tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55465125013193718242024-03-19T03:57:35.368-07:00BassCliff's GigsThe account of a "weekend warrior" musician playing bass in cover bands around Southern California and beyond. BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.comBlogger410125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-771550207681495752021-08-09T16:17:00.000-07:002021-08-09T16:17:11.783-07:00Swallows Inn, 6/24/21<p> Greetings! <br />
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Yes, we are back at our favorite dive bar with special guests Amanda
Kate and Dani Chere, for the first set anyway. I thought they were
friends but this was the first time they'd met. They worked together
really well, even on those songs we worked up just for tonight without
any rehearsal. But let's start at the beginning. <br />
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I was happy I remembered to put on my gloves before loading my gear this
afternoon. The old country bass player's skin is paper thin these days
and he's always getting banged up. <br />
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I managed to park right behind the venue, grabbed a space as someone
pulled out. Usually I have to park down the block. This is the rear
entrance to <a class="externalLink" href="http://www.swallowsinn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Swallows Inn</b></a>, the funkiest country dive bar around. It's named such because of the annual return of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano. <br />
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I rolled my handy-dandy Rock-n-Roller cart around front, past the front
doors, to the stage door. I brought my small rig today. I probably
didnt' have to. Jed was running sound today. Arnie brought a good sized
PA but we used only one sub-woofer because of the size of the place. <br />
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Since Arnie and Jed brought the floor wedges I did not use my IEMs. I
probably should have. It didn't get too, too loud but I would've rather
played a little quieter and let the PA do the heavy lifting out front. <br />
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We saw a lot of familiar faces on the dance floor tonight. This is a fun
crowd that like the more traditional two-stepping, Texas-swinging,
honky-tonkin' music that we love to play. <br />
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Here's my little rig setting next to the PA. Jed was out front all night
with is tablet making us sound great. That guy works hard. I brought my
JBS as backup but left it in the gig bag for space concerns. <br />
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OK, we're plugging stuff in, twisting knobs, stomping on pedals, making noise, etc. Arnie and John are good at that. <br />
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I'm on stage left, right by the door. It normally stays open all night.
This is my view. An old friend I hadn't seen in years happened to
strolled by tonight. It was kind of cool to chat and get caught up while
I was playing a song. <br />
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Somebody covered up my graffiti with a conduit! The cads! Don't they know art when they see it? <br />
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For the first set our special guests, Amanda and Dani, sing a few duets.
We learned "Fooled Around And Fell In Love" and pulled it of on stage
without rehearsing, pretty much. Pretty fun. There's a Miranda Lambert
cover of this song she does with friends. I'd forgotten how fun this
song is to play. <br />
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Yes, we're having lots of fun now. I'm not sure what was so funny but we were enjoying ourselves. <br />
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Amanda and Cheri were doing "Cole Miner's Daughter", complete with both half step modulations. <br />
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You might recognize the lady on the right. Yes, that's Kelly Rae with an
entourage. They were having a girls' night out, dinner down the street,
heard some country music, and decided to check it out. It was great to
see Kelly again. <br />
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This crowd loves to two-step. <br />
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On a break Drummer Dave and I think about when a set of jumper cables
walked into a bar. The bartender said, "Hey! Don't you start anything!" <br />
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The area across the street has been decorated up a little bit to improve
the foot traffic to that area. There are other venues just a block over
with food, drink, live music, etc. <br />
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The hair legged pickers are back at it again. <br />
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You guessed it! Johnny Magic Fingers is playing his big boogie-woogie number. <br />
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Dave's keeping time but I think he'd like to go on a motorcycle ride. <br />
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Arnie points at his favorite bass player on the stage. He says, "Your playing like you've never played before." <br />
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</p><p>Look who else is in the house! It's everyone's favorite real estate
agent, Tami! We haven't seen her, um, I guess since the last time we
played here. <img alt=":roflmao:" class="mceSmilie" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/roflmao.png" title="Roflmao :roflmao:" /><br />
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It's late in the evening. Now we've got a ton of gear to pack up. I stuck around to help Jed wrap cables and move cabinets. <br />
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Oh! Will you look at that! These folks were so nice to us. <br />
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We each walked out with an extra sixty five bucks. How about that? I
hadn't had anything to drink all night but once home I had a little of
this and the last of my Maximus Colossal. Sorry, no food shots tonight.
The band doesn't get fed on this gig. I had leftover tacos when I got
home.<br />
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We are actually scheduled to play Swallows again in the afternoon on the 4th
of July from 1-5pm. If any of you are local I would encourage you to
come down. This really is a funky fun little place. Sure, it's a dive
bar but it's the good kind of dive bar, a five star dive bar. <br /> </p><p>This is really getting to be enjoyable again. Good stuff guys! <br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
</p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-28228774248847912402021-08-09T16:11:00.005-07:002021-08-09T16:11:44.527-07:00Heritage Hill Brews and Views, 6/19/21<p> Hey boys and girls!<br />
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Here it is Wednesday already and I haven't bored you to tears with a
slide show about "How I Spent My Weekend Gigging". We played a special
event called "Brews and Views" at an event venue called <a class="externalLink" href="https://heritagehillvenues.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Heritage Hill</b></a>.
It's a place for weddings and such but the owners will just throw a
party once in a while. Three hundred tickets were sold for this event. I
think they heard Amanda was going to be there.<br />
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Heritage Hill is located in the <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.murrietaca.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Murietta Valley</b></a>
near the wine country of Temecula. I got to drive by an old employer of
mine, March Air Force Base near Riverside. I was stationed there in the
late 70s. There's an air museum on the base.<br />
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The traffic on the SoCal freeways is approaching pre-pandemic levels but
I won't bore you with that. When I reached the back service entrance to
the venue I had to call and ask someone to buzz me in. (Going in the
back door with the rest of the hired help.)<br />
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I drove up to the top of the hill through this gate. It looked a little creepy, like something out of a Dracula movie.<br />
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And then there was this narrow dirt road on the side of the hill on the
way to the loading area. I'd hate to drive this at night. Oh wait, I
guess I will later.<br />
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It turned out to be a lovely venue and our stage area and dance floor
was a really good size. Here I'm helping everyone to set up by taking a
selfie.<br />
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Jed is here to get us set up and sound checked. He'll go to Knott's Berry Farm later to play that gig for us.<br />
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Johnny Magic Fingers set up in the shade on that side of the stage. He has to keep his fingers cool.<br />
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I think Arnie is working too hard. I hope he changes his hat before downbeat.<br />
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In addition to his Teles, Arnie brought his nice Les Paul and a PRS.<br />
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Here's the view from my mic just before sound check. Back beyond the
little amphitheater was a taco truck and you see the old VW bus being
used as a photo booth. Cute.<br />
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Here she is! We've missed this young lady. I know it's only been a week
since our last gig but before that it had been a while. She'll be with
us for a set on Thursday night this week too.<br />
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Jed is taking a good listen as we soundcheck. He's got to get outta here soon to make his gig at Knott's.<br />
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Amanda, Arnie, and Paul do the soundcheck thing.<br />
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This is a duo known as Wildflower. Sophie and Ryan sang to tracks as one
of the opening acts. The young lady with the guitars is <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.ginaroode.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Gina</b></a>, another opener who played/sang solo.<br />
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Gina soundchecks. This young lady writes a lot of original material and
really shreds on that acoustic guitar, like Appalachian Metal.<br />
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This is Kaitlin. She sang a couple songs solo also. This was her first
time singing and playing solo in front of an audience. She did great.<br />
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Here we are looking down the hill at the stage/dance floor area. It was
pretty warm today so the EZ-Up was moved onto the stage to give shade to
the ladies while they were performing.<br />
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Here's the taco truck. I didn't get any. Dang.<br />
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I was on my way to our green room to put on my stage clothes. It is a nice view from up here.<br />
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As it turns out, our green room was a green house. And there was air conditioning!<br />
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</p><p>Inside our green house was a selection of Jersey Mike's subs, chips,
cookies, veggies, fruit, etc. Plus a cooler full of drinks and suds. <br />
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I did not wear a Scully shirt today. It was too hot! It looks like folks are enjoying the shade while they sip their brews. <br />
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Here's <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.ginaroode.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Gina</b></a> shredding up a storm and flinging her hair. <br />
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While Kaitlin, Gina, and Wildflower did their thing, the owners wanted
their photographer to get some pics of the band. We went to the tippy
top of the hill. <br />
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Everyone point at your favorite bass player in the band! <br />
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Jerry, the photographer, also had a really cool drone to take pictures
with. Hopefully the pics and video will be made available. <br />
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After our photography session we made our way back to the stage. Wildflower was finishing up their set. <br />
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Then Gina got back up to sing a few more before we provided the dance music. <br />
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I think Arnie is ready to play some Merle. He's not wearing his Scully either. <br />
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It was a fun crowd tonight, a pleasant evening. <br />
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Drummer Dave brought his cowbell but was caught off guard. He threw it on the floor tom and wailed on it. <br />
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This was my standard rig tonight with JBS as backup. What's that on my amp?<br />
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It's a blonde! From one of my favorite breweries. But I didn't drink it.
I brought it home to enjoy later. It's still in my fridge. Maybe
tonight. <br />
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It was fun playing Amanda's songs again, both originals and covers. The kids just loved her, like a cowgirl princess. <br />
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As the sun went down and the evening cooled our friends in the crowd relaxed. <br />
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I tried to grab a picture of the birthday girl in the cabana but it was
getting too dark. The birthday party was having a great time. <br />
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We got a rousing standing ovation at the end of the night. Of course we played one more. We're like that. <br />
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Then I went back up to the green house to change my close for our load out. Nice view. <br />
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<br />
The rest of the band took off so I helped Arnie pack up. I must've
wrapped fifty mic cables. Then we loaded subs, speakers, racks, bins,
lights, etc, into his production company van. It took only an hour. It's
what bass players do, right?<br />
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When I finally arrive home I enjoyed another Maximus Colossal and put the blonde in the fridge for later. <br />
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And that was how I spent my Saturday gigging. Thanks for coming along. Take care. <br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
<br />
BassCliff
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</p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-13468227911508599222021-08-09T16:02:00.000-07:002021-08-09T16:02:03.420-07:00Private Party, 6/12/21<p> Haloooo err'body! <br />
<br />
I'm so happy to see so many gig reports being posted to TalkBass. Pretty
soon we'll all be having fun, making noise, talking about bad soundguys
and barflys. <br />
<br />
Last Saturday we played a back yard event, the same family reunion event
we played last June right in the midst of the madness. It's a nice
family who adopted the band as cousins. There were a lot of familiar
faces and many fun units were generously disbursed. The day began when I
picked up Johnny Magic fingers and his equipment. You can't really see
all our gear under my cover. <br />
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It was a brisk 97*F as we left John's. It actually cooled off to 94*F when we got to the gig. <br />
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Our hosts had just moved into this house last year. The pool they had started last summer was complete. <br />
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Their good-sized lot has a gate that opens to the cul-de-sac which made
for a much easier load-in than usual when playing at a private
residence. <br />
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I was able to backup almost to the stage area, the back patio. <br />
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I have a button I wear sometimes that says "First the Gear, then the Beer" but I guess Johnny couldn't wait. <br />
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Arnie and Jed had arrived earlier to set up the PA. They weren't quite
done. Seems Arnie is always running late. So after I got my gear set up I
decided it was time for a nice IPA. This one is not my favorite but it
gets the job done. <br />
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Here we are in full setup dance choreography, Arnie above, John below,
Dave in the back, Paul on the side. And'a five, six, seven, eight! <br />
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I didn't need my "big" rig today. I did bring my JBS as a backup bass but left it in the case. <br />
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This was kind of a funny thing. The band and the caterer both got these
tip jars. Then when we started playing Arnie made a big deal about
hugging the bass player, because I wasn't getting paid. At the end of
the night a half dozen people came up to me and gave me a hug. It was
special. <br />
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Our hosts have a couple of horses. I'm not sure if they enjoy the view of the freeway. <br />
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This friendly fellow didn't mind taking a selfie with the old country bass player. <br />
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Johnny is really enjoying his sound check. <br />
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The cool, calm, and collected Drummer Dave brought his small kit and
aluminum hardware. It packs amazingly small and is very light. I mean
very, very, light. <br />
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And our special guest star Amanda Kate, who flew all the way from Texas, is getting her IEM dialed in with Jed's help. <br />
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I guess I've had my soundcheck. I'm just wandering around taking
pictures now. Here's the dance floor. The bulk of the guests have not
arrived yet. <br />
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We played about half of a couple of songs so Jed could get some levels
out front. He and his band played for us at Knott's Berry Farm tonight.
Jed had a long day. At least Knott's is an easy gig. <br />
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It's time to get started! Uncle Bob says grace before everyone has BBQ. <br />
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The event was catered by <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.38degreesmonrovia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>38 Degrees</b></a> and they did an excellent job. I'm going to take Mrs. BassCliff to dinner there sometime. <br />
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Will you look at that Mr. <a class="username" data-user="107119, @dbase" href="https://www.talkbass.com/members/107119/">@dbase</a>!?!?! Chicken, ribs, brisket, salad, coleslaw, beans. I piled it high and washed it down with a light Hefeweizen. <br />
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I'll be right back to finish up the gig. We haven't even started playing yet! Thanks for looking. </p><p></p><p>After my late lunch/early supper I waddled over to the stage area and thought about putting on the show.<br />
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<br />
Uncle Bob brought over some special refreshment for the band. We all had
a shot just to be polite. I was able to take the rest home.<br />
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Here we are, together again, beauty and the beast and the bass player.<br />
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Arnie and his dad jokes. "A sandwich walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender says, 'Hey, we don't serve food here!'"<br />
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Johnny thought that was funny.<br />
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I think Amanda Kate is glad to be back working with her boys.<br />
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Arnie must be trying to decide wish Haggard song to play next.<br />
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OK, we'll skip Haggard for now. We'll let Johnny do his big boogie-woogie number. Yay!<br />
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It was nice to find a patch of shade by the pool on the break. This was a nice back yard event.<br />
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This little lady got a drum lesson and a bass lesson. She said, "I want to pay drums. They're easier." <img alt=":roflmao:" class="mceSmilie" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/roflmao.png" title="Roflmao :roflmao:" /><br />
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Yes, it was a little dusty out there today.<br />
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Here's Amanda with our hostess. I got a hug from her too.<br />
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At the end of the night, as we were starting to tear down, Johnny was
complaining about his backache. One of our cousins just happened to have
his handy-dandy massage device. Johnny was relieved.<br />
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John and I gave Arnie a hand packing up the PA. We were going to help load the van too.<br />
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But the van wouldn't start! The bass player had jumper cables but the FORD lived up to its reputation.<br />
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Arnie had to come back the next day to pick up his gear. I should've
offered to help, but I had to sleep in. I loaded up the gear for Johnny
and I and drove us home. I might have to let go of some of my gear soon.
There are three cabs, four amps. and a full PA system in my garage.<br />
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<img alt="-F0Hn1WzTIhpTdpWE8L960CzpQbQBTFALJxklJiNvbSfRRsQMH8BgRYqiNXIzZvhcne9Ayw=w1087-h815-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/f0hn1wztihptdpwe8l960czpqbqbtfaljxkljinvbsfrrsqmh8bgryqinxizzvhcne9ayw-w1087-h815-no-authuser-0-jpg.4303221/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/f0hn1wztihptdpwe8l960czpqbqbtfaljxkljinvbsfrrsqmh8bgryqinxizzvhcne9ayw-w1087-h815-no-authuser-0-jpg.4303221/" width="640" />
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After I unloaded I felt like having a manly beer. This did the trick. <br />
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It was an excellent family gathering. They were generous with their
provisions, tips, and sharing their joy with us. I hope we get to play
there next summer. They are good people. Thanks for coming along with
me. I hope your gigs are returning and going well. Next week we have a
rehearsal with Amanda and another private event with her. I'll be sure
to take a couple of pictures. Take care.<br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
<br />
BassCliff
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</p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-13359894311146503452021-08-09T15:53:00.005-07:002021-08-09T16:03:40.618-07:00Gilley's Las Vegas, 6/4-5/21<p>Hello dear friends!<br />
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Today was a travel day for me and Johnny Magic Fingers. We like getting
up here the day before so we can be well-rested for the soundcheck and
gig on Friday night. I don't like driving half a day then setting up and
playing right away. I'm getting too old for that. <img alt=":D" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Big Grin :D" /><br />
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For this gig I brought my JBS and PB5. (In gig bags!) I also brought a
little Fender Sidekick to use as a practice amp. We like to rehearse in
the room while we're here.<br />
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<img alt="UIkM_1DHsWofFxJykLUYvEXkKp1WBoKkRnuxH1c_u6bIWc4wFNpOJVDnAlMb0Ah_XYK8DZDr=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/uikm_1dhswoffxjykluyvexkkp1wbokkrnuxh1c_u6biwc4wfnpojvdnalmb0ah_xyk8dzdr-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291333/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/uikm_1dhswoffxjykluyvexkkp1wbokkrnuxh1c_u6biwc4wfnpojvdnalmb0ah_xyk8dzdr-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291333/" width="640" />
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The trash bags you see are covering some gear <a class="username" data-user="325704, @G19Tony" href="https://www.talkbass.com/members/325704/">@G19Tony</a> and I will be using for some extra-curricular activities this weekend. It'll be a blast.<br />
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I left earlier than I usually do on a Thursday because I wanted to be
settled in my room before our regular Zoom GTG with the members of the
"He-Man Guitar Haters Club". The traffic was pretty light and I made
good time. I love the desert geology and topography.<br />
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<img alt="3AIt-x8ICljAqJuNcQ9_zAoEQqKeGcH6xOdNhf1DjgNF8NxwDBMqmyHuc1vFKLys20QPPs2P=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/3ait-x8icljaqjuncq9_zaoeqqkegch6xodnhf1djgnf8nxwdbmqmyhuc1vfklys20qpps2p-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291334/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/3ait-x8icljaqjuncq9_zaoeqqkegch6xodnhf1djgnf8nxwdbmqmyhuc1vfklys20qpps2p-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291334/" width="640" />
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I saw 113 degress across the desert. I was going to take a picture of
the big thermometer in Baker but I missed it. Big Betsy is just sipping
fuel on this trip. I have the cruise control set for 71 because my
speedometer reads 1mph slow.<br />
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<img alt="gWj7_yAKIz1rX3-yZVptO1-r4l7z5OlWh2HLJ8IFpwX9gn3NGDQHzbahI6BkptqdQ3YcMzjA=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/gwj7_yakiz1rx3-yzvpto1-r4l7z5olwh2hlj8ifpwx9gn3ngdqhzbahi6bkptqdq3ycmzja-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291335/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/gwj7_yakiz1rx3-yzvpto1-r4l7z5olwh2hlj8ifpwx9gn3ngdqhzbahi6bkptqdq3ycmzja-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291335/" width="640" />
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Johnny Magic Fingers and I had been talking off an on during our drive.
Turns out he left just after I did. I told him, "Hey, I'm at marker
109." He said, "I just passed 106." We decided to meet up at the rest
stop twenty six miles past Baker. John had been drinking too much ice
tea and I needed to stretch my legs anyway.<br />
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<img alt="y0vlBZyGJY6OM4TyqXokxb8_Gg1Gueyh3QAcMpA3F8JgXucRQI1KMVskvlFrSX0KbSktUhlA=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/y0vlbzygjy6om4tyqxokxb8_gg1gueyh3qacmpa3f8jgxucrqi1kmvskvlfrsx0kbsktuhla-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291336/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/y0vlbzygjy6om4tyqxokxb8_gg1gueyh3qacmpa3f8jgxucrqi1kmvskvlfrsx0kbsktuhla-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291336/" width="640" />
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Not too far from the state line, in the middle of this beautiful desert is <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.sciencealert.com/this-solar-plant-accidentally-incinerates-up-to-6-000-birds-a-year" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>this monstrosity</b></a>.<br />
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When we arrived at Treasure Island, John and I were given rooms on the
third floor next to each other. Mine was right across the lobby from the
spa. I thought this room would be noisy from all the foot traffic but
it hasn't been so far.<br />
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<img alt="ow0L7RjbmvEf6zBs5JROnEXgcMcVsBKJMn92nCxYDGp5W4-yf_EHC2Qyess_MibesAoAeS8A=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/ow0l7rjbmvef6zbs5jronexgcmcvsbkjmn92ncxydgp5w4-yf_ehc2qyess_mibesaoaes8a-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291338/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/ow0l7rjbmvef6zbs5jronexgcmcvsbkjmn92ncxydgp5w4-yf_ehc2qyess_mibesaoaes8a-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291338/" width="640" />
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Here's my clean, functional room after the charming bell person delivered my gear, and I tipped her a fin.<br />
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<img alt="iXZgI7e6vHfCSBLUCW8_9VPaLZMFgcRxTLdYQPuTwAVXDY_MNpry9SuY5KYL4t3yAFikqjwA=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/ixzgi7e6vhfcsblucw8_9vpalzmfgcrxtldyqputwavxdy_mnpry9suy5kyl4t3yafikqjwa-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291339/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/ixzgi7e6vhfcsblucw8_9vpalzmfgcrxtldyqputwavxdy_mnpry9suy5kyl4t3yafikqjwa-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291339/" width="640" />
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In the meeting last night I showed the gang a live shot of the view from this room. It's not the best view I've ever had. <img alt=";)" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Wink ;)" /><br />
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<img alt="4PJHa5zm3cSYpwwTHpkrHMWvB5-kayOYK6IDmXM2ZgMX-A124IrT-jOTWAD-z8rZegbnkycg=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/4pjha5zm3csypwwthpkrhmwvb5-kayoyk6idmxm2zgmx-a124irt-jotwad-z8rzegbnkycg-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291340/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/4pjha5zm3csypwwthpkrhmwvb5-kayoyk6idmxm2zgmx-a124irt-jotwad-z8rzegbnkycg-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291340/" width="640" />
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But at least this view is comp'd. I'm not complaining. <img alt=";)" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Wink ;)" />
After our Zoom GTG (Thanks guys!) John and I went across the street
looking for a good meal. Mrs. BassCliff said I didn't have to eat in the
Sad Cafe all weekend. Than you, my dear!<br />
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<img alt="t43TI0gIGIjKw67-6evIPnIWIzwS3NSUhElHw6MhuxaGwbl6vKmtCa4hQrSS7BX9zEnqP4AA=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/t43ti0gigijkw67-6evipniwizws3nsuhelhw6mhuxagwbl6vkmtca4hqrss7bx9zenqp4aa-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291341/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/t43ti0gigijkw67-6evipniwizws3nsuhelhw6mhuxagwbl6vkmtca4hqrss7bx9zenqp4aa-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291341/" width="640" />
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We ended up having fajitas at this place because the menu looked good and they had big margaritas.<br />
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After eating and drinking too much we dropped in the saloon to say "Hi".
The bluegrass band had finished playing but the place still had a
really good crowd. The management is meeting today to decided whether or
not to open the dance floor for the weekend. Here's a picture from
behind the sound booth.<br />
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<img alt="U4zrWmPcDjZknP14tzyI4LJ69ZoFlzDbWcUhyr5X76t4m-Nnhw7VKF8ileDxLCs4114WFobQ=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/u4zrwmpcdjzknp14tzyi4lj69zoflzdbwcuhyr5x76t4m-nnhw7vkf8iledxlcs4114wfobq-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291343/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/u4zrwmpcdjzknp14tzyi4lj69zoflzdbwcuhyr5x76t4m-nnhw7vkf8iledxlcs4114wfobq-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291343/" width="640" />
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At about 3pm this afternoon I will slide down the elevator to the saloon
for our soundcheck. I hope the rest of the crew is on time, they rarely
are. But I'm not complaining, much. <img alt=";)" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Wink ;)" /><br />
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I'll post up a few pictures after all the ruckus settles down tonight.
Thanks for coming along with me. I hope your gigs are going well.</p><p></p><p>Hello honky tonk! How I've missed your neon lights! <br />
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I hopped up on stage and set up my rig. The tuner is mine, the DI is not. <br />
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<img alt="ZiqYfWefonCh8c2yFJopSOJdVCN4dr-1eVczSWMPGwl9ib3DKrUSfsrTvDTXrvTgEKL_aoow=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/ziqyfwefonch8c2yfjopsojdvcn4dr-1evczswmpgwl9ib3dkrusfsrtvdtxrvtgekl_aoow-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291890/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/ziqyfwefonch8c2yfjopsojdvcn4dr-1evczswmpgwl9ib3dkrusfsrtvdtxrvtgekl_aoow-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291890/" width="640" />
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Drummer Dave gets settled behind the house kit. Dave usually brings his
snare and cymbals to this gig. But I didn't notice a cymbal bag. Maybe
he got lazy and just brought his snare. <br />
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<img alt="jOpxicRoIarN8GYYC6Df7hCqb7qgZV8_G6cyGBeFm4Z1utopxNx0ErhY8XzirEEAKbZfno7w=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/jopxicroiarn8gyyc6df7hcqb7qgzv8_g6cygbefm4z1utopxnx0erhy8xzireeakbzfno7w-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291891/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/jopxicroiarn8gyyc6df7hcqb7qgzv8_g6cygbefm4z1utopxnx0erhy8xzireeakbzfno7w-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291891/" width="640" />
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Paul arrives late. But he's not the last. <br />
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Dave gives me a big thumbs up because our fearless leader has arrived.
Arnie gave me a call as he was pulling in so I could meet him with a
cart to haul his gear. He's only an hour and a half late for load-in. <br />
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Johnny and I are chomping at the bit. <br />
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Look at that! It's a dance floor! I haven't seen one of those in over a year. <br />
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To make sure the dance floor is ready, the tech runs the Zamboni over it. <br />
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<img alt="3tSOlzVKCfKvz3cTl0_CgzdJ4me7J7t_2IrT3-6jDUu5kxfL01cWOHXME29NGi3VvPneNa1A=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/3tsolzvkcfkvz3ctl0_cgzdj4me7j7t_2irt3-6jduu5kxfl01cwohxme29ngi3vvpnena1a-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291896/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/3tsolzvkcfkvz3ctl0_cgzdj4me7j7t_2irt3-6jduu5kxfl01cwohxme29ngi3vvpnena1a-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291896/" width="640" />
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Soundcheck was our usual soundcheck. Some folks were late, there were
glitches, etc. We were able to play about half of two songs then had to
call it because the bluegrass band starts at 5pm. They got very little
soundcheck but they are here a lot and their mix is already saved. Sorry
about that. It wasn't my fault. We moved our stuff out of the way to
give their acoustic four piece enough room.<br />
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<img alt="oyK6N59oj4PoMlNM-_EzDoQc6G_nzBN-DexIyoLAQUwIzPFP8VvkElaqzctiIirFdvVTF4VQ=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/oyk6n59oj4pomlnm-_ezdoqc6g_nzbn-dexiyolaquwizpfp8vvkelaqzctiiirfdvvtf4vq-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291897/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/oyk6n59oj4pomlnm-_ezdoqc6g_nzbn-dexiyolaquwizpfp8vvkelaqzctiiirfdvvtf4vq-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291897/" width="640" />
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I hadn't eaten all day so I made my way to the Sad Cafe. (That sounds like a country song.) <br />
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<img alt="qUYAitBIynGYB2az7fpRn-LgDD48XhM225N9NEBl-NbYMhO2ithi3YUjN8HP7lqPNS3hkfCg=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/quyaitbiyngyb2az7fprn-lgdd48xhm225n9nebl-nbymho2ithi3yujn8hp7lqpns3hkfcg-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291898/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/quyaitbiyngyb2az7fprn-lgdd48xhm225n9nebl-nbymho2ithi3yujn8hp7lqpns3hkfcg-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291898/" width="640" />
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This was actually pretty fresh. I had chicken, fish, grains, applesauce,
yogurt, and a couple of roasted peppers that made my eyes water. Yum!
(It tasted better than it looks.)<br />
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<img alt="GkMnLuIP6viFGpDTqxH1KXpKkddjjlgDQM8FF215kFbTz3O_8BkRED1h0yC016X2Ih393_4g=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/gkmnluip6vifgpdtqxh1kxpkkddjjlgdqm8ff215kfbtz3o_8bkred1h0yc016x2ih393_4g-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291899/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/gkmnluip6vifgpdtqxh1kxpkkddjjlgdqm8ff215kfbtz3o_8bkred1h0yc016x2ih393_4g-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291899/" width="640" />
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On the way back to my room I stopped in to check out the bluegrass band.
They are really good, they play well with nice vocal harmonies. I met
Keith, the banjo player earlier during our soundcheck. Maybe tomorrow
I'll try to meet their bass player. I couldn't stay til the break
tonight.<br />
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<img alt="jqOMs5qgjgEkueuMPAMttAuV3HXz7AKoWcagYzTFcumUOrG_D0-2hnN7jUycndVg-EFdjUcA=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/jqoms5qgjgekueumpamttauv3hxz7akowcagyztfcumuorg_d0-2hnn7juycndvg-efdjuca-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291900/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/jqoms5qgjgekueumpamttauv3hxz7akowcagyztfcumuorg_d0-2hnn7juycndvg-efdjuca-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291900/" width="640" />
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I had to run an errand to pick up some needed supplies. On the way back I
thought I'd show you the front door of Gilley's that faces the Strip.<br />
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<img alt="PA6HrH4eJ3wzCI-y8qReyblhVWGkI008NZPyEqpDlp5Vb1hxFt70tOLM8MyQmqxl_s9_Pvwg=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/pa6hrh4ej3wzci-y8qreyblhvwgki008nzpyeqpdlp5vb1hxft70tolm8myqmqxl_s9_pvwg-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291901/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/pa6hrh4ej3wzci-y8qreyblhvwgki008nzpyeqpdlp5vb1hxft70tolm8myqmqxl_s9_pvwg-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4291901/" width="640" />
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You can't see my room from here because the window is at the bottom of those trees. <br />
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I was hoping to see <a class="username" data-user="45349, @andysvec" href="https://www.talkbass.com/members/45349/">@andysvec</a>
play tonight after my gig but I have to get up early in the morning and
I need my wits about myself. I'm getting too old to stay out that late.
<img alt=";)" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Wink ;)" /> We'll see. <br />
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OK, more pictures to come. Thanks for looking! </p><p></p><p>I've got time to toss up a few pictures from Friday night before I have to get ready for the show tonight. <a class="username" data-user="284043, @arbiterusa" href="https://www.talkbass.com/members/284043/">@arbiterusa</a>,
I'm going direct and using my IEM. The house sound guys are pretty
good. They supply the wireless pack and iPad to mix our own ears. It's a
real cushy gig for me.<br />
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This weekend I brought the JBS and PB5, a couple cables, a tuner, and that's all. <br />
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<img alt="ooqKdq6OrxFc-lyayLcf7hzmkr-pmXzCN2J_htACRrS2jUmikp-ywIOMG_J9TpKlQ-XU5bbw=w483-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/ooqkdq6orxfc-lyaylcf7hzmkr-pmxzcn2j_htacrrs2jumikp-ywiomg_j9tpklq-xu5bbw-w483-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4292924/" height="640" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/ooqkdq6orxfc-lyaylcf7hzmkr-pmxzcn2j_htacrrs2jumikp-ywiomg_j9tpklq-xu5bbw-w483-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4292924/" width="480" />
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The DJ got the growing crowd warmed up for us.<br />
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Johnny Magic Fingers and I are about to make some noise.<br />
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<br />
There he goes! John rips off his big boogie-woogie number.<br />
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<img alt="djVXPEUemlK4M-mWAeQySuiW4YnFVwtWbjOL2-Yd-uRoBQ7Lh1VfESigRvKVWXDgW0zKB3RQ=w858-h643-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/djvxpeuemlk4m-mwaeqysuiw4ynfvwtwbjol2-yd-urobq7lh1vfesigrvkvwxdgw0zkb3rq-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4292927/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/djvxpeuemlk4m-mwaeqysuiw4ynfvwtwbjol2-yd-urobq7lh1vfesigrvkvwxdgw0zkb3rq-w858-h643-no-authuser-0-jpg.4292927/" width="640" />
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We package ourselves as an "instant country band". Just add beer.<br />
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Did Hank do it this way?<br />
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Maybe Arnie is telling Dave how Hank did it.<br />
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Look at that! The dance floor is full! Bright smiles! Happy faces! Wow!<br />
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The band bellies up to the bar on break. That's Mrs. Drummer.<br />
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<br />
Liz was so happy to see us she poured me a shot of whiskey.<br />
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The crowd was roaring. The bull was really busy too.<br />
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Funny story about these two. The young lady on the left reached up onto
the stage to look at Arnie's set list. Arnie put his boot on top of the
list. Wanting to be nice I said, "Hey! I'll show you mine!" Then I
realized what I had said. <img alt=":p" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie7" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" /> I told her, "I'm sorry!" She said, "No, you're not!" <img alt=":roflmao:" class="mceSmilie" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/roflmao.png" title="Roflmao :roflmao:" /><br />
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Now I've got to freshen up and slide downstairs. It's going to be a hoot! <img alt=":)" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Smile :)" /></p><p></p><p>It's a little slow at work this morning so let me finish up last weekend. Where did we leave off?<br />
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<a class="username" data-user="325704, @G19Tony" href="https://www.talkbass.com/members/325704/">@G19Tony</a>
and I had planned some extracurricular activities for Saturday morning.
He has quite a nice little collection of instruments at his place. I
just love this little red Squier. You also see his Glarry on the stand
to the right. That's a nice ax too.<br />
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<img alt="LSx5J-fNvSRsOSiEqGSWuop3r_Uil4JlHUWu3-jrntZJrzpR-Hh1aiNo9Qy_afLuhLR19Aw=w1087-h815-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/lsx5j-fnvsrsosieqgswuop3r_uil4jlhuwu3-jrntzjrzpr-hh1aino9qy_afluhlr19aw-w1087-h815-no-authuser-0-jpg.4294520/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/lsx5j-fnvsrsosieqgswuop3r_uil4jlhuwu3-jrntzjrzpr-hh1aino9qy_afluhlr19aw-w1087-h815-no-authuser-0-jpg.4294520/" width="640" />
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After Tony and I had our fun I headed back to my humble abode.<br />
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<br />I met friends for a late lunch and we enjoyed sushi. This is a rainbow roll and a spicy tuna roll. How's that Bill?<br /><br />
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Before the gig I stopped by the Sad Cafe for a salad. I remembered to "check my appearance".<br />
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I arrived at the honky tonk to find the band in setup mode. There was a
different soundman tonight. Daniel wasn't here but we've worked with Bob
before. He was able to figure out Daniel's setup. Those two have worked
together for years but Bob has not been working at Gilley's for the
past year. That's OK. He's moving on to bigger and better things.<br />
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Here's our first set with a note to remind me about making a special
announcement for a newlywed couple. The mother of the bride had
approached me before we started. We were going to dedicate a song to
them. The fourth song into the set I made my big announcement and
invited the couple to the dance floor. They were nowhere to be found. I
guess they couldn't wait and had gone on up to their room.<br />
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Here's a couple of nice looking Scully shirts.<br />
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Paul was having fun this weekend.<br />
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Dave is almost ready to have fun.<br />
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Johnny looks out across the room as his tickles the ivory.<br />
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Arnie and Paul do some guitar pickin' and fiddle sawin'.<br />
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On a break Dave visits Mrs. Dave. Debbie and her husband, also Dave, are
friends in town celebrating their 29th wedding anniversary.<br />
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It was a boot scootin' time in the saloon.<br />
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Yes, a good crowd all night long. People miss this.<br />
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Uh oh, here's comes trouble!<br />
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This is one of the new Gilley servers of a non-specific gender (am I
still allowed to say "Gilley Girl"?) This is Angelica (pronounced
Ann-gel-leak-a). She is a sweet gal, kind enough to take a selfie with
the old country bass player.<br />
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After we said goodnight to the honky tonk I had every intention of
posting up some pictures. But after editing and resizing and uploading
and having one more Lagunitas Super Cluster, I was fading fast. Since I
had to drive home in the morning I decided to post these later. You
know, cause I'm old.<br />
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Yep, I'd had a full day. That's one tired old country bass player.<br />
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I was able to hit the road about 9:30am, expecting a boatload of
traffic. But it wasn't bad at all. Here's the new Raiders stadium. It
looks kind of like a space ship.<br />
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I'll be right back to finish my commute. Thanks for looking!</p><p></p><p>Mostly my commute looks like this. <br />
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The big thermometer at Baker indicated a chilly 97 degrees. I guess the "June gloom" is keeping us cool.<br />
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Traffic wasn't bad at all until I got to Victorville and headed down over the Cajon Pass.<br />
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But all-in-all, this was one of the quickest commutes back from Vegas
I've ever had, only four and a half hours. It usually takes between five
and seven hours, depending on whether or not it's a holiday weekend.<br />
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For the next two Saturdays we have private events with a special guest.
Yes! Amanda will be back in town working with us. How about that? Then
we'll be back at Knott's Berry Farm on Saturdays for the rest of the
summer through Sept. 4th, with a few other events here and there during
the week. I think I'm going to have to retire soon so I can play all
these gigs. <img alt=";)" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Wink ;)" /><br />
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Thanks for coming along. God bless you all.<br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
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</p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-3981223248161520442021-08-09T15:37:00.007-07:002021-08-09T15:37:37.863-07:00Stillwater Spirits and Sounds, 5/6/21<p> Hey gang! <br />
<br />
We used to play this room all the time, almost once a month. It's been a
year and a half since we played this cute little honky tonk down by the
beach, <a class="externalLink" href="http://danapointstillwater.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Stillwater Spirits and Sounds</b></a>.
Actually it's only a honky tonk on Country Wednesday Nights. There are
different music genres in here almost every night, classic rock, 80s,
tribute bands, etc. I wasn't able to slip out of work as early as I'd
hoped. Wouldn't you know it? The traffic getting to the gig was near
pre-madness levels. Here I am cruising slowly by Anaheim Stadium. <br />
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I just kept heading for the beach and turned right when my wheels hit sand. <br />
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I arrived just 15 minutes before our downbeat at 6pm. But that was OK
since there was a soundman, a back line (Rumble 500), and a hook to hang
my bass. I didn't even have to bring a guitar stand. <br />
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<img alt="cZCZFZ7YxBqXg6H_njZoQgDkNrzfaRGq1fAftTItoGEUvPg7B0NNhZS6KLXSxZRPfj0qJ0A=w1280-h960-no?authuser=0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage lazyloaded" data-src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/czczfz7yxbqxg6h_njzoqgdknrzfargq1fafttitogeuvpg7b0nnhzs6klxsxzrpfj0qj0a-w1280-h960-no-authuser-0-jpg.4283136/" height="480" src="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/czczfz7yxbqxg6h_njzoqgdknrzfargq1fafttitogeuvpg7b0nnhzs6klxsxzrpfj0qj0a-w1280-h960-no-authuser-0-jpg.4283136/" width="640" />
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Here's Paul helping Johnny Magic Fingers get hooked up. John brought only one keyboard. How about that? <br />
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Drummer Dave is happy to be here. This gig is about ten minutes away
from his house. Lucky duck. It's an hour and a half from my house. <br />
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It's not a large place but the room starts filling up early with the Orange County Two Steppers. <br />
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This is on a break. Soundman Paul plays DJ to keep the folks on the floor. <br />
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It's a good crowd tonight with lots of familiar faces happy to be somewhere dancing, eating, and drinking. <br />
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My friend Kathy is here with her friend Hayden. They are both big fans of the band. <br />
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OK, let's get to work! Play that country music cowboy! <br />
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Arnie plays the intro while I take the selfie. <br />
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Arnie was feeling pretty happy about right now. We are an instant country band. Just add beer. <br />
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This is more of a two stepping and swing dancing crowd but they like a line dance every now and then. <br />
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We did pretty good with our newer tunes. I missed a key change in one of
my songs and modulated a whole step instead of a half step. The band
caught up and nobody but us noticed! <br />
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At the end of the third set I finished my Stone Delicious IPA. It's one of the few IPAs I really like. <br />
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The curtain is closed and Johnny is packing up his gear. He didn't bring much tonight. That's unusual for him. <br />
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After I pack up my Kiesel I carefully return the vintage Zeny to it's rightful place. <br />
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I know, right? You don't see these often. This is one of the good ones. The action at the 12th fret is only a half inch. <br />
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Hey! Look at that! The folks were very nice to the tip jar this evening.
