For the Michael Jerling fans out there, this should be great news. His web site at:

michaeljerling.com

has clips of all the songs (14 of them). Listen to the clips and you will get a good idea of Michael's songwriting; some songs are poignant, others humorous, but all combine clever lyrics and good musicianship. There is also a "Listening Room" with two full songs available at a time. Come back often, and you can hear all of them. The new CD and his others are available for purchase from the web site.

He is currently putting together a mid-western tour in June, with a few dates before then and a CD release party and concert at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY on March 30. Check at the site for his latest tour dates. There is also a mailing list; if you like his music, remember to sign up.

Also, one of his earlier songs, Long Black Wall, is included on the Smithsonian Folkways CD "Fast Folk", to be released next week. There is a "Fast Folk" CD release party/concert at The Bottom Line in NYC this coming Saturday night to celebrate that. I have more information on that on Michael's site too.