Well greetings everyone. I hope it's all good in your world this week.
We had another crazy week for the band. We were all scattered in different directions once again. Due to the recent flood our band venues were once again cancelled so when this happens it's like when your parents left the kids in charge while they went away for the weekend. We raise some hell and have some fun. Not much sittin' and grinin' for this group.
Saturday morning was our First annual Veterans Day Breakfast at the Afton Fire House. The attendance was good as we served over 100 people in three hours.l There were many Veterans that attended in full dress medals, hats, and patches. It was a good feeling giving back to them and offering them some thanks for serving our great nation. A free breakfast is the least someone can do, and we did.
Saturday evening was the Kris Kristofferson show along with Joan Baez in Ithaca. Now two thirds of the band attended that show - K.W.and D.D. and it was indeed a great show of couple legends displaying their talents in a small theater venue. (Nice) Myself, I'm not much of "solo artist" show guy- I like the shows with whole band behind the artist so I bowed out.
I thought I would spend the night at home with my charming wife, but that didn't happen. Andrea took a load of her friends- {7 girls in all} and went up to Lumpy's to see the Partridge Family and myself - I took a gig up to Babcock's playing a show with some friends called the "Wild Ones”.My role was the second drummer. Now I don't know if you've ever seen a venue with two drummers playing in full sync, but it’s quite a site. The first drummer plays lead and the second drummer keeps the beat. I haven't done this in about five years. It takes a few minutes to find your place but once you’re in - it rocks. We had a full line of people on the dance floor just staring at our performances. You go through the night taking turns playing lead and actually it's a great drill - for your timing. Thanks to Chucky and the “Wild Ones” for letting me play the entire show with them. These guys are really good. Check them out sometime. I love their musical choices - nothing new, but many classics - done nicely.
And finally- This weekends show:
SATURDAY NIGHT: 11/12/11 THE CENTRAL HOTEL AND TAVERN 6-10PM and never a cover.... Hope to see you all there!
Rock on. Also Friday is Veterans Day, so be sure to give thanks to our national protectors of our fine nation.
Peace and love baby,
Mikee Dee
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