There was a fifty and a few twenties in there. We all made and extra
$25 and we tipped the soundman. <br />
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I was in such a hurry I didn't take the usual load-in/setup picture. But
here's the back door as I carry my bass out to my truck. The stage door
is just inside to the left down a couple of stairs. It's not a bad
load-in at all. <br />
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We've decided to play here once every other month or so. It's a fun
place but it's a long drive for average pay. We'll use it for a paid
rehearsal and free beer. It was a good evening, seeing old friends and
knocking the rust off. Next up is Saturday at Knott's Berry Farm. Johnny
won't be with us and Jed will be taking his place. Then next week we
are at Gilley's in Vegas. Wow, this is like the real world again. God
bless us. <br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
<br />
BassCliff
</p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-40885933222719070902021-06-10T11:22:00.002-07:002021-06-10T11:22:21.620-07:00Water Wheel, 4/9-10/21 <p>Greetings ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, friends and neighbors, in-laws and outlaws,<br /> </p><p>This weekend <a class="externalLink" href="https://arnienewman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>The Country Club Band</b></a> (a.k.a. Arnie Newman Band, a.k.a. Hairy Legged Pickers) worked at The <a class="externalLink" href="http://www.waterwheelnorco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Water Wheel Saloon</b></a> in <a class="externalLink" href="http://www.norco.ca.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Horsetown USA (Norco)</b></a>,
both Friday and Saturday nights. You often see the citizens of Norco
riding their horses down the main drag. I suppose that's why the speed
limit is 35mph, strictly enforced. It's amazing, and very courteous,
that everyone drives the speed limit. There are lots of good ol' folks
in this town. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3f1QHEv8THBMVF-LyjD4irKbSochuH4mCmbYp-GLTdpLtebBToxpDl8nglVV2_nP78hsGij-Y6Zhj1BXjixgnSGYWTF9FRoNx3gF9JNf0Vnjghh0CAQd1uatlZa-3RJhkehgt8j7cwahaOJq_zsB-Q5bw=s1087-no?authuser=0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3f1QHEv8THBMVF-LyjD4irKbSochuH4mCmbYp-GLTdpLtebBToxpDl8nglVV2_nP78hsGij-Y6Zhj1BXjixgnSGYWTF9FRoNx3gF9JNf0Vnjghh0CAQd1uatlZa-3RJhkehgt8j7cwahaOJq_zsB-Q5bw=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's been at least a couple of years since we've played this room but I
remembered to pull around to the back door to unload by the pool tables.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dbkEq92J8VQgwmhhO7KoKOEhhBgDCveNFrAok0s6GLfpDyOWTFfLpa-fx9DgY6epNZIdowDqVWzkTt7NS3mgMcKTq1ZBWbJhsFigiKcaIqgKbAVNmywnv8oGbJQrvdnbOq_GCbDQFmnbIGnKJ0-RX-aQ=s1087-no?authuser=0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dbkEq92J8VQgwmhhO7KoKOEhhBgDCveNFrAok0s6GLfpDyOWTFfLpa-fx9DgY6epNZIdowDqVWzkTt7NS3mgMcKTq1ZBWbJhsFigiKcaIqgKbAVNmywnv8oGbJQrvdnbOq_GCbDQFmnbIGnKJ0-RX-aQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><p><br />I used my handy dandy rock-n-roller cart to slide on by the mechanical bull. That's new since the last time we were here.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:56:18 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="4767663" height="488" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cjB7CPjXaHx7buJwJzguQwrlNaTFdanrGuudaG4OR_HpDrN9Nk3S7sGnPQcY-a_vRMZf2gPpOHVyObQGUx84EEKhNOh2xII5-Q-X4uHNyPPiPfjjVL5tIRAKAyD1crkiwmRyjTwNwyCumwvHsraxIHFQ=w650-h488?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="650" /><br /><br />I found out too late that we were supposed to load in before 7pm when
the line dance lessons start. Oh well. I'll remember next time. The
dancers were polite and let me toss my rig on stage, to the left behind
Old Glory.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:35 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="4843996" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fRZQZ_6tzREZ8lJkpcyPQa9rgImv9wmxDqxAeAWyAsIjWTrbtmMF9AJuwnGT44oa5MEGY67n9W0zqLufYSzBDcApJJ-9HID8FzJRg6xdhVrzawbvI5wfgpfkxXjYW2eR0unoxuOqDHufVwZV89Y94ONA=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />As I went to park my truck I noticed the Boot Barn. Across the street is
the Norco Ranch Outfitters. All up and down 6th street are hay and feed
and tack stores. All the storefronts in the main drag have a look that
pays homage to the Old West.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:35 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5073699" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cUh6WtYdGIWJE8IjgOjOdTQYpEcBCNmdocjSVGXB5MIok5T1vXLpT6D_Q-0aPeU2cKqP_L5pugN1lw_BeokuhE_rMZciuT0ftoKYsGY0aS4-UvR3QBC-_f5OPM__38KrLfHBHNg3DX6XthI8P_Z9MWRg=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />After parking out back I walk around front to snap a picture of the entrance.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:56:36 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5141335" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c7cOVd1EPYQ2R3Mbtiej5wY6c0-cOUjCd055KD-UNkBEGLl_ocZ_tCB-tsD0Liyh9RZF3aCh8-0wAv0O1M1kYf-sF8pa83BAcTAYnAWVJcrQQnTLJC_l2w8vkEhqEelZflKgJHrumBkil7IxtnCicskw=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />I was quite pleased to see this sign on the front door.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:56:40 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5179191" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eEtuSPEh5zSCR2YepBvVmp-Elx_8vHkDEoNX6AVHiJs77wuyzcaJ1u0she49YnZRLzFjpiTUGO3JPOK_V3ELPZ-IoFLNcWbCstb3TpDjv-fUTKAfyWJH_8ev0gN-MRaZiLGctAFqAOPIxUIE_upUTQvQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Hello honky tonk! This place hasn't changed much.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:56:54 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5223364" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cR5gXDrn13IQ2kuuULK0AvINN45gUeUChQh-cGpM8-XL6tY5kZi_d3x1_aHztpHvYUNHKnWAEdNX7SEGWGQ4KASxqQPDnFu1kzUubvyODjYnfA6VGSCeWWgqRYnD00tfJCgJtMbvU57w64uuC8MFkgEA=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />As the line dancers finish their lessons I strategically place a Shiner Bock on stage to wet my whistle.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:57:08 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5241546" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cZgUBS0kNOP1E341rCu1z38So5D1nYchAb0dj8AAzaEAZIMBRI7f_FuEiFi9HvGhXSI9n63c4KtvTSECSqKSEK5d7hysSeNW9CsFDv8WgI52c4WYvOYGTzx3BU5_ml5pQfQsHLMpqdOy0INfRXNTcABw=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Hey! Look at that! Arnie must've forgotten his cowboy hat. He's done that once or twice before.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:36 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5283949" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3etDFrwjIfmmLDLNLfQG-hsPXLnWMJGi6f1yPI4IwTYUtXU9fLsghj7s4DWn5Ji-zJl-jbvUKhyO0SyqzdPRiMKnsYjgElqiSpT8RUYXI-J41vLHiVSP12APe1uxAe9kiBz2PWGEgIdEq5Mgur0XPS4lw=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Wow, Drummer Dave is in the red zone.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:36 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5318139" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cykDHjdU3bh87-f_9vONbZlTDGhfR-D3Yoovwo8bsYCWhW19RUul7DAv3_gUtS6zqD96iF6xM4vTErT_WaIzNdW5EzaOkoxgSfIIe8NL2Gt4sNZ2yYOr66NHM88bAytTRafm4D_H1csYC2iXaYIRslKg=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Johnny Magic Fingers seems upset about that. Maybe he wants to be in the red zone too.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:36 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5342713" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c_qh_IOMGnh-2uuXjaAP3p2xpb2j0ge0gYIP-1IZZyh5Vrg4rUIiM4IiNIGKDpg70vqGl1xWISlkVKhfS0zQ4mRQaEzCCTIa9yv-jwSMtPF-LDYb3dY3V-zIvZqVGTpB-fgrD7j5GFGcRUbl-mjvOKyA=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Behind Johnny is Sean, our DJ/Bouncer. Hey! Look who else is in the
house tonight! There's a celebrity in our midst. You might remember
Chelsea. I used to occasionally work in a band with Chelsea and her dad,
Jesse, a few years ago. Chelsea was having a girls' night out.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:36 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5372747" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d4LUSggENfYIa0138e9Sqi4W5wPeqL6L0zGLO2Z9sR2araUYj6gRkg1dKB6N0zc1RK3RdDjGvD5bDx1r2-ByXvNXVtJnQI2JeigD1O-hjOj4p8aRSzp3cpJfC24tbHZAbzJ2cQ01rxnJI4TKLgs2zoKg=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Of course, we had to get Chelsea up on stage with us. You go girl!<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:37 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5403606" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3exhyhLKybGZWImbtc_gzxKbhMzKdP4shJ3toEX-yVoYpEcTH96QQk7Xg1ckYqxAFa6T67tAvOnQ5krafXz5We2e2765IEFLWOp8-7ugUUwyMFlgdM8IouJEYfgahrQ1eIkFGFGBo3a5JTVgI9WhnYeiw=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />I don't see how Arnie can stand to play Merle Haggard without a wearing a cowboy hat.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:37 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5441260" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3epaI9X0xD4elEnJxedW5S7qyBjVrZ_9YKMDnauJtwZL6p__h2seKiKLksWpa0TI98zT5NiwKlFg1nFXLjRwFByBtUTupGMldLWXdAfkBsQl5c_-nhpuZrKlx2lSPiJ4zPSAzZVKSbHoI4OyMSaElgF_w=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Dave's not in the red zone any more.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:37 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5468323" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dS9HwLfPU0FoIgUxL6X-rQWv1jOOUTDDc7bGbpUpPLEv0M7i4_OGN90uw8tlwN-NVO4rLWG3ASRvwKLNHo1L16Db-lpWQpfR6J9pb9H60_bKUfi8tGXcqGZ3uT9-PJDaxOCBilc81Yw6KtcR8fKkXS7A=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />I did not get a good picture of Pedal Steel Paul on Friday night. Here's one of Paul in the red zone.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:37 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5496638" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eN5S7yI6x8dy6UHUgNrMZzM-iLx_tqeP355d2vNiuH2GcnISKspsl0iNCyJyVMrFF_860Im1cOOho-lOWZkw_4zYRX3swss4kiKpSk4ryKm5u5sqwGLMCjM3yjrbt2JBiaNYpiZrurYn3avONegoIWqw=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />John seems to have settled down but he looks a little green. I hope he's not coming down with the boogie woogie flu.<br /></p><p></p><p><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:37 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5523130" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dDkMyOB2F-m9aVp0cbOt1ImaBMi7j5hEFpjupad3vsO3XoBSxOsb9nVra5pf-NOA6OGuxiYUBL1HKOND0dm78pLVE6HqoGDBMZFNQpk90MZvxxZtcWrL2AihpyRBCY13ux-XIcXd_4pVKnse5ZWF7VeA=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Hey! Looky here! Our buddy Sal buys the band a round of shots on the last set. Just what we need.<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:37 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5549561" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fVqzy7oKR-pAnjnl1jTkjmjdS2j8LzEJITNWn-_BBSMBt0Zd0l9oqsmYKni0qOJ5uRp5fClAliAS4Xv9ZGqV0mnkIAptB31ZugSCr08jKu1OAN0Bsf3ywhEA7vezMDYgZBre3FeHNf0p4qvIeP1IW8Xg=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />And that was pretty much our Friday night. Jed and Arnie had brought the
PA but only half of what we used at the winery last weekend. Jed hung
around the first set and a half to dial in the FOH. After that it was
pretty much "set and forget". I had my IEMs dialed in and everything
felt great. Chelsea loved the sound of the band so it must've been OK.<br /><br />And we're back on a scintillating Saturday night. The old country bass
player tunes up while the DJ takes care of the dancers on the floor. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:38 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5640668" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eTAxSCQ83ccYm45mpte4E-OPg9XtjUJz6J4Xx3C0aILjX3U_LOReNgPolPKMT3iy0k5cFVa-ZCdTbAI431Kq9NLadUiU_Gd45Cr4MzYX1YJBkR-psYzXm2xCxCZ3MMNBnoF69-lNVWY4y4PchJ6HqcSA=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />It was a really good crowd both nights. Arnie points at his favorite bass player on this stage. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:38 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5692271" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3frp49uEIIH8X3DvFB10BVwXF_cLh6a-4C3qWO4Y1uQize0uuVFoZE2-Qo2ox0z3uELpMQZ3Hxh9VhqiWrNctVVMNQVsyfXxBVW_d7CEHpsL7r4wXrWnQMX_zbGZ-QsM9ZUF3lVDkAAtb_gnZLN6hD5yQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />NOW he's really in the Merle groove! The hat makes all the difference. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:38 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5738384" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eK2XInZ0CwL8-hVl5a2vA51LrG_RVXz1V6r9w_UJTlb7LXxrIud7iIDzGsa236SYCI-91Li32wfI9vGAPZ9_KvpljSRZgLQCCGOGiKh0w6Vztqh8kGPx_Sj1JtXFSDnIBBI1Ael8GAzomR7mY1L27xjQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Dave's in the red zone again. He's going to score any second. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:38 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5777002" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cdHYSWoq2AJ9wgBCSiQ2fb5xz8lJ_mWNNFHU55gIuNyDJ2S9Iu0hopRTunFrSxDEEIP9SPu_8Oy0Ida84o6uya1FE9F9zk0dCDHFMxHPmxZqIU71N-qLA_RoE-xvPCw9_NzKPhZqsoEc4Tjls-s5s7Xg=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />This crowd loves to dance, line dance, two step, swing dance, cha-cha, whatever. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:38 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5802621" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fmgpPbKTg33gtuXB5Gz1BHtixoI70v5v1MVmNIfDUFywQe-cnQXG9loXOxTzlegNmudjy2UnTZE38wvfjoA9e1yhYmCErO0aFOg8hZyqNs-jw2K-67qMo08m2n5rlEFpPgDL85cy29d6W84K8yMeBVgQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />On a break I wander out to the front patio. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:38 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5830231" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dxklCGxrc82Z3Z9_RjsXCkPiJVP9gXCkgJQvac2Ro67_2o_dY79JPiVXyP0hQW80a55G7oRYvvq4A35Y9s6Lk8n2DNAhpgNrSHrn-zSOMr5uRiJ_OgHqWilfVfmmDssbLHMWMebLXv6q-35nhXWTXb_g=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Dave and I are in front of the waterwheel in front of The Water Wheel. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:39 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5853310" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d5YvdLWY2khICf1RJkNjvNpRqWsvlMOfjihpPyH6WDNCpYaOuQWo2gkiiIvsUUHI07nT0rhHTN0J1uuMdl87H4Hp0WY4DeCVSomDLQCM34HGv04Gx7cx3ZwuHqPSJlRb90ofvvPaXdKHKE2e0gw9YO_w=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />There's a good crowd on the front patio enjoying the evening. I think Cody is enjoying his evening a little too much. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:40 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5877054" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dfDdKyv-DsR3eAZZKsZMNqQGXepdexZC7J1BGR2roz3VlGbGFzcKmaAVyaD4JDmEnpYHU_zSiuQ1ndLAfK4du6HLJpMtNpUHmyxnxR0UlD6wRoP0n-6dKrtkMjoa1vB3vJ5BQQoN_Q_TyOvLHr-00bag=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Our dear friend Kathy is here tonight. Everyone say "Hi" to Kathy!<br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:39 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5922041" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dypRxZJ_Bdz61-MXwIKMY3wjl6doTCbWYcO3u2_NthhruYeDBeaDnCI7s0jm-TSWbPjK51Xj_q7RJaAr7udJNaiXo4DABGMQs8hR6RrJc1pss4Pmx0I8ZYsVTDy_oXPLvPz0q2cLIpe60foBGzCVAYlg=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Mortimer the Party Moose watches over the line dancers having their fun. I think he approves. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:39 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="5995630" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cGhz7Hl2WF_1-wyC-I4eShd05_TgUbNKBqSo9cPhXFZndB4qxKEFYwbS39FzZhLxtN0nhubnzBoPHpbmYyXaFNVRq7RTvhyrljXRdcC78U3YYYaiyHmUQxbq_49wZOXwJoT5ba-RSLmYT2hvaUSyRlxw=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Johnny got to rip on "Mama Screw Your Wig On Thight", one of my favorite
boogie-woogie songs. We haven't played it in a year. John brought the
house down. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:39 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="6028444" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e2yW8Qm5UCQkogHxiSsDS0AoFDACokwvjXTs280YbqcVmpYkWjWvuO3fTu63epjiSbpo2lsvSdOb3Tj6XZQW-q7kj6r2suZsgrFu-JioeDyeUmc7rN6aaPrzopQp3MBzWjR6pOyvFxP0WQlQjSJh-oCg=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Hey! Don't point that thing at me! It might be loaded! <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:39 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="6056383" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dXh2Vo8vPrUDr6Jc8v8EO8yRwA6lHdOHj3VtqBhhJbAoDdMHMvoIogq0vhWBC2rYlndI0Jp5Z49L1HTVXjNQF99h8UcrggBsW7cC5lNEAu2URhCdg05kqvyMZEqaGcfKVE-CY4tIUkU_INLGgf7bZ7zQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Here's our set list for the evening. We didn't follow too closely but at
least it was there just in case we couldn't think of anything to play. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:40 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="6081837" height="505" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fcsELlGpJc6blIfGMP6XiQGJuwg65qAPggve7STvDPRgeE37f4srk_79CI588yapX_hcHBtc7iW-JFBwZCiSa04qUMlUkJ3QpZdygxTWOihIY2LEHGgswPQaBEvVm2Xw5UTSGzHqxFYW8In-a3OOxd5Q=w640-h505?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Yes, those are tips. The crowd was quite generous. We made $60 each in
tips for the weekend. Plus, our buddy Sal was in the house again and
sent up another round of shots. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:40 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="6106495" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c6Hw8JMyaz5y8O6CXTvdZokO5vn_H3E3mRmCQqgOWbly0McEgmU-v0Ik6HToUCAen6qAz9hLIH44K9eUbxOu2zcS7oFFQfD4lJ8L-XZLqhM5bBS-LZZ30bj81kSGqoCaWuztBvTX55zEs_jK10usS7ZA=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />They were delivered with a smile. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:41 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="6139766" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ee3BlzXAHWsvkMwVD5fWJ_9e-RmtSdGWmPrErs5iZ26RyuuT1C47gOOP7-EBsmd0ZKV8PCKGdW8dtt8fa-XggRlFmdNU4NJ5puGnByuPPUMcSKMjalaCjKdMOHgwpVPL7_mF46j5t195pw3t3Jjf22jQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /> <br /><br />Soon it was time to be roadies again. With the band's PA (QSC) and the
DJ system (JBL), there was a lot of gear on stage. Plus there were
several large TV sets in boxes taking up room. It's a good sized stage
but the club is storing too much crap on it. It made the stage a little
cramped. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:41 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="6173065" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cBE06plsxUHE0WYr0Xdeloplva89qaEyVEEJhjuwLPjIaU7nTP1jAumg2jZsg4wMvoFxAfdm0S7_hf5HH2O1xS2uhElFO3rRRPMazrMOCIRcQLkIwOqlF9SBejSzEIzML1eWqx10tuCg6ZX86Oco9QZg=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />The raised stage is new since last we played here. Let's hope they get
it cleared off a bit so the band can spread out a little. Maybe next
time. Here's a shot you haven't seen for a while. It's my handy dandy
Rock-n-Roller cart all loaded up and making its way out to the truck. <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:41 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="6211941" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fDV4daTfwxo_ISMX1ft5MkeBZ_7n77ooUKT2sCwcRf9WIoF4LF-3Rah8OKv5zwq3disfZlO4JYS9MWM9qkqIr_mkqvwWdrNaHlHNWBHwDmPCb2sZrs0-o7MCgCi1hwia_QK8CZpDfO4p1gzqssSUs3dw=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />And what's a gig report without a parting shot with one of my favorite
brews to top off the night? Was this a normal weekend or what? <br /><br /><img aria-label="Photo - Landscape - Apr 11, 2021, 5:55:38 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="6261413" height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ea53hTBocmg8nbZKAt22ZPW7mq4CgbC0xm8MsFXLWCf7GzfMDLR2wEaeq50u8UjX3iDRoD2rn5HNqNkVRQDf78bxnPuKRcCj9DMpYRmR45hoDPDSiVB87hCpAbsOIm1fl2X-bwbAMzApFVpLMkkbaMtg=w640-h480?authuser=0" style="transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="640" /><br /><br />Unfortunately we don't have anything on the books for a couple of weeks
but you never can tell. Things are opening up and gigs can pop up
quickly. We shall see. I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying
life. This sure was a little slice of normal. Thanks for looking! <br />
<br />
<br />
Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
<br />
BassCliff
</p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-57389355115262316582021-06-10T10:27:00.001-07:002021-06-10T10:27:24.413-07:00Giracci Winery, 4/2/21<p> Greetings! <br />
<br />
This gig at <a class="externalLink" href="http://giracci.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Giracci Winery</b></a>
was originally a duo gig but turned into a big party to send off our
dear Amanda Kate who's moving to Texas. We invited a few musical guests
to party with us. Arnie even rented a dance floor and the CC production
group brought out the big guns for PA and lights. Over three hundred
tickets were sold at $25 each, meal included, but the band worked for
cheap, basically singing for our supper. Nobody minded a bit. It was
quite the party. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fsdATcn8EpfmvvHcy214sW1d4SkGVFC-4Ekf0OExDght9Yn_inC7Rqz4Lm_oeSyPS0-nwvwHAXK14Hg8RSHtb2c9vYu3Law-r1-n_Lf7B25n2JXNcD6uVjKTfTsZFEH2mrs6pyx9SGizmaXznDnXIxxg=s815-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="675" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fsdATcn8EpfmvvHcy214sW1d4SkGVFC-4Ekf0OExDght9Yn_inC7Rqz4Lm_oeSyPS0-nwvwHAXK14Hg8RSHtb2c9vYu3Law-r1-n_Lf7B25n2JXNcD6uVjKTfTsZFEH2mrs6pyx9SGizmaXznDnXIxxg=w530-h640?authuser=0" width="530" /></a></div><br /> I snuck out of work a little early on a Friday afternoon and headed down
the old 57 freeway like I have hundreds, if not thousands, of times before.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cOZ1hHTPpU3oZlcVoXz9vJmauEpTiyQRrpLn-x4c3cSaWHi3uDw6MX_3p6WJmzhuGTxyLVVVZOKQPV-XX9s7qSYOp2JeeIgmpvd-8MJakD3KC9l5bDC1kRFzt4emkbgXnKV5kkbAyBGAf8_Pjr83NwhA=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cOZ1hHTPpU3oZlcVoXz9vJmauEpTiyQRrpLn-x4c3cSaWHi3uDw6MX_3p6WJmzhuGTxyLVVVZOKQPV-XX9s7qSYOp2JeeIgmpvd-8MJakD3KC9l5bDC1kRFzt4emkbgXnKV5kkbAyBGAf8_Pjr83NwhA=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Once you get off the main drag and head out Santiago Canyon Road you could swear you're out in the country. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3esNulQQVC--0grF9gmQ1WFSdkkdQz22UkdId5BD7ABHCZ5rHr6wM76UaFnacSIUyudBWYxVVnNRw0Spq5ZUY6q6G9mu79j9H90-_9_BYl-ZYw3_g5YR3zm_3AvAMpWlGgpoAOljLaVfCAWQcoRktC0Aw=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3esNulQQVC--0grF9gmQ1WFSdkkdQz22UkdId5BD7ABHCZ5rHr6wM76UaFnacSIUyudBWYxVVnNRw0Spq5ZUY6q6G9mu79j9H90-_9_BYl-ZYw3_g5YR3zm_3AvAMpWlGgpoAOljLaVfCAWQcoRktC0Aw=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here we are pulling into the main gate of the winery property. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fgvFRNmkCQwBkQRicPmhJ9G1rX8Wtt0ITryX0_DuPY5H2qW07leo4gkPZUgQxFaVMIq3YUv1f6svNcDnX_RtkCSpi9dMboS6w4RzgiDmKGd5QOFrUDaf0eQGGRmk_JbU5RioNmzyDRxCLmG0Tig-1DCw=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fgvFRNmkCQwBkQRicPmhJ9G1rX8Wtt0ITryX0_DuPY5H2qW07leo4gkPZUgQxFaVMIq3YUv1f6svNcDnX_RtkCSpi9dMboS6w4RzgiDmKGd5QOFrUDaf0eQGGRmk_JbU5RioNmzyDRxCLmG0Tig-1DCw=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />It looks like we are under the big gazebo again. That's Jed putting the finishing touches on the PA and light setup. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fjBzTlIOE5aYkwJpmWC-Ky5BKdq-rbjsQD7SFPduYbUTkYLWDEZMiA1M5bAlEyLkSbsHf-yw1BOJRNSNVGETg9m2ImCsbZlpK3LXD2b4BT82abTyRMe2e5sl02bzQHLHLJcI_4iFyUxU1acevKzQFIpw=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fjBzTlIOE5aYkwJpmWC-Ky5BKdq-rbjsQD7SFPduYbUTkYLWDEZMiA1M5bAlEyLkSbsHf-yw1BOJRNSNVGETg9m2ImCsbZlpK3LXD2b4BT82abTyRMe2e5sl02bzQHLHLJcI_4iFyUxU1acevKzQFIpw=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />I tossed my rig on stage and parked around back of the tasting room.
Here's a view of the party area as I make my way back to the stage. This
shindig grew to be three times it's original estimate.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dggteH_NZ53QfCZy1BBMys5P_zaEKzEwNooIouq874j-WBy_OIL_3JFj6P4NYXWCFVfPrOq5NDnTHB9he3uj07ni-f4gJAPmexGOtkh4jN1Rrek0DwEVCjQOfaxb9ONgzPP0GNKUeb51tmjq7YazbshQ=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dggteH_NZ53QfCZy1BBMys5P_zaEKzEwNooIouq874j-WBy_OIL_3JFj6P4NYXWCFVfPrOq5NDnTHB9he3uj07ni-f4gJAPmexGOtkh4jN1Rrek0DwEVCjQOfaxb9ONgzPP0GNKUeb51tmjq7YazbshQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Oh boy! Four subs! We're going to be kickin' it tonight! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fEyXStPWEUDH75UOmHDAAmtWSvmSG9v2ZtpLfusDfRxle0bGcw8yFAeH709nhvKbBTKS632rukCRTIpWRPQGmCCyudmfSK0E6WbzSHCDNO23ANoFwcBKFUf6YkYNu8a0nON6uU5FWnm_KnIaE6N-4bCg=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fEyXStPWEUDH75UOmHDAAmtWSvmSG9v2ZtpLfusDfRxle0bGcw8yFAeH709nhvKbBTKS632rukCRTIpWRPQGmCCyudmfSK0E6WbzSHCDNO23ANoFwcBKFUf6YkYNu8a0nON6uU5FWnm_KnIaE6N-4bCg=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />I brought both of my Carvin products tonight. Look at those road cases,
almost all perfessional and stuff. We can hide all our gig bags and junk
behind them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cFJyRy4AWCrspXPiUBQNL1kkKd8aGWFElQujaqHh3BWrMpb0P7nuAiOcCKQup1rE9XEnArXO-pvi7NhqyxCRPE5y5ty92WBZ7gIifY8knCBuSxISFkmpjkByOfcKD1CSMSjoftsjTQcMxSEUm4GTaTnA=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cFJyRy4AWCrspXPiUBQNL1kkKd8aGWFElQujaqHh3BWrMpb0P7nuAiOcCKQup1rE9XEnArXO-pvi7NhqyxCRPE5y5ty92WBZ7gIifY8knCBuSxISFkmpjkByOfcKD1CSMSjoftsjTQcMxSEUm4GTaTnA=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's my rig next to Arnie's rig. My 210 cab has developed a rattle so I used that as an excuse to bring out my big guns.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3evgMu612Klq40W0AGGbe40d8cexlYETvNiJSE_mOLKVazMxciwqycdhT-UN3ZM7WTJ0uGxbNi7oiJW96-Z-8VOYYcr8p9jr265pXeQ9kK_j5N8KlS9ZhCTZRDO8rXZXj5_5VIYrC4fHQnsrDTPCGap2Q=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3evgMu612Klq40W0AGGbe40d8cexlYETvNiJSE_mOLKVazMxciwqycdhT-UN3ZM7WTJ0uGxbNi7oiJW96-Z-8VOYYcr8p9jr265pXeQ9kK_j5N8KlS9ZhCTZRDO8rXZXj5_5VIYrC4fHQnsrDTPCGap2Q=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />If this bass player was half as cool as he thinks he is, he would've helped the drummer get the kit on stage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3eThm9i7FK9Nq8MTA7UJ9-znwvT1WW-w2q_3MjqoiGfdxQzoA7qjnmqBYzEmUorruFn5XzZ8H6pAkYesOqo5TVfMhkDffJBFpRhQw5iSX2SqFNzGMh5xRzF0Zb94cXOEJzyaaBWpybIMVcoODCVnDob-A=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3eThm9i7FK9Nq8MTA7UJ9-znwvT1WW-w2q_3MjqoiGfdxQzoA7qjnmqBYzEmUorruFn5XzZ8H6pAkYesOqo5TVfMhkDffJBFpRhQw5iSX2SqFNzGMh5xRzF0Zb94cXOEJzyaaBWpybIMVcoODCVnDob-A=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />It looks like we are just about done with the setup dance. Paul plugs in
his fiddle. Jed checks PA connections. Drummer Dave aligns his skins. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3d5jVp82gORwcfdImrlHT-qSwvppKsQgPD-PATAinOgzR6Wf24sKljX2Z-_UKLOYYaVRhY3X7rSZSeWGcGClyp6uVi-a-cZSvO2AX9oscHdoEZkpPIN2MTZy0-k9KweZeTSiyZSrzgy6O8qo86RPlLGfA=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3d5jVp82gORwcfdImrlHT-qSwvppKsQgPD-PATAinOgzR6Wf24sKljX2Z-_UKLOYYaVRhY3X7rSZSeWGcGClyp6uVi-a-cZSvO2AX9oscHdoEZkpPIN2MTZy0-k9KweZeTSiyZSrzgy6O8qo86RPlLGfA=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Tonight we'll be doing a few of Amanda's originals, which I haven't
played for a year. I had to pull out my Nashville number charts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cuzwC_mJw7w3TpJGs6RMIQjpJ3Y_7chZWcOj7UrfHDlIplPCCgq7y1JQMAUtQZ7GN2GFYcOHOoSIxbT1hjA_aprc02xNbW-xb3AV6JFdfkr2vbOaB5IRj8Ut3-kl4KohEc1FLepKEi_X60wGJ1wtec_w=s815-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cuzwC_mJw7w3TpJGs6RMIQjpJ3Y_7chZWcOj7UrfHDlIplPCCgq7y1JQMAUtQZ7GN2GFYcOHOoSIxbT1hjA_aprc02xNbW-xb3AV6JFdfkr2vbOaB5IRj8Ut3-kl4KohEc1FLepKEi_X60wGJ1wtec_w=w480-h640?authuser=0" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Yeah, I know. It's not real beer. At least it's cold and free. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3ccUKhUahEcJFHj8XT6T-mZzfX8KmO4om1DFmLba81J1MzXxM77aqVocTmKidWIBTLoEmH3hIjLk5OH4vqWqWkRBbjLZUk3WSugdraFcLXdx1MjODA6QNNvbk28B_zHnm0sh-tjPMu_Q_Q0hTUd6vE9WQ=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3ccUKhUahEcJFHj8XT6T-mZzfX8KmO4om1DFmLba81J1MzXxM77aqVocTmKidWIBTLoEmH3hIjLk5OH4vqWqWkRBbjLZUk3WSugdraFcLXdx1MjODA6QNNvbk28B_zHnm0sh-tjPMu_Q_Q0hTUd6vE9WQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />We did a very quick sound check while folks are getting settled and waiting in line. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3e3UVJclsFiv-bcD10VrLtPMc3pjs27JZXgBR1y_OIqLdER8NoaLa6ItP5Vpmum27wdVPfjAlEL72mb05U0MZC0BA_MmIBjJ9SlSWttzgKPCxnBI7PF3epaoJPHEDJDDDBIIU0lk9GCSF0TJt4jPJyt2g=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3e3UVJclsFiv-bcD10VrLtPMc3pjs27JZXgBR1y_OIqLdER8NoaLa6ItP5Vpmum27wdVPfjAlEL72mb05U0MZC0BA_MmIBjJ9SlSWttzgKPCxnBI7PF3epaoJPHEDJDDDBIIU0lk9GCSF0TJt4jPJyt2g=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Wow! Look at that line! There must be something going on here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3f6V21q8KyqvLrhd41vsLsrNzIjC8nG8kdd9HF05_ohTQKTw0XlR2M2U_-UooNFeIQAeGBSvHo3Z_GAPaLw_lQJkn9h2PyNHgqcfzflU4Lc6HMiMtSmLSD68NRZoJJ10Dh0jaZ3ZA7GWYiALFEzZu27fw=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3f6V21q8KyqvLrhd41vsLsrNzIjC8nG8kdd9HF05_ohTQKTw0XlR2M2U_-UooNFeIQAeGBSvHo3Z_GAPaLw_lQJkn9h2PyNHgqcfzflU4Lc6HMiMtSmLSD68NRZoJJ10Dh0jaZ3ZA7GWYiALFEzZu27fw=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jed puts the finishing touches on the stage mix. I'm using IEMs. Rob is out front at the console doing FOH. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3eDhfFVBz1rFb5VIk6Jfz4oBIZou03Q8bZwd-YwkI51tgKUTK2kYMG276AHltoDirReUddPjDEkX1Yu3I-LLNn8z_HZR7opf0ORvn8uY1-G_1M6n9Yay-Lhhp4G63qH0QdLSGmx_cmMqJDSsLc9J196PA=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3eDhfFVBz1rFb5VIk6Jfz4oBIZou03Q8bZwd-YwkI51tgKUTK2kYMG276AHltoDirReUddPjDEkX1Yu3I-LLNn8z_HZR7opf0ORvn8uY1-G_1M6n9Yay-Lhhp4G63qH0QdLSGmx_cmMqJDSsLc9J196PA=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Paul looks happy, ready to slip and slide on his steel guitar.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dysNcVAndIn0N-B5ef4Nmw_YdbY_vaHOmqowqN4918WwSU3IvSTkbftHeaGsmiE1heWyV0ANeDJSG3veMyzMc68QvtCfyZt9eAtvUPfF8vtzNywnHlmuxDnBQ8u4Sm4HZGZ6gG6gLvddz085CrJZcKtQ=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dysNcVAndIn0N-B5ef4Nmw_YdbY_vaHOmqowqN4918WwSU3IvSTkbftHeaGsmiE1heWyV0ANeDJSG3veMyzMc68QvtCfyZt9eAtvUPfF8vtzNywnHlmuxDnBQ8u4Sm4HZGZ6gG6gLvddz085CrJZcKtQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Johnny Magic Fingers and the old country bass player are ready to make noise.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3d9uj3nDfcH080FCXZHR2bOVzl3NqSkB5jP1U5AnTD2Yuq8XaSg1i_siFddYCTJIAI28W1zdP5OYtpEl4UeZiAr_yRT5RiUDlDq27JLAFAjvCV2TXSR0xzVUlHkJ-I8fbqOxC5w-qNENoM26pNxQGSoLw=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3d9uj3nDfcH080FCXZHR2bOVzl3NqSkB5jP1U5AnTD2Yuq8XaSg1i_siFddYCTJIAI28W1zdP5OYtpEl4UeZiAr_yRT5RiUDlDq27JLAFAjvCV2TXSR0xzVUlHkJ-I8fbqOxC5w-qNENoM26pNxQGSoLw=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie is ready to play some Merle Haggard. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3c1qvnJdECL6WpNTdV2qDjOM1TlpYW7ThYH3E6joj3hVdTYkRYB0seHIxQMGb2ab11oDBpjEFrzrnNm62ooaL3j4gVkNYkyVYMT97qTY7OsrRF_SoLcfdu0S1sHeMaQFTq_ixkrj4PyodSUuolQrn5Fdg=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3c1qvnJdECL6WpNTdV2qDjOM1TlpYW7ThYH3E6joj3hVdTYkRYB0seHIxQMGb2ab11oDBpjEFrzrnNm62ooaL3j4gVkNYkyVYMT97qTY7OsrRF_SoLcfdu0S1sHeMaQFTq_ixkrj4PyodSUuolQrn5Fdg=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Oh wait, he's got to adjust his pedals and check his tuning. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fQkjDkJA3BvOH-4ETH0qJbb6HL_gMvoD68uXR3jpv3Co6eqYvaX7zIkhFtNdK5Aue5Gq4ofb50oPHz5BPMw3bAcUXK75fPJtYpah5PH44LrlEd9PgzYSdcGxE2oBjvPUwDbGsPiRZ1KsC5JoqpPtvRyA=s960-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fQkjDkJA3BvOH-4ETH0qJbb6HL_gMvoD68uXR3jpv3Co6eqYvaX7zIkhFtNdK5Aue5Gq4ofb50oPHz5BPMw3bAcUXK75fPJtYpah5PH44LrlEd9PgzYSdcGxE2oBjvPUwDbGsPiRZ1KsC5JoqpPtvRyA=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's our guest of honor. We're all going to miss this gal. Amanda
promises to fly back often to play shows with us. Besides, the
grandparents are still local so they'll want to see their grandbaby at
least once a month. Let's hope so. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dyHFXbzbUs-6_UDPjRzzmqAx0TwSB8KAHaazDc3vrYvZiSdXT7C4LiKyBGgmgpt8x7MgisaKAQ0vUswS-SQwr91At1fsU0fKFD1tKmbWwWXYXaiTxLLlD6QWSwVEyma85HWT5_eENotu3KOfv6JPYazA=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dyHFXbzbUs-6_UDPjRzzmqAx0TwSB8KAHaazDc3vrYvZiSdXT7C4LiKyBGgmgpt8x7MgisaKAQ0vUswS-SQwr91At1fsU0fKFD1tKmbWwWXYXaiTxLLlD6QWSwVEyma85HWT5_eENotu3KOfv6JPYazA=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Who knows? Maybe she'll get famous while she's in Texas. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3d_CEtDWqISN735qQLvIl9tFIoxNhcF1eGUM3QD84Hp5PiOsLnod9XawZvYuH4ysvgEDnedM7OwtkyJEpnwP38k8Kk3Q7fagwZfqVIJQ2rpiA-qdLC_YY553NGJv24HLahXpSOP8LXh1XT3JtT-qyZhSQ=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3d_CEtDWqISN735qQLvIl9tFIoxNhcF1eGUM3QD84Hp5PiOsLnod9XawZvYuH4ysvgEDnedM7OwtkyJEpnwP38k8Kk3Q7fagwZfqVIJQ2rpiA-qdLC_YY553NGJv24HLahXpSOP8LXh1XT3JtT-qyZhSQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />You might remember Kevin Click. He's done a few shows with us. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3e-s6fIYmB415mNxtFrrBnNj9ux5i8LNNqxVfeuCqyfyNc_P7Lsy0OU5_H2RFnRWZ3FqiBi8XZdQIhWiF_CNspbFTS-kjW21NrzaI2YL9h5t015KsPVCZLFXqj6htYA2mRMK7bWITelt9snodjCvViDdw=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3e-s6fIYmB415mNxtFrrBnNj9ux5i8LNNqxVfeuCqyfyNc_P7Lsy0OU5_H2RFnRWZ3FqiBi8XZdQIhWiF_CNspbFTS-kjW21NrzaI2YL9h5t015KsPVCZLFXqj6htYA2mRMK7bWITelt9snodjCvViDdw=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Brad Johnson also got up to sing a couple. He has another band that plays the area and was also in rotation at The Ranch. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dZZAzQU4qaXo3hW24gVSd_UbAcCR_NrWXKoYjhvM15DmnvN5dCLM1NsGkwUxeiB4ygwU5qrIbmncd9VxlF2CPwj7KX_AZU91B18Bo-M4rTQH2YoAGhubnSJ4GbLzj03jvNLin4V6TY9Emdl-YTTacylQ=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dZZAzQU4qaXo3hW24gVSd_UbAcCR_NrWXKoYjhvM15DmnvN5dCLM1NsGkwUxeiB4ygwU5qrIbmncd9VxlF2CPwj7KX_AZU91B18Bo-M4rTQH2YoAGhubnSJ4GbLzj03jvNLin4V6TY9Emdl-YTTacylQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's a better picture of Brad with Arnie, Dev, and Stephanie. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3csyhcuxxl5xscHgU5IPy6Ttar4cv0KznchTjOflgRgtzZ7fGfGUIN2JJmzHB9mbQ79rDorY8qVGm0PQwkjYPJag5cP9uuRxgJlcGVzU0ImoaHLhZqVcVhg7rM4afJwVFUqehmXExdpaqlNcFthich_EA=s815-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="674" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3csyhcuxxl5xscHgU5IPy6Ttar4cv0KznchTjOflgRgtzZ7fGfGUIN2JJmzHB9mbQ79rDorY8qVGm0PQwkjYPJag5cP9uuRxgJlcGVzU0ImoaHLhZqVcVhg7rM4afJwVFUqehmXExdpaqlNcFthich_EA=w528-h640?authuser=0" width="528" /></a></div><br />I wandered over to the BBQ and took this picture of the proceedings. It
was a pleasant evening and everyone was having a great time. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cLSkD_bjz0t7nKwx2CAvEAZLMKze3HZ2C4PR9swhtQqO7fKXDfpr8n03XN4OTzkLfBysTb8jnodUPYvu010Z2cG50nugpOZjfQmT1hZ8hU5qSS2rMpwHUgvKUQ5sleoFPnDt6N4GY_mkUhEV4JzmJeVg=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cLSkD_bjz0t7nKwx2CAvEAZLMKze3HZ2C4PR9swhtQqO7fKXDfpr8n03XN4OTzkLfBysTb8jnodUPYvu010Z2cG50nugpOZjfQmT1hZ8hU5qSS2rMpwHUgvKUQ5sleoFPnDt6N4GY_mkUhEV4JzmJeVg=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here ya go Bill! The traditional outdoor country gig meal, beans and BBQ. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3eD8uj74l-deH__UYdCzXR6996qEnToYYjAcV27rQe4tkWgb424z204YQpVX4Pxy4n-5lZyTh7dQQPXJ4GlL8UTRMOabzVjM9HVrvFLqwjj5oMzWNSrUW2T1fybing_H_YgjxbAG_EjpUM1lcPGYqFrTQ=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3eD8uj74l-deH__UYdCzXR6996qEnToYYjAcV27rQe4tkWgb424z204YQpVX4Pxy4n-5lZyTh7dQQPXJ4GlL8UTRMOabzVjM9HVrvFLqwjj5oMzWNSrUW2T1fybing_H_YgjxbAG_EjpUM1lcPGYqFrTQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />We've done a couple of shows with <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.thejoyreunion.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>The Joy Reunion</b></a>, an acoustic trio that sings great together. Neil, Gentry, and Robert blend exquisitely.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dkdBeyxiCntftb9seQQ8w81OcdJ8h49oZUZHc-e7nKpSgGWCwbG4u37H9h6cHAoo5SKuzXXbEp4cqK7Pfh6d3OKxBruAQZfJ2wkL2PtoRn9qKHXMoXL2fz1HrKmaAjjc6OM6ggCOhjuz-yxjiyW_bgrw=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dkdBeyxiCntftb9seQQ8w81OcdJ8h49oZUZHc-e7nKpSgGWCwbG4u37H9h6cHAoo5SKuzXXbEp4cqK7Pfh6d3OKxBruAQZfJ2wkL2PtoRn9qKHXMoXL2fz1HrKmaAjjc6OM6ggCOhjuz-yxjiyW_bgrw=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Lots of fun being had on the dance floor! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cqh1RKI85DahHRh0CqRxuOZ7MdGhyk9LHNynhkfUAphBe-PeeYDXvw2SFDJnV_WJWoSOf-ope4z-cI3RwKfSuxZ7iCYcGMpC3AjU3jgRhL_8TIilahMdXPLI422c_2-cjYN5fwI3gZvqQKmItKCtASwQ=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cqh1RKI85DahHRh0CqRxuOZ7MdGhyk9LHNynhkfUAphBe-PeeYDXvw2SFDJnV_WJWoSOf-ope4z-cI3RwKfSuxZ7iCYcGMpC3AjU3jgRhL_8TIilahMdXPLI422c_2-cjYN5fwI3gZvqQKmItKCtASwQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jed and Claire brought up their bass player and drummer so the band
Cross County Line could play a few. I got to walk out front and check
out the FOH sound. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3drr7GCXhywQWjDrrezAYsGY3eYnxWL3nd63UtpMKk-GJRNiPdR0rBUH7pZqgThZTmFQO0kBNrSnPp4KqgRT0TeWFBHG0bv3CTG3iA9gbRvI-ucSa089Nz3R-3nV4YDeTuaUGx1-tZp-doTlGyvIte0YA=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3drr7GCXhywQWjDrrezAYsGY3eYnxWL3nd63UtpMKk-GJRNiPdR0rBUH7pZqgThZTmFQO0kBNrSnPp4KqgRT0TeWFBHG0bv3CTG3iA9gbRvI-ucSa089Nz3R-3nV4YDeTuaUGx1-tZp-doTlGyvIte0YA=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />We played from 6pm to 10pm. I like early nights. Arnie photobombs my load out picture. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3eJhEBZnW2gPRojw2xsGHsWh6A9-wg3Na8uAJOsT_egKTT4AlgOT3Khh5XOul8aSWGJ2Lj1cbr2EYKIOrp9k1nJiB0u4zPGt7j_Mua7uYGBAfA0Pr1ESjBBmYX6s65-6HUvQDrHxQPKwmaprz_JEsGlqA=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3eJhEBZnW2gPRojw2xsGHsWh6A9-wg3Na8uAJOsT_egKTT4AlgOT3Khh5XOul8aSWGJ2Lj1cbr2EYKIOrp9k1nJiB0u4zPGt7j_Mua7uYGBAfA0Pr1ESjBBmYX6s65-6HUvQDrHxQPKwmaprz_JEsGlqA=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />But wait! What's that sound? Oh no! Somebody forgot to turn off the
sprinklers! We hustle all the gear off the grass onto the dance floor. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fEhB6dnzTzsEM1igLm5BbEdjJlPcAPGiy5m8dp-r944q_PzrZWAHy7rR28-9ohEhBKmipu8SCGfvatzQjnUNk6tC_oe_NPfXzgKlstFqprdioHR5KqspzhdPzqjxahdMDJBWDYdrWCXfLPEAzdG3fK1A=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fEhB6dnzTzsEM1igLm5BbEdjJlPcAPGiy5m8dp-r944q_PzrZWAHy7rR28-9ohEhBKmipu8SCGfvatzQjnUNk6tC_oe_NPfXzgKlstFqprdioHR5KqspzhdPzqjxahdMDJBWDYdrWCXfLPEAzdG3fK1A=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />After my commute home I enjoy a Reese's Easter egg and wash it down with a GOOD beer. It was a good day. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cwwuyxpoSsumgvUZUfOd9GgdZ4DrCgz8aglf9GtCWAqGj7uiDtWebfeorb9YpUX1whTe4LNohaor2utfCuwPCCKeaYHJXr_isLjWPfWWP8wn2tgPqPTrE8YDVjWkuuGotuTMZZxkPAmFWW76pFwrqMwg=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3cwwuyxpoSsumgvUZUfOd9GgdZ4DrCgz8aglf9GtCWAqGj7uiDtWebfeorb9YpUX1whTe4LNohaor2utfCuwPCCKeaYHJXr_isLjWPfWWP8wn2tgPqPTrE8YDVjWkuuGotuTMZZxkPAmFWW76pFwrqMwg=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm glad more of us are getting back into the swing of things as people
are taking precautions, vaccinations, etc, and the fear subsides. May
God continue to bless us. <br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
<br /><br />BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-47843569655443665442021-06-10T09:45:00.003-07:002021-06-10T09:45:35.640-07:00Giracci Winery, 3/19/21<p> Greetings! <br />
<br />
It was really a last-minute call for me. Arnie told me Wednesday that
he'd like to get the whole band to work where there was only budget for a
duo. But for dinner and gas money, we'd use it as a warm-up paid
rehearsal type gig. OK, I'm in! We like playing at the <a class="externalLink" href="http://giracci.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Giracci Winery</b></a>
and they are finally starting to book parties, corporate events, and
weddings again. This was one of their regular events called "Wine Down
Fridays". Mrs. BassCliff even tagged along. We got to dance on the
breaks. We played three sets, 6-9pm, the last of which was very short.
