On July 5, the Strutt was full of warmth. A handful of inspiring and calming musicians played some music that made the thick humidity of the evening seem almost magical.

Gitis Baggs and friends plucked and puckered a few alt country and rock n roll numbers with gusto and wit, nailing those harmonies too.

Paleo has been a touring musician for the past five years nonstop. My friend John Van Hattum summed up the sound this way: “bedtime stories for older children.” It was great and I accidentally bought a whole bunch of music.

Cold Mountain Child brought home their blankets of soft guitars and pastoral vocals. We’ve missed you guys here in Kalamazoo. Thanks for being such a centering expression of peace for me.