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Hello,

Just a small bit of rambling before I leave for this next tour.

It’s been quite some time since I ventured out east of Washington to perform music. I’m really looking forward to it. The weather, not so much. I am tired of being cold. The long vast stretches of the American highway, yes. There is nothing like it. Years ago, I gave up flying, like I swore off smoking, and it’s been wonderful. I don’t miss it. Well, not entirely. I do miss my vantage point above the clouds and looking down on the shapes, colors, and size of the land below, from deserts, to mountain tops. Thankfully, I have a photographic memory, and I can easily recall those moments.

I am planning on keeping a bit of a tour diary of sorts, though, I cannot guarantee how good I will be at it. I am the worst at taking photos. No matter how many cameras I have invested in, I just can’t get it done. I envy the photographers who can. Since I am on the topic of documenting / posting, I think it only prudent to quickly address my absence from Instagram. I did not delete my account. I have just temporarily suspended it. I don’t know when I will turn the light back on, should that happen. My time away from it has been very good for my mental health. I struggle with addiction of all sorts, and for me, social media is no different than any substance that I can smoke, inject, or drink. I can on, and on about it, but I won’t. It’s a personal decision. No advice needed. Life goes on without it. Lord knows that I have even questioned my time on here.

I am still releasing music. If you didn’t know, I just released two new versions of “Motorcycle Madness”, a new single, “A Place Reserved for Reverse”, and a brand new EP titled, “Keith is Plane Crazy”. I am so very proud of all of them. These new releases, along with everything else I released over the last year, can be found on my Bandcamp page (which I will link to below), or on my website. Most if not, can be found on streaming as well. If you don’t see it, just know that I am working on it. Maraqopa Records is a one man operation.

Well, I believe that is all. If you happen to see that I am passing through your fine town or city on this next tour, do consider coming on out. I can promise you that you will most definitely hear a song you will enjoy. Oh, and I will be touring with my good friend Stevan Alva, who goes under the name St. Yuma. Easily one of my favorite living songwriters/ performers. Beautiful music. Not to be missed.

Talk soon,

Damien

damienjurado.bandcamp.com