Arnie had set cards out on all the tables and we had a few interested
parties inquire about bookings. Cool.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtO8TM5GeyLlLpBjzlb6lJy94SPFOmRc_xjSKgOhjMAUkHtK1E6eWwn082VPP8CvS2bI5wOjolyIBBK5sUUt0LNnSKwgLgxq2q7U4gfnyVt4a-bdRhew6jkQYWM9j9YdsIv5FotsXlVgMF/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1280" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtO8TM5GeyLlLpBjzlb6lJy94SPFOmRc_xjSKgOhjMAUkHtK1E6eWwn082VPP8CvS2bI5wOjolyIBBK5sUUt0LNnSKwgLgxq2q7U4gfnyVt4a-bdRhew6jkQYWM9j9YdsIv5FotsXlVgMF/w640-h328/ANB-Giracci-031921-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>You've seen me posting about events here before. We played inside the
barn this time with all the windows open and the tables distanced, etc.
We loaded in the back door. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlZIXCFc1Q3n8gxYkV7T_f5HEyhIesMDTzxYY245zaQoj8lQAeAP7TECILRqqEQcXKFZduSqRZF1ZyKplXZzyyeP4S85i5wWcOaQKOKBxqeAW22KyPnvkBqmvYz87jgifPaT8bZVT9HZx/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlZIXCFc1Q3n8gxYkV7T_f5HEyhIesMDTzxYY245zaQoj8lQAeAP7TECILRqqEQcXKFZduSqRZF1ZyKplXZzyyeP4S85i5wWcOaQKOKBxqeAW22KyPnvkBqmvYz87jgifPaT8bZVT9HZx/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-031921-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used Big Betsy as my dressing room again. I just had to put on my
Scully. A line of patrons are already waiting to get into the event. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcmbTRo2fPuYjrOeTm0MM26rfP8t6hngMHAFRYowLg7v2iazKcjjeF1heCYsd78djDkwQJ1FtYaYs49mFo0DNSYwfZhTIs9i-QclXKLt9dOCpUImFU_aka7UL8k8T0jRIkZnwO8sBey3Y/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcmbTRo2fPuYjrOeTm0MM26rfP8t6hngMHAFRYowLg7v2iazKcjjeF1heCYsd78djDkwQJ1FtYaYs49mFo0DNSYwfZhTIs9i-QclXKLt9dOCpUImFU_aka7UL8k8T0jRIkZnwO8sBey3Y/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-031921-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I left my day job as early as I could but still I arrived at the gig fairly late for load-in. The gang was all set up. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU77upyiA6KSPxQrjheNNBOIyW3Q-bf1DnlsPLzZDLaQs0c5MOzXNVvlyd90A7QuOfpCFHSQeRwNebxv_Gn-Vl6Dwo_9xvLf_27SOF4bcwpGXeY9nve0HJ3YdquOuAq2sAaRGucCLkl9nH/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU77upyiA6KSPxQrjheNNBOIyW3Q-bf1DnlsPLzZDLaQs0c5MOzXNVvlyd90A7QuOfpCFHSQeRwNebxv_Gn-Vl6Dwo_9xvLf_27SOF4bcwpGXeY9nve0HJ3YdquOuAq2sAaRGucCLkl9nH/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-031921-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Because of the nature of this gig, Arnie and I had made special
arrangements. I could arrive late, leave early, and he'd bring his
Rumble from the studio for my back line. Since I was working basically
for free Arnie didn't mind putting in a little extra effort. He's a good
guy. <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgazyysdgu6VVbSkBiVdsLOCNUm6t_crjFmF2axMzPNJTq0cP_np38f7xFSvgpb09LEJMk_N1-Kyv7yLnHhdsCIiqXq_TeWZ_9Kj-y_SbUN7iaLT53uPi4a3rXS_1Nas55O2GmWaCg0IhmM/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgazyysdgu6VVbSkBiVdsLOCNUm6t_crjFmF2axMzPNJTq0cP_np38f7xFSvgpb09LEJMk_N1-Kyv7yLnHhdsCIiqXq_TeWZ_9Kj-y_SbUN7iaLT53uPi4a3rXS_1Nas55O2GmWaCg0IhmM/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-031921-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />In addition to my Kiesel PB5 I also brought my JBS for backup but left
it in the gig bag. Here's the view from the bass amp. You see our IEM
mixers on the stands. Arnie also uses a floor wedge for some reason that
I don't understand. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs90Wa9nMX5cX5lXOZJsMxtD9DbUifLmFPO2Xjjgy4mjLT_CWadSHsD7in0q-syT_0Alxcp0UXmPt0m4AJ5m12dD6LBg3xVpZ6VDwI3C4FqQhrgySXNNIGAcThRtGxpEq-9kWJiJEwY1ew/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs90Wa9nMX5cX5lXOZJsMxtD9DbUifLmFPO2Xjjgy4mjLT_CWadSHsD7in0q-syT_0Alxcp0UXmPt0m4AJ5m12dD6LBg3xVpZ6VDwI3C4FqQhrgySXNNIGAcThRtGxpEq-9kWJiJEwY1ew/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-031921-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's a pretty echo-y barn so just a couple of twelves on sticks and one
sub. The band did not get loud tonight and no one complained. Cool. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hJQX9XwdIsu_BC43uZRb-TnPSpseCnsQcUJeBVDrbMTv0Wvmdf26daWqCQWK051JSpiCw5cDeE93Tt5bLMjpqI6xzHz15LI3Q6BSUS93DojO5hpU7m5kqxbBr0s8nPy1tsJR3vApbqRo/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hJQX9XwdIsu_BC43uZRb-TnPSpseCnsQcUJeBVDrbMTv0Wvmdf26daWqCQWK051JSpiCw5cDeE93Tt5bLMjpqI6xzHz15LI3Q6BSUS93DojO5hpU7m5kqxbBr0s8nPy1tsJR3vApbqRo/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-031921-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />More of the crowd is just starting to filter in now. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DuAeOx-9qIWPN27l11ctuEYqy8fv1YbRMtJ32VYtmeYLrrvBUtPa9T9i2u4PLk8yub_Jx2luho7dx7Xadyeh7-fJ3KPB9xpWGlVSJqKrCVz8SljL_-an2OCE8Lmra6W1gYyRB73hcynj/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DuAeOx-9qIWPN27l11ctuEYqy8fv1YbRMtJ32VYtmeYLrrvBUtPa9T9i2u4PLk8yub_Jx2luho7dx7Xadyeh7-fJ3KPB9xpWGlVSJqKrCVz8SljL_-an2OCE8Lmra6W1gYyRB73hcynj/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-031921-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Drummer Dave plugs in his ears. Paul is warming up his steel. He's also playing fiddle tonight. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLXZOywlOQxdvMiIB_1BlPgw_AynjOt_A_fXBZROxt5dzj94Wc65Qol3kk_DF8YvSKPndFSkTcHiospICuRvKFQZGzyJgj9fOWdKjdE1QJe2TQMX-3xj4q4N5DfdYX-cSRy38kXx0RKQA/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLXZOywlOQxdvMiIB_1BlPgw_AynjOt_A_fXBZROxt5dzj94Wc65Qol3kk_DF8YvSKPndFSkTcHiospICuRvKFQZGzyJgj9fOWdKjdE1QJe2TQMX-3xj4q4N5DfdYX-cSRy38kXx0RKQA/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-031921-012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jed is just a blur of acoustical guitar-osity.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBt4x7IXG0y3HLdSpY8oH_c1nzDBJOI0rooXB1wmSHDgboHjGxdzH4zXFKD1X_Uy9WQYI6neFVo1bNi88612J2m3m3hO8a_b52rkAAM-ID5cR9RHKAYUdn1ZYc1X18jL0juhKRMUSMrEF9/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBt4x7IXG0y3HLdSpY8oH_c1nzDBJOI0rooXB1wmSHDgboHjGxdzH4zXFKD1X_Uy9WQYI6neFVo1bNi88612J2m3m3hO8a_b52rkAAM-ID5cR9RHKAYUdn1ZYc1X18jL0juhKRMUSMrEF9/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-031921-013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's a view from the back of the room toward the stage. It was a good crowd tonight. Eventually all the tables were full. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdpBE_mk8c6sHuY3LN4m2MVVjEKSn46Ybu6uJTsXChGlCahzz923UGOoby2nAoDQN9Ll1rItR4jXMi114nHBkG2WhTmf-aqjfRz_HmYCuQs4ADRhR2YY_IpSGm-SLhBUWc9fFbLfaYuMj/s1280/ANB-Giracci-031921-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdpBE_mk8c6sHuY3LN4m2MVVjEKSn46Ybu6uJTsXChGlCahzz923UGOoby2nAoDQN9Ll1rItR4jXMi114nHBkG2WhTmf-aqjfRz_HmYCuQs4ADRhR2YY_IpSGm-SLhBUWc9fFbLfaYuMj/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-031921-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />On the first break I was served a nice plate of Irish goodies, corned
beef and cabbage. The soda bread was excellent soaking up the beans. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dbCaATOnj7Q5ih6vHzjnhbX04TX2Z4jc3Zum4QNm9-ORH4TcJnjTbXjIDOUqQXnYNbDNBebF208IOs9-tqTzCaC3MIIWyg6MWgTdRdBZfUm6TeKvZv8o8Bdg77rzG3lI3NJO2gCihhQVdjOqHrWLycOw=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3dbCaATOnj7Q5ih6vHzjnhbX04TX2Z4jc3Zum4QNm9-ORH4TcJnjTbXjIDOUqQXnYNbDNBebF208IOs9-tqTzCaC3MIIWyg6MWgTdRdBZfUm6TeKvZv8o8Bdg77rzG3lI3NJO2gCihhQVdjOqHrWLycOw=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie had a little fun working the tip jar. He told us last night he had a dream about being a muffler. He woke up exhausted.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3euB4CLzY9X_6a5XA5IND_3w8rSb7ORkMLzvJT9dYHRfhm5lfjFHgGt3CEgY3dv5td-vceD30R6hUM0GRWUDm6wuNORYJOzMHDKjZP9NvDWoXTGn2h727k_aCZcRp_-iZXNYW9xZQSva8ebS7oI9iWT6Q=s1179-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1179" height="442" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3euB4CLzY9X_6a5XA5IND_3w8rSb7ORkMLzvJT9dYHRfhm5lfjFHgGt3CEgY3dv5td-vceD30R6hUM0GRWUDm6wuNORYJOzMHDKjZP9NvDWoXTGn2h727k_aCZcRp_-iZXNYW9xZQSva8ebS7oI9iWT6Q=w640-h442?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Amanda Kate and her special guest were there for the first two sets. They both had a ton of fun. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3e1fNPEl5k_tGYWASLmo0I0rdzuaIs081CkrxRffgadO6Ba2jg4Cp3HB3qbTDKP7vS7pb74xqPdhi-rSpUdUGMt9Ir59ZXL5w9ZwKpJ3-bgq0m-LXSl8OkZhCqfcfOiI7zUMsRGPE7INPQqfj_QHz1XwQ=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3e1fNPEl5k_tGYWASLmo0I0rdzuaIs081CkrxRffgadO6Ba2jg4Cp3HB3qbTDKP7vS7pb74xqPdhi-rSpUdUGMt9Ir59ZXL5w9ZwKpJ3-bgq0m-LXSl8OkZhCqfcfOiI7zUMsRGPE7INPQqfj_QHz1XwQ=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jed steps up to the mic and belts out a tune. Paul takes a nap until it's time for him to solo.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3d6jCruPbSeRiXMossm-lvtbT7CdCIWf4TxKLCnglAIIdEvGQ-1fVN1vzZ_gzCDJG_250lzH56TowlMnqySO4uZb-SFi1X7XOpKWi17ZHtrYo9KsJa1buJ4sUq2w3Uof6IZxenkKrso59eKgWTSR9N2Hw=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3d6jCruPbSeRiXMossm-lvtbT7CdCIWf4TxKLCnglAIIdEvGQ-1fVN1vzZ_gzCDJG_250lzH56TowlMnqySO4uZb-SFi1X7XOpKWi17ZHtrYo9KsJa1buJ4sUq2w3Uof6IZxenkKrso59eKgWTSR9N2Hw=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Yes, we are at a winery. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fQGOyNL9fQKRDzhpbTqajjO6ktRB5OmBf1_3njmPUvQWhF7sdcZoTT8s-OT87hCR5cFs-nDqgRjXEfo0MIqs2nTMwDY0DyooqgucfqHgCu2g25ReXrK4EsVEb8TUcpGDWlTAi7UwZk-PWP2G11S2sUuA=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3fQGOyNL9fQKRDzhpbTqajjO6ktRB5OmBf1_3njmPUvQWhF7sdcZoTT8s-OT87hCR5cFs-nDqgRjXEfo0MIqs2nTMwDY0DyooqgucfqHgCu2g25ReXrK4EsVEb8TUcpGDWlTAi7UwZk-PWP2G11S2sUuA=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />Look! Johnny Magic Fingers is so talented he can play with one hand behind his back! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3c8-yNU0-ztUTDJWLPHg6bJKzuK-aZmHLE4Keu7DFAlHsXsT4klbxjPtz-OAbMPRuzvYpO_xxeTUNz6rHcU-JRQNNj1Yya0mhYcJuA49sbdSrKNT-imZl1oCGMVVpHMPHAGfFkbMG7bpGLM-jmwYk9Ohg=s1087-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1087" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3c8-yNU0-ztUTDJWLPHg6bJKzuK-aZmHLE4Keu7DFAlHsXsT4klbxjPtz-OAbMPRuzvYpO_xxeTUNz6rHcU-JRQNNj1Yya0mhYcJuA49sbdSrKNT-imZl1oCGMVVpHMPHAGfFkbMG7bpGLM-jmwYk9Ohg=w640-h480?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><p>Here's a glam shot of the hairy legged pickers just before we start the last short set.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3eNQmrKjEotw02PYVWgpn4UV1ieBKGmblbiu9uFbuenrU3-m_VWdHQYwcJhhkmFbzPrbMcbZPl5JZQM63FrBQlEfEXbZv2_26vTuh9jBI3R4y0guEqIhITnrZVKUDdtjPC3AK-P3k_TgDWC5Q1ZesOsdQ=s1262-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1262" height="414" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/ACtC-3eNQmrKjEotw02PYVWgpn4UV1ieBKGmblbiu9uFbuenrU3-m_VWdHQYwcJhhkmFbzPrbMcbZPl5JZQM63FrBQlEfEXbZv2_26vTuh9jBI3R4y0guEqIhITnrZVKUDdtjPC3AK-P3k_TgDWC5Q1ZesOsdQ=w640-h414?authuser=0" width="640" /></a></div><br />And there is no load out picture because all I had to do was put my bass
in the case and escort Mrs. BassCliff to my truck so we could drive
home. We had a fun time knocking the rust off. For grins and giggles,
here's a clip of the activity. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="363" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SV1_-z8F1fU" width="436" youtube-src-id="SV1_-z8F1fU"></iframe></div><p></p><p>I think we'll be back here in a couple of weeks playing another Friday
event. The gigs are starting to pick up, slowly but surely. I hope they
are for you all too! Take care. <br />
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<br />
Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
<br />
BassCliff
</p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-60269483536427090712021-06-01T14:38:00.000-07:002021-06-01T14:38:09.333-07:00Swallows Inn, 3/7/21<p> Greetings and Salutations! <br />
<br />
It seems like it's been months since I've posted a gig report. I think
the last one was before Christmas when we were at Gilley's. This past
Sunday we played at one of our favorite honky tonk dive bars, <a class="externalLink" href="http://www.swallowsinn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Swallows Inn</b></a>
in San Juan Capistrano. Actually, we played in the parking lot behind
the bar but, close enough. We begin our day as Johnny Magic Fingers and I
carpool down to the gig. We loaded up a couple of his keyboards in
front of my bass rig in the back of Big Betsy. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3FOB92cJL4AgZPB2aKG_rtVIu349m0jS0cjEMWapyeF5ip48pZf39s_ejltHPrKxWzki7BaeRlTDmvLfaSK4UzUxlLFwwPu-ie0OD31e4gQ9cxFjDxpWFSCa4pAV_Q63d6jqeIMT2ADI/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3FOB92cJL4AgZPB2aKG_rtVIu349m0jS0cjEMWapyeF5ip48pZf39s_ejltHPrKxWzki7BaeRlTDmvLfaSK4UzUxlLFwwPu-ie0OD31e4gQ9cxFjDxpWFSCa4pAV_Q63d6jqeIMT2ADI/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then we took that familiar drive down the 57 deep into the OC. There was very little traffic late on a Sunday morning. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywdrkHYToJfecdCVpPAzngbxtIPoS65qXDeJbXbkRXa-lsuGZa58U4ZtIhJMnwsUyNbWF8gEtTXhqItOsfdlALsf5J7BrX2tF584qICQpuNfDkZ0gMnEwCwXRIjtxDdmr-AldLpciX1vp/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywdrkHYToJfecdCVpPAzngbxtIPoS65qXDeJbXbkRXa-lsuGZa58U4ZtIhJMnwsUyNbWF8gEtTXhqItOsfdlALsf5J7BrX2tF584qICQpuNfDkZ0gMnEwCwXRIjtxDdmr-AldLpciX1vp/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is me and my setup dance partner, a skinny gal named Michelle Stand. Arnie and John are enjoying their setup too. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxKZINXFwzyX0-7U_MwOs8IGlnKnKBHffDt03pJFgfW_1K0p35T35db1aR7s6ap8-16t-jhXtcbVZdGvpS5SpxnZkEToFBqvYkJfYFe-KZmhlEc4HNhTlJd7gNKNCn2GsV9xDHm-wSbga/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxKZINXFwzyX0-7U_MwOs8IGlnKnKBHffDt03pJFgfW_1K0p35T35db1aR7s6ap8-16t-jhXtcbVZdGvpS5SpxnZkEToFBqvYkJfYFe-KZmhlEc4HNhTlJd7gNKNCn2GsV9xDHm-wSbga/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I brought my LB76 as backup but only took the PB5 out of the case. We
were was using the wired IEM system today. I like this setup over the
wireless packs. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9etasmhz-mDsOzfi1dHxdgj-0e3QyNdp3R1avFu_3l3eY2yjJAjQb05go7wUKxzpsOI9enU1XaLrVUqH4sq7qaJ9HycGztNT7kvR6jOYRMCE4iyVrMnty9AehL4dUxuWDGYXdlUKo8RHX/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9etasmhz-mDsOzfi1dHxdgj-0e3QyNdp3R1avFu_3l3eY2yjJAjQb05go7wUKxzpsOI9enU1XaLrVUqH4sq7qaJ9HycGztNT7kvR6jOYRMCE4iyVrMnty9AehL4dUxuWDGYXdlUKo8RHX/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Johnny warms up his Magic Fingers. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtH7kljCnuyQR0WqK861f56bfMfYa-21XnHsVziSA3FcdKdlEeCmo2v1sNN_z1A_9JMnFXxUxBklZ3QLnX8OOGy2ofpInNGZJwAfrHKfoJVV0tOMV1b-a90c3RiU7r2ZhoPGjgZRhfHd5/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtH7kljCnuyQR0WqK861f56bfMfYa-21XnHsVziSA3FcdKdlEeCmo2v1sNN_z1A_9JMnFXxUxBklZ3QLnX8OOGy2ofpInNGZJwAfrHKfoJVV0tOMV1b-a90c3RiU7r2ZhoPGjgZRhfHd5/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie brought his little rig today. That pedal looking thing on top of that speaker cabinet is the amp.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvtMq56eJmMtAJFKdYkhHemFf0jvyKrOZ1DiCaYMmLvtSGRK-lvJA9A5nMTBcon7b6LjluhG98ewQNX5Cc7265cxDoWi0Cyen0VH8MUOaSlabYig3-tocLGuepIO75FjUfP03_EvfB8md/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvtMq56eJmMtAJFKdYkhHemFf0jvyKrOZ1DiCaYMmLvtSGRK-lvJA9A5nMTBcon7b6LjluhG98ewQNX5Cc7265cxDoWi0Cyen0VH8MUOaSlabYig3-tocLGuepIO75FjUfP03_EvfB8md/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie also used this Kemper modeling pedal board rather than the monstrosity. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyF_ZOZBkuQEC66gUYdsxbmWDl6p2hQSVqnl1hQCKLuHvRvXsg2CSm-Q-7kSCmYG2sBLTp2QZctn8ye68u3XccrXNpMneMkY0gQS5fzDFIS7Xry_bt9OCEjq-2NuO-YNVaygQ25bIwDNn/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyF_ZOZBkuQEC66gUYdsxbmWDl6p2hQSVqnl1hQCKLuHvRvXsg2CSm-Q-7kSCmYG2sBLTp2QZctn8ye68u3XccrXNpMneMkY0gQS5fzDFIS7Xry_bt9OCEjq-2NuO-YNVaygQ25bIwDNn/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Drummer Dave is making sure his cymbal is set at just the right angle. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpIssDsUbwLFJhonujEHnuCwutJ1tRTlSy166YVSJK8vLFmFfLyhDVYrK5oomRt-oWUXbimlfhR8UZzptCTPjHB2j7kiaa8KsRsOfDjrIP66aGqMi4HkHRCOeczcgod3z67XCpu6ilBWh/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpIssDsUbwLFJhonujEHnuCwutJ1tRTlSy166YVSJK8vLFmFfLyhDVYrK5oomRt-oWUXbimlfhR8UZzptCTPjHB2j7kiaa8KsRsOfDjrIP66aGqMi4HkHRCOeczcgod3z67XCpu6ilBWh/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jed ran sound for us while he wasn't on stage playing acoustic and singing. He does a great job at all three. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidymDm9P2_PdHp7wLUZ9Erhsu64xykBUyqIXxpm3blh56bDtOqbWwW91Q3MMQC7E4jcBk_u7zC8TSegaHivQt5X4tCbdjhi2eIyVzJQhkZqHYI-UbWIWTEBz-tuPOIVTtPRL2zsV2Ssrde/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidymDm9P2_PdHp7wLUZ9Erhsu64xykBUyqIXxpm3blh56bDtOqbWwW91Q3MMQC7E4jcBk_u7zC8TSegaHivQt5X4tCbdjhi2eIyVzJQhkZqHYI-UbWIWTEBz-tuPOIVTtPRL2zsV2Ssrde/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p> OK! We are done with the setup and the sound check. It's been a while since I've been able to don the Scully. It still fits! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2CPMxtb2paR8MW1fTaAa6n2Q2RTuXGWO2tb7n9GnPIuXYhedDmsVnfRJQY1K7DzvYSnQlp4lQfcBLQb9ibfyi-WPan-spssDTual5Wc-thwyOUdo5fcZVx4kBGAefR5bjcH3-HbVlaF7q/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2CPMxtb2paR8MW1fTaAa6n2Q2RTuXGWO2tb7n9GnPIuXYhedDmsVnfRJQY1K7DzvYSnQlp4lQfcBLQb9ibfyi-WPan-spssDTual5Wc-thwyOUdo5fcZVx4kBGAefR5bjcH3-HbVlaF7q/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's a shot of the "stage" area from across the parking lot, um, dance floor.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXS0-6-0oOwZfcBVy06RghwJCnz1g2yj63qD_I0_rTl1EV3kJa8RIlVN3aLAR9JaUNei_nMHutZq30xCV9WOxudfmXEXWO6Jo_YhhUYr9quYKPGjwjkQEO9gKvb-s9ezuFRU7p01M1n6JR/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXS0-6-0oOwZfcBVy06RghwJCnz1g2yj63qD_I0_rTl1EV3kJa8RIlVN3aLAR9JaUNei_nMHutZq30xCV9WOxudfmXEXWO6Jo_YhhUYr9quYKPGjwjkQEO9gKvb-s9ezuFRU7p01M1n6JR/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Just before we start the set my friend Deb buys me a beer from Rebecca
while Arnie and Paul photobomb. This is my first beer in weeks! A nice
Stone IPA. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDuVUkKxkQnKOukQH9TPb6hRCrATsm2iUOakr2MzlvU4k2pLi3Hgfv401aAeqRxGinXynsdWYLrkOc-dPYphpph7aKRstiLJ0UkdMXhBTZvYgD5cF7HdYjVeDknekXPrUclPKUgmcDapyj/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDuVUkKxkQnKOukQH9TPb6hRCrATsm2iUOakr2MzlvU4k2pLi3Hgfv401aAeqRxGinXynsdWYLrkOc-dPYphpph7aKRstiLJ0UkdMXhBTZvYgD5cF7HdYjVeDknekXPrUclPKUgmcDapyj/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Let the festivities begin! I'm chomping at the bit. I want to play! Somebody count it off! I'll play the bass part! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-DrczEWOdvV516LusHGVhHwnfypzxtvZTQK6iLUy640t02khSrXqnVGFoW-hoi_ySy0nhJPN7bHafNxZ1WTtvpNvA84h0QBGuEYSUeTTN9cD4UGMqjcLQjCtr1SQTYCmuqTXXdqx5OL4/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-DrczEWOdvV516LusHGVhHwnfypzxtvZTQK6iLUy640t02khSrXqnVGFoW-hoi_ySy0nhJPN7bHafNxZ1WTtvpNvA84h0QBGuEYSUeTTN9cD4UGMqjcLQjCtr1SQTYCmuqTXXdqx5OL4/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />On the first break we say "Hi" to more friends we haven't seen in a while. Here's the lovely Kathy Diane. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HY-WibuYdyDI6G-eV7Mys710ltPuQ1A1B0HeR_HcmyI9V101bsXrPJ7VmqaeW_NmnGS-05QOlob4Y0PrNqQN4R8ZFP74H8q3i72TSsAlmLyRK-Qml7dpg2_LvaRqcD5xesKxVuZGppU8/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HY-WibuYdyDI6G-eV7Mys710ltPuQ1A1B0HeR_HcmyI9V101bsXrPJ7VmqaeW_NmnGS-05QOlob4Y0PrNqQN4R8ZFP74H8q3i72TSsAlmLyRK-Qml7dpg2_LvaRqcD5xesKxVuZGppU8/w480-h640/ANB-Swallows-030721-027.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />And here's everyone's favorite real estate agent, Tami. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUG1d9fvtKnKDGWRPT2bktSU0OOb3IO0JQF7gU_cHUiciM0JfClrgPx9vR6ePTRn7orbCmSBYZwhCRvBq71eq6vsgz-kGV5rSoj5HWXJ3AC-jMXZAXMyHOVykhHdtN-U-okGbYawepezm/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUG1d9fvtKnKDGWRPT2bktSU0OOb3IO0JQF7gU_cHUiciM0JfClrgPx9vR6ePTRn7orbCmSBYZwhCRvBq71eq6vsgz-kGV5rSoj5HWXJ3AC-jMXZAXMyHOVykhHdtN-U-okGbYawepezm/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGGXJiLej3lWoXa1SDRIXD2MyXHNVY8xqDOvI_NeVD8buUQPRTl69VW-0oMZDbUBPNtYgw8xOossSn4cSkF0nq9kU9dD0OVmRFlRw8Bab1UM_FQ99QaLr2-qlnExwFUmHujtwzbKA1tq-/s960/facebook_1615274705614_6774953158857985271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="522" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGGXJiLej3lWoXa1SDRIXD2MyXHNVY8xqDOvI_NeVD8buUQPRTl69VW-0oMZDbUBPNtYgw8xOossSn4cSkF0nq9kU9dD0OVmRFlRw8Bab1UM_FQ99QaLr2-qlnExwFUmHujtwzbKA1tq-/w348-h640/facebook_1615274705614_6774953158857985271.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><br />Tami and the old country bass player. Wow, I really look old in this picture. I think Tami turned on the "geezer" filter. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLihbAgaw8PWc07A1OJoukUtI4juXnJ2ZLpCGcf9JaGk_VXXEAOfpFEXEar9TCq76kq0dzIYktAoEu0jTRRFQZ4gjgBdQE6Sw3cwoOf0T6Sg_UrGkAXL1H7Fodo3o6NHaMW2ThW8gdV45d/s960/facebook_1615274643137_6774952896808641996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="522" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLihbAgaw8PWc07A1OJoukUtI4juXnJ2ZLpCGcf9JaGk_VXXEAOfpFEXEar9TCq76kq0dzIYktAoEu0jTRRFQZ4gjgBdQE6Sw3cwoOf0T6Sg_UrGkAXL1H7Fodo3o6NHaMW2ThW8gdV45d/w348-h640/facebook_1615274643137_6774952896808641996.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><br />It was a good crowd, lots of familiar faces, lots of two stepping. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtRPd-SqeYdgHwAHnx66QyKVXz67rL1-SUVnDM2XEcOMgR9J7X89DdTKDut_peH06Ztc43yQIDnaAqe9bE8C6tRs6Rzj1UL5cgmcZklOkErKF46B2NIF4olvtjkAJOvRl59HcWreHDjKb/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtRPd-SqeYdgHwAHnx66QyKVXz67rL1-SUVnDM2XEcOMgR9J7X89DdTKDut_peH06Ztc43yQIDnaAqe9bE8C6tRs6Rzj1UL5cgmcZklOkErKF46B2NIF4olvtjkAJOvRl59HcWreHDjKb/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-032.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjATOni43nDhiEwcGUYnIwEo8IPcy7t9_sXpVewYq7JQSx6k6hu1vr4u1_mWrW-tswm0ZvQK8nWMAy1g_dtOjsoNBkRRQNX9wLAGLF0-HvLkN_VxV62hzc6CZveDLPo6lZ_slvGSkHR7ele/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjATOni43nDhiEwcGUYnIwEo8IPcy7t9_sXpVewYq7JQSx6k6hu1vr4u1_mWrW-tswm0ZvQK8nWMAy1g_dtOjsoNBkRRQNX9wLAGLF0-HvLkN_VxV62hzc6CZveDLPo6lZ_slvGSkHR7ele/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-033.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWLi_C1m_cnyFzeZME8GeKy79dzSyOdem_JlS_FUTRw9qOe6iz8iKWE5IXyO4c1Hvfqi6AjFxme7U4Xb4yucfad-LIJuXFtJDvycxb_tkoydWe1cmYsBFFUGIksFWmK0wG0FhZopPD5nS/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWLi_C1m_cnyFzeZME8GeKy79dzSyOdem_JlS_FUTRw9qOe6iz8iKWE5IXyO4c1Hvfqi6AjFxme7U4Xb4yucfad-LIJuXFtJDvycxb_tkoydWe1cmYsBFFUGIksFWmK0wG0FhZopPD5nS/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-034.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>To continue, it seems I caught Dave in the zone. We had a ton of fun
today. Dave sings great harmonies and our voices blend well.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEVjC3YC2LS1S_krlbYNnKHIqcLfZwqBRB8wkFGfdpIsxox4p1OlbLieQYvmzRYcUdM1sYVnsM6QzdrUwE1zi2KSgWml818NrHy2bzmLRSqI131jX7ZLzynR4gbv7I6vIzHVv1JraivDj/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEVjC3YC2LS1S_krlbYNnKHIqcLfZwqBRB8wkFGfdpIsxox4p1OlbLieQYvmzRYcUdM1sYVnsM6QzdrUwE1zi2KSgWml818NrHy2bzmLRSqI131jX7ZLzynR4gbv7I6vIzHVv1JraivDj/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-036.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie is thinking real hard about what Merle Haggard song to play next.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrj5kXttXg58AtZpHcxeEtbIaz3G6xrK93HoRbxfM9Ef7-Pmdy4mSZBiGVJ7TjbtExIoyf3PaEc1WS9IsDBvVnq2eOftdRMJGXq34_szOinBoAhZ7eZjF04BaIORh4c2FaJBkdrDi3hz-O/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrj5kXttXg58AtZpHcxeEtbIaz3G6xrK93HoRbxfM9Ef7-Pmdy4mSZBiGVJ7TjbtExIoyf3PaEc1WS9IsDBvVnq2eOftdRMJGXq34_szOinBoAhZ7eZjF04BaIORh4c2FaJBkdrDi3hz-O/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-037.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Oh, hey! I know! Let's get Claire up to sing a few. Capitol idea! Everyone say "Hi" to Claire!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrryw1s7iev3oto9WOslUZ78o21IqIHNn7B8i0qy5vHVP2JFLSrFHMSiq_DnGFoV5PAVia8YGI0qqozQKBg1tzaKG9whxOzI_KxFT3OSkvHFFxbUOc8nB5KijVhtXlgGk576DVGR7mdPLe/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrryw1s7iev3oto9WOslUZ78o21IqIHNn7B8i0qy5vHVP2JFLSrFHMSiq_DnGFoV5PAVia8YGI0qqozQKBg1tzaKG9whxOzI_KxFT3OSkvHFFxbUOc8nB5KijVhtXlgGk576DVGR7mdPLe/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-046.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />On the next break John and I decide it's time for tacos.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLBHjJUS9Q8jtQNWWw9fo8lxPpQRE7USp5kI8yz1ZRqBM74zAAoE-nuMLamVCwcUWLBoxmW_ZZwuV1MulxryUstjgupq6FUOQc8-y_rZPBA_ZLtYzWgeDIyhovMrsMHccMeKl_SLaydIS/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLBHjJUS9Q8jtQNWWw9fo8lxPpQRE7USp5kI8yz1ZRqBM74zAAoE-nuMLamVCwcUWLBoxmW_ZZwuV1MulxryUstjgupq6FUOQc8-y_rZPBA_ZLtYzWgeDIyhovMrsMHccMeKl_SLaydIS/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-051.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />These were the "crazy tacos", steak and lots of other good stuff. Excellent!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwpPSPmxsSH06xgRt0-d52USpbAsq_8t0ocMp4zDAq8DOntYOWJwsvCdw_TJf84DbraBKHEpSdJ-QE3R_zD0LNhlgnJ4_m4M_w3uz7_CC4TB6R6TjKpXiFEdgzKpVrMY-BTf9QHZ-e2ei/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwpPSPmxsSH06xgRt0-d52USpbAsq_8t0ocMp4zDAq8DOntYOWJwsvCdw_TJf84DbraBKHEpSdJ-QE3R_zD0LNhlgnJ4_m4M_w3uz7_CC4TB6R6TjKpXiFEdgzKpVrMY-BTf9QHZ-e2ei/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-047.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />John and I enjoy our tacos on the back patio.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilmxf7bZPsfQ2JGI-IFYEAFI4XK1jIgwSegOR-VnWcAvGI-b4YSwMemhCS7W_MjI_ly2BOY8eTzL0Ilz-Mz2kN3aj0P4ZTpFdl4k4JNxls0zM57lvAWWhfFXyvb9FasFo_35BqQSBXyzI/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilmxf7bZPsfQ2JGI-IFYEAFI4XK1jIgwSegOR-VnWcAvGI-b4YSwMemhCS7W_MjI_ly2BOY8eTzL0Ilz-Mz2kN3aj0P4ZTpFdl4k4JNxls0zM57lvAWWhfFXyvb9FasFo_35BqQSBXyzI/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-048.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />You could go inside the bar only to use the restroom. I had to wash the
tacos off my hands and found only a single ladies undergarment hanging
from the ceiling.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSS3xKx8SfdTiAlg4c8rnQjEPJYhfT3yF8ejtxQRiw4M_TQwozuaC-pMIpTRfTu64c_w-clpD3wbyVlyG9LFpsbf-33dNOtVtGQXY2t06bFZpkDmc7AR97xyzZFFc5BLgBpfAWSjv_NTZ2/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSS3xKx8SfdTiAlg4c8rnQjEPJYhfT3yF8ejtxQRiw4M_TQwozuaC-pMIpTRfTu64c_w-clpD3wbyVlyG9LFpsbf-33dNOtVtGQXY2t06bFZpkDmc7AR97xyzZFFc5BLgBpfAWSjv_NTZ2/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-049.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I think Paul is having fun today! He played fiddle and steel for us.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXSa4BeZ8g4JrdNM1u94snrmWECLpPMXYvbTupFiznFUXSfAj-kfQlzXQO1qntQTcgsab4ZXEtfWcIuPEvVc0y-5JvM3qyKSXpoH_461QZTSrZ7cF_YxO-iC4stiGBsAjAU050QGw8Fq8/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXSa4BeZ8g4JrdNM1u94snrmWECLpPMXYvbTupFiznFUXSfAj-kfQlzXQO1qntQTcgsab4ZXEtfWcIuPEvVc0y-5JvM3qyKSXpoH_461QZTSrZ7cF_YxO-iC4stiGBsAjAU050QGw8Fq8/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-053.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And yes! We have achieved line dancing! My gig is now complete.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dfASoRvKR1CKZk-Ipiqns41_X8y8FQdSRkbj-TohTc-AWrNtUDpSzDY8JxFHzq5gVBTVdluRHNTwQt3JAyMDQ_YleZODGf5T2HsM2GeEc7uSLAw_DaBCwMgDzN_3CkHwPnsVSorfizVD/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dfASoRvKR1CKZk-Ipiqns41_X8y8FQdSRkbj-TohTc-AWrNtUDpSzDY8JxFHzq5gVBTVdluRHNTwQt3JAyMDQ_YleZODGf5T2HsM2GeEc7uSLAw_DaBCwMgDzN_3CkHwPnsVSorfizVD/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-054.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We finished the last set, packed up our gear, said our goodbyes, and
promised we'd be back soon. John and I put our stuff back in Big Betsy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrRUDieZy4QfXoYZfjZC4zS0b1oLa_QSb3neLgZh5n7sBge-8thY-Qocj-9Z7JNmK99lu39jBzzjDlB52Y1tVdIfCs1fhwx0JEUelvwSKNjmTcLKaihfLIlG7L6fN4ylBPT8upCpiss8rW/s1280/ANB-Swallows-030721-055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrRUDieZy4QfXoYZfjZC4zS0b1oLa_QSb3neLgZh5n7sBge-8thY-Qocj-9Z7JNmK99lu39jBzzjDlB52Y1tVdIfCs1fhwx0JEUelvwSKNjmTcLKaihfLIlG7L6fN4ylBPT8upCpiss8rW/w640-h480/ANB-Swallows-030721-055.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There's
not a lot of money on this gig but it's fun and it's good for a paid
rehearsal. The crowd was generous with tips. That's good. Otherwise one
of us would've been working for free. It stayed a little cool and cloudy
all afternoon but nobody minded. Everyone was glad to be out in the
fresh air, dancing, dining, drinking, making noise, just like it should
be.<br />
<br />
Arnie's been working hard trying to book what he can. We've got a few
gigs here and there and it looks like things will pick up over the
summer. Things have to get back to normal soon. Thanks for coming along
today. Let's do it again soon!<br />
<br />
<br />
Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
<br />
BassCliff
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BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-9920562305865648002021-06-01T08:47:00.004-07:002021-06-01T14:39:32.571-07:00My Roadie Gig, 1/2/21<p> Howdy Buckaroos!</p><p>I know it's been a while since I've posted about my gigs. I haven't had that many gigs but they are starting to come back as the world gets over the fear and madness. It's time I get caught up on the few gigs I have played the last few months. Here's a gig back in January that I actually didn't play but instead assisted my friend Gary. It's actually kind of fun being a roadie. <br />
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My friend and neighbor, Gary
asked if I could help him out on his gig last Saturday. I was more than
happy to. He was working with a band based in Huntington Beach called
24k Country ( Facebook link: <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/24kCountry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24k Country</a>
) and they were playing an outdoors-ish gig in San Juan Capistrano.
