friends who passed far too young to stars, the constant barrage or sorrow takes its toll. It's been a tough one, no doubt...

Of course, there has been fun times, as well, starting with the debut of the Devil's Duo, the acoustic guitar/banjolele combo that Melanie has masterminded and I contribute to. Lots of fabulous shows, from our debut in January with the Unwieldies with Serious Sam and James the Fang to our final gig of the year in November with a rare reunion of the fantastic All-Togethers and even a house show with our old pal, Kepi and an amazing night with the legendary Panther Burns, as well as the incredible Peculiar Pretzelmen. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last 12 months - all of the hip bands that we have gigged with and all of the terrific people who have come out to see us. We hope to have a lot more happening in 2023, including t-shirts designed by our pal, Jw Caldwell, artist to Vegas' punk rock scene.

The Psyatics have stayed busy as can be, as well, with tons of fun gigs and lots of new songs that are going to be recorded for the next album in January. Stay tuned for more on that!

Naturally, there has been an infinite amount of new (to me, anyway) music, books and even comics from artists new'n'old and from online services to the superb new store out in Henderson, Cemetery Pulp (who has also hosted a Devil's Duo gig and we hope to get back there in 2023). 

I got to see my family a couple of times, Melanie's mom a couple of times, but it's been tough getting together with friends due to so many illnesses - ours and others - and life's general craziness. Is it too much to hope that things quiet down a bit in 2023 so that we can safely socialize once again? I'm afraid that it might be...

Anyway, stay hopeful, stay healthy, stay with us and hope to see everyone again soon.