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March 11, 2008
Gulfport is a strangely cool artist community tucked away inside a fairly rough neighborhood of St. Pete. Tonight, we found out about a monthly jam/performance nearby, and it was like stepping into a rainbow gathering on a tiny scale, except with electrified music. Ky Hote, Peter Suarez and i sat in played a few tunes toward the end of the early (eleven) ending. It was really a lot of fun, then we all (well, Ky and Beth Ann) got tired, so I am back at the computer to wind down from performing. Life Is Good!!

February 29, 2008
Since I rarely seem to add to this journal, I couldn't resist writing on a day that only occurs every four years! I am currently in northern Florida visiting Jerry Barry and Carol Black, two of my dearest friends for over twenty years now. Today I move into a flat in Gulfport, which is a sleepy little artist community/oasis in the rather intimidating cityscape that is the Tampa/St. Pete area. I will be there for the month of March, while I perform at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival near the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa. I just spent two and a half weeks at my land in Virginia, mostly running electric wires. Check out the new pictures in the gallery (be sure to scroll all the way to the right for the new ones - there are a bunch in that gallery by now). With a few more wiring days, Two or three days for plumbing, and a staircase to finish, we are close to ready for the first major round of inspections! Then the work really begins!

August 13, 2007
I just looked at the website, and noticed that my last posting (June 30) didn't get uploaded. Oops! Sterling has been a bunch of fun, as well as lots of work, what with the drastically reduce company and staff. The fans are as great as ever, there have been weddings and funerals, and the dance of life goes on! Follow the link to the new studio building, and check out the progress there. Thanks again for your wonderful friendship and support!

June 30, 2007
I spent two wonderful weeks working my fingers off in Virginia. I now have a small understanding of just how much work goes into building a structure, especially when it is not just a square box! As before, check out the new pictures at the Gallery. I also mentioned the new CD by Celticopia, a group that I have the honor of performing with on occasion. It is now available for purchase through CD Baby, as well as by download through Digstation. For now, I am at Sterling Renaissance Festival, rehearsing and singing and getting ready for opening next Saturday. See y'all there!

June 5, 2007
Kerrville was fabulous, Scarborough ended with a rainy but fun weekend, and I am ready to head to Virginia to put some work in on my new studio house! The new album by Celticopia (Vicki Scuteri, Gary Mazzu and myself) is available for download at Digstation.com. Check it out!

May 9, 2007
Scarborough started with snow! It has settled into the hot muggy afternoons we all have come to know here in Texas. The shows have been fun, and the jams are the best ever! There is so much talent in the world, it's hard to contain it all. Anyway, work has progressed at the studio, so check out the new pictures to see why Jim is constantly looking for more work! (any body know any good Wednesday gigs in the Sterling area for the summer?) As always, thank you for your support, and look for an album out soon by Celticopia (Vicki Scuteri and Gary Mazzu) that I helped record. I also played bass and sang on the project. It was a lot of fun, and as soon as I know the internet link to get one, I'll post it.

April 5, 2007
Back in Texas! After a dizzyingly busy time in Florida, I have returned to the laid-back land of Texas for another fun run at Scarborough Faire. I am currently in Houston visiting Mom and Dad, and have just received the latest batch of pictures from Virginia. The basement/studio is framed in, with the main floor decking installed. It looks great!

March 20, 2007
The Turning Stone Casino treated us like rock stars, and the fans were fabulous! My favorite moment was when I was asked to sing "Danny Boy" from the big stage, and the whole place (including the crafts booths) hushed up to listen. I am glad to be back in the warm south, though. Big news on the home/studio front: The wood has arrived, the hammers have started swinging, and I hope to have a house by the middle of May! I put four pictures from yesterday at the end of the row of my Studio Gallery. Check 'em out!

March 12, 2007
The weather was perfect this weekend past; sun shining and everyone out to have a good time. The fans here in Tampa are great fun and love to play! This weekend, Empty Hats and I will be flying to New York for a couple of days at the Turning Stone Casino's St. Patrick's Day celebration. Check out my page at myspace for more details.

 

February 28, 2007
Scottish weekend was well attended and fun, and now I find myself waiting for a jam session tonight that will feature some of my favorite friends - Ky Hote, John Dawson, Jerry Barry and Bob Bielefeld, to name just a few of the many that should be there. The big news is that Sterling is now booked, and that Ky helped me set up a myspace.com site for jimhancockandfriends. Check it out and be a friend!

February 19, 2007
Opening weekend in Tampa was cold, but fun. Singing with Barby Holder and Empty Hats is truly a joy, and the fans here are great (and sturdy, to brave the weather)!
I have just finished updating the "Studio" section of the website, with new equipment and a link to the photo gallery of the studio/house building.

February 15, 2007
After spending most of January in Houston helping my parents move and preparing the Don Juan and Miguel movie "The Lost Princess" for distribution, I finally got to spend a week at my land in Virginia, preparing for the building of the studio and house. I left yesterday after a dangerously beautiful ice storm that left the hills and trees covered in sparkling crystalline formations that glittered and danced in the sunlight. I am now in Tampa, preparing for the opening of the Bay Area Renaissance Festival on Saturday and listening to the locals complain that it is under sixty degrees. What a difference a day makes!

Dec 23, 2006
The holiday season winds down and finds me with two Merry Minstrels gigs left, including one on Christmas Eve! This year was not as busy as last, but was a lot of fun (as always), and next year looks to be more full than ever! I have posted some of the shows I will definitely be doing next year, and marked the ones that look positive as "Pending."
I want to thank each and every one of you for your great support through the last year. I wish you all a safe, healthy and wonderful winter, and will raise a song in your honor when we meet again in 2007!

Dec 18, 2006
Hello, Friends!
Jim Hancock here, testing out the new section on the front page. I will be adding links to new stuff here, making announcements, etc.
Look for more info soon!