Gary asked me a few weeks ago and I've been looking forward to getting
out of the house and listening to somebody else play for once. Sometimes
I get really tired of hearing myself play all the time. Anyway...<br />
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I met Gary at his house and loaded up his really nice gear in the back of Big Betsy. It fit like a glove.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbi34ggWR3pECSftdqzTGcraI-AFpNUt-rnuGcmTOYXHIgAAlRDBSaY0TwAg9EmxxUdYItUE0UNjIrhTTZTmWpnJvS5NSs1aGbxgpQpQCGQKvd1RQiV1P3UPNeJmqgv1EhfnkBnrepjUu/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbi34ggWR3pECSftdqzTGcraI-AFpNUt-rnuGcmTOYXHIgAAlRDBSaY0TwAg9EmxxUdYItUE0UNjIrhTTZTmWpnJvS5NSs1aGbxgpQpQCGQKvd1RQiV1P3UPNeJmqgv1EhfnkBnrepjUu/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Traffic was really light on this Saturday evening, we made good time on
our trek down into the deep, dark OC, arriving before call time. This
venue is located just about a block west of the Swallows Inn and has
been several different places throughout the years. It's a collection of
railroad cars with a big covered patio on one side next the the train
tracks.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATqCd64_Xsp5GOcUb17xZKQN-kVJzKU2ez5ZnaIYGCSIjgaGxUhsrHPEe_hfGqxjCqG4dPdj0Z11yq-TGmhW_dTwyd635X3WIFes17lMPNMYyWSBVixCyYhfqNKJnQNKigod0e-rdjYGk/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATqCd64_Xsp5GOcUb17xZKQN-kVJzKU2ez5ZnaIYGCSIjgaGxUhsrHPEe_hfGqxjCqG4dPdj0Z11yq-TGmhW_dTwyd635X3WIFes17lMPNMYyWSBVixCyYhfqNKJnQNKigod0e-rdjYGk/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's now an Irish Pub called <a class="externalLink" href="http://www.paddysstation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Paddy's Station</b></a>. I think it used to be called just "The Station" at one time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUdEWotoVu6atLrkns-1THaCYhFO5qEw0pUutZEdA5l0qcFdfLypx-b7aW3qXRnpNBwRSja2-SJ1jprTOO4wu1MHAA4Eu2zxOTIqQKkcurKC0ga7NcXHocUq78gN9AanoJBQTyt5ZhQae/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUdEWotoVu6atLrkns-1THaCYhFO5qEw0pUutZEdA5l0qcFdfLypx-b7aW3qXRnpNBwRSja2-SJ1jprTOO4wu1MHAA4Eu2zxOTIqQKkcurKC0ga7NcXHocUq78gN9AanoJBQTyt5ZhQae/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The load-in wasn't too bad. There was a ramp into the venue but a long
carry down the long hallway between the patio area and the railroad
cars. Gary and I both donned our masks while we were walking through
the venue. We can take them off once we sit down or get on stage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwLtpsXlEEyieI3RhI85obNPnCY_MOY-vn2ZNZzmxGE84kcDJTZ_57baCPmrtpywc49_S3cVyqxaUhmbyLgK7-HoFr78sBg7svX_3zRHKJKCdzgzKlXR87Wkyg_DUccBy10vzpwACPJcJ/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwLtpsXlEEyieI3RhI85obNPnCY_MOY-vn2ZNZzmxGE84kcDJTZ_57baCPmrtpywc49_S3cVyqxaUhmbyLgK7-HoFr78sBg7svX_3zRHKJKCdzgzKlXR87Wkyg_DUccBy10vzpwACPJcJ/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Like I said, it's a looooong hallway.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4q284N5eq_bGcz-FLKihrFjf3e6g-eYqJTbmKisqc0QF5f2AJvhXMPSBtwYruT7v7BCLgzdTKvL52f7lClsgwe-erhyphenhyphenz7ozkoCyUkbe7cXoUeIXA14z7Mjdnc2YPCSzKbyPDXuUJ9CTmF/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4q284N5eq_bGcz-FLKihrFjf3e6g-eYqJTbmKisqc0QF5f2AJvhXMPSBtwYruT7v7BCLgzdTKvL52f7lClsgwe-erhyphenhyphenz7ozkoCyUkbe7cXoUeIXA14z7Mjdnc2YPCSzKbyPDXuUJ9CTmF/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We roll past the bar area into the main room of the patio. The stage is on the far end of this room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaN2DZFAVBNMkqVk98eX7q-1M0mE687vk2ikEwdby8U4Wr6ikdKHOxhErDxiPVwBjqbLLgYUeeGVIu1DrMAwKK6dehS4-_bAgwG9obxSZ_3hbM4LSrk3fYnlgyOSNBc7T4bn4v6lgKRkl/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaN2DZFAVBNMkqVk98eX7q-1M0mE687vk2ikEwdby8U4Wr6ikdKHOxhErDxiPVwBjqbLLgYUeeGVIu1DrMAwKK6dehS4-_bAgwG9obxSZ_3hbM4LSrk3fYnlgyOSNBc7T4bn4v6lgKRkl/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />For Gary's warm-up act he gets a lounge-y piano bar performer who did a fine job on the out of tune baby grand.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiml7dxGrgJpnYZJysekmSBazmjFaAOS6ghppngbpPsOITKfg4igEUP2b7F2yVw6SuTw9Zgc2-yg_ieVfnhJ5ZFJpL5_0XqD_bSWjMpMsjpG0Ah_rcdsyWEF4IHunNjDSh9JjGg0HTWQS9v/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiml7dxGrgJpnYZJysekmSBazmjFaAOS6ghppngbpPsOITKfg4igEUP2b7F2yVw6SuTw9Zgc2-yg_ieVfnhJ5ZFJpL5_0XqD_bSWjMpMsjpG0Ah_rcdsyWEF4IHunNjDSh9JjGg0HTWQS9v/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />They were not seating anyone in the railroad cars themselves, but it's a neat atmosphere.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-v15XwZuAPEBB-AeO4zCL5k6jlu6smfjyq9O03V_2jA7CVDx-4FJ9ChlQ8YNbeQz_AN9B97Tj8koAJD0uZTPJhT4PRa_A2TOwG8oONMxYM5-PY0Cve-Vc9lb2KKbLoxgwVG_a3KDwPh0c/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-v15XwZuAPEBB-AeO4zCL5k6jlu6smfjyq9O03V_2jA7CVDx-4FJ9ChlQ8YNbeQz_AN9B97Tj8koAJD0uZTPJhT4PRa_A2TOwG8oONMxYM5-PY0Cve-Vc9lb2KKbLoxgwVG_a3KDwPh0c/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Gary and the keyboard player, Dave, do their setup dance. Seems the drummer is cutting it close.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUSJxnHaC0eC2Whw3VS1WCrR2Vivmau1BWdmzjFUIcZKD_X1EKraz1fp8RlMhI8zLiLuYglyHK-21FRobQsEdbZPOKrkHhCQIgWvG1Nn0IzPoJT8Eaij0vp1pIxWyyGOFMQxYlOntKUHaX/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUSJxnHaC0eC2Whw3VS1WCrR2Vivmau1BWdmzjFUIcZKD_X1EKraz1fp8RlMhI8zLiLuYglyHK-21FRobQsEdbZPOKrkHhCQIgWvG1Nn0IzPoJT8Eaij0vp1pIxWyyGOFMQxYlOntKUHaX/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I see the drummer has arrived. Here's a picture of Gary's rig. The
G&L with the Genzler kit sounded great and carried the room without
PA reinforcement.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkI8G5ggCAsKElRsfbl60__niFoZYA69GQkc8TD2dUgCr1B2ww13EMtVStHAbtgvYTg4VbicdvxlGgleK3XwnYOo67okYT5IypLs3dI5esGNK4pXI4t-XwUqXnjNILkiQ_sEieOHcgulW/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkI8G5ggCAsKElRsfbl60__niFoZYA69GQkc8TD2dUgCr1B2ww13EMtVStHAbtgvYTg4VbicdvxlGgleK3XwnYOo67okYT5IypLs3dI5esGNK4pXI4t-XwUqXnjNILkiQ_sEieOHcgulW/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There ya go! The setup dance is complete, the stage lights are hot, the
camera is on, and I think the band is in tune. Something's going to
happen soon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WFybZk9E2E0x8AA9NPhCQfgbOPcriGfp5yvRlwIsFZZC1iKBvmCFZHniuuqWTpbrLjxRIlC3vR3FnFppf5eJIVwgFMdEdH76IYoFptHPQdA2REMFJQ6YWi6l_0LMUP_0HG1vgFYMvQRq/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WFybZk9E2E0x8AA9NPhCQfgbOPcriGfp5yvRlwIsFZZC1iKBvmCFZHniuuqWTpbrLjxRIlC3vR3FnFppf5eJIVwgFMdEdH76IYoFptHPQdA2REMFJQ6YWi6l_0LMUP_0HG1vgFYMvQRq/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Yes! Live music and dancing! The band, 24k Country, has a nice
repertoire of classic country, classic rock, and newer country, a good
mix. Rich plays guitar and sings, Steff sings the girl stuff, Dave plays
piano and sings, the drummer Joshua drums, and Gary keeps it all
together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfjXSVcamnoT3LK0JjTOFUx-ORJH37tFNtV8Bwrqjo4kga0zdA7IfgWO9DWNyT4_mdkuB3lBS-UHgbE-jiZ3uthYW_B57V1moJJART1N2r3lK0GAzgrA5mU_Ya4oIanGhn_HibYaFZm2i/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfjXSVcamnoT3LK0JjTOFUx-ORJH37tFNtV8Bwrqjo4kga0zdA7IfgWO9DWNyT4_mdkuB3lBS-UHgbE-jiZ3uthYW_B57V1moJJART1N2r3lK0GAzgrA5mU_Ya4oIanGhn_HibYaFZm2i/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Look! Gary is on TV! How cool is that?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7SiFqDnj9E6EifvtvvFS0DpX6joZlukNuRBGVCqzeANK0q6E0NoUKAHJXG92T6niTknmzsQCwKMcuZhgr-JFPDpVH6gWoZsBWF4k7uV4CwZUX9E7q3IiMHVUX4hbPSgf9p7hLSGnNU-u/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7SiFqDnj9E6EifvtvvFS0DpX6joZlukNuRBGVCqzeANK0q6E0NoUKAHJXG92T6niTknmzsQCwKMcuZhgr-JFPDpVH6gWoZsBWF4k7uV4CwZUX9E7q3IiMHVUX4hbPSgf9p7hLSGnNU-u/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-018.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The band played three sets and kept the crowds enthused all night. I had
fun 'people watching' and listening to another band work.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVQwU8UF2kGhgUMD2Ku28SnZ6RG-bz8ZIehlIxq4Tx9g-G8zP1cPaGk4LCrIBvd4_jqIc1593Iuikj75-pDJ5q5cfT6fsbVYyCn2kDdqiNctZSpHxz3nChv0aVp8_81TFLk8I2DTxRklx/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVQwU8UF2kGhgUMD2Ku28SnZ6RG-bz8ZIehlIxq4Tx9g-G8zP1cPaGk4LCrIBvd4_jqIc1593Iuikj75-pDJ5q5cfT6fsbVYyCn2kDdqiNctZSpHxz3nChv0aVp8_81TFLk8I2DTxRklx/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />OK, I think Gary is having fun too. He is "dating" the band right now. I
guess there have been no firm commitments either way and he's wondering
if they will call back. Young love is so fickle. I think the lady
singer and drummer are in another band as well, Steff and the
Silverados. (I happened to see Stephanie's FB page with her other band.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV890kfCTXlwv7SGfdt6CfK2qlZ-J8gt_XeHCzrac-t4njxqnDi4Gsxhyphenhypheni6KbffBUWHqWkbRFDSLaqJ5PuV-81XI7Qd2u_RH6IiBGiGyeGukq1hne-_IFFw6sqXMtLkhTxVttjtLWxhtEE/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV890kfCTXlwv7SGfdt6CfK2qlZ-J8gt_XeHCzrac-t4njxqnDi4Gsxhyphenhypheni6KbffBUWHqWkbRFDSLaqJ5PuV-81XI7Qd2u_RH6IiBGiGyeGukq1hne-_IFFw6sqXMtLkhTxVttjtLWxhtEE/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Since I was driving tonight and I wanted to make sure Gary and his nice
rig got home OK, I enjoyed a Beck's non-alcoholic barley pop. It's
actually pretty good pilsner style beverage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6HrwZyNVCo3QsBgfNcjup42ioaKFrB5Nlva5HCYGf-v5RuoNo4AkqSEHQeEE2x2YzpKUKA63O-dUQXhCIXeJfOwOwKyAm2SbqXL7zvVIW_u_jf5YcI3nzxaAR_E5AbB3cQkbwE7xvexT/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6HrwZyNVCo3QsBgfNcjup42ioaKFrB5Nlva5HCYGf-v5RuoNo4AkqSEHQeEE2x2YzpKUKA63O-dUQXhCIXeJfOwOwKyAm2SbqXL7zvVIW_u_jf5YcI3nzxaAR_E5AbB3cQkbwE7xvexT/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I was having a great time until the drunk chick next to me start
chatting me up. "Are you from Jersey?" No. "Wanna dance?" No. All of a
sudden she grabbed me by the neck and said, "I'm bored. Com'on! Let's
dance!" I politely thanked her and insistently turned her down. It
upset her a little but at least she left me alone after that. I thought I
was going to have to resort to telling her that I was a bass player.
That surely would have sent her packing.<br />
<br />
Even the last set had much merriment and revelry. I know this looks like
a room but it's actually a patio with the curtains pulled down. There
were heaters up near the roof it if gets too cold. It wasn't that cool
this evening. I think Stephanie saw me taking a picture and smiled.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0kh2L8hHAJ82Qd2lwWLxpArUAYd0MAFwOmhqhxHiNCAXsGapUwbIZ3eYdD7nZVsyshm3-Rxyja-cjp_ExfoOTCWq4fBS4Fp8OLXmnQN0zg-Jctzcz8_Yi1Gk27kvdUUcjUlAtcQ_iKbEZ/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0kh2L8hHAJ82Qd2lwWLxpArUAYd0MAFwOmhqhxHiNCAXsGapUwbIZ3eYdD7nZVsyshm3-Rxyja-cjp_ExfoOTCWq4fBS4Fp8OLXmnQN0zg-Jctzcz8_Yi1Gk27kvdUUcjUlAtcQ_iKbEZ/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The band was scheduled 7:30 to 10:30 but played a couple of encores. Gary and I made our getaway as soon as was polite.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJSR9B93xn3s_iav89d1ND9Lnjg1Fgi7w1NrIyBvDdO4ytJ8DyHgI9nEAnHGj-MIgtcC2RgTt-GFhV1Y2aQshDa7fiuC5DhXi4oy1jUFIpK9fPMtG0qtgByTeQ7qHaXVpfcClcsBTqFEs/s1280/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJSR9B93xn3s_iav89d1ND9Lnjg1Fgi7w1NrIyBvDdO4ytJ8DyHgI9nEAnHGj-MIgtcC2RgTt-GFhV1Y2aQshDa7fiuC5DhXi4oy1jUFIpK9fPMtG0qtgByTeQ7qHaXVpfcClcsBTqFEs/w640-h480/Gary-24Kcountry-010221-019.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I had brought my handy-dandy Rock-n-Roller cart just in case. I'm glad I
did. It came in, um, handy. We made good time packing and loading
Gary's gear. I didn't even think about helping with the PA since I was
Gary's roadie and not the band's.<br />
<br />
I had a good time hanging out. Thanks Gary! I called Drummer Dave (of
True Willie and Country Club fame) since he lives close. Dave came out
for the second set. It was good to see Dave. Dave had played here years
ago when it was called something else. I'd never been here before but I
did see a few familiar faces from the Swallows Inn crowd. It was a good
evening and we both made it home safe and sound.<br />
<br />
Thanks again to Gary for sharing your gig with me! God bless.<br />
<br />
<br />
Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
<br />
BassCliff
<br /> <br /><p></p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-64442812273587075142021-01-15T17:41:00.002-08:002021-01-15T17:41:38.617-08:00Gilley's Las Vegas, 12/18-19/20<p> Greetings Patriots!<br />
<br />I took the whole day off work so I could get some other things done before I used today as a travel day. I usually drive up after work but not
today. At first I did a little Christmas shopping. I also bought Mrs.
BassCliff a nice blouse (not pictured).<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvsNbT_oj7zwUiFexG9Rdz1phVCeCT1TK44L9ILZ1n8L_uUnwIqeXv-6UGRtUuHqLYkO72W9OoRGAbzngVCaF1TZR7r-_GZCXSIeYQWY3ZBciBwgS0bV16rGS-Nka8X8E3BqIB2wqk23S/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-001a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvsNbT_oj7zwUiFexG9Rdz1phVCeCT1TK44L9ILZ1n8L_uUnwIqeXv-6UGRtUuHqLYkO72W9OoRGAbzngVCaF1TZR7r-_GZCXSIeYQWY3ZBciBwgS0bV16rGS-Nka8X8E3BqIB2wqk23S/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-001a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Then I took Big Betsy to get a bath.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_kOhshAAhY1IVJ7UOoS7yVude8qtoZV3GGMfDun0IN6cO2XbXwqknKiLX-orr1QV-KEd9cei4w7FymSJ3Ex53kqC_VuOUju_WQ9WU8K-Pznwi5b42k-qCi9Mnnoj-S3iuoV-Jr2XQAqm/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_kOhshAAhY1IVJ7UOoS7yVude8qtoZV3GGMfDun0IN6cO2XbXwqknKiLX-orr1QV-KEd9cei4w7FymSJ3Ex53kqC_VuOUju_WQ9WU8K-Pznwi5b42k-qCi9Mnnoj-S3iuoV-Jr2XQAqm/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And since I received email coupons for some free service, and I was
driving out of town, I also took Big Betsy to get her fluids topped
off...<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSFd10VBXvnapm3qKTtHXBNmhUOA8VklbWi89gyzd6eVI55HVduPjVWl4ypKVDDHQcmIP0_Di1FIVxgltNfJhm_t9v5v6XY4RXta56d03kdFXmGXf4bkPN0OZiOSltbWf7wlqWGdtVi61/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSFd10VBXvnapm3qKTtHXBNmhUOA8VklbWi89gyzd6eVI55HVduPjVWl4ypKVDDHQcmIP0_Di1FIVxgltNfJhm_t9v5v6XY4RXta56d03kdFXmGXf4bkPN0OZiOSltbWf7wlqWGdtVi61/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />...and she also received a free tire rotation and balance from where I
buy my tires. Hey, they sent me an email reminding me of this free
service. How fortuitous for me.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy8tRozqNGKfc8m0i4XdNhExyc48V-01bzhdBVV5BpXh0EzIXO1hJCqbxlXO3olsgDqTztBWGbu-9-9yHddyTx9eQawnY2719C6P6zYuJ4cyBU3qeeWo_-pJ7Th4IvOEAIn00jTXFyevsC/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy8tRozqNGKfc8m0i4XdNhExyc48V-01bzhdBVV5BpXh0EzIXO1hJCqbxlXO3olsgDqTztBWGbu-9-9yHddyTx9eQawnY2719C6P6zYuJ4cyBU3qeeWo_-pJ7Th4IvOEAIn00jTXFyevsC/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Big Betsy has a full tank of gas now too. It's time to head up over the Cajon pass and make our way to Las Vegas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuoqPpJgEQCV6zv0YZoTupYFF9QVYS3rpAAYZKMbXd23KIquqhJLJHUhrQYvjos4spRIAFzVF9S1Ox7PudEIY_Kiz212UuTY3Ts72Qecy4mNgT_lubyWVGJMDFsdhB9LCnquDQNLmpsJw1/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuoqPpJgEQCV6zv0YZoTupYFF9QVYS3rpAAYZKMbXd23KIquqhJLJHUhrQYvjos4spRIAFzVF9S1Ox7PudEIY_Kiz212UuTY3Ts72Qecy4mNgT_lubyWVGJMDFsdhB9LCnquDQNLmpsJw1/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There was a little bit of traffic but not nearly the crowd I usually
have to fight on the road. I made good time. I left the house at 3pm and pulled into
Treasure Island before 7pm.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtEm6wq2UzL7EfZ7NC0K3OnRBr5i9nhrVPYQ1fn8nN_dNo6jFF_8MfezAo80z6qgyb231lgEv8GN208oO4NeKeWEUm5iTERHDPGsITl3ZiGeRtJSZnAU97y-jFCcyVOZw1rrjQuWBEGMz/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtEm6wq2UzL7EfZ7NC0K3OnRBr5i9nhrVPYQ1fn8nN_dNo6jFF_8MfezAo80z6qgyb231lgEv8GN208oO4NeKeWEUm5iTERHDPGsITl3ZiGeRtJSZnAU97y-jFCcyVOZw1rrjQuWBEGMz/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It was very odd. The valet has been shut down. I had to park myself in
the self-service parking garage. I've never done that before. It's
always so much easier to slip the valet a couple bucks and have him park
my truck. Drat, this covid madness. Thank goodness the bellmen
(bellpersons?) were still working. A nice young lady named Anita brought
all my gear up to my room, bless her heart. I tipped her a dollar a bag
because she picked it up from my truck and later delivered it up to my
room. Before I checked in I parked and then made my way up to my room.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO41mHJIkJYbKv1VXOMv7uAwNJtrtGTobhTMmdkjkWy0KKutmdypRP5iw_7LNhyk-7bozY_fiP7hJ9F2wMD3D1yhjTY2fxFA55tKEAc3qPWVgyHDOw4rKEFbSklg3hLQ9qmk2AgNiQ2yps/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO41mHJIkJYbKv1VXOMv7uAwNJtrtGTobhTMmdkjkWy0KKutmdypRP5iw_7LNhyk-7bozY_fiP7hJ9F2wMD3D1yhjTY2fxFA55tKEAc3qPWVgyHDOw4rKEFbSklg3hLQ9qmk2AgNiQ2yps/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Look! It's a hotel room! In Las Vegas! It's been freshened up a bit. It's a nice room. I won't complain.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-tnK2G4O5DoAIPaPbfWefGR0Ciwys9TfWLpxZT2AW9W_c_mfMb1TOPsw8nRBIz8o_eKyZNRs-0oO8p27foUj3R1tcSCe5-bjpFvt8XUMK3pZ3M8hw5mrE2CTdF4lyz4cGZiR8mk_LlKg/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-tnK2G4O5DoAIPaPbfWefGR0Ciwys9TfWLpxZT2AW9W_c_mfMb1TOPsw8nRBIz8o_eKyZNRs-0oO8p27foUj3R1tcSCe5-bjpFvt8XUMK3pZ3M8hw5mrE2CTdF4lyz4cGZiR8mk_LlKg/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm on the wrong side of the wing so I don't have a view of the strip but this isn't bad at all.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2WCnWtGZ2d3tRZ20RQM5emola50jZtAsDSlIrczDMs-_KauqxodIAbBfHsd23ZSfGsjiBcowWtI0hpr-mxgEJdLoGtlFXgGdIy_kEp0uzv-eofwf17_2hZHo9WKGvi7PSvb5GpsSLbRE/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-007a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2WCnWtGZ2d3tRZ20RQM5emola50jZtAsDSlIrczDMs-_KauqxodIAbBfHsd23ZSfGsjiBcowWtI0hpr-mxgEJdLoGtlFXgGdIy_kEp0uzv-eofwf17_2hZHo9WKGvi7PSvb5GpsSLbRE/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-007a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After a nice bellperson named Anita brought up all my bags I needed to go hunting and gathering, beer of course. It's amazing how empty the casino is.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihA5tbX5384xMyweewt8nmbQRKieXFLx4ImQ0eR_jf96YVHZiL1mTdzi3hEbE3V2J8E6NZ0kanEaGUXYfRNPlY5k7z2CL8AgIPwEt7eR3V23BSKf1bGx9idtO_WuwKjFDz6H_0BkkHVPzx/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihA5tbX5384xMyweewt8nmbQRKieXFLx4ImQ0eR_jf96YVHZiL1mTdzi3hEbE3V2J8E6NZ0kanEaGUXYfRNPlY5k7z2CL8AgIPwEt7eR3V23BSKf1bGx9idtO_WuwKjFDz6H_0BkkHVPzx/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There is lots of plexiglass on the tables and every other slot machine
is turned off for "social distancing". I even looked through the window
at Gilley's. I guess they were dark tonight.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-DSsft9MC_kyKveBXLIADljQhVN5yHi4IUNsF2aYRQ2HBt79qtmd1Khi2RZ0Bh5plXlp63f1wNMY2HZQv8U0OQoIE3rQ3761e0r7mzcBL2Rw_nP0eS5J9byLLWf_i8MDJ9oHTv6vfyLg/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-DSsft9MC_kyKveBXLIADljQhVN5yHi4IUNsF2aYRQ2HBt79qtmd1Khi2RZ0Bh5plXlp63f1wNMY2HZQv8U0OQoIE3rQ3761e0r7mzcBL2Rw_nP0eS5J9byLLWf_i8MDJ9oHTv6vfyLg/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I got lucky during my beer run. The CVS next door to Treasure Island has
a limited release Lagunitas brew in stock, the Little Sumpin' Hazy. I
enjoy their Little Sumpin' so I thought I'd give the Hazy a try.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtp4efFYRfhj5PS78duC2TbqNnjvd0E0jdxJGL69DYrZzcs48g51i6WFU19IFTpdGTdcUlhASeNurTsVcwo-VX3A3ABcTEbPuTZxM4juKZ6-g8KktazzF0OgcSrJPUAgmkLNZq_qFHyCgH/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920-011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtp4efFYRfhj5PS78duC2TbqNnjvd0E0jdxJGL69DYrZzcs48g51i6WFU19IFTpdGTdcUlhASeNurTsVcwo-VX3A3ABcTEbPuTZxM4juKZ6-g8KktazzF0OgcSrJPUAgmkLNZq_qFHyCgH/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is a terrific brew! It's light and refreshing, not too sweet, just
enough bitter at the end, and just tastes great, even out of the plastic
cup. (TI doesn't have real glasses in the rooms any more, probably due
to the madness still going around.) Plus at 7.2% you are quite relaxed
after a couple. That's all I need.<br />
<br />
We'll have soundcheck tomorrow afternoon then play 9pm to 12:30am in the
saloon. It'll be a acoustic, ambient-type show. The dance floor is
closed and the tables are distanced, maybe I'll get to tell some more
Dad jokes. The crowd loves my Dad jokes.<br /><br />In keeping with tradition, how about a food shot? After I enjoyed my
Hazy last night I realized that I had not eaten supper. So I wandered
down to "The Sad Cafe", the employee cafeteria here in the casino. I was
having a late supper so it was not busy at all.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguY4416StkokhIuAdBjwVAX0N0-Fmui23U8mL5HYdEJSCwRlcY_HRar8EQCG1qUi_UQXjV4mWR-6j6eAw7ZKBpYgwrxMltYtT0NkXbOy6BoZ9ucjRXFDgOcC75NcMN77BcS3R8eSWruJVT/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920a-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguY4416StkokhIuAdBjwVAX0N0-Fmui23U8mL5HYdEJSCwRlcY_HRar8EQCG1qUi_UQXjV4mWR-6j6eAw7ZKBpYgwrxMltYtT0NkXbOy6BoZ9ucjRXFDgOcC75NcMN77BcS3R8eSWruJVT/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920a-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />TI is doing it's darndest to comply so they can stay open and take care of their people.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsI66XIYYbx0-dKdDNf8-8r_A4mcJIUpkjW1_q50RlBHsrozbzi720BDtMiH7ll26iHIEE_PBsWAh3egoLxXodmvJpTVCrn0beyignifwzmvbQAOLZyorc0Z3Gf45xcwxSSqil9QAwC5B/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920a-003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsI66XIYYbx0-dKdDNf8-8r_A4mcJIUpkjW1_q50RlBHsrozbzi720BDtMiH7ll26iHIEE_PBsWAh3egoLxXodmvJpTVCrn0beyignifwzmvbQAOLZyorc0Z3Gf45xcwxSSqil9QAwC5B/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920a-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I asked the chef for some protein. He recommended the port chop and the
fish. I needed broccoli too because there was no longer a salad bar. It
was edible.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXy4KY03m0joQ-drl6DG7goRTf48Gb4RB1HXPPJEdXpnIfUoQVU0vAT13sLmtE9yxp7xNfBIgraNujU9AieZ9mxXegglLJF4wDqhEguOGIeJE6fZLXKJUHmosJID6cjDkWPU8kO9IuChd/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920a-002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXy4KY03m0joQ-drl6DG7goRTf48Gb4RB1HXPPJEdXpnIfUoQVU0vAT13sLmtE9yxp7xNfBIgraNujU9AieZ9mxXegglLJF4wDqhEguOGIeJE6fZLXKJUHmosJID6cjDkWPU8kO9IuChd/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920a-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm sure this meal would've been much better if I'd gotten there
earlier. It was tasty but a little dry because it had been sitting out
under the warmer for a while. But I'm not complaining. That's what I get
for eating so late. <img alt=":p" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie7" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" /><br />
<br />
When I got back to my room I noticed this mess was still in the hallway.
Hopefully someone has picked it up this morning. I haven't been out of
my room yet. I'm pretty lazy when I'm on the road.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5Di2kcCOjig7IFm4Bro-pJqwDx5d43i0w0VlKsxsXXY6DHjqbfogD6w4YvpEMxd7b8Kp4WlYX7oUTxO7mzUBP5zgQV2ZcGhAowO41P3lmEMIb_c_qFRTkPPM7lPubkvcnS4XLQWGng3k/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920a-006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5Di2kcCOjig7IFm4Bro-pJqwDx5d43i0w0VlKsxsXXY6DHjqbfogD6w4YvpEMxd7b8Kp4WlYX7oUTxO7mzUBP5zgQV2ZcGhAowO41P3lmEMIb_c_qFRTkPPM7lPubkvcnS4XLQWGng3k/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920a-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />If you noticed my room number you'll realize that I'm on the 22nd floor
this weekend. It's been a while since I've been up this high. I think
the last time was when the earthquake struck. Boy, THAT was fun! <img alt=":D" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Big Grin :D" /> Here's the view from my window in the daytime.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ijBUDEwvbcVvAWfVqpUBBhpWnnQRuYasidULWbIQz_YFe3OmbLeiclETSmwYL-_ZIEao2vjS6mEQa5_z9JPjFClf-m8DiYj4Enkok7MwHxJb2m2H62VS6BFSw7sFz6ZW4OdrlNhXgH9U/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920a-007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ijBUDEwvbcVvAWfVqpUBBhpWnnQRuYasidULWbIQz_YFe3OmbLeiclETSmwYL-_ZIEao2vjS6mEQa5_z9JPjFClf-m8DiYj4Enkok7MwHxJb2m2H62VS6BFSw7sFz6ZW4OdrlNhXgH9U/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920a-007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I tried to take a picture to the left of this one, facing more West, but
the screen material on the window doesn't allow my camera to focus
properly. I like the geology of the desert.<br />
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Anyway, it's time to make myself presentable and maybe grab a light lunch before sound check. I will be right back with more.<br /><br />Well, I didn't get an email with four songs I was supposed to learn.
