Hello everyone,

It’s wonderful to talk to you all again. Gonna keep this one short and sweet and try to catch you up on all things EBT! Here goes:
-thanks for all the love and support for Umoja Gaelica, the Scotland project. The gigs were smashing and Lea was in fine voice. Everything was recorded and the project should be released later in 2010
-my college gospel choir just performed for the Haitian Ambassador. Wow! He mentioned that half – HALF – of all America gave some money to Haitian relief. Great job, people
-The EBT/Bro Ray Band is heading into the studio this summer to record a follow up to the smash ‘Brother Ray’ CD. Dates have been booked and songs have been selected.

Finally, we are coming into yet another Memorial Day weekend and my thoughts and prayers go out to all those serving in harm’s way to make/keep us safe. I especially thank Steven, my wife’s cousin, for making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. When you’re at a ball game or graduation, or any place where the National Anthem is performed make sure you set an example of respect for others. Make sure you stop children and kids from fooling around during the song. People fought, bled and died for that anthem – people like Steven. Show some respect. After the cookouts, the trips to the shore, the family parties, make sure you take a moment to pray for those men and women. They are fantastic.

Keep Swingin’
EBB