Winter greetings to fans, friends and those who wound up here by accident.  Oooh, but it’s been a cold winter thus far in old St. Louis and much of the country. But neither freezing rain, nor snow, nor sleet will keep Maple Jam Band from playing, provided our car heaters continue to work.

We began our 2010 music year by playing a New Year’s Eve party for the congregation of a local church (St. Luke in Richmond Heights).  We enjoyed several of our audience “getting into the act.”  They included a would-be Elvis and an elderly gentleman who seemed surprised that we were not familiar with the Italian folk that he sang in Italian.  Hey, we’re multi-cultural guys, but even this has its limits! In mid-January we took a short road trip to play for the fine folks of New Haven, MO at their Riverfront Cultural Society (www.riverfrontsociety.com).  This is a group who really loves to dance.  We had a ball! 

 We’ve also been showing off our Irish chops pretty regularly at a great Irish pub in Clayton, MO called Molly Darcy’s (www.mollydarcyspub.com).  Wonderful atmosphere and always a friendly audience at Molly’s.  A more recent venue for us has been the Sports Attic Bar & Grill (www.sportsatticbar.com) in Brentwood, MO.  It’s a classic neighborhood watering hole with an appetite for all sorts of music from bluegrass to driving rock.  Lots of fun.

 Of course, we find ourselves looking forward to spring.  In fact we've been doing a few gigs down south to keep warm at venues like the "Wine Press" and the "Map Room" The weather will warm our hearts and instruments.  Larry is particularly eager for spring.  Have you ever pressed your lips to a half-frozen harmonica?  Difficult to remove them sometimes. 

We’ve been doing lots of Farmers Markets in the St. Louis metro area the last couple of years.  We hope that will hold true in 2010 as well.  Perhaps you’ll stop to listen for a while as you pursue the perfect zucchini!  And please-No Throwing the Tomato's at us....?!?!?! 

Please keep Maple Jam Band in mind if you’re planning a family gathering, birthday or anniversary party, club meeting or other private event in the coming year. And also your Church Festivals and parties. We’d love to help you make it special by providing live music.  We’ll work with you on your music budget.  Remember:  we’re fun, affordable, and we love to play.  And, please visit this website from time to time to stay current on our music schedule and “band news.”

 Thanks to all of you who have come to see us….many of you often.  We appreciate it very much.  For those who haven’t seen us…..come on!  We’d love to meet you.  In the meantime, stay warm and take care.

 Need a knight?  Visit Karl’s website:  www.knightforhire.com.  Karl has been named as the official "KNIGHT" of St Louis and has done some great film work for us