Trying to cram them now. Sound check was weird but we got it done. Friday turned out to be a pretty busy day once it got going. I slid on
down to the honky tonk at the appointed time for sound check (3:30) and
found a note from Gov. Sisolak outside the door.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvg2yWYW6Ar-EBxTY8w1c4c4R8v5B18DwsH5CkL5-NpuLMhVPtPJjQpv2vfqgZZD1YNTLFVBkdm_azirtxJm5udM2q9OwH65Bx5EAXvevd8A8N821Wzi9zlLf0C41XcFKExOWNlhO0qs-y/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvg2yWYW6Ar-EBxTY8w1c4c4R8v5B18DwsH5CkL5-NpuLMhVPtPJjQpv2vfqgZZD1YNTLFVBkdm_azirtxJm5udM2q9OwH65Bx5EAXvevd8A8N821Wzi9zlLf0C41XcFKExOWNlhO0qs-y/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Oh! The boots! Let me tell you about these boots. My dear Mrs. BassCliff
met Arnie on his way up to Vegas so she could hand off my boots and get
them here in time for the show. Mrs. BassCliff says, "You owe me
something sparkly for Christmas."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxOaJsO0rSkLaka7oC70LosjiU24PVGcitq2hJ2K3IlilxhpySrIqhTfHZ8Z2BvvyH8xG8-wV7aUQ3M14AyLBDqcnYo2zZa_mDlNllR-5psxbWGwTBoSq-Bw9XsGO7QhrsvK1P45jQTXKd/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxOaJsO0rSkLaka7oC70LosjiU24PVGcitq2hJ2K3IlilxhpySrIqhTfHZ8Z2BvvyH8xG8-wV7aUQ3M14AyLBDqcnYo2zZa_mDlNllR-5psxbWGwTBoSq-Bw9XsGO7QhrsvK1P45jQTXKd/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Paul is in the midst of his setup dance. He's playing pedal steel and fiddle this weekend.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldBCq8AXCWtPS2bNiWZN0stom_6A-kQlM5T2qin9RjZA59wkXgrQzss8_xTwtP_QdMgcxAwAFybJK7k-C0uQ_cHzrUMYS-znEHpzYnADB-rKsv7B7u2MU5ndbNiXBrigTNSFz0YaZYgOf/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldBCq8AXCWtPS2bNiWZN0stom_6A-kQlM5T2qin9RjZA59wkXgrQzss8_xTwtP_QdMgcxAwAFybJK7k-C0uQ_cHzrUMYS-znEHpzYnADB-rKsv7B7u2MU5ndbNiXBrigTNSFz0YaZYgOf/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Our good friend Dave is playing drums and cymbals plus singing. Yes, it's the house kit.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOTfYK-VLICR4HXkiYBhkRK0ltPWLPxwnhVmSUgPm8rx6pA_CxIJwlG1erMYQHmN3mnfXuuuP6bhWQtp7k3AtgYUpyxDzwM9A61VxhclmTQ7WA-W497XzsaBcph7oIp_-WmnUNeTHz48-/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOTfYK-VLICR4HXkiYBhkRK0ltPWLPxwnhVmSUgPm8rx6pA_CxIJwlG1erMYQHmN3mnfXuuuP6bhWQtp7k3AtgYUpyxDzwM9A61VxhclmTQ7WA-W497XzsaBcph7oIp_-WmnUNeTHz48-/w640-h0/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-003.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xWpqjoYVXNVrlrHYW5vX6SQqS1cwd17WNz1DU2Ezxn0cZsmLiNOnAr1v54mY7p0ldABqZ6aQYuqvHvIwy8uhoqD1Ef_AfqJCWb4atackmqdG38KgBsmI0gMDM067jwhoaIi3s4oe-LIO/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xWpqjoYVXNVrlrHYW5vX6SQqS1cwd17WNz1DU2Ezxn0cZsmLiNOnAr1v54mY7p0ldABqZ6aQYuqvHvIwy8uhoqD1Ef_AfqJCWb4atackmqdG38KgBsmI0gMDM067jwhoaIi3s4oe-LIO/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Daniel gets Johnny's keyboards wired up. Johnny brought only half of us normal rig. After all, it's "ambient" music.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppm4C92WesJ_EdZ6vk9hqq_pPnv84oXu335EZ-PFM2mRC6xi6ExTenQQWQnRavxR7akoBuVBk-Y5p6NhAawviz2IcNSusIHFZrGyZsaE6-m-XCSnzTJrdJ2MuqRgc9y6noCr-UFVod83L/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppm4C92WesJ_EdZ6vk9hqq_pPnv84oXu335EZ-PFM2mRC6xi6ExTenQQWQnRavxR7akoBuVBk-Y5p6NhAawviz2IcNSusIHFZrGyZsaE6-m-XCSnzTJrdJ2MuqRgc9y6noCr-UFVod83L/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's a wide angle view of the overall mayhem that is involved with the setup dance here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMEGunFChOW11htxMsVk1ggnNxaqboEw3pVkDmo6SkG03_XvISOGI6ia_ZdydRuo2AKkqed8M_iNVOzzadtoNKZ0PkRxduCFz4B8Bmxr8-k7ngQasDcuVCYejWgl5f4CkiUm0frXVO6QV/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMEGunFChOW11htxMsVk1ggnNxaqboEw3pVkDmo6SkG03_XvISOGI6ia_ZdydRuo2AKkqed8M_iNVOzzadtoNKZ0PkRxduCFz4B8Bmxr8-k7ngQasDcuVCYejWgl5f4CkiUm0frXVO6QV/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here he is, the hardest working sound man on the strip, Daniel. He's a good guy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRY5f_t7uOqbcPWIKaLIEKPSmgAwBR_pzyWgJhFnKPaGKqfBl1qxXmdZdrOjQvdVB6L6KG_8DUANqoS0lCVEsPEZ4N43Txjbll0pdFAkP1BlZVmgW0S9xVGlqJjv7tPoOZhMFmPPa-VpAw/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRY5f_t7uOqbcPWIKaLIEKPSmgAwBR_pzyWgJhFnKPaGKqfBl1qxXmdZdrOjQvdVB6L6KG_8DUANqoS0lCVEsPEZ4N43Txjbll0pdFAkP1BlZVmgW0S9xVGlqJjv7tPoOZhMFmPPa-VpAw/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Now we are ready to sound check, the masks are off.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8Ur9qW5Xd0KQF50CLrNN6ES0Bt4PuymWWoxB-BiO3lHjEjTRfOU8SnWo_9unKzg_FDRkqChPoCkQygUY6ov6pQgXHp67PDkdyRG5VT2XXnd_-l7kCo3EPPmQ0q_xoztfy5MmSpK6tdIf/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8Ur9qW5Xd0KQF50CLrNN6ES0Bt4PuymWWoxB-BiO3lHjEjTRfOU8SnWo_9unKzg_FDRkqChPoCkQygUY6ov6pQgXHp67PDkdyRG5VT2XXnd_-l7kCo3EPPmQ0q_xoztfy5MmSpK6tdIf/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie and Paul wait for their turn to make noise for the sound guy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOa6RKGJdSPSvOiEGxbwkaiGw1M503lpvCXGJMtFSeplADi17N8lAvGMnIcx_FkgBZqDPPymV4h5kJ2magPFuJz0evHqJHA_yzKQIGirQF0_eSSOnK8Ut95iKvhovpcsOcWT2ALfKw6RqE/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOa6RKGJdSPSvOiEGxbwkaiGw1M503lpvCXGJMtFSeplADi17N8lAvGMnIcx_FkgBZqDPPymV4h5kJ2magPFuJz0evHqJHA_yzKQIGirQF0_eSSOnK8Ut95iKvhovpcsOcWT2ALfKw6RqE/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After sound check I made my way to "The Sad Cafe". I think I'm going to
stop posting pictures of this cafeteria food. The stir-fry broccoli and
beef was pretty good today but, you know, it's just cafeteria food. But
it's free!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmd3OUQuS-4HImzkKo3tMuLaAFMjZXoQVs5GpKnBpNNYAUxqPs_-s3YsM-BH6phXfGSSc-t32pw1LovNFWH-AqYgf7E2jXqeCs_QPx2MZnK3_YqbkgfcC4rmedR1kh4J_yUkNavOqG1rv/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmd3OUQuS-4HImzkKo3tMuLaAFMjZXoQVs5GpKnBpNNYAUxqPs_-s3YsM-BH6phXfGSSc-t32pw1LovNFWH-AqYgf7E2jXqeCs_QPx2MZnK3_YqbkgfcC4rmedR1kh4J_yUkNavOqG1rv/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The grilled chicken breast was good, the fried chicken breast was too
dry. The black bean and corn "fiesta" was an excellent side dish. There
was a little cheer in The Sad Cafe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEu4TmFg6yViFq7lU16fPG9z28Jd8voKTnwyQxaJZFgGxgrNES2vGXuOTMSOGNBR_xqU97NFDeGKnUePV0uY_BD6purtQgPA2HqaqN2J1uLxC68qdaVkbwTHkeQao2BFjtpooTeyolFe9/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1280" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEu4TmFg6yViFq7lU16fPG9z28Jd8voKTnwyQxaJZFgGxgrNES2vGXuOTMSOGNBR_xqU97NFDeGKnUePV0uY_BD6purtQgPA2HqaqN2J1uLxC68qdaVkbwTHkeQao2BFjtpooTeyolFe9/w640-h424/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-018.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After my supper Arnie and I got together in John's room to run a few new-to-us tunes, a short but intensive rehearsal. <br />
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Then I put on my cowboy clothes and made my way to the stage. We are just about ready to put on the show.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1otpAUQtYX1y37HOfEDBAvbvywDBTpkQxhlt8eb6KY_HML4IXS4_KBwBUaeCEaZj6AXFzloRdkBVMNEud9RNXHcfeY2HGJKhnZK9ubwjTf7GCWgUC0-b1u8VX61V-wXiBuFa9sUNSCcl_/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1otpAUQtYX1y37HOfEDBAvbvywDBTpkQxhlt8eb6KY_HML4IXS4_KBwBUaeCEaZj6AXFzloRdkBVMNEud9RNXHcfeY2HGJKhnZK9ubwjTf7GCWgUC0-b1u8VX61V-wXiBuFa9sUNSCcl_/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-026.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Johnny Magic Fingers has to learn an intro right quick.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTt4HhTp4c94UYKlYT15Z_Bx26p_Jhx_HQavnYqvY8tIaOiZYxkL9CzHeoI2Gg28fwQ5HmMlhhtG1gdJkMFUkVKquFHIC7muMZZruFrZOWmJj7cUUsukuy1dE4wM4E9aATOcMl3XHSXST/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTt4HhTp4c94UYKlYT15Z_Bx26p_Jhx_HQavnYqvY8tIaOiZYxkL9CzHeoI2Gg28fwQ5HmMlhhtG1gdJkMFUkVKquFHIC7muMZZruFrZOWmJj7cUUsukuy1dE4wM4E9aATOcMl3XHSXST/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Again, Dave gives me the stick eye.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXc0KBeoxVOcQeADZHe6XaBNEFYM1saQqD_4MgH03pP1FZyOACrgN-MLI0xAAMwLEHpnngiRtM8b1wpZUGj2DqQGq0u_wxCtoP01fhViIyL4Bw4lPlep5CWKIkFreR2VC-LitWJeTK-DUb/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXc0KBeoxVOcQeADZHe6XaBNEFYM1saQqD_4MgH03pP1FZyOACrgN-MLI0xAAMwLEHpnngiRtM8b1wpZUGj2DqQGq0u_wxCtoP01fhViIyL4Bw4lPlep5CWKIkFreR2VC-LitWJeTK-DUb/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We had a pretty good crowd this evening. I took a picture of Debbie taking a picture of us.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCH7o2QSfRCbEyeks_1FhJ_1PjuhoGE8LZJC4ayevkuEz4WTuF97FGjojXeqC9zDoRjQ0p0TJtW4lvQBYOFfw1T0S1GeQmnfvifhyd0ei-NANmeN1wSwcs_xuDBWfds4kw1d2ykFsng8yg/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCH7o2QSfRCbEyeks_1FhJ_1PjuhoGE8LZJC4ayevkuEz4WTuF97FGjojXeqC9zDoRjQ0p0TJtW4lvQBYOFfw1T0S1GeQmnfvifhyd0ei-NANmeN1wSwcs_xuDBWfds4kw1d2ykFsng8yg/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-027.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's Johnny doing his boogie-woogie thing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZMdVFCzbC3skvehwXtnPFnQvSUuoWSl5HH6vJ4DYapVHbRiiUmnGgyms7RHQKSPRhM5jaFraRoVb3BWYE_FmNY6flP6jO8L7uevxOdKlBWN5tTGv1bJSo5LdorauN9qooCm9ImcddFYjy/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZMdVFCzbC3skvehwXtnPFnQvSUuoWSl5HH6vJ4DYapVHbRiiUmnGgyms7RHQKSPRhM5jaFraRoVb3BWYE_FmNY6flP6jO8L7uevxOdKlBWN5tTGv1bJSo5LdorauN9qooCm9ImcddFYjy/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The band bellied up to the bar. We were just about to head up for the
last set and I grabbed a selfie with the hairy legged pickers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3lAGlT8BsPhf6D4oWaJvuLO2tT5sCjwrNCEPGQpljRrxFtDBrvXZVJAPHKEhyphenhyphenmYLt78in59BEwI8Z0FRDr3teqEKCaBRQhjbLRjAg1fW-pw5DCK5w1fLt9m9ZTco4uW5PJLibLLdSMevG/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-035.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3lAGlT8BsPhf6D4oWaJvuLO2tT5sCjwrNCEPGQpljRrxFtDBrvXZVJAPHKEhyphenhyphenmYLt78in59BEwI8Z0FRDr3teqEKCaBRQhjbLRjAg1fW-pw5DCK5w1fLt9m9ZTco4uW5PJLibLLdSMevG/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-035.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Our friend Gladys drove up to see us.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYBw-aAurG97SuhOLBHJDPM9aruTCTTxBMzTzMNFppVT1vzD1Yayn_nQYIMizmaA2XQ8ZEpoiKs-b6u7CeakKzGguglaOg4jyys4tfyZ-tT2Y1_zB9HqTl0GYvGL0bf2R2HSlZvqMFFro/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-034.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYBw-aAurG97SuhOLBHJDPM9aruTCTTxBMzTzMNFppVT1vzD1Yayn_nQYIMizmaA2XQ8ZEpoiKs-b6u7CeakKzGguglaOg4jyys4tfyZ-tT2Y1_zB9HqTl0GYvGL0bf2R2HSlZvqMFFro/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-034.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Our friends Debbie and her husband Dave also drove up to see us.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJjCA1fLETurrwFetwvWAHQNY5v6J5U2avs4xjAelR4cEImrVC837ob4CKVw-HVNXVGtSLRvip7jgArl0mVAytblKPG1PjpIGzRmlBl1uecgEussf6CqHtHhyHRl5JWC-LpT9Ycrkwr5S/s756/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="756" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJjCA1fLETurrwFetwvWAHQNY5v6J5U2avs4xjAelR4cEImrVC837ob4CKVw-HVNXVGtSLRvip7jgArl0mVAytblKPG1PjpIGzRmlBl1uecgEussf6CqHtHhyHRl5JWC-LpT9Ycrkwr5S/w640-h516/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-037.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And just in case you didn't believe me, just ask my friend Andy or read the sign. "Ambient" music is the thing in Las Vegas these days.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpSplQCLEEu8iuF9qPFxWHPbt6KSO_zhurZdJBHUqLiSS-FAkeOSff_YesPOAdA7ZaIOAgks8Xn6N2EeAQCFFWa2E_4jRqjM6R9x5ay6X8Xov7gd5BIuSVUFk5elm3w1VLvnLftCzNzTZn/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-036.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpSplQCLEEu8iuF9qPFxWHPbt6KSO_zhurZdJBHUqLiSS-FAkeOSff_YesPOAdA7ZaIOAgks8Xn6N2EeAQCFFWa2E_4jRqjM6R9x5ay6X8Xov7gd5BIuSVUFk5elm3w1VLvnLftCzNzTZn/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920b-036.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Tonight was fun for the most part. Unfortunately we put a couple of
songs on stage that we hadn't rehearsed and they were kind of stinky.
Now that we have our rehearsal out of the way tomorrow will really be
killer.<br /><br />Just a few pictures from today before I put on my cowboy clothes to go
play the honky tonk. I actually got out of the hotel today for some
activities. Click <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.xdtalk.com/threads/basscliffs-6th-range-report-boulder-rifle-and-pistol-club-las-vegas-12-19-20.451479/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>
to see how much fun I had this morning. When I got back I went for a
little walkabout to the mall next to TI. Here I am by the street
entrance for Gilley's. There used to be shows several times a day with
scantily clad sea vixens on that ghost ship who would take advantage of
any passing pirates.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMDgn7SGYvrDfdlwADH5VWMiDvUF4E-RmVbDXwFSGx9gBlR6SDkOYcJw_mjyw7BGjqXAoXgXzRb1QqrFu-dHl9fly4ACvDNnXvhtXaReUxov2Qq5S_P7Ipv4dq3yWFUeNT3LFx3tQm1aD/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMDgn7SGYvrDfdlwADH5VWMiDvUF4E-RmVbDXwFSGx9gBlR6SDkOYcJw_mjyw7BGjqXAoXgXzRb1QqrFu-dHl9fly4ACvDNnXvhtXaReUxov2Qq5S_P7Ipv4dq3yWFUeNT3LFx3tQm1aD/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's a rather subdued Strip these days.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHE7MjuwqkA7OiWEoPuI0-118-FwZjg1PrqRpYPFmqgkH8hbMFbtxnTnJeA4gfqzCkBzCFD4al8X5tcX13xjL-9B6pYeThGnr5Z_e3mQPgredcKAAb3DTMGKMqQpgwDrYWd3Mv7eiXgbR9/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHE7MjuwqkA7OiWEoPuI0-118-FwZjg1PrqRpYPFmqgkH8hbMFbtxnTnJeA4gfqzCkBzCFD4al8X5tcX13xjL-9B6pYeThGnr5Z_e3mQPgredcKAAb3DTMGKMqQpgwDrYWd3Mv7eiXgbR9/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />When I returned from Christmas shopping I headed down to the Sad Cafe
for a late lunch/early supper. Yes, it's a wild time as long as you wash
your masks and wear your hands.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK13kC4x7RXu-rfjw1AMVN5pY3o6-YBfi4XvUjzz8qSrvrfSgYDNdJhNnMKtfc3lPjLQ95ge93NDirKDrXhq6sNlE9ERHDOVR-kuZdzIkxcE7HEp9vHpP393oaVyIN8EiJCmoOxTN3zPnG/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK13kC4x7RXu-rfjw1AMVN5pY3o6-YBfi4XvUjzz8qSrvrfSgYDNdJhNnMKtfc3lPjLQ95ge93NDirKDrXhq6sNlE9ERHDOVR-kuZdzIkxcE7HEp9vHpP393oaVyIN8EiJCmoOxTN3zPnG/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It was a slow afternoon at the Sad Cafe. Here's a little something
special for the pulchritudinous Mrs. BassCliff that I'll put under the
tree for her.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkCFcJqI_4BaB5nvNy5rYaMbSBPyZ6sQ5YyR5ZBTCe1CAEfaLZXJEQ69XObIpXfVd2MjD8mLd7Z0NhsmQlwD4t4iaM5HQs0vocV7685jgEKZ8M08DmYLTbvIonUyR-QMafngmVP_1ZKNF/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkCFcJqI_4BaB5nvNy5rYaMbSBPyZ6sQ5YyR5ZBTCe1CAEfaLZXJEQ69XObIpXfVd2MjD8mLd7Z0NhsmQlwD4t4iaM5HQs0vocV7685jgEKZ8M08DmYLTbvIonUyR-QMafngmVP_1ZKNF/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I know I said I wouldn't post any more pictures of this cafeteria food
but it wasn't bad today, grilled chicken, fish, salmon croquette,
Szechuan chicken, steamed vegetables.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1AKyGoE6x_BxqrV1jTXCu4fe-t-APXNCDuMakL_y09LyheI0tHSE8gVKKla8g2BVnx80TAqKCepAzlX54y0EqYdWKH77AQXMJWRhRftCf0mVSk05ZmObGbTaRWPTp3lGrnLgf0fa2yp_/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1AKyGoE6x_BxqrV1jTXCu4fe-t-APXNCDuMakL_y09LyheI0tHSE8gVKKla8g2BVnx80TAqKCepAzlX54y0EqYdWKH77AQXMJWRhRftCf0mVSk05ZmObGbTaRWPTp3lGrnLgf0fa2yp_/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I had to check my appearance as I left the Sad Cafe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYIMIOqEWSlTm7_GF4_1QWRuTfwAETVvafTz31UjR4mly6iqpYyGR1096jAciIdyJ-tAbiwHHINUK6UBaG3sqFon6prK2HwfAixKJ7R5ndyQHCdjLgiZGXeRrwBIq8fqUTF1BPiBVk0JT/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYIMIOqEWSlTm7_GF4_1QWRuTfwAETVvafTz31UjR4mly6iqpYyGR1096jAciIdyJ-tAbiwHHINUK6UBaG3sqFon6prK2HwfAixKJ7R5ndyQHCdjLgiZGXeRrwBIq8fqUTF1BPiBVk0JT/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And like it or not, this is the view from my window. Mrs. BassCliff wanted this picture for posterity.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqtnfvWR6mIGkALMgPxj7iEy5_mV09LSz_u9QZlanogttVBmKaHLxN2d6OhcPEsh-m-ddUvgBjRQHJf_eEBXYRBkzWl5j9zPHTyat3E4qV5w8LnXShhuKRMpOqeVIFWyNU3C4t9JShcl_/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqtnfvWR6mIGkALMgPxj7iEy5_mV09LSz_u9QZlanogttVBmKaHLxN2d6OhcPEsh-m-ddUvgBjRQHJf_eEBXYRBkzWl5j9zPHTyat3E4qV5w8LnXShhuKRMpOqeVIFWyNU3C4t9JShcl_/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920c-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />OK, one more ambient honky tonk night in Vegas then in the morning I'm meeting Charles for breakfast on the way out of town. Unfortunately Tony could not join me earlier today but we're making plans for next time.<br /><br />We had a really fun Saturday night. We had so much fun that I didn't
take as many pictures as I usually do, but you'll get the idea. <img alt=";)" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Wink ;)" /><br />
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After a trip to a local range, some Christmas shopping, and an early
supper, I made myself presentable again, put on my cowboy clothes, and
headed down to the honky tonk. I saw this guy in the mirror on the way
to the elevators. He looks like an old country bass player to me.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3ShrdZvoy9v2opDspjXPLq2-frdi6hab1JGLfuLalZLjk0y5YrehPOci6hxijycBGA_ZMSH8BzkqR0I6hQJ1-3ELtD2gkXTiLxf8eg9a1hOLq1PZgIuGiS0p2cRE4H61JSGSs5FxKnp1/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="893" data-original-width="1280" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3ShrdZvoy9v2opDspjXPLq2-frdi6hab1JGLfuLalZLjk0y5YrehPOci6hxijycBGA_ZMSH8BzkqR0I6hQJ1-3ELtD2gkXTiLxf8eg9a1hOLq1PZgIuGiS0p2cRE4H61JSGSs5FxKnp1/w640-h446/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Johnny Magic Fingers and I are unmasked, ready to put on the show!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxRnvA-azPaY32N2y8qW5H6TapNFTKvWN4y-9We85Nq3v8XTF86PeE6j1GCbWXVQpZFz-ALQGVzfKiFvUBV3FdhkszXUsKqG-bRO3zBEOquHPgO4jV_sSjXcxI0AjW83lmCSj04n9qZBR3/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxRnvA-azPaY32N2y8qW5H6TapNFTKvWN4y-9We85Nq3v8XTF86PeE6j1GCbWXVQpZFz-ALQGVzfKiFvUBV3FdhkszXUsKqG-bRO3zBEOquHPgO4jV_sSjXcxI0AjW83lmCSj04n9qZBR3/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie and Paul check their tunings and other such stuff.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGkiL9PHejMtcZxHLopB431IaQP1Y2wLsAI7mSQyBI18XwfHW9_COanSMRLaIAvJ087k-g90R1w_ZwAlQUTcRjHNtKJ5h1k7ppOQCX3SS2I-FEzzOAu8FoZgUPRb6H970x-8P0t5G7t2w/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGkiL9PHejMtcZxHLopB431IaQP1Y2wLsAI7mSQyBI18XwfHW9_COanSMRLaIAvJ087k-g90R1w_ZwAlQUTcRjHNtKJ5h1k7ppOQCX3SS2I-FEzzOAu8FoZgUPRb6H970x-8P0t5G7t2w/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The crowd started off a little light but got much better, as much as 23% capacity can get. It was a really fun crowd.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtP6WWGB_QXXLODu_3Fxp24dv-pEzKftwlzQRrjtmS0wz1fMf_uLyyiefSWkOgvJkwlvDFAdMVz8LckhzjmGhhyphenhyphenEKgItLuZpyOk1oo9LqjecF30UTuggAsRCJ2xRtHfF8Q4Cpo677XmEX/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtP6WWGB_QXXLODu_3Fxp24dv-pEzKftwlzQRrjtmS0wz1fMf_uLyyiefSWkOgvJkwlvDFAdMVz8LckhzjmGhhyphenhyphenEKgItLuZpyOk1oo9LqjecF30UTuggAsRCJ2xRtHfF8Q4Cpo677XmEX/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I talked to quite a few folks who were in last night too, and they came
back! This was despite how much the band sucked last night. Folks were
really nice when they said, "You guys were so great we had to come back
again, and you were even <i>better</i>!" You know what I say? <b>If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking until you do succeed.</b> <img alt=":roflmao:" class="mceSmilie" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/roflmao.png" title="Roflmao :roflmao:" /><br />
<br />
I took a picture of the stage while we were on a break. Wow. Remember
when we used to get the biggest amplifiers we could afford and pile all
kinds of gear on stage? Neither the bass player nor the guitar player
had an amp at all. But that's OK, the pedal steel player used two amps
as did the keyboard player. They were small ones. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKIUvFIn0DjoEVAoQJkWPp3GUlJAl1xf6SFVFUFo5dMei1KKH2xgxCQyoth5HE3NZAIZfjItCjHC4h0Teo-iNlZkeIAwd_CcbZ9IjIw_QCIKxQkClcokoqIIjtDNQ_v3satPbInKScuAMM/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKIUvFIn0DjoEVAoQJkWPp3GUlJAl1xf6SFVFUFo5dMei1KKH2xgxCQyoth5HE3NZAIZfjItCjHC4h0Teo-iNlZkeIAwd_CcbZ9IjIw_QCIKxQkClcokoqIIjtDNQ_v3satPbInKScuAMM/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Our friends from the OC were here again tonight. Dave and Debbie brought
the whole band Christmas presents. These two are really sweet.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3zK78FEz3mSBUlAdO9ra11GlSM4BCqi10qpOR-UHJ1gOlUmEslnGQr3ISSuggxW6xwyzqjPAPnGGNp1Ck79TxRkf0sGvO6qgfeJlw-Fcm7whYHdj_5dTXs8XhqZqMd3TP1j81m0nocI-v/s1008/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1008" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3zK78FEz3mSBUlAdO9ra11GlSM4BCqi10qpOR-UHJ1gOlUmEslnGQr3ISSuggxW6xwyzqjPAPnGGNp1Ck79TxRkf0sGvO6qgfeJlw-Fcm7whYHdj_5dTXs8XhqZqMd3TP1j81m0nocI-v/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />While the band was bellied up to the bar, our new friend Missy let us know how much she was enjoying the show.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjOzj-duistcCEJFdTWiWwaUhOTKWwrOyJ-9y_UAg2nc53Y_z45udYzqvPQ6GJlA1SDUrJOs17_D9E2AgdlbxuH_TpUJjJFTgGc0jyTFJBsZ8Ys21tn1mE3XU5rOcuHlGHmaScStzT48_/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjOzj-duistcCEJFdTWiWwaUhOTKWwrOyJ-9y_UAg2nc53Y_z45udYzqvPQ6GJlA1SDUrJOs17_D9E2AgdlbxuH_TpUJjJFTgGc0jyTFJBsZ8Ys21tn1mE3XU5rOcuHlGHmaScStzT48_/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And what's a weekend at Gilley's without the old country bass player and
a Gilley girl? This is Casey. She's a sweetheart, always cheerful, and
very hospitable to the band.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeX5RaLNZbN01rPF6cG0iMU6AG16vA73SbhfLFsYH-7uNhm690OKkyX5_HR7vDEezTFVkdEfBHl_HnsaOEWSmZiTZFDugaOkuR_49ZL132qBlvOhDnqZn8t3kltzJTJkL-jWwbIWA3ECTk/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeX5RaLNZbN01rPF6cG0iMU6AG16vA73SbhfLFsYH-7uNhm690OKkyX5_HR7vDEezTFVkdEfBHl_HnsaOEWSmZiTZFDugaOkuR_49ZL132qBlvOhDnqZn8t3kltzJTJkL-jWwbIWA3ECTk/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Last night I played my acoustic Kingman bass. Tonight I played my Kiesel
five string. It don't much matter since I don't have an amp anyway. Oh,
look. There's Casey again. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOt8t2kCHP4TGzu4vQY3hrWayHNWNgZhyphenhyphenKOO5qBzSqWmS4lcs_qZ67wrJz9TRYMn2jy895HqvUox9wcScao9QZr4ZhOb6IFSwP7aiwRmwM_ulloAOUsBlqvnXX8X4w2cfVDPySamoFb6u/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOt8t2kCHP4TGzu4vQY3hrWayHNWNgZhyphenhyphenKOO5qBzSqWmS4lcs_qZ67wrJz9TRYMn2jy895HqvUox9wcScao9QZr4ZhOb6IFSwP7aiwRmwM_ulloAOUsBlqvnXX8X4w2cfVDPySamoFb6u/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The night went by rather quickly because I was having so much fun. This
is my tear down picture. I put two basses in cases and I'm outta there!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOIxVJE1IYY83A_Z5KNVxIeH0trr7D-_hx1FvvucsugdThhqzmG5KXLq3KRnjJCluqrJLzA__VNvSi_4HI_Wj0U-RtEFqjWoHQGFbAZ-SujBFg8NeCmzKBooWekATIrcbBAzl7mLoDgPk/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOIxVJE1IYY83A_Z5KNVxIeH0trr7D-_hx1FvvucsugdThhqzmG5KXLq3KRnjJCluqrJLzA__VNvSi_4HI_Wj0U-RtEFqjWoHQGFbAZ-SujBFg8NeCmzKBooWekATIrcbBAzl7mLoDgPk/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />When I got back to my room, shortly after midnight, I opened the
Christmas present from Dave and Debbie. They do glass work and
engraving. Look at this! My name is on one side.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyFBKlfivS9CZFjleeSU_Zo0vipuHsXb0I_IMVJqvT1sbzN60M7rcawyNB2SDokOS5LIUpV3UEEpbvAPqnBmMYXwlt4N1pHyIEUNVZhqJRa0vkOPLrHyVkm7QDibtladjewc-kOoYCrg0/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyFBKlfivS9CZFjleeSU_Zo0vipuHsXb0I_IMVJqvT1sbzN60M7rcawyNB2SDokOS5LIUpV3UEEpbvAPqnBmMYXwlt4N1pHyIEUNVZhqJRa0vkOPLrHyVkm7QDibtladjewc-kOoYCrg0/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And there's a P-bass on the other side. How cool is that?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvGEuah-QmZElSCa_MANFep1DB1YQ9ORg11n1dYghvBF3xnG5v06WNrICuSmzZn7VHhmusSfCP5i2MKMvFSC3xUxj0J1cyBgJDJZ4G8sFJUdOtz91nVECZzp-krZncAyFrCZlVUMtd0PM/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-017a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvGEuah-QmZElSCa_MANFep1DB1YQ9ORg11n1dYghvBF3xnG5v06WNrICuSmzZn7VHhmusSfCP5i2MKMvFSC3xUxj0J1cyBgJDJZ4G8sFJUdOtz91nVECZzp-krZncAyFrCZlVUMtd0PM/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-017a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And candy canes! Woo hoo! Here's the old country bass player himself,
already in his jammies and posting pictures to the bass forum and enjoying
the last of his Little Sumpin' Hazy. This is a good beer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVolCcD4Xg5RjknccS9SkMpGb7Px375H3ly51W5Ju_PgoCb5nMBiaqHiQgheEZYikcwtXCO8ItXBtXaQ938ACSw8sf-TZo4PMRkP3KZ8QpcvA96Du-WOszjSHgsMGg9LdKERn4vE43v5OJ/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVolCcD4Xg5RjknccS9SkMpGb7Px375H3ly51W5Ju_PgoCb5nMBiaqHiQgheEZYikcwtXCO8ItXBtXaQ938ACSw8sf-TZo4PMRkP3KZ8QpcvA96Du-WOszjSHgsMGg9LdKERn4vE43v5OJ/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-121920d-018.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I think I hear the fat lady singing. Oh. Never mind. That's just the couple in the room next door. I'm going to meet Charles
for a late breakfast on the way back home tomorrow. (Hey, it's my turn
to treat!) Charles and I always arm wrestle over the check.<br /><br />Let's say we put a cherry on top of this gig report. First, here's a
Friday night selfie that Gladys took with the band in the background.
She also took a little bit of cellphone video. Let me review that before
I post it. We kind of stunk up the joint Friday night. <img alt=":p" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie7" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHo9bNeV5kxW_ywbkd4uo6u_sSd-LM9GyDJKYmOojYEjxST7Yb06NkMtwdDUp5Wk11mOueQ_JgaLQwZJaaIxkHBpZRhyphenhyphenQEFeVVwvn6Dx8qHVyyOLfqD1dtoGCzI8Ep0zPi4f5pHfb-tDR/s1280/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHo9bNeV5kxW_ywbkd4uo6u_sSd-LM9GyDJKYmOojYEjxST7Yb06NkMtwdDUp5Wk11mOueQ_JgaLQwZJaaIxkHBpZRhyphenhyphenQEFeVVwvn6Dx8qHVyyOLfqD1dtoGCzI8Ep0zPi4f5pHfb-tDR/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then on the way out of town Sunday morning I met Charles
for breakfast. We dined on the patio at EggWorks. It was almost comical
to see the pigeons descend on a table as soon as the customers left. I
said to Charles, "Those birds are eating eggs. Isn't that canibalistic?"<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl04Q2kSDOsyDNj8FzqWSeZKTBrAupsHPVSYO1IX_ESzW0_dYf87mgbYFqnyozO2KuHUJTMw9GoF0CAq-TC9mmcl-dWQG1W0yZl8bvUTkc3FcFJZuZrktGU24bZWgEmrzQNDBk-Df2VKa9/s1280/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl04Q2kSDOsyDNj8FzqWSeZKTBrAupsHPVSYO1IX_ESzW0_dYf87mgbYFqnyozO2KuHUJTMw9GoF0CAq-TC9mmcl-dWQG1W0yZl8bvUTkc3FcFJZuZrktGU24bZWgEmrzQNDBk-Df2VKa9/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Charles is ready to pounce on his breakfast burrito. I hope he gets to it before the pups do.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUds4qSNWuwmr5B4TSA199l0QWAQRKsd4dF2I0g3Cxc2nN7VSk2VvtGo_RHgDwnLjIlRMrF28hDajVnpDAAwuwZYKWYM1braQGjuzy212LZ1a7o1PuY4AKfvMUonvJ-QDnnwCFpShBh0zP/s1280/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUds4qSNWuwmr5B4TSA199l0QWAQRKsd4dF2I0g3Cxc2nN7VSk2VvtGo_RHgDwnLjIlRMrF28hDajVnpDAAwuwZYKWYM1braQGjuzy212LZ1a7o1PuY4AKfvMUonvJ-QDnnwCFpShBh0zP/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />When I have a big breakfast late on a Sunday morning I want a huge
omelette with everything and biscuits and gravy on the side, lots of
coffee. Yum!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI75t5iJ4iquXLlF7HlBoN8UhQk96Lum8m5MmT8_k3oOb5uJJV8D3NS7Rm2CzVJ8nw2-rl99IJyXz55mTXFOWt4DWjG9Llbx5EAOXJ9tiTPQ1nPFzEPewp7rcDUJzsV8b_VnmSvrqFmXVL/s1280/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI75t5iJ4iquXLlF7HlBoN8UhQk96Lum8m5MmT8_k3oOb5uJJV8D3NS7Rm2CzVJ8nw2-rl99IJyXz55mTXFOWt4DWjG9Llbx5EAOXJ9tiTPQ1nPFzEPewp7rcDUJzsV8b_VnmSvrqFmXVL/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It was so nice to enjoy something other than cafeteria food. Then I hit
the road for the drive home. Traffic was light and I snapped pictures of
a couple of interesting landmarks. This is the <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.energy.gov/lpo/ivanpah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>solar plant at Ivanpah</b></a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquNi1kMoj-P8_j93UERfezbjYCvb0lATQXLATrDzEeS_WZhanz1VjoOORsdKyC6rMebJgSyBLdvVBJc7T6xsx5MoqgaGpUU7E-Vw9FIDyK69GP7yV-cpx0oAARlnnvv1QFTeFqZnUJK6N/s1280/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquNi1kMoj-P8_j93UERfezbjYCvb0lATQXLATrDzEeS_WZhanz1VjoOORsdKyC6rMebJgSyBLdvVBJc7T6xsx5MoqgaGpUU7E-Vw9FIDyK69GP7yV-cpx0oAARlnnvv1QFTeFqZnUJK6N/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There are three of those solar collecting towers but I could only get two in view. Here is the <a class="externalLink" href="https://worldstallestthermometer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>big thermometer at Baker</b></a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaOnkiXAmEjJ8Wk-MZD-nVROlGrSEHb8Qi8fRgCPWUP4GbU7X1uaP3ndGfcW5En34A09bj6KJ24RrgnsSoWOVWG4qLHgMIhy2L7Pb5hRJmFpuWvbJb948Om8gtec0kvjyiKA3l06CqrVE/s1280/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaOnkiXAmEjJ8Wk-MZD-nVROlGrSEHb8Qi8fRgCPWUP4GbU7X1uaP3ndGfcW5En34A09bj6KJ24RrgnsSoWOVWG4qLHgMIhy2L7Pb5hRJmFpuWvbJb948Om8gtec0kvjyiKA3l06CqrVE/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Baker is kind of the halfway spot between my place and Vegas so I often
stop there to grab a drink, stretch my legs, make a pit stop, etc. This
trip I didn't stop at all going or coming, drove straight through and
made good time both ways. I pulled up to my house three hours and twenty
minutes after having had breakfast in Las Vegas. Big Betsy did great
getting over twenty five miles per gallon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-PqS1Q8NvEt2uHMwg7GRpQ7J5ZqABWutBqAyyPWeDaXKhVKEfyWqJm0yDlOHhw28EG5P-SGbHeEp-u5mAb8g3DE_W0CtwOMMbfUDnu0B5c9DhgPjAUXyjyp9hGIVGJttIP-nQC6Ax9-zS/s1280/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-PqS1Q8NvEt2uHMwg7GRpQ7J5ZqABWutBqAyyPWeDaXKhVKEfyWqJm0yDlOHhw28EG5P-SGbHeEp-u5mAb8g3DE_W0CtwOMMbfUDnu0B5c9DhgPjAUXyjyp9hGIVGJttIP-nQC6Ax9-zS/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys.121920e-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We've been contacted to play at Gilley's again in February (5th and 6th?) and again in April. We'll firm it up soon. So Andy, Charles, Tony, I hope to see you guys soon. Yay band!<br />
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EDIT: I thought we had a NYE gig. Well, we were offered a gig but it's
95 miles away and Arnie did not want to be out at 3am on New Year's Eve
so he turned it down. If the $$$ was decent I <i>probably</i> would've done it,
but that's OK. I'll stay home and bang pots and pans at midnight with my family. <br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-59829669994809162132021-01-15T14:16:00.004-08:002021-01-15T14:16:54.667-08:00Giracci Winery, 11/22/20<p> Greetings and salutations! <br />
<br />
Not too many gigs during this lockdown madness so I'm falling behind a little bit. I've got just a few gigs to get caught up on. Here we go... <br /></p><p> It was another rare gig for me and the hairy legged pickers (a.k.a. <a class="externalLink" href="https://arnienewman.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Arnie Newman's Country Club</b></a>).
Unfortunately Amanda could not make it today as planned. She and her
daughter were feeling under the weather. We were able to carry on,
entertain the crowds, eat ravenously, and drink mass quantities of beer
like any self-respecting country band should. <br />
<br />
The downbeat on this Sunday afternoon was 1pm with a load-in of 11:30am.
