Ben Smith and Sue Pelino
We played down at City Winery the other night, and I’ve been struck in the last couple of days by the soft spot I have for the city and how much I love my friends here.
When I come to NY I love to walk the streets and neighborhoods, remembering all the gigs I’ve played here starting with private parties and jazz gigs in the 80’s and recently with Heart and The Ann Wilson Thing.
I always notice the lively local people here, and am always pleased by the diversity and how New Yorkers are in the fight together!
Once again I’ve had a superlative trip playing here, then seeing Lea DiLaria from Orange is the New Black sing with her excellent band at Smoke on 108th and B’way.
I’m a little lost at having to leave, but happy to continue on to new gigs, crowds and friends as we make our way south…
