They played in Kansas City tonight (well, last night actually--Friday). I understand they're on their way to Boulder, CO.

Stacy and hubby Mark(?) did a very nice set. She's a songwriter and singer--I don't mean that she sings, I mean she's a SINGER--and he's a damn good guitar picker (looked like he combined flatpicking and fingerpicking simultaneously). They were delightful.

Joan was splendid--fine voice, good song selection, pleasant banter and humor. It was a joy to hear her sing. Gave a good measure of time on stage. Pure joy.

I almost hate to say it, but I found Joan's backup band, all fine musicians, to be distracting. For my taste, the band overshadowed the singing rather than complementing it. Too bad, because they were good players--it was just too much for the gentleness of the songs and voices.

All told, one of the most enjoyable concerts I've seen.