It was a very light commute down the 57 freeway. It's not very often
one can actually enjoy a drive on the 57. Even the 91 was pleasant.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEdxyuty4Jiy8L96VyvVODd8y2b63U4RjhrGhn7QsivdpL4KKINz7uVx4g-5q95yqru_Ob0mpB_2SH_U_rVa4EN4O45j-FYTuBB4yge4v_u5mc4GNv-90DCJanIsSFnroYWUi2-tfD38p/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEdxyuty4Jiy8L96VyvVODd8y2b63U4RjhrGhn7QsivdpL4KKINz7uVx4g-5q95yqru_Ob0mpB_2SH_U_rVa4EN4O45j-FYTuBB4yge4v_u5mc4GNv-90DCJanIsSFnroYWUi2-tfD38p/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>It took less than an hour to arrive at the venue. Santiago Canyon road
has lovely scenery. Lots of folks enjoy this drive, in their car or on
their motorcycle. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4gIipc8EUrtLKAOwua758ClpFvr5mysn6K1tPwKembUof10VxxaJ1U7fy4k-sY0MnQjwIjTWtAGVl1JcEC5XyYzr7_GQWfSrapIcWErMFNYkfsPLqTOe_BIUzsz1IIdTA6cglNHaZgo4/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4gIipc8EUrtLKAOwua758ClpFvr5mysn6K1tPwKembUof10VxxaJ1U7fy4k-sY0MnQjwIjTWtAGVl1JcEC5XyYzr7_GQWfSrapIcWErMFNYkfsPLqTOe_BIUzsz1IIdTA6cglNHaZgo4/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />When I pulled into the venue I was told we were setting up in front of
the barn. That's OK, I guess, except for the dirt. But I've played in
the dirt before. We were originally slated to play inside the barn but
Giracci had to move the event outdoors due to the latest lock down
mandates. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfL984_ArUvA8K6y9iDeR_0bhr-qfpVsBJ-oyVXLrYWryU4wBJWdh0b8eYbow9B6WzVgFhj5pTetWJ1epgUmHz2XpqXYk6fwfRlpRE6_ITb0cp6QyvdGjteXi9w7_TKY6XGkoVRlqriCD5/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfL984_ArUvA8K6y9iDeR_0bhr-qfpVsBJ-oyVXLrYWryU4wBJWdh0b8eYbow9B6WzVgFhj5pTetWJ1epgUmHz2XpqXYk6fwfRlpRE6_ITb0cp6QyvdGjteXi9w7_TKY6XGkoVRlqriCD5/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jed, Arnie, John, and I are here to Begin The (Setup) Beguine. Johnny
Magic Fingers was slumming it today with only two keyboards. Jed was
running the PA, playing acoustic, and singing. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjq-QjTtshfQV5wAGTvf59Us2LyPbkDkgGdbeeSxMmhVopYkctniwfzV5CFoO2X8GqTvj6rk2ip_y2tImCbG2bD2qAiYfuY4PrkwB_ffSSYLITZJrjvqJSMJLaUkPzfp0K72sENfK_b5hh/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjq-QjTtshfQV5wAGTvf59Us2LyPbkDkgGdbeeSxMmhVopYkctniwfzV5CFoO2X8GqTvj6rk2ip_y2tImCbG2bD2qAiYfuY4PrkwB_ffSSYLITZJrjvqJSMJLaUkPzfp0K72sENfK_b5hh/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jed steps out front to begin dialing in the sound system. We had no
subwoofer today but the FOH speakers are full range. It also meant that I
could play out a bit more. Cool! We were also using IEMs today.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Dedlpk0bYDUGGj2aHw6c9m8aXKTgZ0Ju9Bj2kFrD8hQKdY6A1RJRMY7LaBrQHZ6zHENO9Wj-2QKhof0qDmde_uBiWToFpHK_ICZy2xZQczG0o30tsxfwfyhSWOnr2-EIssNUKeOXeCec/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Dedlpk0bYDUGGj2aHw6c9m8aXKTgZ0Ju9Bj2kFrD8hQKdY6A1RJRMY7LaBrQHZ6zHENO9Wj-2QKhof0qDmde_uBiWToFpHK_ICZy2xZQczG0o30tsxfwfyhSWOnr2-EIssNUKeOXeCec/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I think I showed you Arnie's new compact rig on my last gig report.
There's a 12" custom Celestion speaker in that cab, a 44 watt amp in
that pedal-looking device, along with a Kemper pedal board. It sounds
crazy good, plus Arnie doesn't have to keep messing with it all the
time. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWKuFwoG7wpsckQkRdVGu-luvw2yMjdl0KQ1xLGBKo0wDnOiN8N6LC_e2Jj26aWYZB8GRRgxOV5msZMToSkjxG2RMsr2iY-st0mx1yjcNydEZHNpS_pBBC2_u-NPmjpeceh9UnlnCfMsN/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWKuFwoG7wpsckQkRdVGu-luvw2yMjdl0KQ1xLGBKo0wDnOiN8N6LC_e2Jj26aWYZB8GRRgxOV5msZMToSkjxG2RMsr2iY-st0mx1yjcNydEZHNpS_pBBC2_u-NPmjpeceh9UnlnCfMsN/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And you all know and love my standard rig, Carvin RL210 cab, GK MB500
amp, no effects, straight in, like all self-respecting country bass
players should play. (That's just a TU-3 tuner pedal.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZslAXjP9PxLu3yyOVu7FXaJANrs7xU9XfcQFthwmK8STyByWqlTwnD0veMniqcriWnZu9pj8NA35en4thmiI9KS12JDevwAi5GOUZ_Stc_-RKT30t_RypPlKkjekZRF87xFNmyvnoXwST/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZslAXjP9PxLu3yyOVu7FXaJANrs7xU9XfcQFthwmK8STyByWqlTwnD0veMniqcriWnZu9pj8NA35en4thmiI9KS12JDevwAi5GOUZ_Stc_-RKT30t_RypPlKkjekZRF87xFNmyvnoXwST/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We didn't plan the acoustic show for today so I brought my Carvin/Kiesel 6 and 5 string basses, my old friend and my new fling. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazKsnOLbrJGXbLW-q43D8FMM19Xdb-QnwWJ21HyzG_Im1JMEnwsJ256-AB6YvUKnVTbYKhlpzpb8-MzH4ydwDKFrG1L-GVfUo6z6I5tWb87ojVjpGik2iRS6fBQpAJSQpwhJpWE4SQ0IS/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazKsnOLbrJGXbLW-q43D8FMM19Xdb-QnwWJ21HyzG_Im1JMEnwsJ256-AB6YvUKnVTbYKhlpzpb8-MzH4ydwDKFrG1L-GVfUo6z6I5tWb87ojVjpGik2iRS6fBQpAJSQpwhJpWE4SQ0IS/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We would've been playing inside the barn today. You've seen previous
reports from here. It's a nice venue that can be decorated any way you
like but you have to play very quietly in here. I don't mind. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaOHs9DaBgfF9ZChKR2jouF0WS9r8hNi0wKI3eVETwE_Gtm0eT8LTZCmrI6GiBoVdQkU1fqZoaps_8LLvz18HXIDwuoIS_knOkk9z5-UBEFOj0mFxOrjmoRySEyRj0VRVVGj3cPsMOEDh/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaOHs9DaBgfF9ZChKR2jouF0WS9r8hNi0wKI3eVETwE_Gtm0eT8LTZCmrI6GiBoVdQkU1fqZoaps_8LLvz18HXIDwuoIS_knOkk9z5-UBEFOj0mFxOrjmoRySEyRj0VRVVGj3cPsMOEDh/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hey! Drummer Dave and Paul Steel join us for their part of the setup
dance. Daniel Fiddle will be here soon too. It's a full band today, less
Amanda. Giracci was kind enough to let us use some of their mats. The
bass player didn't get one. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwN6u9p6CqUIV6joAw8-AOAu9CpYLXYmCRybCET0-feHBmHEkxjH6Csvvcq4gI65wGbHOT1fmRrOeZxb-7UkBJ6uhYf9iTXS2GsB2BuU4r-e5gOIBeAXMCQR0bkbibrqKbs9ABI6-zhZN/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwN6u9p6CqUIV6joAw8-AOAu9CpYLXYmCRybCET0-feHBmHEkxjH6Csvvcq4gI65wGbHOT1fmRrOeZxb-7UkBJ6uhYf9iTXS2GsB2BuU4r-e5gOIBeAXMCQR0bkbibrqKbs9ABI6-zhZN/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The staff is doing a great job getting the outdoor festivity area in order. It's going to be a nice Friendsgiving celebration. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jzSYbiu5H8mo7kS0ma7G_Yxdrjs7W580biFCjT9xOAGUcmAplj5el-fM8WhpS8uui0hfkP9QbezSY3cQRltaDXCT5wqQX6cGjne4tJ7CnCaxURV5jeBnPVhvtP7gF7NB80Gw_rUJP6wj/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jzSYbiu5H8mo7kS0ma7G_Yxdrjs7W580biFCjT9xOAGUcmAplj5el-fM8WhpS8uui0hfkP9QbezSY3cQRltaDXCT5wqQX6cGjne4tJ7CnCaxURV5jeBnPVhvtP7gF7NB80Gw_rUJP6wj/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />On the far side of the grounds you see a few arts and crafts vendors. They gave away a few raffle prizes during the event.<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUE4qD7emcP3UisgZz5Ewz7HJx3tJ4bSCKfs6DmkPXsuUvKYm5hdUlWFdCuwI53wQXIpFb4obZhT1kahs8OVUX2X2C-KlKP3rXgYhfuPQvXCFlSuY_bL-1U3_th_5ucgcl_PcxhOdCQlIC/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUE4qD7emcP3UisgZz5Ewz7HJx3tJ4bSCKfs6DmkPXsuUvKYm5hdUlWFdCuwI53wQXIpFb4obZhT1kahs8OVUX2X2C-KlKP3rXgYhfuPQvXCFlSuY_bL-1U3_th_5ucgcl_PcxhOdCQlIC/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-026.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We had an opening act today. This is Kim Olsen, a talented entertainer
with a pretty good schtick. He's running his sound check. He sat in with
us for a few tunes later in the gig.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSqjK0_cLUhxwZJ1vPXh8FR-nxRMv9iJYYuqwJFqIBvUJcXdCiJsWNwE-PGzSQC6KePo8S6dgWo-h5GQr78cLnNcZ5cr6USjIjy-RJruIO0LIvuLqc4kv9aJ2FOwAZL1WAPFdqQap4x7t/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSqjK0_cLUhxwZJ1vPXh8FR-nxRMv9iJYYuqwJFqIBvUJcXdCiJsWNwE-PGzSQC6KePo8S6dgWo-h5GQr78cLnNcZ5cr6USjIjy-RJruIO0LIvuLqc4kv9aJ2FOwAZL1WAPFdqQap4x7t/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The band is all set up and sound checked. The crowd is lined up at the
ticket table. It's a very pleasant day here in Southern California.
Let's put on the show! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJoif5cViKg1wVJnpxbATtoHDutQ0ZpJ3f-zcl_WcxnVlPFmoFU8aayLpJyC1MCo5LWBuP0vnd9zOVx9kLguW2zVlD4Vpdd-IPIeD6CYQGHWuGpdxjdmsv4yBSVfPMheaVAB8ABPyYw34z/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJoif5cViKg1wVJnpxbATtoHDutQ0ZpJ3f-zcl_WcxnVlPFmoFU8aayLpJyC1MCo5LWBuP0vnd9zOVx9kLguW2zVlD4Vpdd-IPIeD6CYQGHWuGpdxjdmsv4yBSVfPMheaVAB8ABPyYw34z/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-037.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />When we weren't on stage we practiced common sense. Believe it or not,
this was the first beer I've had in over two weeks. You all know how
much I enjoy the Lagunitas products.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNywdeb0NAnItl_SXkmCgaQ7fQH-Hb_wVrONAHC4cHRDRgyz4TuGHZN0N2LkbPesFuoatLfGcNAj6f6w6Zg7yQHx4B3z5P5hZ81yy3_AzGVLtGjhvm9VfmUja0bNAyMtex6Pg-tld2PNoQ/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNywdeb0NAnItl_SXkmCgaQ7fQH-Hb_wVrONAHC4cHRDRgyz4TuGHZN0N2LkbPesFuoatLfGcNAj6f6w6Zg7yQHx4B3z5P5hZ81yy3_AzGVLtGjhvm9VfmUja0bNAyMtex6Pg-tld2PNoQ/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-038.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We had a physical tip jar too. These nice folks are pretty generous. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4gcPM5gNd0AgPzexAXcm5Kwt9icX4MYkOxiXS1c0RfCr-ThY8IY3C_4YCJthivewQbzx7xdfQ9SgCwtdcOy9V8ActsGWiv9N5X5iR3p49ZiylNyGWWylmFqe3UoDecz25KQvM_QQnahS/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4gcPM5gNd0AgPzexAXcm5Kwt9icX4MYkOxiXS1c0RfCr-ThY8IY3C_4YCJthivewQbzx7xdfQ9SgCwtdcOy9V8ActsGWiv9N5X5iR3p49ZiylNyGWWylmFqe3UoDecz25KQvM_QQnahS/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-042.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hopefully nobody noticed the mess we had behind the dirt stage, cases and gig bags. We try to be neat. Sort of. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAcfm5AYOfss2pz9E2zmrEbFdj6vl3IZIvWrOE0tlzTD44Hjt614OmQLNAhUbdqUOLofhYUj4-WoXfC28jrKaUzEYhShcEDnTyMapzf_8tliUughyjUJNlvZ7tb5LMs7b5MvZlxhdvpRT2/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAcfm5AYOfss2pz9E2zmrEbFdj6vl3IZIvWrOE0tlzTD44Hjt614OmQLNAhUbdqUOLofhYUj4-WoXfC28jrKaUzEYhShcEDnTyMapzf_8tliUughyjUJNlvZ7tb5LMs7b5MvZlxhdvpRT2/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-044.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Kim starts his set. This guy is also a champion whistler. He played the Andy Griffith theme song and got cheers. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVH50uSuIS-4QhL2UKh9n5GuRQ9_UIhdDO0uG0oBvXfeF4z9jTrR0DjmAt8CM6y0vLrybJ8Vy5A5XmpeEyhmSfKk0GWv_5o_7QACoh9PiSD94BvGHspnRVfP-mI2SDv197fiqvnJlu7Kx/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVH50uSuIS-4QhL2UKh9n5GuRQ9_UIhdDO0uG0oBvXfeF4z9jTrR0DjmAt8CM6y0vLrybJ8Vy5A5XmpeEyhmSfKk0GWv_5o_7QACoh9PiSD94BvGHspnRVfP-mI2SDv197fiqvnJlu7Kx/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-047.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jed wanders around out front making sure everything sounds OK. Later he would join us on stage to play acoustic and sing. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4I7M2Sr4LuVqsCPVXixiUu1FDm2xla98FGE7VCj19EJgog7qGMDQGeZGjQcx6xdJD2ASKwPjejWoKNFSVM6F4I-M3nHcXh-8uzCxYjwXX0nPd2wYso7v7jpkQz4NFiFp_QjqdfcnVLSoy/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4I7M2Sr4LuVqsCPVXixiUu1FDm2xla98FGE7VCj19EJgog7qGMDQGeZGjQcx6xdJD2ASKwPjejWoKNFSVM6F4I-M3nHcXh-8uzCxYjwXX0nPd2wYso7v7jpkQz4NFiFp_QjqdfcnVLSoy/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-048.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />As I walk on stage to tun up I snapped a picture of the crowd over the
keyboards. There were two wine bars today doing a brisk business.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5GfNPe_Sc4AygZqFXSackErpXTuDWIPYA7GCu0zr2MTCJO3kvwvfOPpHH5ES82vYY-UvOGPfNocvoahqF1qZKm1b7gWJyx4zy-boGeRq0gRyPjHReVnSmJL-gCJrA-xsgHuZ0d7w0_3e/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5GfNPe_Sc4AygZqFXSackErpXTuDWIPYA7GCu0zr2MTCJO3kvwvfOPpHH5ES82vYY-UvOGPfNocvoahqF1qZKm1b7gWJyx4zy-boGeRq0gRyPjHReVnSmJL-gCJrA-xsgHuZ0d7w0_3e/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-040.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We are all taking our places, getting ready to play some Merle Haggard. We usually start with a Merle song.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPxY-brYfC4CumZbaro76N_GynqptmuFhjmmh5nNAffN9aRsIVhNeQRFUZtFqVkqxVcuFnxu1VOmYFvORaGpLekv7nTp2y0OETuZWAtMxMUsjF4wavFbKtTZXW-KIt3DtsgoqOcAZ8OkX/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPxY-brYfC4CumZbaro76N_GynqptmuFhjmmh5nNAffN9aRsIVhNeQRFUZtFqVkqxVcuFnxu1VOmYFvORaGpLekv7nTp2y0OETuZWAtMxMUsjF4wavFbKtTZXW-KIt3DtsgoqOcAZ8OkX/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-051.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Drummer Dave sounded good today. He brought one of his better kits, not realizing that we'd be playing in the dirt. Oh well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn6ee0JQNgYmfPU-qmjuqp9HFk426OwvLby4vgc4dRaj9cMf5azlrqFvIStjP49dJpMPDcCHoGHopi_tBL74wvpw0cCsnS-8YANcLGdMnPvEO25CExEia8t0DEvL5KCekSFGH79tpr5d6m/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn6ee0JQNgYmfPU-qmjuqp9HFk426OwvLby4vgc4dRaj9cMf5azlrqFvIStjP49dJpMPDcCHoGHopi_tBL74wvpw0cCsnS-8YANcLGdMnPvEO25CExEia8t0DEvL5KCekSFGH79tpr5d6m/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-053.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Johnny Magic Fingers is ready to tickle the ivory, or plastic. I don't think ivory is used on piano keys any more.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgXq10TvWb3sdLRpKewo3mHqMiAyuwF8v2LXG9Dg0FRGM1BUxNszhgl0JZZ0Bm06lxcQSmMqFkFJT6-EuHlE45W7nuOh-vAo3LtNz7psU2DVzQEgXmoqOSugfik25TZxRQj5AwFoEqwuFK/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgXq10TvWb3sdLRpKewo3mHqMiAyuwF8v2LXG9Dg0FRGM1BUxNszhgl0JZZ0Bm06lxcQSmMqFkFJT6-EuHlE45W7nuOh-vAo3LtNz7psU2DVzQEgXmoqOSugfik25TZxRQj5AwFoEqwuFK/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-054.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's the view from my mic just before we start. Of all the crowds
we've ever played for, this crowd was by far the most....recent.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWWJSyiSFYAlDIVNf5BVYbYFRxK0bqgtiF6h0tXh3oRUumeR5ed5_WSZ82Sfy3zovbq0ZXKHS82xWks7SvVZy2b4qTnZytwmcVdKcq4iIIVqrv9U2Gu2Pxv9Dbs61gZY1W1swJDVlenNO/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWWJSyiSFYAlDIVNf5BVYbYFRxK0bqgtiF6h0tXh3oRUumeR5ed5_WSZ82Sfy3zovbq0ZXKHS82xWks7SvVZy2b4qTnZytwmcVdKcq4iIIVqrv9U2Gu2Pxv9Dbs61gZY1W1swJDVlenNO/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-055.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Drat! There's not a cute chick singer around to take a selfie with before we start. I guess this will have to do.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAhv7jq46g5iOttM9-rpGcqtIxNJfhV_DmniZg_NxjEQvShPGmUUDkz81A0N-0fGKDkuq1OcwlXZOGj3y4Q9hmxRLmu4tkOHf-2UucIKLV5VaRZIzOxy9uBQdsy2HAAkwPOe-84qoeCUjL/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAhv7jq46g5iOttM9-rpGcqtIxNJfhV_DmniZg_NxjEQvShPGmUUDkz81A0N-0fGKDkuq1OcwlXZOGj3y4Q9hmxRLmu4tkOHf-2UucIKLV5VaRZIzOxy9uBQdsy2HAAkwPOe-84qoeCUjL/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-057.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The buffet line is open. The band will have a chance to partake on our
break. Iva Lee's is catering again. They serve great food. Remember the
"Fred Chicken" from our last winery gig?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaD-5y6hIPwo6xXuTuFf6BoZAyQeEwc0V1S8UYGZEDUt4BofsqOgqB1duZDsKKR8npH_2B4egt05LOXnwEOW8cxGldlUzqGVQKyemPhxoXsNbZrft8-pO0OSqFiFBAiXJEaxpGT0pQHPZ/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaD-5y6hIPwo6xXuTuFf6BoZAyQeEwc0V1S8UYGZEDUt4BofsqOgqB1duZDsKKR8npH_2B4egt05LOXnwEOW8cxGldlUzqGVQKyemPhxoXsNbZrft8-pO0OSqFiFBAiXJEaxpGT0pQHPZ/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-059.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's break time so the band gets in line for some turkey dinner. This bread sculpture was fabulous.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1OTCf8cNEKkLFu563xRfNh6hnc1mWQp79cte6jQcd9qKlhzlPAvkZPmcGed3cYHvcsg5c2UYIKTQ9XmmyR0KJOoaVCidm2BqcU0dfx2gc7BFYq25swpSvdG1VHWV5lUfxsg91GCjafXz/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1OTCf8cNEKkLFu563xRfNh6hnc1mWQp79cte6jQcd9qKlhzlPAvkZPmcGed3cYHvcsg5c2UYIKTQ9XmmyR0KJOoaVCidm2BqcU0dfx2gc7BFYq25swpSvdG1VHWV5lUfxsg91GCjafXz/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-060.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I skipped the mashed potatoes and candied yams, but this sausage stuffing was terrific!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUDyitU0cmAe4ErZYMDpten3ebD8B4B-SUj_bk2MjdvNwdOAfJbyfZ6Grcl7bSlwqyMxy9l3oTKGKrxYfOTkb84CnLme483lC7Qq_rKJ20geegnn2E3GpAYWYTtte6M1yxiXKT_NsGJv0a/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUDyitU0cmAe4ErZYMDpten3ebD8B4B-SUj_bk2MjdvNwdOAfJbyfZ6Grcl7bSlwqyMxy9l3oTKGKrxYfOTkb84CnLme483lC7Qq_rKJ20geegnn2E3GpAYWYTtte6M1yxiXKT_NsGJv0a/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-061.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />You don't have to ask this band twice. We had a table way in the back where we could sit alone.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOb7M9L8NBs4ClZA54ORYv8eYxTePONoRx9Snacsq1L1L84WOBSFCgtjccsD6A1V7z973eNYB-DExhgja57hDPJFeT5cfbkqt3JSl7U2OUJPzi3myPsPHQGOxuBmimar9m_pTAyvrwhYo/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOb7M9L8NBs4ClZA54ORYv8eYxTePONoRx9Snacsq1L1L84WOBSFCgtjccsD6A1V7z973eNYB-DExhgja57hDPJFeT5cfbkqt3JSl7U2OUJPzi3myPsPHQGOxuBmimar9m_pTAyvrwhYo/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-062.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Real cranberry sauce on top of that sausage stuffing, roasted turkey, green beans, salad, yes! It was an excellent meal.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaeOXNsLhaJfiPF6Rft6NiSOjNbYNP_Ux5zJ0WJAZ8FXQSrbMgkLZWiavTkiVAVlNmNgouFPlSDbvRH-K1RINLwdM6rgs_IYIs4wnm1QjyTJa4pjXc-_DAK8IZtYCWrzBbqeyAodvIPEzm/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaeOXNsLhaJfiPF6Rft6NiSOjNbYNP_Ux5zJ0WJAZ8FXQSrbMgkLZWiavTkiVAVlNmNgouFPlSDbvRH-K1RINLwdM6rgs_IYIs4wnm1QjyTJa4pjXc-_DAK8IZtYCWrzBbqeyAodvIPEzm/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-063.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Plus the desserts! I exercised a little restraint and had only one pecan tart and two macarons.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUrI0DDrKzccMm8V2i-g_m_RykKdr5ty1W3Za2VUX-RYgauXYIgoWUKB9C07JKJId88FZKjIdVI2nBJcAt_WImKtVhtIK6XrjjMfggychf11C8Gc3DRbhf_GTzrvOvhozJjH05X7wBZ6hs/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUrI0DDrKzccMm8V2i-g_m_RykKdr5ty1W3Za2VUX-RYgauXYIgoWUKB9C07JKJId88FZKjIdVI2nBJcAt_WImKtVhtIK6XrjjMfggychf11C8Gc3DRbhf_GTzrvOvhozJjH05X7wBZ6hs/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-064.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then we were back for our second and final set of the evening. Here's Johnny getting down on his big boogie woogie piano tune.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsQZepA86bv0XH_rhN6TUqj00Mipvci1q2BPsVtPXSdsCDnx3Dqv7yalmylnJUJ4oH20hyta9gRV-ncbk3Y7CM0rTjDky9ytIKY6jn43bzXQyqjjTdma6SAoeo51G0KdNJ8qCHBxWYn0a/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsQZepA86bv0XH_rhN6TUqj00Mipvci1q2BPsVtPXSdsCDnx3Dqv7yalmylnJUJ4oH20hyta9gRV-ncbk3Y7CM0rTjDky9ytIKY6jn43bzXQyqjjTdma6SAoeo51G0KdNJ8qCHBxWYn0a/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-065.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jed likes the intro. Daniel and Paul seem a little blase. It's a long intro. They're saving it for the shout chorus.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4SyR13ZJLJhiTGPeJebtZLyCKCZwXolKX0fb2Lr5e0BWgaJ3LFlUEtJrMEdUdQiXN6eGxt7s6-K6kbua0e3dIbZVEBDJ3rZg2uIW9jAXwREsdZ5BqA0zzVG9dVwmKA3xThi2acVx6NeZL/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4SyR13ZJLJhiTGPeJebtZLyCKCZwXolKX0fb2Lr5e0BWgaJ3LFlUEtJrMEdUdQiXN6eGxt7s6-K6kbua0e3dIbZVEBDJ3rZg2uIW9jAXwREsdZ5BqA0zzVG9dVwmKA3xThi2acVx6NeZL/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-066.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There he is, right there, that's Johnny Magic Fingers. I'd better put my camera down so I can come in on time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dprGqnjkB-Z4H1_wYeRixupdOljtdOAjeQ96gWWBQAleWpX6mZwpAzcB23JZtWuG20IAvFDEGqlLc4W5YhFw4pF8u56tk2xYdy6aYfZid8xT9c2UUWdCK00uZ_REosfzNdNJzYxgWGAu/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dprGqnjkB-Z4H1_wYeRixupdOljtdOAjeQ96gWWBQAleWpX6mZwpAzcB23JZtWuG20IAvFDEGqlLc4W5YhFw4pF8u56tk2xYdy6aYfZid8xT9c2UUWdCK00uZ_REosfzNdNJzYxgWGAu/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-067.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's a glam shot of the whole show.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBjP_ydO5uSCq65fO187rWjJlAa6m33j5_6Tzi7a-ULYjOs5rbUEFtx1DPL2GAfLTIdk34Cr9kRmPw3j7jUEQblCEQV7XADUHmVrHUS4um0_rqpUAvCBTtlNv_XFxvFN0iYBL_wL6NX2R/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBjP_ydO5uSCq65fO187rWjJlAa6m33j5_6Tzi7a-ULYjOs5rbUEFtx1DPL2GAfLTIdk34Cr9kRmPw3j7jUEQblCEQV7XADUHmVrHUS4um0_rqpUAvCBTtlNv_XFxvFN0iYBL_wL6NX2R/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-069.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's an action shot, taken by Kim before we got him up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJDSzGP25kLG3UOYUqj7CVQ8zuf9VvHc7BdGseXzVMTBvkiDex78rYfomuf-8T7q9IyvxNZnx_HgS7SNpP1GfARSPHhfb5VddfSvBBygpkX07aFP3APmLrG4X91eMNpixeuSIjEX8aE5Q/s960/ANB-Giracci-112220-070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJDSzGP25kLG3UOYUqj7CVQ8zuf9VvHc7BdGseXzVMTBvkiDex78rYfomuf-8T7q9IyvxNZnx_HgS7SNpP1GfARSPHhfb5VddfSvBBygpkX07aFP3APmLrG4X91eMNpixeuSIjEX8aE5Q/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-070.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It was a really fun gig, good food, good crowd, good company, good beer.
Then we had to leave it all behind as we pick up our toys and go home.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRO2cNSqtJfahfspixRhYxyK5qCiEPhPPtrvxEr1DizOsa4LVaCE2FLLO1IrO2Dw6kbA_8no6bdY41PLa-zF7eueZeY0Qyxp34FzbF7NkFFOt4USxpMFd35nE0yz8x5sPkl9BDMCyWL7x/s1280/ANB-Giracci-112220-068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRO2cNSqtJfahfspixRhYxyK5qCiEPhPPtrvxEr1DizOsa4LVaCE2FLLO1IrO2Dw6kbA_8no6bdY41PLa-zF7eueZeY0Qyxp34FzbF7NkFFOt4USxpMFd35nE0yz8x5sPkl9BDMCyWL7x/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-112220-068.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Unfortunately, the event that was planned here on December 6th looks
like it might not happen. That was going to be a really big deal. I
picked up a little jazz combo gig at church on Dec. 5. That will be fun,
reading fake books and playing Christmas songs. (EDIT: The event at my church go cancelled. Drat.) We still have Gilley's
Las Vegas on the books Dec. 18th and 19th. That will be a fun weekend. I
doubt there will be much going on for New Year's Eve. This may be the
first time in about twenty years that I haven't had a NYE gig. I pray
this madness ends soon. I wish all of you the best this Holiday Season.
Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!<br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-70697616927803657242020-11-05T15:23:00.002-08:002020-11-05T15:23:38.108-08:00Stones Throw Winery 10/25/20 <p>Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, friends and neighbors, in-laws and outlaws,<br />
<br />It was a rare gig (aren't they all?) on a Sunday afternoon for us, Arnie
Newman's Country Club Band, a.k.a The Hairy Legged Pickers. Amanda
wasn't on this gig. Bummer. She really pretties up the band. We played
an event at the Stones Throw Winery in San Juan Capistrano. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7N6oJG93hdxx8kbB-eIB-KFgOhhG4G1Na25_g19ImAGgpRtWEsEPSBbBrFBUDeCz73NssyenGupDo1iVA2frfW1i8XgrvRlal75d4fJkx5JB2LaArxznB54VZYLI2PcuPWjWDjkC9rps/s1870/Sunday-Hallowine-gig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1870" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7N6oJG93hdxx8kbB-eIB-KFgOhhG4G1Na25_g19ImAGgpRtWEsEPSBbBrFBUDeCz73NssyenGupDo1iVA2frfW1i8XgrvRlal75d4fJkx5JB2LaArxznB54VZYLI2PcuPWjWDjkC9rps/w426-h640/Sunday-Hallowine-gig.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Iva Lees is a New Orleans style eatery here in the OC. I must say, their
"Fred Chicken" was excellent. But I'm getting ahead of myself.<br />
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It was a pretty gloomy day when I left my humble abode to begin the trek
into the OC. The clouds were threatening. In fact, it did rain on me a
little bit during my commute.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-KBQWrzfBD-4NMoto7D32XHQZG2OOXrKzcE7VTx4LUpVYnuW9fj7B65e-f9UDUzuRzX9EjFLLWGFqG7at9pwc3PByt7MiXc1Mkx6Lnczx-IVLOqWi3QYr3N6g1ZI60MVkqpC6ijs7ZA1M/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-KBQWrzfBD-4NMoto7D32XHQZG2OOXrKzcE7VTx4LUpVYnuW9fj7B65e-f9UDUzuRzX9EjFLLWGFqG7at9pwc3PByt7MiXc1Mkx6Lnczx-IVLOqWi3QYr3N6g1ZI60MVkqpC6ijs7ZA1M/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The winery was on a frontage road next to the freeway right where Google maps said it would be.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjUCEscKHet8JNne6wxxK0vi6DxLaLQJP79qdWM525TX1SzAGF83qM3pR9rZWX6cCi-YqXuRJ1KbNhIMN4DMbAqtdL9PA6tvymKnedBbgWRVSrLYH3P_DeBwolnZWGKUu3XrXNFN45wC2/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjUCEscKHet8JNne6wxxK0vi6DxLaLQJP79qdWM525TX1SzAGF83qM3pR9rZWX6cCi-YqXuRJ1KbNhIMN4DMbAqtdL9PA6tvymKnedBbgWRVSrLYH3P_DeBwolnZWGKUu3XrXNFN45wC2/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It was a charming, welcoming place.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6ozrwkpozzaeOHUC2YhV8_o0lEhrg8EKs-vRsXAqTAAfwRnr6QJ0hDOXimyFSINLLHq1kknApm6tj6zh4Jt4jVpE5qU-XwHJbSBLES2huo6fkU7qKxyQZby-sYsHfLL7RvO5YU_xe3CM/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6ozrwkpozzaeOHUC2YhV8_o0lEhrg8EKs-vRsXAqTAAfwRnr6QJ0hDOXimyFSINLLHq1kknApm6tj6zh4Jt4jVpE5qU-XwHJbSBLES2huo6fkU7qKxyQZby-sYsHfLL7RvO5YU_xe3CM/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It looks like the old farmer's house who used to run the citrus farm
that used to be here. This property is supposedly the oldest citrus
grove in Orange County.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEXCIShqFoBJh3GoJi5KPYOClYlGfsnbzs_cVWuErRptXAE5KH9zflVH2XHohtX90ThCjCzNg1vVitabrehX7zgCEZy_Y_Zx4LkSftotdGgSeyiIbeTLAr-hkyl544ryKfMcPbcb4LES9y/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEXCIShqFoBJh3GoJi5KPYOClYlGfsnbzs_cVWuErRptXAE5KH9zflVH2XHohtX90ThCjCzNg1vVitabrehX7zgCEZy_Y_Zx4LkSftotdGgSeyiIbeTLAr-hkyl544ryKfMcPbcb4LES9y/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Of course, being the hired help I had to pull around back. We opened the corner of the tent to make load-in easier.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ocbSqhO8SNalFid9xPMxTNEg5HdLh_S0qnQoev6Tn3RnYkuUkbtzzY8YtCaPFrocLOAuVh8_1-e3r6FEyu6PYhbMKWek0hSjlZyd3fIUhDEakXh8Vge4jsa5rZ5U55CPD5sKNUvnmqxT/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ocbSqhO8SNalFid9xPMxTNEg5HdLh_S0qnQoev6Tn3RnYkuUkbtzzY8YtCaPFrocLOAuVh8_1-e3r6FEyu6PYhbMKWek0hSjlZyd3fIUhDEakXh8Vge4jsa5rZ5U55CPD5sKNUvnmqxT/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This was the sign next to my parking spot. I guess I had better watch
out. But since the day started off a bit cool I don't think the snakes will
be too active.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi60p6y6aN95EglcuEsaYtHZ68MAHvoaCAoq7ClehlRthEeNC_GPovHmqUgKcr0bYKnRK5KtpvgH6wcalMyytERnqgqKfBjvBnaSZWQaczPpKHDRzIs1UKh5a01zjfUgeDdNf_1Ri8asV8Z/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi60p6y6aN95EglcuEsaYtHZ68MAHvoaCAoq7ClehlRthEeNC_GPovHmqUgKcr0bYKnRK5KtpvgH6wcalMyytERnqgqKfBjvBnaSZWQaczPpKHDRzIs1UKh5a01zjfUgeDdNf_1Ri8asV8Z/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie and Jed were already here, almost done with the PA. I just had to
help with the sub. I suggested putting it right in the middle. That's
the way Alabama does it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3tRPRTYum8Wu6583XkOENKC7DKCgiRlqiqQCAUIri-xVsag4qR5cjDhHDSJp1fZLxD-i8XGYrGyTaOcEan_F6rwT5n2_vDma4qNXDadnJIfrDkg1RLCMylxqEKHTjhaf-QqKHRUmw9W5/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3tRPRTYum8Wu6583XkOENKC7DKCgiRlqiqQCAUIri-xVsag4qR5cjDhHDSJp1fZLxD-i8XGYrGyTaOcEan_F6rwT5n2_vDma4qNXDadnJIfrDkg1RLCMylxqEKHTjhaf-QqKHRUmw9W5/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After I got set up I said "Hi" to an ex-girlfriend. She's lost a little weight lately.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDE9ZUi6kkIJ5_VYec8IK8DWTxoLh9jiBru4wKL4DYybyLur2LIWumTcyEFOX264gjRMw_GhmqX3f1oAnBTfhVglXVe_hiK7-JWxMII2kzlrwgIlhJDOCtpxp76C7fyNxgsKYXerR6LHlk/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDE9ZUi6kkIJ5_VYec8IK8DWTxoLh9jiBru4wKL4DYybyLur2LIWumTcyEFOX264gjRMw_GhmqX3f1oAnBTfhVglXVe_hiK7-JWxMII2kzlrwgIlhJDOCtpxp76C7fyNxgsKYXerR6LHlk/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's a lovely venue. The tent was nice. I just wish the weather was a
little better. It never rained on us and the sun eventually came out for
a bit and warmed us up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxT0U6JzOkEbdzwN6dcjRpU2rGzrZO6CljJgvc5xzl6P2ZSazQzaqpgF-EeqvjTOBedJM94a5iqzTvk4zhrhmpDBAv-5Q9D0o6t1REeN0oy1XoKKMFecLbNTyf_hzybjkvIB6r-R5PEgIp/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxT0U6JzOkEbdzwN6dcjRpU2rGzrZO6CljJgvc5xzl6P2ZSazQzaqpgF-EeqvjTOBedJM94a5iqzTvk4zhrhmpDBAv-5Q9D0o6t1REeN0oy1XoKKMFecLbNTyf_hzybjkvIB6r-R5PEgIp/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I don't know why but my mask makes me look like I've got two black eyes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqkojsYJX6kNzeTl0c_fgl_KzpWptmdHdBeo3kHXTmu3-keTSPcavLjXA69l8ycLSd6fdPyeBamA_MvpIMGxd4fz8W9GLVBu6_pwnyjXbJKZdAbYKYrlsJFW385rn9axl4t6M7gBGAQTnQ/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqkojsYJX6kNzeTl0c_fgl_KzpWptmdHdBeo3kHXTmu3-keTSPcavLjXA69l8ycLSd6fdPyeBamA_MvpIMGxd4fz8W9GLVBu6_pwnyjXbJKZdAbYKYrlsJFW385rn9axl4t6M7gBGAQTnQ/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-019.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Even the pumpkins were "socially distanced" in front of the stage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9oQNyu9rxVyH-dvQ_F0zm9R6gk6mtprxAvOzlORRfxEk53XJIsXiEjNdocmVMXrj8vozskRKiLSk4GLEuIGvr8bxNQ8uMvs2faDRjJxq2wydHzaUBlvET5E-_C-8oEB2IpoZzJPxPwig/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9oQNyu9rxVyH-dvQ_F0zm9R6gk6mtprxAvOzlORRfxEk53XJIsXiEjNdocmVMXrj8vozskRKiLSk4GLEuIGvr8bxNQ8uMvs2faDRjJxq2wydHzaUBlvET5E-_C-8oEB2IpoZzJPxPwig/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Look at that! This was the amp that Arnie used today. It wasn't any
bigger than a distortion pedal but packed 44 watts. This little rig
sounded great.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjzs-Sex0MwHwDbDplRO88QD9r2uGOjKM_ncCKb2bYpyN3y4HmjUlAeiCYrgUdDShHAku26kkWM6zRDyp9JJI6EK7SysC5KGcskNPvCtyDOSCGHe-ixtgxuoVvhig3UfBlCkONHSX-j8h/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjzs-Sex0MwHwDbDplRO88QD9r2uGOjKM_ncCKb2bYpyN3y4HmjUlAeiCYrgUdDShHAku26kkWM6zRDyp9JJI6EK7SysC5KGcskNPvCtyDOSCGHe-ixtgxuoVvhig3UfBlCkONHSX-j8h/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I think it really helped that Arnie got rid of that monster of a pedal
board he was using in favor of this Kemper unit. It has all the sounds,
and remembers them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERzdNyOm72WpOto6m_-lTEVLEfceSlGJ-OsH7WItSxXcKPfnLF_gq4g4E16S6CcrnkMXnJFoiPwrymmoSsrDhN4tPXwfvM-f9kI_rHvLOysX5iWtrem_2XZNn-GCEEJuzelU86CsX5JSO/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERzdNyOm72WpOto6m_-lTEVLEfceSlGJ-OsH7WItSxXcKPfnLF_gq4g4E16S6CcrnkMXnJFoiPwrymmoSsrDhN4tPXwfvM-f9kI_rHvLOysX5iWtrem_2XZNn-GCEEJuzelU86CsX5JSO/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-039.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This was my IEM mixer today. It's not wireless but it sounded great and will remember my mix for next time. Cool!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7Iur-mA9f2NOSZz31kfzrOBRflv0hp08xfEoq6ozk4dXESda-mDM9aa3JY5uUSE6WfwR-EHovhcYA1HKG0SC6f678859hiSVsVvZR_RSTp7NOS6F_bZv28pbinJmSDlA3w2hxFkihw8l/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7Iur-mA9f2NOSZz31kfzrOBRflv0hp08xfEoq6ozk4dXESda-mDM9aa3JY5uUSE6WfwR-EHovhcYA1HKG0SC6f678859hiSVsVvZR_RSTp7NOS6F_bZv28pbinJmSDlA3w2hxFkihw8l/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-033.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And you've all seem my rig hundreds of times. Today I brought the Jazz
Special with flats because we were playing pretty traditional country.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpS75sPdFsZDH0s8bSDtiY2UP88mT45AQgG0vb_nwiQ4ozAQ4Msfpsb1-t8I_u37XMMVyQJqglnYQ2bT7FXVolDy9cDt4ap95v5JAcsxf3UKBrt9HnQ-gC6WrauoXqqhV_WmMwtZJzGaQ/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpS75sPdFsZDH0s8bSDtiY2UP88mT45AQgG0vb_nwiQ4ozAQ4Msfpsb1-t8I_u37XMMVyQJqglnYQ2bT7FXVolDy9cDt4ap95v5JAcsxf3UKBrt9HnQ-gC6WrauoXqqhV_WmMwtZJzGaQ/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's a view of the venue from the stage. Looking pretty good.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYs2kRMvJwOd-bdYm9EqDxIZXq6G8GSArFnlN8TR2ifkPd1_jw3g9srNvWH_cW89qVh1GlkVjOZVmTG0OIvcpB47P1m-p6OrlToa19BWfom5pJDG9d1GljJnsAVoO79JNznaP3o8_Y4IsJ/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYs2kRMvJwOd-bdYm9EqDxIZXq6G8GSArFnlN8TR2ifkPd1_jw3g9srNvWH_cW89qVh1GlkVjOZVmTG0OIvcpB47P1m-p6OrlToa19BWfom5pJDG9d1GljJnsAVoO79JNznaP3o8_Y4IsJ/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-027.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I think we're done with sound check, hence the empty stage while we all change into our cowboy clothes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi09jutLQoBEo5qJVD0dEL1F0mXac5db8a2sahQUrUS4slR9Iu8YeeuOEOTgah4FRcT_DSJyEe1DaMHo3zlpUigv8SSbb5WCtgmll16WsMZ0KapFUPactfZLGfHcYeswoyN9ofVq_Yr463/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi09jutLQoBEo5qJVD0dEL1F0mXac5db8a2sahQUrUS4slR9Iu8YeeuOEOTgah4FRcT_DSJyEe1DaMHo3zlpUigv8SSbb5WCtgmll16WsMZ0KapFUPactfZLGfHcYeswoyN9ofVq_Yr463/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-026.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I don't think we did too good on tips today. The weather scared a lot of
folks away. Or maybe it was that tiny person stuck in the tip jar.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7bE-3iFM5CjcUS7IHbytefBvOkfwFMJ2CD8T5Lmu2-KxGli4dxIjahSYuFKGcArPcU44LQYhgrS2Vvs8Vh-RRt4B-4DYG5wurXaSeW_niXrk2ESt2zSL_2gSHfPIUGOn38qSY6RgY4r9m/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7bE-3iFM5CjcUS7IHbytefBvOkfwFMJ2CD8T5Lmu2-KxGli4dxIjahSYuFKGcArPcU44LQYhgrS2Vvs8Vh-RRt4B-4DYG5wurXaSeW_niXrk2ESt2zSL_2gSHfPIUGOn38qSY6RgY4r9m/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />As we start our show this nice young lady brings up refreshments for the band. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4YpZfYh3v4bp8uOFpK4NNPUZnE2SAI37SPR5SNXRlw4054fhOE22b2NYkfY86sX1wJnM03dJUwccOAVCljCAszJHG2OZgcBUETaVi7n4PpSLrX0jgVAYvUC4ofPHbzE4uyYtTz8i4N2fM/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4YpZfYh3v4bp8uOFpK4NNPUZnE2SAI37SPR5SNXRlw4054fhOE22b2NYkfY86sX1wJnM03dJUwccOAVCljCAszJHG2OZgcBUETaVi7n4PpSLrX0jgVAYvUC4ofPHbzE4uyYtTz8i4N2fM/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-029.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />She was nice enough to bring up a Sam Adams. Good stuff. I had another with supper too. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjof8L3rc8C8kh2-FayZlScp1YBc-xYqIExN2MncP3AURQ6uPJDxcS5kQK3MNn4r9Y6o4mt56CLa8zwwqHCjIYMelgzOAYGad6twNPgMNjovZbAg9OhULWE5Eq2X-TBG914i5iRhvx_JQg7/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjof8L3rc8C8kh2-FayZlScp1YBc-xYqIExN2MncP3AURQ6uPJDxcS5kQK3MNn4r9Y6o4mt56CLa8zwwqHCjIYMelgzOAYGad6twNPgMNjovZbAg9OhULWE5Eq2X-TBG914i5iRhvx_JQg7/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-030.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And away we go! John wasn't here today either. Just Arnie, Jed, Paul,
Dave, and this old country bass player. We played pretty straight
country all afternoon. It's what they wanted to hear. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtBWFUce6Kq9FxObhS_ZStxX6J5ylMZm-JLOKoQR4lajrtlpz76cBuPpC73TAYGvnw1U2-ih9ohXG8SQL800f5Ii0EATSDh9OvpeD1rQKLs2nKQVm8KPQ8otzy0OHauhNhenQW7AC6rG-P/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtBWFUce6Kq9FxObhS_ZStxX6J5ylMZm-JLOKoQR4lajrtlpz76cBuPpC73TAYGvnw1U2-ih9ohXG8SQL800f5Ii0EATSDh9OvpeD1rQKLs2nKQVm8KPQ8otzy0OHauhNhenQW7AC6rG-P/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-034.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We're on a break now. Unfortunately this event was lightly attended.
