Well, it's my birthday this week, and birthdays have a strange way of making you reflect on your life whether you really want to or not. And as we all know... every birthday reminds us we're not getting any younger. I used to think that was scary, a time to panic, feel sad about the opportunities I've missed or the chances I haven't taken. Rock music is traditionally a young person's gig. But I'm not giving up.

Got smacked in the head a few times in the last months. I said I was giving up. I threatened to give up. Some people probably wish I would give up. But I'm not giving up.

The Sarah Swanson Band is getting together in the next few days with hopes the energy is there, the dream lives on, the songs remain in our hearts. The love and passion we have for our music is strong. Sometimes it's a dark struggle. Sometimes it's radiant sun. Having your support, buying our CD, showing up at gigs... all that factors into keeping this music alive. And as long as someone is listening... as long as the music we write, sing, play means something to someone, I'm not giving up. Rock on... love, s