"Lotti di roba da verificare...". That's Italian for "Lots of stuff to check out..." So let's get started.

We've added a new section to www.travislarsonband.com called Features where you'll find a glorious three-page spread from Italy's largest guitar magazine, AXE Magazine, featuring yours truly. We're excited to grace the pages of such a fine periodical, and sincerely hope it says neat stuff (it's in ITALIAN, ya see, however we have included the original interview). Next, another spread from the quarterly journal of progressive music, Progression Magazine, again featuring yours truly. (Editors Note: At the time of this posting, we have yet to receive the article, but we sincerely hope it says neat stuff.) Finally, another little bit from Examiner.com and hey, it does say neat stuff.

Check out the tour diaries from the recent California run, musings from Ms. Young, a new review from Axe Magazine, and a smattering of tourdates.

There's a rumor floating around that the band's end of the year touring schedule is lighter than expected, so rather than "take a break", why not work on a new record? Why wouldn't a guy?

"No such thing as down time, All you got is life time. GO" - Henry Rollins

Boy, did we have an awful good time out there in the Southwest. Re-live the TLB fun with our tour diaries and tour gallery. Or if you're in a different mood, Jen's articles are sure to inspire some down-home cynicism.

We've added some California tourdates and more are on the way. Y'all check back now, ya hear?

Thanks to all the folks who came out to the shows, and special thanks to our tour-hosts, Stormer, Jason, Rikk and the Gang. Until next time, keep your head in the clouds and your willy out of the mashed potatoes...

If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting? -G. Carlin

Alright then. We're two months into the new decade and we've got an update for ya. We've been putting this year together, debating between touring or writing a new record. Since the last release (DOUBLE LIVE DVD/CD release, Rate Of Change LIVE, available for purchase here or at many fine retailers in your area) is just a behbeh at eight months old, we're hittin' the road. We've got some cool shows coming your way and more dates in the works.

The NAMM show this year was as great as ever, if not better than ever. Can't say the same for the tour diary and gallery, unless you are a fart-fan. A fan of farts. And while down in Anaheim, we confiscated the highly sought after Randy Allar vs. TLB 2009 interview, with the clever diversion of a bloomin' onion and Hot Wheels chitchat.

Lastly, a couple of bits from Ms.Young. Hope you enjoy...

We miss "out there" and we're happy, no, no... tickled, to be gearing up for 2010 - The Year We Make Contact. See you.

It's always around this time of year that Ms. Young pulls the same ol' "presents and cake" scam, so we're doing our best to play nicey-nice, lest we get wished out into the cornfield. It's good that you'll come out to the shows, it's REAL good.

Oh, and Happy New Year! Sheesh.

This year may you tolerate fools more gladly, resolve to stop complaining and remember to rise above the little things. It's those little things that'll get ya.