Everyone had fun, there just weren't very many "everyones". <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Ra0i-7WPcNoG1xQn8nW5qd8Q-O6uAM7NwDSVY2coVajZML3gj1UYA0wHZboHNBPNVdA_bXZqH5RMU9IE5HTLJBxLGxt_Z-C9SHF0Um6o9itDHq4kRmaaqFeFkEhBdn4QW0WszpSPNEBR/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Ra0i-7WPcNoG1xQn8nW5qd8Q-O6uAM7NwDSVY2coVajZML3gj1UYA0wHZboHNBPNVdA_bXZqH5RMU9IE5HTLJBxLGxt_Z-C9SHF0Um6o9itDHq4kRmaaqFeFkEhBdn4QW0WszpSPNEBR/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-031.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There are quite a few orange trees left on the property but it seems nobody maintains them. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FxXpBofy-qbxTL_BRpza1HQbiT55LshAXrhIUX99V0r0Ue3db2lZSsgQp8Hl5YmQfAMZyPaO-8R0IRGVA2Je_3zoSvQzpJVbxf5j6V-LunWgQhKGNAtjng76QbmWkp2TMfEkJsv53c1x/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FxXpBofy-qbxTL_BRpza1HQbiT55LshAXrhIUX99V0r0Ue3db2lZSsgQp8Hl5YmQfAMZyPaO-8R0IRGVA2Je_3zoSvQzpJVbxf5j6V-LunWgQhKGNAtjng76QbmWkp2TMfEkJsv53c1x/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-032.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We are back for the second (of three) sets while folks dine and drink. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyowXo4PP8a6l2xdD9ssqHL9mpjyDVV2jJpmEJvaXSYgNKMVJv63CtKurfd_yAArP603t9TwcupHLT94Pu_ZLyWoHpYtH6ehOKgmsXCiH0UMoeEG-xX81DPEmelWGu6RrPHufgNuXHpwI/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyowXo4PP8a6l2xdD9ssqHL9mpjyDVV2jJpmEJvaXSYgNKMVJv63CtKurfd_yAArP603t9TwcupHLT94Pu_ZLyWoHpYtH6ehOKgmsXCiH0UMoeEG-xX81DPEmelWGu6RrPHufgNuXHpwI/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-035.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I told the crowd, "I've just released a new fragrance! But nobody on stage likes it." Ba-dum-pum-tish! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWYuMCQKi3AGeZnkHC2ZYBbjHGWIzfSTf-7beIgvWYveZff2NxUNE8UyRZQOEPJelNm1fq9_PiHkfY8eLHjQ4hswTuXmsk_gq1tWifUB9LL41wIUmuM8kENpcYt4WbKavYfwGXS23NYTU/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWYuMCQKi3AGeZnkHC2ZYBbjHGWIzfSTf-7beIgvWYveZff2NxUNE8UyRZQOEPJelNm1fq9_PiHkfY8eLHjQ4hswTuXmsk_gq1tWifUB9LL41wIUmuM8kENpcYt4WbKavYfwGXS23NYTU/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-036.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />On our second break the band makes its way to the feeding trough.<br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmCGfQ3EcdPtiPEpyQY4JctssvSUIGqvMCWQgkkk_viGOyE2r9pHaaJSihL8YClsXHX1FCt7-vm6WTOBKhCpWvijUQn2Z9xM1l19WWpPl7ZqIAoJs3saKqqH2jBK9j3z-5mQf7KVki_Rh/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmCGfQ3EcdPtiPEpyQY4JctssvSUIGqvMCWQgkkk_viGOyE2r9pHaaJSihL8YClsXHX1FCt7-vm6WTOBKhCpWvijUQn2Z9xM1l19WWpPl7ZqIAoJs3saKqqH2jBK9j3z-5mQf7KVki_Rh/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-040.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Oh boy! I've been waiting to try this "Fred" chicken.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvPSHcgtAy4fwpDSUImyKPHLupy0Ql1jiVABsJi9T_gcLn90SjgcQS4Ov3fjBoMxmEJh70L17zVBk3crU5T0zTdJv69RIQYSwlUF39VrNOx3Mkshp1ByRXrs7p5FyDvUSLpU-klzT0uIX/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvPSHcgtAy4fwpDSUImyKPHLupy0Ql1jiVABsJi9T_gcLn90SjgcQS4Ov3fjBoMxmEJh70L17zVBk3crU5T0zTdJv69RIQYSwlUF39VrNOx3Mkshp1ByRXrs7p5FyDvUSLpU-klzT0uIX/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-042.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Wow! This was really good fried chicken. It was a very institutional
piece of chicken but was prepared excellently. We enjoyed a nice meal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaLKXya2WLfc6AliH-bZYBFNg5pT8BxmSJTuXnRlfXzfFzF3GEE-vJMzVKwFuE5oWGwxqdbgfZY7tf1RCagDDTjY_9aKQDwNHokx-WbogFL7A6JwPcfL449ptZL5nSfxea_-sBBzOkjfP/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaLKXya2WLfc6AliH-bZYBFNg5pT8BxmSJTuXnRlfXzfFzF3GEE-vJMzVKwFuE5oWGwxqdbgfZY7tf1RCagDDTjY_9aKQDwNHokx-WbogFL7A6JwPcfL449ptZL5nSfxea_-sBBzOkjfP/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-043.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The dessert table was happening too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYb0JKp2YoPcgtOjbGeJVky6h70f4OZ-ffBaVEH0ZcF87MUl_Gg8s4R9fiWKuCjqC-23CbhiQZQv7U42kL1EPjBOIwukyDZZKdCnCbaybPx4CH1G-_dxFfAcs3oSh1jOKJX8gkROU-bg-/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYb0JKp2YoPcgtOjbGeJVky6h70f4OZ-ffBaVEH0ZcF87MUl_Gg8s4R9fiWKuCjqC-23CbhiQZQv7U42kL1EPjBOIwukyDZZKdCnCbaybPx4CH1G-_dxFfAcs3oSh1jOKJX8gkROU-bg-/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And we are back for one more set.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfeGKIw2Smw1x8Ms4JQjXDWvkL2znkle6eFO7CAlj4GDIOOnkX8Aobj7z0-fozs8bI2Fulq0cMrxou1H1eDTBCBLM5zGjQJu5baXm4VhlzoUgltPDQVrosN1_4OY1Xz4T1UBKb00gt1rPG/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfeGKIw2Smw1x8Ms4JQjXDWvkL2znkle6eFO7CAlj4GDIOOnkX8Aobj7z0-fozs8bI2Fulq0cMrxou1H1eDTBCBLM5zGjQJu5baXm4VhlzoUgltPDQVrosN1_4OY1Xz4T1UBKb00gt1rPG/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-037.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We found out that there is a band following us, we had no clue. No
biggie. That just meant that we could quit a little earlier than we had
planned so we could clear the stage for the next group. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGm_dNhhoN3Je51QLsU5KbOkJfKnnT9yUArb67njsHEcyHTxqpakuxZQN-G9EDI3PW_KLonZH50AEGvbAnuoXFjhTA09q4mjP98xdwTiMbU0uPmmoWnuML-AqurzfseCial_mmqpKK22q/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGm_dNhhoN3Je51QLsU5KbOkJfKnnT9yUArb67njsHEcyHTxqpakuxZQN-G9EDI3PW_KLonZH50AEGvbAnuoXFjhTA09q4mjP98xdwTiMbU0uPmmoWnuML-AqurzfseCial_mmqpKK22q/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-044.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We cleared the stage quickly and the other musicians started putting
their gear up. All in all, a pretty cushy gig. I was home by 6pm, even
after stopping by the store to pick up some suds. They were out of my
fav Stone FML but they had my favorite hazy IPA. This one is just tart
enough, just wheat-y enough, and at 6.2% you don't have to drink a lot
to get relaxed after a gig. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EZhrq2xDgKLEsYXqw6Xrq-NkGGioI-mV6EtjYpGdc7bjWzHgAvLmbg_yKjw-FxEVcpi3Q0Sp5kHWFk6Ynj5tpu0Q4Su0AHeM01w80QgMER1HymOARkkTKyhuru8K6BcRGzE-F1QHBcPt/s1280/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EZhrq2xDgKLEsYXqw6Xrq-NkGGioI-mV6EtjYpGdc7bjWzHgAvLmbg_yKjw-FxEVcpi3Q0Sp5kHWFk6Ynj5tpu0Q4Su0AHeM01w80QgMER1HymOARkkTKyhuru8K6BcRGzE-F1QHBcPt/w640-h480/ANB-StonesThrow-102520-045.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And that was my Sunday afternoon gig. We haven't played on a Sunday afternoon since the last time we were at Swallows Inn, December of last year<b> </b>IIRC. (Oops, I think I may have forgotten to blog that one.)
Dang, I miss that place. I guess I miss'em all. Anyway, thanks for
putting up with me. I don't think we have a gig next weekend so Paul and
I were talking about going out to the range. That'll be fun. Until next
time, Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly. <br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-17777297107976067752020-11-05T14:21:00.003-08:002020-11-05T14:21:40.258-08:00Giracci Winery 10/16/20<p> Hello my friends,<br />
<br />
This past Friday was another "Wine Down Friday" at the <a class="externalLink" href="http://giracci.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Giracci Vineyards</b></a> here in Orange County. I left work for the gig at 3pm and the day was
still quite warm. Thankfully it cooled off nicely as the evening
progressed. We played three sets from 6pm to 9pm. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmfI4kHwxs1fh5EXu2ll9qgAgwFKGqn4oAtdrUXj4AJ8TnHjNNNkBTPgGLzDCWhxU9XH-DjpNQo6jjuwI7wy7XABpDQ23OhgQZ0MdJDfb1xuZlJliBKF4RuZKDz3bX4gAF4_cX7s5tZ_L/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmfI4kHwxs1fh5EXu2ll9qgAgwFKGqn4oAtdrUXj4AJ8TnHjNNNkBTPgGLzDCWhxU9XH-DjpNQo6jjuwI7wy7XABpDQ23OhgQZ0MdJDfb1xuZlJliBKF4RuZKDz3bX4gAF4_cX7s5tZ_L/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Tonight we played under the gazebo rather than in the dirt in front of
the barn. Not having to play in the dirt is nice but the gazebo, as you
know, has its own challenges. It was a shot load-in from Big Betsy to
the "stage" area.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV79-mym1u4U2spHsXlaOUfkxjVPNAX8B4hWttrVmyyEIyaMPWqYQJgGAU0kfWT9WvpnBHssN97JYb7X93Fb3EvPju58K5G8hkZX30uM539M9grhD_EvbBfskkwPOr3i0Unpo0P4RmsVIP/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV79-mym1u4U2spHsXlaOUfkxjVPNAX8B4hWttrVmyyEIyaMPWqYQJgGAU0kfWT9WvpnBHssN97JYb7X93Fb3EvPju58K5G8hkZX30uM539M9grhD_EvbBfskkwPOr3i0Unpo0P4RmsVIP/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Perhaps you noticed I was first to arrive. After unloading and parking I
noticed Arnie had pulled up. I gave him a hand schlepping gear and
setting up the PA.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4l8Ni3lpIj_wh5v_BtorSRVw0gRkJ0MNvD0s3pQQIoJkq-k9cLGA6ZJ0tbkPW27JTGyIyG53Zp2C9nN4-ImHHoPefd4YlU0FP341mpWNVBEmj__G-dQuk0WOAVIsBg0pXYJJdYLMm9m71/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4l8Ni3lpIj_wh5v_BtorSRVw0gRkJ0MNvD0s3pQQIoJkq-k9cLGA6ZJ0tbkPW27JTGyIyG53Zp2C9nN4-ImHHoPefd4YlU0FP341mpWNVBEmj__G-dQuk0WOAVIsBg0pXYJJdYLMm9m71/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Drummer Dave arrives and joins the setup dance. We set up as far forward
as we could to get the bulk of the sound out from under the gazebo. It
worked out well and lessened the standing waves that gazebos create. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBU5qd_xfnYgIM0zfG65bxhvLs3z_BD2O7qgH4eQfswFlDnTW5u-ZgoLNEehcV4YyFGUdFHLIwqcUk-8P87Fl8VHVSmdk5jSpmzxVfcJSxwNrfg2AK_kx1B1sXtC8lZcEcX8hI-RQYNgaE/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBU5qd_xfnYgIM0zfG65bxhvLs3z_BD2O7qgH4eQfswFlDnTW5u-ZgoLNEehcV4YyFGUdFHLIwqcUk-8P87Fl8VHVSmdk5jSpmzxVfcJSxwNrfg2AK_kx1B1sXtC8lZcEcX8hI-RQYNgaE/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There was a wedding party rehearsing for their ceremony tomorrow. They
interrupted our setup dance just for a few minutes while they practiced
their moves. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQT_nUejiAVvDxL4C6AMTtUnc4rRQ7Ur2eH4jFJppIm_00UrjVYpmWtfqFLMNXyIZc0H3hKAqAYv49hXiXHTk_B8Tz7bGi1v8p8sWe4KNd2cd6CRws5Kp3APz3EuFbPO2S1dDfjVj0837/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQT_nUejiAVvDxL4C6AMTtUnc4rRQ7Ur2eH4jFJppIm_00UrjVYpmWtfqFLMNXyIZc0H3hKAqAYv49hXiXHTk_B8Tz7bGi1v8p8sWe4KNd2cd6CRws5Kp3APz3EuFbPO2S1dDfjVj0837/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The food truck arrives with Greek and Mediterranean food. I love this stuff. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTQbQcP-uRTWIT3zeeWM7B6zc_t8aUjA_2IowmTE733YdfbAxazCsobtLWgsYEr2ZUlr9R_y2A88Cl6zC7wUU-ZLMRzCBe7qLVAlCZq7ySR1ex_-cRf6_dvz8R3nP86tj5Ve3BLyMqXHE/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTQbQcP-uRTWIT3zeeWM7B6zc_t8aUjA_2IowmTE733YdfbAxazCsobtLWgsYEr2ZUlr9R_y2A88Cl6zC7wUU-ZLMRzCBe7qLVAlCZq7ySR1ex_-cRf6_dvz8R3nP86tj5Ve3BLyMqXHE/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Drummer Dave and Magic Fingers Johnny continue the setup dance. Johnny is pulling double duty as the soundman tonight. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEL9wvzhtIIgWk5lrp7tZRYqJupO-gSJMKOAFeYptICPDCSWypj6RT-GxvwLpyndzMDYEyBu-cX4uomd6Pyye7tKpO4v6Bu8jQJ6dS_OF3WEdcfKs_WQIul-3UIIcFWb0svwtY-VqvqPsi/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEL9wvzhtIIgWk5lrp7tZRYqJupO-gSJMKOAFeYptICPDCSWypj6RT-GxvwLpyndzMDYEyBu-cX4uomd6Pyye7tKpO4v6Bu8jQJ6dS_OF3WEdcfKs_WQIul-3UIIcFWb0svwtY-VqvqPsi/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Johnny doesn't run any cables or lift any gear besides his own, but he knows how to run a board.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEto4txUwr4oSpWnJ-ncVRD00NHDkO8drgzS5ybjQW7OJ-SF023ClTPNwDbztIKhdyV9qDlUHpoPU3NBHbKCwNE2kz3aSn2Hv9-iVkyKt6p9zSBL11S2DLKBB35RfJNwjgLgcvPEzmODma/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEto4txUwr4oSpWnJ-ncVRD00NHDkO8drgzS5ybjQW7OJ-SF023ClTPNwDbztIKhdyV9qDlUHpoPU3NBHbKCwNE2kz3aSn2Hv9-iVkyKt6p9zSBL11S2DLKBB35RfJNwjgLgcvPEzmODma/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It looks like we are dangerously close to sound check. It's a simple
setup, single sub, two speakers on sticks, two monitors out front, and
one monitor for Dave. Johnny takes a feed into his rig from the monitor
send. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmkm842CLta747mHxck1WK2bSe_A5weSlCycV3jGcCjgrQXuzQOzRXWsBr-NdH1YGZ_MthhPEtdTG27kzhKX0cIvo-r_a5o49c49eKaHPrQ3epieffSBkecTPFYpOjpJi82z0lpsELvwu/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmkm842CLta747mHxck1WK2bSe_A5weSlCycV3jGcCjgrQXuzQOzRXWsBr-NdH1YGZ_MthhPEtdTG27kzhKX0cIvo-r_a5o49c49eKaHPrQ3epieffSBkecTPFYpOjpJi82z0lpsELvwu/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Johnny Magic Fingers uses his fingers to dial up a sound out front on his tablet. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdN_CgxhryZx5HpeA9sdkqtufgX8ooIBV7SJQdG60psJjSVYw-hb1Lhfe6WoJo607CGnsidgq_9ct6JKkfXh_7YNoMu1SX47QWpBfsd66xlh4l-tJRIY-eUYRP5QeiV2JCTUE3WvsJcu0x/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdN_CgxhryZx5HpeA9sdkqtufgX8ooIBV7SJQdG60psJjSVYw-hb1Lhfe6WoJo607CGnsidgq_9ct6JKkfXh_7YNoMu1SX47QWpBfsd66xlh4l-tJRIY-eUYRP5QeiV2JCTUE3WvsJcu0x/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Dave and Arnie try to decide whether to soundcheck with our Bette Midler medley or just play a blues jam. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXJnfprkftavcBmqC_ubBoGItM-E9zP6D8z_7NHxVyYNzY-lcCoICGD9nZ3OIUVmknMrfjzrHnJoAIA9fQnxDcyGWTzlSHx6-qQ9IUrJiPPvHVpJ7XA3sBNCBjwPNlJRukDKeqbNalXEN/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXJnfprkftavcBmqC_ubBoGItM-E9zP6D8z_7NHxVyYNzY-lcCoICGD9nZ3OIUVmknMrfjzrHnJoAIA9fQnxDcyGWTzlSHx6-qQ9IUrJiPPvHVpJ7XA3sBNCBjwPNlJRukDKeqbNalXEN/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie and I both brought our acoustics but played them on only one song tonight. Arnie went direct without an acoustic amp.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI2KOJfxKCSwhDXbp5rikx71KBj1ZMU8DhtnnLlR4i9rxnk9yIymVp84k05Hh8I5r9Vk8wvvPPsZSSMDgW7APyn1QLCFLnEz1IIkRSWvFbNn1A9tsPoz_kelQxqHLlgs8StFTYoH5_V1Rq/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI2KOJfxKCSwhDXbp5rikx71KBj1ZMU8DhtnnLlR4i9rxnk9yIymVp84k05Hh8I5r9Vk8wvvPPsZSSMDgW7APyn1QLCFLnEz1IIkRSWvFbNn1A9tsPoz_kelQxqHLlgs8StFTYoH5_V1Rq/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-019.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />OK! We're all set up and sound checked. I look back at the stage area as
I walk over to my green room (Big Betsy) to change into my cowboy
clothes. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglOfbhe01dsAcVWb2vMNOTDSG7htcs0S4rKj8LcEMHjop6QFt6JQIg37W9WMU8CbGsclUXj5FlyAnvimPZHe2hRXo6M4I-5AecA1Xs7gj11eLw1nrzjVYG4OtjEdF2vyPODVwmF9RxRwai/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglOfbhe01dsAcVWb2vMNOTDSG7htcs0S4rKj8LcEMHjop6QFt6JQIg37W9WMU8CbGsclUXj5FlyAnvimPZHe2hRXo6M4I-5AecA1Xs7gj11eLw1nrzjVYG4OtjEdF2vyPODVwmF9RxRwai/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Folks are lining up to enter the event. All the tickets were sold out. Pretty cool. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTsKFr-nIOmC4uIGFhTkaUvFZz5-vX_YkBhL4W8ueRsunariRlmxrN9SeTaiJkGqJ2KjGgAiOBSh16iripU37n5Y6v265xxwYMv_FTj8sIT2-PPew0DzSInkXWiH5lmnHd_fR94EhYnD8/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTsKFr-nIOmC4uIGFhTkaUvFZz5-vX_YkBhL4W8ueRsunariRlmxrN9SeTaiJkGqJ2KjGgAiOBSh16iripU37n5Y6v265xxwYMv_FTj8sIT2-PPew0DzSInkXWiH5lmnHd_fR94EhYnD8/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After donning my jobbing toga I walk back to the stage and find that there is still a line waiting to get in. Verrry cool. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjam0bGoT-i4H7i8dMaAjCNyt-VR8APORPTm8qPB1gVvT9cqeIsqtuUlxcJjH5czDTCPxjqeo5ySI3zcwcv_1UtKMWhVo9oox_SCwCrFJx2IMn0YmQVi0sxHR8lg2dBxEDQrSRUf020Dop2/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjam0bGoT-i4H7i8dMaAjCNyt-VR8APORPTm8qPB1gVvT9cqeIsqtuUlxcJjH5czDTCPxjqeo5ySI3zcwcv_1UtKMWhVo9oox_SCwCrFJx2IMn0YmQVi0sxHR8lg2dBxEDQrSRUf020Dop2/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-022.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It seems the stage is just as I left it. I placed my rig out from under
the gazebo. We had placed the floor wedges way out front on the stairs.
We could still hear them just fine but they did not add to the ambient
noise under the gazebo. This was the most pleasant experience I've ever
had playing under a gazebo. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbX2YPBwBG9KVBjagR6jPMawc69Dwa2MjfboZ8-gaYjtT9VqQVcD5qjbFLIJQFuo8UteSQJ5i6agQdb9fw21sZ0HrfeG2a4kQz_y-LCTtzIsJZjcqqztKwJs1-jcheY3ahF9PdsxtqQ_Er/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbX2YPBwBG9KVBjagR6jPMawc69Dwa2MjfboZ8-gaYjtT9VqQVcD5qjbFLIJQFuo8UteSQJ5i6agQdb9fw21sZ0HrfeG2a4kQz_y-LCTtzIsJZjcqqztKwJs1-jcheY3ahF9PdsxtqQ_Er/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We had time to stop by the bar before downbeat and pick up a barley pop, just enough to wet my whistle.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3KTF84n90nVcj_UtkDZ6Ql3oWQavMoPr9t4TUTxqRo0UVQC8dbMgDXS-RLq2quD0GEMs4yxNqlzA8154wm74C5VAffRKNbrLd2upO9HXujSBkNau7DBHIyo6YGG19ZvAXOcD71iIUTmj/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3KTF84n90nVcj_UtkDZ6Ql3oWQavMoPr9t4TUTxqRo0UVQC8dbMgDXS-RLq2quD0GEMs4yxNqlzA8154wm74C5VAffRKNbrLd2upO9HXujSBkNau7DBHIyo6YGG19ZvAXOcD71iIUTmj/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Yay band! This is our selfie just before we start making noise. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexEafAkZnwHvQJmnnMV63ey8Y4wp1AKRS_gnhyphenhyphenFARN9LpwPBDqRx0-lkVNcDQvdXe8m3KcJGeMb053G9Z61R9MfNgfrgJKGii22oWzBzYXYopVjowH3ae1XdbbJ10HD31AJu1sVRt2Y0u/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexEafAkZnwHvQJmnnMV63ey8Y4wp1AKRS_gnhyphenhyphenFARN9LpwPBDqRx0-lkVNcDQvdXe8m3KcJGeMb053G9Z61R9MfNgfrgJKGii22oWzBzYXYopVjowH3ae1XdbbJ10HD31AJu1sVRt2Y0u/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-027.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Our crowd was till arriving as we began but they were already well into the wine and the food. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEGJ5gaN-Y3XfmNJT6066U2YKKvMPTbSrdSEuXQpQq-_2bV63yJjKAuuzabmvZMKgBlKmRhcHvhE7nlK-vkw-PQ7x1usArN5YamZeKednPJRpmTo_E5Zhv0PbbdADMEbd2063NHMRGKKPI/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEGJ5gaN-Y3XfmNJT6066U2YKKvMPTbSrdSEuXQpQq-_2bV63yJjKAuuzabmvZMKgBlKmRhcHvhE7nlK-vkw-PQ7x1usArN5YamZeKednPJRpmTo_E5Zhv0PbbdADMEbd2063NHMRGKKPI/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I think this is where Johnny Magic Fingers plays his big boogie-woogie
number. The long intro give me a chance to snap a picture of him tearing
up his keyboard. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWN5RLMbO82hm83L_2-oJeo6qg9YMm56ll6PnegrN92fUg2p1SSXpOag1oZCHbBQw8a263SN8ISG_XqV414sAkehUMCqAsDv-BQeilCRPYyVUcRNeWFbeT3O8VVv709Nd4BC9Q2tfVQf3d/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWN5RLMbO82hm83L_2-oJeo6qg9YMm56ll6PnegrN92fUg2p1SSXpOag1oZCHbBQw8a263SN8ISG_XqV414sAkehUMCqAsDv-BQeilCRPYyVUcRNeWFbeT3O8VVv709Nd4BC9Q2tfVQf3d/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-032.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It was a lovely, pleasant evening. We've been playing so seldom lately
that any chance to get our strings in the breeze is a treat. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2X2VnTbMFI-mnk23dPsPwO7g5hEM2N647GilKVQ3ZFoYjUoczowJlRqfi4yog1EPHA8PLiQdo1trTjoH5OcsFky6jkX3Jf-gYdaXDvJWEyGE0BqrXEb0pc7pd5os789HPy5FjL4kvms7b/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2X2VnTbMFI-mnk23dPsPwO7g5hEM2N647GilKVQ3ZFoYjUoczowJlRqfi4yog1EPHA8PLiQdo1trTjoH5OcsFky6jkX3Jf-gYdaXDvJWEyGE0BqrXEb0pc7pd5os789HPy5FjL4kvms7b/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-033.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I brought my usual rig, Kiesel PB5, Fender Kingman, GK MB500, Carvin
RL210. I did run it direct into the PA so I could keep the stage volume
down. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5bfTax14o9Q7YFy8nXhiVJP2iJjTVmWLNjoWMigr8wheg-_hAuc7ocDwkYixPFfhR0m7kB7as9k3zsnm0ZjBYHaHH7T-qcDcLYR6VY2iNyqCSCp51zLBquMZrWOVYHR0BqEgr0fwqBmC/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5bfTax14o9Q7YFy8nXhiVJP2iJjTVmWLNjoWMigr8wheg-_hAuc7ocDwkYixPFfhR0m7kB7as9k3zsnm0ZjBYHaHH7T-qcDcLYR6VY2iNyqCSCp51zLBquMZrWOVYHR0BqEgr0fwqBmC/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-044.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />On the last break I visited the food truck. The proprietor loved my Johnny Cash song. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Jh-qbryTqe3dve-Uh907uHd5LR7ZQoY_fLs3rWN_jQA3SAlukuM-pLGcJGoR3hjCt6TSMdzo99L1lEjJOu-BgPN8pcg1ZjrtMlad3FxtNIgNPxn1kcjp2p7-0Vvn2ESYwFnE8AiBkD13/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Jh-qbryTqe3dve-Uh907uHd5LR7ZQoY_fLs3rWN_jQA3SAlukuM-pLGcJGoR3hjCt6TSMdzo99L1lEjJOu-BgPN8pcg1ZjrtMlad3FxtNIgNPxn1kcjp2p7-0Vvn2ESYwFnE8AiBkD13/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-036.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The grilled chicken pita sandwich was calling my name. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD08R4SUMJ70XhLoxV-_iLs6q7OWtNvhjPh_YKiTx1Lz_EyY4jO6WbD3nHJSZGepcF6rfBJfgh4Gf-9KmZOG7cKirjQvJUB3g7ha22GYulnnU0Q5cMvU5eeY1kY4gXdUyAyJtLQz5fUZ40/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD08R4SUMJ70XhLoxV-_iLs6q7OWtNvhjPh_YKiTx1Lz_EyY4jO6WbD3nHJSZGepcF6rfBJfgh4Gf-9KmZOG7cKirjQvJUB3g7ha22GYulnnU0Q5cMvU5eeY1kY4gXdUyAyJtLQz5fUZ40/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-035.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And it tasted great. I washed it down with an 805. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_QjPwQNDxM6ONOVkjLAUr6YlyOl6DSOzAvuRuxZvXOB6K2Jiais-IjCksRFnvqhVYMmVqPsCjkAE_pR03RCMIk4-_S8swvkKDPUMFpeyaWN__MNhjPUWLPyalzctyuylTfE2xOL356hj/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_QjPwQNDxM6ONOVkjLAUr6YlyOl6DSOzAvuRuxZvXOB6K2Jiais-IjCksRFnvqhVYMmVqPsCjkAE_pR03RCMIk4-_S8swvkKDPUMFpeyaWN__MNhjPUWLPyalzctyuylTfE2xOL356hj/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-045.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />"Well, my Mama met my Daddy down in Alabam. They tied the knot so here I am..."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYyhKlCqV1Eu9epAefiiJ0k2r3VZUffRJJWifcVkWI6s8RMOWueW9QkdfsTfDq_osbz8Nb8l_bnG-uw1ZZGTnt02LVApF3PL0GFDyl-X_hknG75L-EODCL3O5yqm9oop4_yLwTfA9m7tH/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYyhKlCqV1Eu9epAefiiJ0k2r3VZUffRJJWifcVkWI6s8RMOWueW9QkdfsTfDq_osbz8Nb8l_bnG-uw1ZZGTnt02LVApF3PL0GFDyl-X_hknG75L-EODCL3O5yqm9oop4_yLwTfA9m7tH/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-037.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Dave did a great job tonight keeping a lid on it under the gazebo. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsno5Iz-jGj9AsTOVMMeA9FDiBZquIEfj21zvkHCrbMwcohyphenhyphenPFmAJY_x9L3gVGxORbn6AmExT4YI2J7S_C3feRW38dDjXNIuvgxYpxX4d2Zff1qgqISK8aRee4tBag9WLah71yQFcOPb4/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="1280" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsno5Iz-jGj9AsTOVMMeA9FDiBZquIEfj21zvkHCrbMwcohyphenhyphenPFmAJY_x9L3gVGxORbn6AmExT4YI2J7S_C3feRW38dDjXNIuvgxYpxX4d2Zff1qgqISK8aRee4tBag9WLah71yQFcOPb4/w640-h530/ANB-Giracci-101620-039.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Well drat, that one table up front never showed up all evening. They must've heard I was going to play bass tonight. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqJWxXhyphenhyphenUgUhBp917SlSxU8ZkhWHVunGbEKkq9OEidCQvd0OqiXH4NC4H7BqwaoTc6oAtjOW8Ki73WjdofSSKkX2eGGbqLPv2qVHe3dasYY46t9aF-cuETmErk3bHvyA2vvGOMpGyf7IA/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqJWxXhyphenhyphenUgUhBp917SlSxU8ZkhWHVunGbEKkq9OEidCQvd0OqiXH4NC4H7BqwaoTc6oAtjOW8Ki73WjdofSSKkX2eGGbqLPv2qVHe3dasYY46t9aF-cuETmErk3bHvyA2vvGOMpGyf7IA/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-043.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Regardless, it was a great crowd and we had a ton of fun.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbwNolEoNf-G3f35BMYf9OG-YNQuxBhZBwFGPjWFjovhwJtUylaw7ER9jAk7H_KK_zZJIYimCM9fdHqic0MlJ9vPSFy2247-fLbutZZnAvsdPjYKAnQ8_lOkBx_fydp71gGbLIubx2lsj/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbwNolEoNf-G3f35BMYf9OG-YNQuxBhZBwFGPjWFjovhwJtUylaw7ER9jAk7H_KK_zZJIYimCM9fdHqic0MlJ9vPSFy2247-fLbutZZnAvsdPjYKAnQ8_lOkBx_fydp71gGbLIubx2lsj/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-042.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Some of our biggest fans danced on up to the stage to share in the fun. Yay band! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYlQBJg9nlfBsdrArk3daRtBsEqRCyHGPPWskWju-tktOCpBG2HZ5jpFwlnBUSSVWPHERL7UbP2Sv_o7rGK4p3L3udt9cjhYiLi0HlK7WyxYkfQi6MYlIy0cEW6_L7Fev8Blc1VO9oIE79/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYlQBJg9nlfBsdrArk3daRtBsEqRCyHGPPWskWju-tktOCpBG2HZ5jpFwlnBUSSVWPHERL7UbP2Sv_o7rGK4p3L3udt9cjhYiLi0HlK7WyxYkfQi6MYlIy0cEW6_L7Fev8Blc1VO9oIE79/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-040.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Too quickly it was over and we turned back into roadies. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV641dbPjE12hRfHVykynrDKePAUxA4JsgHYf8Cj6JzLQkvpWYVmjL_6tc8zzGmn43suTl4jlPlCp6S_3k5nN_qR4IKpHDr3FFp1YyNUcxpHzrOmG8MAvKzT_Ze__EAgyt4jiGiwIxLP8I/s1280/ANB-Giracci-101620-046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV641dbPjE12hRfHVykynrDKePAUxA4JsgHYf8Cj6JzLQkvpWYVmjL_6tc8zzGmn43suTl4jlPlCp6S_3k5nN_qR4IKpHDr3FFp1YyNUcxpHzrOmG8MAvKzT_Ze__EAgyt4jiGiwIxLP8I/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-101620-046.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next Sunday we have another event at another local winery, <a class="externalLink" href="http://astonesthrowwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>A Stones Throw Winery</b></a>
in San Juan Capistrano. I haven't the foggiest idea what that event is
about but we'll be out in the fresh air and sunshine making noise and
hopefully entertaining real live people. Thanks for looking in on me and
my little music thing. You guys are great. <br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
<br /><br />BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-50893374427832671822020-11-05T13:57:00.001-08:002020-11-05T13:57:24.668-08:00Irvine Global Village Festival 9/25/20<p> Howdy Buckaroos! <br />
<br />
The True Willie Band (Willie Nelson tribute) hasn't played an engagement in seven months. It was great to be back with this band again playing music I really enjoy. <br />
<br />
It was a full-on, almost-big-time, parking lot gig. <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.cityofirvine.org/irvine-global-village-festival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>The Irvine Global Village Festival</b></a>
has been going on for years. In fact, they are planning a huge
celebration for their 20th anniversary next year. But for this year the
big music events were covid-protocol, physically distanced, outdoors,
with a big stage, decent sound system, plus low power FM broadcasting. I
didn't ask if there was a recording. Dang! <br />
<br />If was a typical commute into the OC down the 57 freeway. It's been
quite a while so I didn't mind the little bit of traffic at all.
