Well, this was one incredible evening. You are an incredible songwriter. Each and every song had a story, and I’m certain that each audience member could relate to several. For me, “Eighth and Figueroa” was immediately identifiable as my favorite restaurant, “The Original Pantry” in downtown LA, which I discovered when I worked for the LA Times over 30 years ago. The beautiful “Edgartown” made me reminisce about my many summers in Martha’s Vineyard (and if you do meet my friend, pls. urge him to get that screen in his guest bedroom repaired). Your so sad “Mrs. Looney” sadly reminded me of an old college friend I kept meaning to call but never did, and received a call one morning that she had died suddenly. “This Old Guitar”, perhaps the best of them all, reminded me of my own father’s teachings when I was a young boy. And the list goes on and on.

I also learned that you lived in Nashville for so many years, where you met your wonderful wife, Erica, whose talent was also so apparent. Her “Stand Up Like a Man”, while funny, also conveyed a powerful message. And prior to the show, she really showed her southern hospitality by greeting each and every one of us…I’m so used to the NY tough love approach, I didn’t know how to react.

It was such a wonderful journey, Miles. You really should put these songs into an album. Each one was more powerful than the last. Congratulations.