Particle offered a pair of home state shows over the weekend at Santa Cruz, CAs Moes Alley and San Franciscos Slims. During the groups Slims spot, rising San Francisco star Al Howard supplied guest vocals on a version off Lie To Me. Particle is currently off the road until its summer tour opens at Salida, COs Firbark Festival on June 14. Meanwhile, Howard will appear with his K23 Orchestra at Mesa, AZs Goat Head Saloon on May 17.