Unfortunately, we've had to cancel this years Band Barbecue.  Laura started this event in 2011 at our home in Lansing.  We've continued the event each year, even during COVID.  This year would have been the 12th year.  With me living on the west side of the state from late fall of 2020 through the summer of 2022, a lot of things around the house, pool the woods and yard need attention.  And, this summer is shaping up to be a busy one.  So, I'm hoping to catch up with things.  Laura is already planning next year!

Tom Riley is working hard to be selected for the Extreme Tour as a Solo Artist from Down Maggie.  The Extreme Tour is a tour that will visit various countries outside the USA and many states within the USA, compelled by faith, hope and love.  This tour is special type in that it brings entertainment of messages of  faith, hope and love to many areas and neighborhoods along with outreach programs and valued, faith based interactions with the local communities.   Down Maggie does hopes to bring the full band to venues in Michigan.  Unfortunately, due to health reasons and other conflicts, the full band is not available for tour dates beyond Michigan.  

Tom will be traveling to Nashville to attend the Objective Sessions being held in the lower Broad area near the Bridgestone Arena.  Tom will be performing in the Showcase during the objective sessions in the Tennessee .  This event occurs the weekend of during the weekend of May 18th.  We will arrive in Nashville on the 17th.

Below is a link to the The Extreme Tour website that will give you many details regarding this tour.