The Near Myths, minus Ben and Bernadette, alas, played a house concert and CD release party at the Smith-Smoller House in Wilson, NC, Saturday, November 5. Gourmet cuisine was served, courtesy of hosts extraordinaire Steve and Jenny. The Myths played a spirited first set, comprised of "Old Mill Road," "Rapunzel," "Mine Tonight," "(Turn This) Water into Wine," "Fool Me Once," "Westward Quest," and a new song by Andy, "Salmon." After a break, the Myths returned for a loose but inspired set of covers including "Ripple" and "Friend of the Devil" by the Grateful Dead, "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere" by Bob Dylan, "Human Highway" by Neil Young, "Helplessly Hoping" by CS&N, "The Weight" by The Band, and even a brief but spirited run through "Involuntary Shuffle." Co-producer Phil Valera was in attendance, and was heard to remark, "You guys sound terrific! You've been practicing." While in Wilson, The Near Myths also participated in the first annual Whirligig Festival in downtown Wilson, in honor of local folk artist Vollis Simpson, whose art is featured in the WILSON packaging.