No depression

Now, each time the subject turns to his new record and his upcoming tour, he brightens and laughs easily. This is the sort of resurrection no one can predict, especially when they're living through it. "I knew I'd make a living doing music--producing, writing songs." He signals toward the Gypsy Tea Room stage, toward his band as they finish sound-checking. "But I didn't know I was gonna get a chance to do this again.