Various Brother travels...

Since returning from Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan last December, the Brothers Four have been on the road mostly close to home.

First, in January, we traveled to Centralia, Washington, still recovering from some historic high waters that flooded the town, almost up to the University where we played.  We performed at the President's concert and had a warm reception and a great evening.

Next came March and a short tour to Palm Springs, where brother Vern and sister Val both came to the show, as well as friends from Trinity wintering in the area and other friends, Steve and Maureen Murdoch.  A beautiful, warm break from the winter in the Pacific Northwest.  A chance to visit with Loni again as she drove over for the evening.

Then we headed east to Lancaster, PA for a concert with the Chad Mitchell Trio, the New Christy Minstrels and Livingston Taylor.  Cousin Fred Olsen and wife Marge and daughter Beth came to the show.  I got a chance to take a car and explore Amish country a bit.  It was a long but wonderful show with many new connections.

April took us to Spokane, Washington and a concert for the benefit of the faith and healing center at Sacred Heart Hospital.  Mark's childhood home town hosted us well and we had Mark's mother and two brothers at the show.  Our visit to Mark's mom's house the night before was a highlight.  She is a host of grace and warm welcome.  Former college choral professor Wally Goleeke and his family came to the show as well as an old friend, Ellen Robinson and her friend.  Good to see them all.

That has brought us to May and our tour to Japan.  The nightclub tour--a new experience for me.  So, read on!

Karl