Warren County Summer Music School. Three weeks in June each year of intensive music, theater, and related arts training for younger students in the Warren, PA area. A very unique program started and maintained by a dedicated staff who know how much music matters. Visit them at: http://www.wcsms.org

J.J. Jackson, a.k.a. Johnathan X. J.J. was the drummer in RIFF RAFF, but went on to do great things anyway. His energy, drive, and sheer volume have never been equaled since those fun and free days in Carbondale, IL, 1980 and ’81. Of course, he lived next to a coffee shop then. He was a pioneer in four-track home recording and has always been an inspiration. His awards and achievements as a television director are numerous, so check him out at: http://www.vision-mix.com. His video and photography art site is also very engaging: http://www.artmaggot.blogspot.com

Kevin Cox is well known throughout Southern Illinois and beyond as one of the finest sax players around. His stint in RIFF RAFF may have been one of his wilder moments, perhaps a mid-life crisis fling thing, but he has always been an inspiration, and education, and a great friend. He currently performs around Springfield, IL in BOB KATT & THE MISSING LYNX, and others, so check him out at: http://home.midwest.net/~saxman

John Abdo is a world-renown television fitness authority, inventor, writer, and trainer. Inventor of the ABDOer, you can frequently find him on QVC. For all types of health and fitness information and products see his website at: http://www.johnabdo.com

Matt Maloof is one fine harmonica player, gutsy vocalist, and good songwriter. He can be found frequently playing out all around the northwest PA and western NY area. Check him and his "Contra-Band" out if you get a chance, and find his website at: http://www.mattmaloof.net.

For the best in audio recording and video production in the Warren area see my friends at All Sound Recording: http://www.allsoundgroup.com

The Warren Civic Orchestra just keeps getting bigger and better everyday thanks to their new conductor, Bryan Eckenrode, their new president, my wife Brenda Schnick, and their very cool website: http://www.warrencivicorchestra.org/

For the best in musical instruments, accessories, and sheet music in the Warren area, see my friend Doug Wood at Wood's Music, 706 Conewango Ave. (814) 723-1910.