Halfway through the East Coast leg, and starting to find my stride

OK, feeling like I'm gettin' the lay of the land out here, took a few to adjust to the pace, but I'm getting into the groove.
Had a fun time in Philly, got to trip around town and be tourist checking historical sites, and even walked into a sold out Phillies game for some standing room tix. Thanks so much to Nicole for putting me up and showing me your town!!
This past Weds. 6/29 I traveled by Amtrak through rural PA to the capital city of Harrisburg for a house concert. Had my eyes scanning the countryside as we passed through Lancaster, the heart of Amish country. Never saw any horses and buggies or folks in the traditional garb, but I'm sure they steer clear of the train tracks. Had my first couchsurfing.org experience with Dave and Patsy, who were amazing hosts. They picked me up from the station, cooked me a tasty dinner and attended the house concert I played.
After a good night's sleep it was back to NY. Turns out my date from the 8th grade dance, Brenna, lives just down the street from my buddy Joel's house, and I had a drink with her-crazy. Joel and I then headed to Mt. Vernon, about 20 miles N. of the city. We played a couple of hr. long sets, and enjoyed some tasty beers and food. Special thanks to everyone who came out, esp. Walter, who read about the show online and came out not knowing what to expect.
Tonight's show is at the most recognizable and historic of venues on this leg of the tour, The Living Room, on the lower east side (L.E.S.!)Matt Nathanson, Carol King and any number of other famous songwriters have played this intimate venue. Joel with start things off at 7pm, followed by my set at 8. My special guest on a few tunes is old friend and former bandmate in the late 90's funk/hip-hop band Spunjunket, Gwen Mann. She still has the amazing voice I remember from last millennium, and it'll great to have her up there. Got folks coming from all over for this one, so hoping to make a good impression at my debut in NYC! More later...