Playcation - California '2024

Feb 21, 2024

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Last year I had the bright idea to have my wife, our dog Alice, and myself take a month-long vacation in California. I need to write some new songs for my upcoming album recording in April with famed producer Colin Linden, and I figured all I would have to do is book some weekend gigs and I’d be able to offset the cost of such a long trip. I’d already be paying for gas, food and lodging for a solo run, and figured maybe I’d end up with a few new cool places to play and a few new radio stations playing my music in California.

2023 trip — mission accomplished. On so many levels. We got to spend the majority of the month in Yucca Valley (just outside Joshua Tree National Park), the gigs and radio went fabulously, and made enough to pay for more than a little of our excursion.

(Alice was particularly fond of the trails at Pioneertown)

So here comes 2024 and we decide to try to return to California, but I’m thinking of someplace a little less south, and a little more central. Donyne (and Alice) concur. Maybe someplace halfway between the LA stuff and the Bay Area stuff. We scored a little airbnb in Paso Robles, only about 30 minutes from the coast and deep in wine country (Donyne is a wine gal), and our trips to the surrounding areas have been out of this world. I’ve been writing like crazy, and have more than enough musical direction and tunes started for the next album. There’s nothing like a morning walk on the beach or through the woods to get music going in my head that never would have been there. On top of that, I carry a little Moleskin notebook and pen so that I’m ready to not just come up with new lyrics, but also to edit and figure out what songs need what.

I have a couple more gigs this week (Pasadena Wednesday and Santa Monica on Friday), and on the drive home we’ll stop in Novato so I can do an opening slot for the one-and-only Shawn Phillips. Oh and I’ll also make a stop at Jefferson Public Radio in Oregon to play a few tunes and say thanks for all the love they’ve been giving the new album.

So to all of you out there who follow and support, this year is just getting started.

I can’t wait to see you.

Plank

Jeff Plankenhorn @ Lost Parrot Cafe

Wed, Feb 21 @ 7:00PM

Lost Parrot Cafe, South Pasadena, CA

Jodi Siegel was born in the home of the blues — Chicago. She relocated to California where she played and sang in numerous bands up and down the coast. She has shared the stage with the likes of Albert King, Robert Cray, and J.D. Souther. Her songs have been recorded by Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, and Teresa James, and her latest album “Wild Hearts” is filled with compelling songs, cool grooves, smart lyrics and some of the best musicians in Los Angeles. Jeff Plankenhorn’s critically acclaimed SoulSlide album features Ruthie Foster and other icons, with co-writes from Bret Dennen and Gary Nicholson. He's a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist who designed his own signature lap-steel "The Plank" that gained him an Austin Music Award in 2017. His second solo album, Sleeping Dogs features Ray Wylie Hubbard and Patty Griffin.

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McCabe's Guitar Shop

Fri, Feb 23 @ 8:00PM

McCabe's Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA

The Prickly Pair duo opens!

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Hopmonk Tavern

Fri, Mar 1 @ 8:00PM

Hopmonk Tavern, Novato, CA

Opening for Shawn Phillips!

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Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn at The Rose Chapel

Wed, Mar 13 @ 8:00PM

Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn at The Rose Chapel, Fort Worth, TX

Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn join forces for their annual tour Texas Tour together and hit the Rose Chapel tonight. Doors open at 6pm (great food to he had), music starts at 8pm.

Their "limited edition” CD version of the new album, New Sunlight - will only available at shows in Texas.
Their previous CD. Nothing To Prove - is only available physically at shows in Texas. It is available worldwide - digitally.

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Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn

Thu, Mar 14 @ 7:30PM

Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn, Fulton, TX

Back at the Inn at Futon Harbor with Jules Taylor opening by way of Coastal Bend Music presents!

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Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn at The Bugle Boy

Fri, Mar 15 @ 7:00PM

Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn at The Bugle Boy, La Grange, TX

Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn join forces for their annual tour Texas Tour together.

Their "limited edition” CD version of the new album, New Sunlight - will only available at shows in Texas.
Their previous CD. Nothing To Prove - is only available physically at shows in Texas. It is available worldwide - digitally.

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Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn at The Devil's Backbone

Sun, Mar 17 @ 1:00PM

Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn at The Devil's Backbone, Fischer, TX

Michael O'Connor & Jeff Plankenhorn join forces for their annual tour Texas Tour together and hit The Devil's Backbone Tavern this afternoon between 1-4pm.

Their "limited edition” CD version of the new album, Nothing More To Prove - will only available at shows in Texas.
Their previous CD. Nothing To Prove - is only available physically at shows in Texas. It is available worldwide - digitally.

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