Hi’ya kids. Uncle Bingo here. Hope your holidays were better than what we had at the ol’ palatial BINGO Recordings headquarters. Hope you didn’t spend Christmas time wondering if your record label’s premier artist is ever going to come back from his mystery trip and deliver the third album he is contractually obligated to finish recording. But, we had a big break in the case of the missing folk singer. Yes we did. You see Jason went rogue. He’s been playing gigs in his hometown that aint sanctioned by BINGO Recordings. He thinks he is so smart with his coffeehouse sneak attack shows, but we’re on to him. We know his next move before he makes it! As I told ya’s last time, kids, I dispatched BINGO Recording’s Chief Assistant Accountant and IT Specialist Renaldo to find Jase in Albuquerque. I got some text messages from Renaldo a few weeks ago. Here’s a transcript…. BigDaddyNaldo: Uncle Bingo, I was doing some Christmas shopping at a Bed Bath & Beyond here in ABQ and I saw a coffeehouse with a flyer in the window. By the way, Bed Bath & Beyond has those loofah’s you like on sale for $7.99. I could grab a few. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=1&SKU=13134979 UNKBING: Get to da point, pendejo! BigDaddyNaldo: Sorry. It’s Jason’s pix on the flyer. He’s playing here tonight. UNKBING: Go check it out. Keep it on the down low. BigDaddyNaldo: You mean the QT? UNKBING: Down Low. QT. Whatever! Don’t let him see you. BigDaddyNaldo: I have my disguise in my car. Fake beard, dark glasses, and fedora. UNKBING: Spare me. Text me later with details. (Several hours later.) BigDaddyNaldo: Mission accomplished. Jason was there alright. I sat in the back. He wasn’t playing the red guitar. He’s got a pretty brown and tan guitar. He played songs off the first two CD’s, such as ‘Everyday Like This’ and ‘Party Girl,’ plus lots of new tunes. I think he spotted me though. I accidentally knocked over a bin of coffee beans. They spilled all over the floor. I think they were Sumatra. It was right in the middle of quiet ballad and everyone looked over at me, including Jase. But, I don’t think he recognized me. You know, cuz of the beard and all. UNKBING: For cryin’ out loud, Renaldo. What were the new tunes like? BigDaddyNaldo: Short, catchy with titles like ‘I Go With Her’ and ‘Best Days of Our Lives.’ If he really has them recorded, you’ll be able to sell a lot of CD’s. There was a tall, pretty red headed woman taking some photos. After the show, I asked her if she’d send me a copy. If she does, I’ll forward it to you. http://jasonriggs.com/photos.html UNKBING: Okay. Good work, Renaldo. BigDaddyNaldo: One more thing. UNKBING: Go! BigDaddyNaldo: I know where he is going to turn up next!!! At the end of his performance, Jason said he would be back here at Saxby’s on Thursday January 22nd at 6pm. (End Transcript) There you have it kids. If you live in ABQ, and you go see Jason, tell’m Uncle Bingo is watching!!! He can run, but he can’t hide. Bingo Out! What: Jason Riggs in an unsanctioned performance. Where: Saxbys Coffee 8810 Holly NE. ABQ, NM (located near the Paseo del Norte and Ventura intersection by Bed, Bath, and Beyond where you can buy some loofahs). When: Thursday, January 22nd from 6-8pm. Buy a CD or download from CDBaby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/jasonriggs2 Buy an iTune: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=97202076 For the latest info: http://www.jasonriggs.com Hear some tunes, be a friend: http://www.myspace.com/jasonriggsmusic