Hi folks, this is just a quick update to tell you about a few upcoming shows I'm excited about.This Thursday (7/2) I'll be joining local legendary pianist, composer, author and poet Don Alberts and his Renaissance Band for my first appearance at Cafe Stritch, San Jose's very happening Rahsaan Roland Kirk-inspired jazz spot. We'll be playing Don's swinging original tunes.What: Don Alberts Renaissance BandWho: Don Alberts, piano; Stu Pilorz, trombone; Ron Marabuto, drums; Ian Carey, trumpet; Larry Epstein, bassWhen: Thursday, July 2, 8:30p-12amWhere: Cafe Stritch, 374 S 1st St, San Jose CA 95113Monday, I'm very excited to be playing for the first time with one of my favorite Bay Area creative music aggregations: the Nathan Clevenger Group, which plays exclusively Nathan's beautiful and thorny compositions, as part of the venerable Monday Make Out series. (I will be shedding this relentlessly unpredictable music until about 8 minutes before the gig in the hope of not crashing and burning in such heavy company.) Also on the bill are two additional bands featuring plenty of other big-time local improvisers!What: The Nathan Clevenger GroupWho: Marcus Stephens: clarinet, tenor sax; Ian Carey: trumpet; Rachel Condry: bass clarinet, clarinet; Sam Bevan: bass; Jon Arkin: drums; Jason Levis: drums, percussion; Nathan Clevenger: guitar and compositionsWhen: Monday, July 6, 10ish? (The show starts at 8:30 and we play the third set, following sets by EGW Trio and Ryan Pate.)Where: The Make Out Room, 3225 22nd Street (& Mission), San FranciscoHow Much: FREE!Finally, I am fortunate to perform once again with Circus Bella, the Bay Area's independent circus, as they begin their 2015 Circus in the Parks series--all shows are free, with live music by Rob Reich and the Circus Bella All-Star Band (Reich, accordion; Ralph Carney, saxophone; Ian Carey, trumpet; Greg Stephens, trombone; Jonathan Seiberlich, sousaphone; and Michael Pinkham, drums). Upcoming shows are:July 3rd, 6pm: Mosswood Park, OaklandJuly 10th, 6pm: Studio One Arts Center, OaklandJuly 11th, 2pm: Hamilton Playground, San FranciscoJuly 12th, 2pm: Union Square, San FranciscoJuly 19th, 12pm: Dimond Park, OaklandJuly 25th, 2pm: Pickleweed Park, San RafaelJuly 26th, 2pm: Herons Head Park, San FranciscoAugust 1st, 1pm: Mission Bay, San FranciscoThanks!P.S. my new graphic design site is now live—please have a look and let me know if you have any design needs!