Unfortunately my family came a little later and got stuck behind an
accident. They were late and missed the first couple of songs. It's the
drama we call "That's The Way The Traffic Snarls". </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnCNi0iBUDKS9YeZ8A3oryPyqhf439KLKaPsLbmEMzlmUM3q_sab7108bMB7Xz549jsXTGw5vjpYTJ_63Kv6A5P-IDf_Xbi2qHmT-H6Lh6r2qw2aCerIQuRjdQIjlrby8UcSshjR5FvPn/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnCNi0iBUDKS9YeZ8A3oryPyqhf439KLKaPsLbmEMzlmUM3q_sab7108bMB7Xz549jsXTGw5vjpYTJ_63Kv6A5P-IDf_Xbi2qHmT-H6Lh6r2qw2aCerIQuRjdQIjlrby8UcSshjR5FvPn/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After allowing for extra traffic, which did not materialize, I was the
first to arrive. After parking next to the ramp leading up to the large
stage I started my setup dance solo. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigWGwucpLtvD45NIO5FiD90QitfX7VCICVCt-vPEjII4zSUgQHZhREbTJO1EAPpkLxRAo9Kn4cmQWFATEX_s_9Lixmgg3_tOHaNUpdOvibLpq9dOpp1FSs8muH-cw7NWY8wsSW3aLhzYtV/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigWGwucpLtvD45NIO5FiD90QitfX7VCICVCt-vPEjII4zSUgQHZhREbTJO1EAPpkLxRAo9Kn4cmQWFATEX_s_9Lixmgg3_tOHaNUpdOvibLpq9dOpp1FSs8muH-cw7NWY8wsSW3aLhzYtV/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />That's Roland on stage wringing out the monitor mixes with Rick at the
booth. Roland actually ran FOH for us. The whole sound crew was top
notch. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAoFTDghMP6YwzGNnTilZHVgcJU0dJI4sUCfT0FeLonxHib_jMIO_-wi5IfcwV5jv15MeHEJ3smZQyKVUpU99rmznDqSPszy3XPEb9htKhnI7QZ17KcIrX98nr5Yf_-g43zpvMl4jtt3hb/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAoFTDghMP6YwzGNnTilZHVgcJU0dJI4sUCfT0FeLonxHib_jMIO_-wi5IfcwV5jv15MeHEJ3smZQyKVUpU99rmznDqSPszy3XPEb9htKhnI7QZ17KcIrX98nr5Yf_-g43zpvMl4jtt3hb/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Since Mrs. BassCliff had never been to the Irvine Global Village
Festival I told her to look for the big orange balloon flying behind the
stage. Of course, before the show it was taken down. But she didn't
have any trouble finding the place. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjql90LPuSat_RB5yWf__a9BesFseTy646MHXBEh5uHoRZRNM3bRwHN0nNqeKXg9xLiW8tA7Kk9Hc0WiegGdWj7u-zHev5M-94Ezoa8reLTganSjAAt2ZRF49edcTcJasW1K9KSvdjpps9N/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjql90LPuSat_RB5yWf__a9BesFseTy646MHXBEh5uHoRZRNM3bRwHN0nNqeKXg9xLiW8tA7Kk9Hc0WiegGdWj7u-zHev5M-94Ezoa8reLTganSjAAt2ZRF49edcTcJasW1K9KSvdjpps9N/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I completed my solo setup dance just as Johnny Magic Fingers arrived. I
gave him a hand schlepping his gear. He brought his full compliment of
keyboards, amps, mixer, module, etc. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgx6LqhKpoy9Gs8xovF8nRcykPlpRkBv3qazv1heCDNYzesXFbJKxcoI367CyUdRLnkd-pRIc4MR0cq7zH2gYs1SpJFRfTVuXkJ5uVeVfmJLW1SpMgj7xECzDavTTJkPdlqhoK3X-vDWe/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgx6LqhKpoy9Gs8xovF8nRcykPlpRkBv3qazv1heCDNYzesXFbJKxcoI367CyUdRLnkd-pRIc4MR0cq7zH2gYs1SpJFRfTVuXkJ5uVeVfmJLW1SpMgj7xECzDavTTJkPdlqhoK3X-vDWe/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's a plug for the sound company. I played this festival last year
with the KRB and remember these guys. I believe this company been around
here for quite a while.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVT_pRJ_qJZYVRTNm6TaUnSZ4lB9tWFIDjWMhovWsEK2iR7QPdmhkpWMq4zzmwD4Pir1xjf9J-fU3UTXEjA8dhPUhyphenhyphen4otmUTmg3Ae2lZMdKdVb8_LjX7qAXlIp4if36QP4-i9pH5V7hxY9/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVT_pRJ_qJZYVRTNm6TaUnSZ4lB9tWFIDjWMhovWsEK2iR7QPdmhkpWMq4zzmwD4Pir1xjf9J-fU3UTXEjA8dhPUhyphenhyphen4otmUTmg3Ae2lZMdKdVb8_LjX7qAXlIp4if36QP4-i9pH5V7hxY9/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Drummer Dave arrives. He's still nursing a bad knee so we helped with his gear too. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZmxF1MYP8jVCMXLt2060BW7-jpVzoL3j7Jdy_VCO_XZzb-atSAbrldw993AkhsHoX7akKUbDHoaqGBPa58jfRzA431-mKjq4rxzuPug7HVZdubNfofV04TYSVRZcNGCQIWSMj4Q6hwTR/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZmxF1MYP8jVCMXLt2060BW7-jpVzoL3j7Jdy_VCO_XZzb-atSAbrldw993AkhsHoX7akKUbDHoaqGBPa58jfRzA431-mKjq4rxzuPug7HVZdubNfofV04TYSVRZcNGCQIWSMj4Q6hwTR/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Farther out on either side of the stage were these two lonely speakers
on sticks. It was not a huge sound system today because the show was
also broadcast using low power FM so people could listen in their car.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgho6uwVQUPxvZ9d9nDZo-ZYTok1vysizitoxG2121-HaBfceYJL-P-Jf4zFElBziK2wWfVICOdHwRGYt7xjQRFRVa6gDp0j5ECeCXVCBkiLl30z8upmbNeRQahC2Tvv8RWStnv9FHkw0uP/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgho6uwVQUPxvZ9d9nDZo-ZYTok1vysizitoxG2121-HaBfceYJL-P-Jf4zFElBziK2wWfVICOdHwRGYt7xjQRFRVa6gDp0j5ECeCXVCBkiLl30z8upmbNeRQahC2Tvv8RWStnv9FHkw0uP/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Yep, the big orange balloon is being put away for the evening. I'd
really like to take a ride on that. They were giving rides last year. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyd3ckcTNawAjViRv827EbuvKzaj34VeAlLP1aEwlewkuBvo7TepVA-ILbApyMH7BlYrxNWAqtH3DhCdLvOc63B9qQcqRaS43S36izjbza3lZMOm2IGmIl59703DlCPypF7K1I8eIFHfil/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyd3ckcTNawAjViRv827EbuvKzaj34VeAlLP1aEwlewkuBvo7TepVA-ILbApyMH7BlYrxNWAqtH3DhCdLvOc63B9qQcqRaS43S36izjbza3lZMOm2IGmIl59703DlCPypF7K1I8eIFHfil/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is the new Willie-mobile. It's a really nice unit with all the comforts of home. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDnEbsShTdKd31PbL5Q8kVZVVh6WJoNu8OjwfGijoOoZcJwR_e5Qo0ZXcbi5CbXiE5awtGSS_DmnzAlNxu9Hr2fw6nCa7uPpA4kWYlqQf2IME_CEYAliB8Hw1S4UHiTSS0UEQ86GUYsj0/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDnEbsShTdKd31PbL5Q8kVZVVh6WJoNu8OjwfGijoOoZcJwR_e5Qo0ZXcbi5CbXiE5awtGSS_DmnzAlNxu9Hr2fw6nCa7uPpA4kWYlqQf2IME_CEYAliB8Hw1S4UHiTSS0UEQ86GUYsj0/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And here is the green room for the band. I'm not complaining. No. Not one bit. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7mIcpvX5Hd6qDyMfT4jCtpIV7_YEE-NHsQ_4ywGVAmmCvoYOZpg8BhcylZxARzlnBilSKZ3CpxFemtw8Df_VJ60HkohHBUtsgCgcoAxuQyEmC-Z8pL97oyFXFKiiMy2H9V_CuS63rA5s/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7mIcpvX5Hd6qDyMfT4jCtpIV7_YEE-NHsQ_4ywGVAmmCvoYOZpg8BhcylZxARzlnBilSKZ3CpxFemtw8Df_VJ60HkohHBUtsgCgcoAxuQyEmC-Z8pL97oyFXFKiiMy2H9V_CuS63rA5s/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The rest of the band gets into their setup dance. I just sort of hang around and take pictures. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidU2Z4DK8eua5g7OQcbCNMvr81yUWU4b7hq-hFBkbDodI_23n2AtvJN-g51o9yjwfnT_rWvYEmTbqtKu2KO1vajUrkGx6Rh87RklC_MVGSACfJXS185ZiIcKLRgzlfMmAS1ZwO67u_vvcR/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidU2Z4DK8eua5g7OQcbCNMvr81yUWU4b7hq-hFBkbDodI_23n2AtvJN-g51o9yjwfnT_rWvYEmTbqtKu2KO1vajUrkGx6Rh87RklC_MVGSACfJXS185ZiIcKLRgzlfMmAS1ZwO67u_vvcR/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-018.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie is filling in for Guitar Mike today. Since Arnie was here we featured a few of his Merle tribute songs in the show. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54RAVucESveQPPmIRLs3IO38hKPIMvA7C7ROhvH5dypWil8TJOmx6vaAsJ1Tnf-DGYb4oZou0yeWsg3uY81eE1kYAPgQshoRWcP4FCDK7F0cVDEVTItO-f-P851N-pO0pXJ7PZA3Ifgty/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54RAVucESveQPPmIRLs3IO38hKPIMvA7C7ROhvH5dypWil8TJOmx6vaAsJ1Tnf-DGYb4oZou0yeWsg3uY81eE1kYAPgQshoRWcP4FCDK7F0cVDEVTItO-f-P851N-pO0pXJ7PZA3Ifgty/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's Johnny Magic Fingers behind his castle of keyboards. He's got all the sounds. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6pAfWKuiGCFzttUZA7cu7ILQse-E9gvjPt_y5QaZsunKQugc0GoLRiavMdrSxXQi0scKJf2ZZhVWXZ6xlEuTYX6hhZxDu3jGqr1nVk8GyqcTsVGbFUnLj-Mfyn5dZ97xSxmq8mjKVTVb/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6pAfWKuiGCFzttUZA7cu7ILQse-E9gvjPt_y5QaZsunKQugc0GoLRiavMdrSxXQi0scKJf2ZZhVWXZ6xlEuTYX6hhZxDu3jGqr1nVk8GyqcTsVGbFUnLj-Mfyn5dZ97xSxmq8mjKVTVb/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-022.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's your old country bass player selfie-ing away while Roland wires up Dave's kit. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMETnXm70CkzA3HHUdV2lJS291k99HLu_qluq2dhSvOv6bWe_OSeWr7oLrRYnXy3GEBVNwCs986ohPOr0JDE5cdIsAsCEHjWqKHefnTOeiPEpuyJgPY8QY7hgOHhsTPUgmzWw0bAZoQnBE/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMETnXm70CkzA3HHUdV2lJS291k99HLu_qluq2dhSvOv6bWe_OSeWr7oLrRYnXy3GEBVNwCs986ohPOr0JDE5cdIsAsCEHjWqKHefnTOeiPEpuyJgPY8QY7hgOHhsTPUgmzWw0bAZoQnBE/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />In the band's "green room" tent we were treated to some snacks and a
cooler full of bottled water. Our hosts also brought out a fruit tray
and a vegetable tray. It was good hospitality. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_eS-o6OP2liO0ja8Zi6vCGgm3AE_knDUaxglUqA9EMmccIsiXweFE60vieSz1xs6ppOnuWfyNdEN2ai6W0Jvw2bQmavsGT41-3MdEItCFY4aD8gPQRqg0YTVj55j2ccw9TlVhw4WRRt6/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_eS-o6OP2liO0ja8Zi6vCGgm3AE_knDUaxglUqA9EMmccIsiXweFE60vieSz1xs6ppOnuWfyNdEN2ai6W0Jvw2bQmavsGT41-3MdEItCFY4aD8gPQRqg0YTVj55j2ccw9TlVhw4WRRt6/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Drummer Dave is ready for his soundcheck. The soundman complimented Dave on the finish of his kit. It is a great looking kit. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwdWYeT5QqMzWFDoYY0HF1kV1Xmr4_XS6MqJ3xxZkTz9WA5LKjmRkBXPplvzCLA9Vdv_khqlVn1cLCiPT9hjmKTCQ2PxwxCmwG00dlaZAlmiG5a-bmGz-y3Jc2jv0elLYk8L3SW8J3_l4/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwdWYeT5QqMzWFDoYY0HF1kV1Xmr4_XS6MqJ3xxZkTz9WA5LKjmRkBXPplvzCLA9Vdv_khqlVn1cLCiPT9hjmKTCQ2PxwxCmwG00dlaZAlmiG5a-bmGz-y3Jc2jv0elLYk8L3SW8J3_l4/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-026.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />True Willie (Roger) and Merle (Arnie) get their monitors mixed and their guitars tuned good. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9bK-qurGxZX8v7nlke4W3MVzAlM3zTKn1JdM21TUQYEP5VcgBh0n0SgoFw8OUZH1EgALsoEooMsMoq8rKWR6QMiXhn4_ek70w-IUuYEtNfCNak4etsXyJzQ7AdjXzJTmv6aRzL_qIJLA/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9bK-qurGxZX8v7nlke4W3MVzAlM3zTKn1JdM21TUQYEP5VcgBh0n0SgoFw8OUZH1EgALsoEooMsMoq8rKWR6QMiXhn4_ek70w-IUuYEtNfCNak4etsXyJzQ7AdjXzJTmv6aRzL_qIJLA/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-030.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />That building on the far side of the parking lot from me is an ice rink.
It looks like the cars are already starting to line up at the "doors".
Doors are at 4:30. The show stars at 5:30. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYy4y1L1rpizT6SXW_S8wgazw_3gwsAw9toAb3ed7Uc9m7dt5Nmq8utY4NmFy7pUWcDE5EPwb26VOhKUMeqI-0RZkcfJaosp2F3bYjaJSOUhApHWt0YsospCEghq60D-7rknRtolyYVJy6/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYy4y1L1rpizT6SXW_S8wgazw_3gwsAw9toAb3ed7Uc9m7dt5Nmq8utY4NmFy7pUWcDE5EPwb26VOhKUMeqI-0RZkcfJaosp2F3bYjaJSOUhApHWt0YsospCEghq60D-7rknRtolyYVJy6/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-032.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The cars were allowed to park only in the spaces with cones, every other
space. The audience could sit right next to their cars but if they
walked anywhere they had to put on a mask. It's the cautious and polite
thing to do when you can't distance. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHglo4rxvuX7U2_eNa1WPB0MnqDBviRS9m5lwnPI2b4QjmYpfT7XvTyHGBOZJc0RAMS9fJ4aUiXhn5m-IR4buZARCssHGohEyx5pPI9B3vK2-FKnxgUOdRgEgE6NhMW7BzWYqMrftWsbOW/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHglo4rxvuX7U2_eNa1WPB0MnqDBviRS9m5lwnPI2b4QjmYpfT7XvTyHGBOZJc0RAMS9fJ4aUiXhn5m-IR4buZARCssHGohEyx5pPI9B3vK2-FKnxgUOdRgEgE6NhMW7BzWYqMrftWsbOW/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-033.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Doors are open and the cars start lining up. I was surprised to hear
that we had just about sold out the show, only about 10 tickets went
unsold. Yay band! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUaI4FgBDYgJdmKmsrFx2WfzGaeCHo1i0StI_lp5V-tR5af18TENlP09EOX5J9uGo8cYHskdAJGjbGGJgbkUnQr5cQsS7FA4FzwFsQhaczCuatiY3XIuKTBqB2EVZGAqouM-fZxWVrLPk/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUaI4FgBDYgJdmKmsrFx2WfzGaeCHo1i0StI_lp5V-tR5af18TENlP09EOX5J9uGo8cYHskdAJGjbGGJgbkUnQr5cQsS7FA4FzwFsQhaczCuatiY3XIuKTBqB2EVZGAqouM-fZxWVrLPk/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-034.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There was a BBQ food truck and an ice cream truck on the premises.
Lucille's is very good BBQ but I didn't have any tonight, sorry Bill. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilBJP2t0g6yhceNojaZ87pq-bLgp1P1n2wOux2Q5hRoixdHpRa6aSB0ZIKdRDQgMB9l_54DaJMd10_JyiCA_PFjkyhEeh1IuWhMbHIWnD0CeP7rApGhV8gSWLwm3pPZ32ZdfF0ha05BpxX/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilBJP2t0g6yhceNojaZ87pq-bLgp1P1n2wOux2Q5hRoixdHpRa6aSB0ZIKdRDQgMB9l_54DaJMd10_JyiCA_PFjkyhEeh1IuWhMbHIWnD0CeP7rApGhV8gSWLwm3pPZ32ZdfF0ha05BpxX/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-037.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is our intrepid sound crew, Rick (boss), Chris (stage crew), and
Roland (FOH). I got lots of compliments on the sound so these guys
really did their job well. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMibXuXCatyVGXN3VO5Lg6mtooSbdpl7DZ2TkC4P5FJQclxpWH03ef4pRw8ftBnvhSEZ-y0Oc3u1-ikUfwUXYgxCTunaaEaRIWB3APLwV-PjLrJgfwNKtY8ddFRNbkQaqiNsIT7_iOKKnL/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMibXuXCatyVGXN3VO5Lg6mtooSbdpl7DZ2TkC4P5FJQclxpWH03ef4pRw8ftBnvhSEZ-y0Oc3u1-ikUfwUXYgxCTunaaEaRIWB3APLwV-PjLrJgfwNKtY8ddFRNbkQaqiNsIT7_iOKKnL/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-039.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Lots of folks brought picnics with them to enjoy during the evening. It was a little warm but not unpleasant at all. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEro0to_AnSUnB92dfjJdHmIHJ_sgB8Rrlskc_XjHDWOC42ekHNSYrPZmyW1V41GPRDqtAj25gsei2Co-M6EF-oEBMvcboQ-n-jY8Huu8_bb3IROntPipwW8IwwpLUEfZQ9L6mwfmBDKf/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEro0to_AnSUnB92dfjJdHmIHJ_sgB8Rrlskc_XjHDWOC42ekHNSYrPZmyW1V41GPRDqtAj25gsei2Co-M6EF-oEBMvcboQ-n-jY8Huu8_bb3IROntPipwW8IwwpLUEfZQ9L6mwfmBDKf/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-040.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />When I first heard of this gig I was expecting an actual drive-in
theater to play in. Bbut this was just one of the big parking lots where
the festival is held every year. They made it work. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9yglnAsXCdqoS1DS_1qNUiP1BZXp2qZOY_wdnPIgYD4znB03WI8wFs6RzxbTtzh7XgvAOq84n_SkPcc6f7cqvNyHKCxpCq2O6v1VL4Swb2p04fadrlQrW2_gAC93ACCDi4MWEz7Q4gzc/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9yglnAsXCdqoS1DS_1qNUiP1BZXp2qZOY_wdnPIgYD4znB03WI8wFs6RzxbTtzh7XgvAOq84n_SkPcc6f7cqvNyHKCxpCq2O6v1VL4Swb2p04fadrlQrW2_gAC93ACCDi4MWEz7Q4gzc/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-043.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We've got on our cowboy clothes and it looks like the gang's ready to storm the stage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEUOIyajkgA6ivRZTiJZpC4w9yThpu32MiO9D7GcnsHZl82gs8OQbfATlvGzr9ErkiQtIwTzDlRq54WnJzmw5dAmxzVcyXx3ctRA4lOX4SEH8xt84owmLF__kD51J11gfAsMKE4jPS_JeO/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEUOIyajkgA6ivRZTiJZpC4w9yThpu32MiO9D7GcnsHZl82gs8OQbfATlvGzr9ErkiQtIwTzDlRq54WnJzmw5dAmxzVcyXx3ctRA4lOX4SEH8xt84owmLF__kD51J11gfAsMKE4jPS_JeO/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-045.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's True Willie and his new True Willie-mobile. <COUGH!-private dressing room-COUGH!><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwOPtkui1vKmr0QrMyUAvgYLTowX-84YbuhcDZJIZLYLE21I5_UnO7icpX_SV22nBWZzjjrMnzHVAfkmuPTIcREnHr1nWEeXnK6lFocoJDjYt2P0bfXd5uECcpXA1LZvAqtDvAIx9pj08Q/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwOPtkui1vKmr0QrMyUAvgYLTowX-84YbuhcDZJIZLYLE21I5_UnO7icpX_SV22nBWZzjjrMnzHVAfkmuPTIcREnHr1nWEeXnK6lFocoJDjYt2P0bfXd5uECcpXA1LZvAqtDvAIx9pj08Q/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-047.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This picture if purely for tax purposes. TW's tax guy was in the
audience and said if he can prove he uses his new ride on the gig it can
be a write-off. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaziwtyLGLor3XVqGPIqMzwqfhaPOF0XSXO1m-2sYsMcgCNEN8S26Eba8FEIgWC4IanrIB38FIZjKYCkfz9c7ZOCW2FgQ6uvhH5JcFx-oez4d5eDau2q3N4a9Y94YLAaJtiixbN9t__Isl/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaziwtyLGLor3XVqGPIqMzwqfhaPOF0XSXO1m-2sYsMcgCNEN8S26Eba8FEIgWC4IanrIB38FIZjKYCkfz9c7ZOCW2FgQ6uvhH5JcFx-oez4d5eDau2q3N4a9Y94YLAaJtiixbN9t__Isl/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-050.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Your old country bass player is tuned up and ready to keep it low. There's a nice bunch of cars in the crowd. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPD6BfFpoCo0XLzwnWNChKKdokMCwJtiYAAqAEaYsSkIB4FXO79zbTmb4MUPIm14AEGM206j_T4umrzWqku9VfpA0nLq3ogijZ8vR4bTEijq0R00389nu454p1Ksu3h68qOxEx_2reshvd/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPD6BfFpoCo0XLzwnWNChKKdokMCwJtiYAAqAEaYsSkIB4FXO79zbTmb4MUPIm14AEGM206j_T4umrzWqku9VfpA0nLq3ogijZ8vR4bTEijq0R00389nu454p1Ksu3h68qOxEx_2reshvd/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-052.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Boys are ready to put on the show. Everything about this gig was
great except for looking into the sun. It was off to our left a little,
not right in our faces, but still a bit brutal. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyPlKcQ3PgFStyFVNzQK8KnFamkmsyh5heSzX77ws_1tZBp8bY0EDLZF5ieVQY7hdfzy6apE-7JtGUdfqP6oeWltfJwqtVi3ZKjCkwsKTE5RIbrOBdoytLN69jlrRBu__i-ms73GR60X1a/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyPlKcQ3PgFStyFVNzQK8KnFamkmsyh5heSzX77ws_1tZBp8bY0EDLZF5ieVQY7hdfzy6apE-7JtGUdfqP6oeWltfJwqtVi3ZKjCkwsKTE5RIbrOBdoytLN69jlrRBu__i-ms73GR60X1a/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-055.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />TW regales the audience with a little story. Then he invites them all to
his trailer after the show. They'll have to file through in a single
line. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0nkfyRfn1zP80XRt7cFas9PM41u6RbLD-L8FJ7lBBLX5ma4j6UFIANaJfMXEXbeacFjgSK5Q-s4oDQ8IZH-ZQXkJGv8walq5nnxTjMCKDmID7iTyvJNmrn6U4ZqWieDYeLH5CN_N-39n/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0nkfyRfn1zP80XRt7cFas9PM41u6RbLD-L8FJ7lBBLX5ma4j6UFIANaJfMXEXbeacFjgSK5Q-s4oDQ8IZH-ZQXkJGv8walq5nnxTjMCKDmID7iTyvJNmrn6U4ZqWieDYeLH5CN_N-39n/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-057.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />"If you had not have fallen, I would not have found you...."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3my4kR-Mg6LMoXJM6tun4BRdNIRIh1iRWRPInWamdQ9JR2qOZw8aK-n8a-N9Q_7lPVsdglVDZFoDFwcU6N8Ip4Un-78Tpkne9boF_BdVUXU-uXODn2pJVDQ8ZwgJxx7QBQsDzGirgpzI4/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3my4kR-Mg6LMoXJM6tun4BRdNIRIh1iRWRPInWamdQ9JR2qOZw8aK-n8a-N9Q_7lPVsdglVDZFoDFwcU6N8Ip4Un-78Tpkne9boF_BdVUXU-uXODn2pJVDQ8ZwgJxx7QBQsDzGirgpzI4/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-058.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I just noticed, John brought only three keyboards. Usually he brings four. How about that? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjSaYiDkPx1gKMVmHbNSWZuVFGEWpP45vtLqxbMGGWJDP73JB1W5HC3kIzE8Lzq65sqRbzfF9R1I_EJwSYVGk4wVEEjm7rbr-GcCokqtQHuDtQZW3USgw1d6svdb_le9SgF1AtgJ0aYF5/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjSaYiDkPx1gKMVmHbNSWZuVFGEWpP45vtLqxbMGGWJDP73JB1W5HC3kIzE8Lzq65sqRbzfF9R1I_EJwSYVGk4wVEEjm7rbr-GcCokqtQHuDtQZW3USgw1d6svdb_le9SgF1AtgJ0aYF5/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-060.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />TW smiles at his favorite bass player on this stage. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEANXc6tDChZbz6JUUXw1k3QgUWUkZ4Z9CWcCM3yiIvjM8Iz_tllgcIjnoRhDUgm20a0HEgT9jpPIwkd4fDLmu720r0wygIsub1CG_RrnZoyATcbaybOlIo3S1vQo53D4ys6683OP08ha5/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEANXc6tDChZbz6JUUXw1k3QgUWUkZ4Z9CWcCM3yiIvjM8Iz_tllgcIjnoRhDUgm20a0HEgT9jpPIwkd4fDLmu720r0wygIsub1CG_RrnZoyATcbaybOlIo3S1vQo53D4ys6683OP08ha5/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-062.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Drummer Dave lays it down. This guy sings as good as he plays.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBM5grLthnRb9tnlttSB3hol2ajXBWiMxXDVdm-7d73wL8emh-99KSOarEfpdWW5uXNnAMeeHeP6dvoDsbMx1qzrXRkJgdXE8YK4w-Qp77OEybyBV8y4iOwGvOpx_TThu9NzHhc9lf0bD5/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBM5grLthnRb9tnlttSB3hol2ajXBWiMxXDVdm-7d73wL8emh-99KSOarEfpdWW5uXNnAMeeHeP6dvoDsbMx1qzrXRkJgdXE8YK4w-Qp77OEybyBV8y4iOwGvOpx_TThu9NzHhc9lf0bD5/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-063.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's near the end of the show and the sun is starting to set. Friends and family start to gather nearer the stage. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgGJp49e0imd_8n5VKFTEqHlVyzqc4_P2Lahcr_sNQQZyxoVjZpAcQ20OcPU0X-fdfWxEV3OJRe_BFCs-lx1FnNjqC0rlLA0U0qlOkZUuEMO9jZbOnu2CJlRuZ5MqCoLcvaDbH9QGXhLn/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgGJp49e0imd_8n5VKFTEqHlVyzqc4_P2Lahcr_sNQQZyxoVjZpAcQ20OcPU0X-fdfWxEV3OJRe_BFCs-lx1FnNjqC0rlLA0U0qlOkZUuEMO9jZbOnu2CJlRuZ5MqCoLcvaDbH9QGXhLn/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-064.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />At one point a group of five young lads were yelling "Gotta Get Drunk"!!
I was quite pleased that these young lads were so into Willie. TW
obliged. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHd2FVzGjZmBIXBZfosjaSX9GyXcsSkSpjKtdUFLNOy-J0Q1JxWETQcLiNEWGIL_fYMljPRhyphenhyphen4IfPosgFOIWKkKiYEToLy5qGyedZMJd5bTt-Mp2sEw1Q5yeQJjY7hiFlYZ6_r2Ojig-N/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHd2FVzGjZmBIXBZfosjaSX9GyXcsSkSpjKtdUFLNOy-J0Q1JxWETQcLiNEWGIL_fYMljPRhyphenhyphen4IfPosgFOIWKkKiYEToLy5qGyedZMJd5bTt-Mp2sEw1Q5yeQJjY7hiFlYZ6_r2Ojig-N/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-065.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We heard lots of applause but there was quite a bit of honking and flashing lights too. Pretty cool. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyM_DSQbQ7jJ-3RxsIJc2dmO1kpiKHx0-jBuuwZRTQkD_iFGssIMzH306KQfEPTi7OtdEWwgDpvUh4sML8acsNwQJUXdne4zeuqH6KHSmsi-jNJ3qxe2oBe7KBlfa0U93MGOJy4fw-z3l/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyM_DSQbQ7jJ-3RxsIJc2dmO1kpiKHx0-jBuuwZRTQkD_iFGssIMzH306KQfEPTi7OtdEWwgDpvUh4sML8acsNwQJUXdne4zeuqH6KHSmsi-jNJ3qxe2oBe7KBlfa0U93MGOJy4fw-z3l/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-067.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The young Willie fans are there on the K-rail on the left. They were having a ball. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGraOd3VPm54nEt8Q2ggeNreXizWWUpgzdeawIY3UBqVJEVZgBeYzG5lRHrHHo1tFhgn3s2PMcS61U9Nc-fYbD6hcazzcCvR4gUx_ZikuxMOwPOoZpmQzkxlF7EKmLJ4wEmX6_YSiGhBW/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGraOd3VPm54nEt8Q2ggeNreXizWWUpgzdeawIY3UBqVJEVZgBeYzG5lRHrHHo1tFhgn3s2PMcS61U9Nc-fYbD6hcazzcCvR4gUx_ZikuxMOwPOoZpmQzkxlF7EKmLJ4wEmX6_YSiGhBW/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-068.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It was a pretty good show. Roger said we haven't played it for seven
months. We knocked the rust off pretty good. Then it was time to load up
and head home. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmygm4jZPRaYvZiA7r4kkQ2RSxoqARahvzHKY3_X0INS1RFdPSrn3WRnfgk49s-MlGfT1FKJT6MCouMutlKX7s0gZlYX3tWnfh1MXdF-oR_xK-xsNVbVW4AoHSiBmLAe-omDTInvFQWUdN/s1280/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmygm4jZPRaYvZiA7r4kkQ2RSxoqARahvzHKY3_X0INS1RFdPSrn3WRnfgk49s-MlGfT1FKJT6MCouMutlKX7s0gZlYX3tWnfh1MXdF-oR_xK-xsNVbVW4AoHSiBmLAe-omDTInvFQWUdN/w640-h480/TW-IrvineGlobalVillage-092520-069.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I apologize for not having a beer review at the end of this report. One
of our fans brought up Tecate for us. I enjoyed one of those while loading out.
After I got home I enjoyed my usual Stone FML. When I try something new
I'll be sure to let you know. Thanks for coming along with me for my
first drive-in gig. It's a good thing. They might be here for a while. Take care and God bless. <br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-31535780870423418382020-11-05T11:22:00.001-08:002020-11-05T11:22:17.149-08:00Giracci Winery 9/18/20 <p>Hello friends,</p><p></p><p>Oops, it looks like I got a little out of order when trying to catch up on my gig posts. Sorry about that. But I'll continue just so that I get them all posted. <br />
<br />It was another outdoor pandemic gig that was too much fun. With all the
new material and the acoustic feel of the band, it was a blast. It
started off a bit warm as I left for the gig. It was a little cooler
than this at the gig but it was very warm at my house. I had loaded up
two basses and my amp for this gig. Yes, a little bit old school without
IEMs. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCMldeK-zZyhwf6Unn8eWmrMxV0xQ1utr2avTEm35fQqcFDE69xCdLsnnUuK7ELGt0EFTJLGFVri9rM_FxPjvyX_C7G_i6xBtt-uJw1W2ioA4Uz_vfGsmSGVHg4DB-wG3SlNqvdprhkFH/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCMldeK-zZyhwf6Unn8eWmrMxV0xQ1utr2avTEm35fQqcFDE69xCdLsnnUuK7ELGt0EFTJLGFVri9rM_FxPjvyX_C7G_i6xBtt-uJw1W2ioA4Uz_vfGsmSGVHg4DB-wG3SlNqvdprhkFH/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The winery is out on Santiago Canyon road, about as close as you can get to a country road here in the OC.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmxvbgGDXpE5s6flaWsfqNMQU0_K7YUhLwwUh1ermNLkCx_n2Jm0i6PVzmYqmgVfAcrba-28ExHgJJgwtbMNTIHVooIDm0wsQ9NcSSYOnuCdmRYKxB56bDdQPkbxa0pQmVaGYitgIgO2O/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmxvbgGDXpE5s6flaWsfqNMQU0_K7YUhLwwUh1ermNLkCx_n2Jm0i6PVzmYqmgVfAcrba-28ExHgJJgwtbMNTIHVooIDm0wsQ9NcSSYOnuCdmRYKxB56bDdQPkbxa0pQmVaGYitgIgO2O/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm pulling onto the property now. We'll play another outdoor event at
the "big house" next month. Today we are setting up in front of the barn
to play to the crowd outdoors. We've played several events in the barn.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqrxoPoiyhJLaVVxP_wlSBuALaqmXBleIwbNtOTIcb8gW6lcy0PSwpYqx-tooGxNaYXnPmoKuWeYT4bRsidVvceaEVnUv1x6SULftlg8L7DurQe91hbCTsNwkycISBTLXhf-9CJNolCXz/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqrxoPoiyhJLaVVxP_wlSBuALaqmXBleIwbNtOTIcb8gW6lcy0PSwpYqx-tooGxNaYXnPmoKuWeYT4bRsidVvceaEVnUv1x6SULftlg8L7DurQe91hbCTsNwkycISBTLXhf-9CJNolCXz/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We are well into the setup dance as the taco truck pulls onto the property. Oh boy! Tacos!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNuc-WSPpq1HtzDlKhwH2uKs60yGfRHzXNR8M4MRCmTfd5tJdVRctAIZnUFogZue8-c9HYNtthKlZs9iqvaZNY4M6WER96NwzAykgAUGfKCdrDnmatK1-WlcCmkpGEoGxnVcUrxHqA_qy/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNuc-WSPpq1HtzDlKhwH2uKs60yGfRHzXNR8M4MRCmTfd5tJdVRctAIZnUFogZue8-c9HYNtthKlZs9iqvaZNY4M6WER96NwzAykgAUGfKCdrDnmatK1-WlcCmkpGEoGxnVcUrxHqA_qy/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We, and I mean Johnny Magic Fingers, are running our own sound today
with just two mains on sticks, one sub, and five monitor mixes. Here's a
shot of the seating under the big tree. Today's event is called "Wine
Down Fridays". Pretty clever, hunh?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIU9dVm6AIEk9NCUa0IuknT76bh04flzMX3eDiYjhVDsbr7wldE_6HTRf4gQzspRuLxwREBJW_jyN11ED6DoCYdYOxtD3LbZYHLgUY2YpVFNAAfJWQ3rU6VvTBcsZLnnBiRkegsyBu3nkz/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIU9dVm6AIEk9NCUa0IuknT76bh04flzMX3eDiYjhVDsbr7wldE_6HTRf4gQzspRuLxwREBJW_jyN11ED6DoCYdYOxtD3LbZYHLgUY2YpVFNAAfJWQ3rU6VvTBcsZLnnBiRkegsyBu3nkz/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I brought my small rig, GK MB500, Carvin RL210, Fender Kingman, and
Kiesel PB5. My acoustic bass guitar sounded so good and I was having
such fun that I never played the PB5. Arnie did not bring a Tele either.
I'll show you in a minute.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Zp_iCiVfQL-UcDW8eP6M9ZbDiqQrFOg9WsH0nJB2nTwOuP8Fcbw0Kev69RMCoTd3O1EzMUi-URjwFbzI5xXg3IUUF14jhoEMs95N_r_o7_T78GvMAVGZEywE7hH_HpB5nLbFA2UnBrY0/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Zp_iCiVfQL-UcDW8eP6M9ZbDiqQrFOg9WsH0nJB2nTwOuP8Fcbw0Kev69RMCoTd3O1EzMUi-URjwFbzI5xXg3IUUF14jhoEMs95N_r_o7_T78GvMAVGZEywE7hH_HpB5nLbFA2UnBrY0/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Paul was a busy guy tonight playing fiddle and steel. He brought the banjo but ended up not playing it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56dYx5m0wI70CBTXXi1WqX7E3m8eVmntuFWBeSBigeKjWI7ctF3JtOR5haEFX4O4ZPALIWmhMxBEmUrg8eVB490JYpobJkhx_VVZislXYeNx3u1GX0nmyoDeaLCp81DdhQrR426eyWYZh/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56dYx5m0wI70CBTXXi1WqX7E3m8eVmntuFWBeSBigeKjWI7ctF3JtOR5haEFX4O4ZPALIWmhMxBEmUrg8eVB490JYpobJkhx_VVZislXYeNx3u1GX0nmyoDeaLCp81DdhQrR426eyWYZh/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Yes, I heard there would be tacos.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvz0GaSXv7WnU1TIHnJBYpmw-EmHLiNPmI39lpOToC-VUdBAfMEHqY-akBkF3evoDJ_73FKmjzTNuXHksukc2Pk3CAWWPkS9JRGPbo-Wrzb0rd97LoJkyf_nu_9o4XSGuWOfjVgu9pFJLO/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvz0GaSXv7WnU1TIHnJBYpmw-EmHLiNPmI39lpOToC-VUdBAfMEHqY-akBkF3evoDJ_73FKmjzTNuXHksukc2Pk3CAWWPkS9JRGPbo-Wrzb0rd97LoJkyf_nu_9o4XSGuWOfjVgu9pFJLO/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This was not really a "merch" table but more of an advertising table.
Arnie set out business cards, tip jar, and even flyers with a QR code to
use to tip the band through the interwebs. It worked!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYn6qS_kZ9YTa6yPjszGn4eNR_-hbLdx3qdtdJfuEHDesCpWLtUTpC_1fZcLk0ULX5nCWkWpPaG_XcuRtUXFMKl2GfcU1_qfvy96EJviNbRTAw6qPOcXibSD3cqODNgJ9nCw_5Bh1cZ5M/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYn6qS_kZ9YTa6yPjszGn4eNR_-hbLdx3qdtdJfuEHDesCpWLtUTpC_1fZcLk0ULX5nCWkWpPaG_XcuRtUXFMKl2GfcU1_qfvy96EJviNbRTAw6qPOcXibSD3cqODNgJ9nCw_5Bh1cZ5M/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />If you're wondering why there's an extra monitor out front, Amanda was
supposed to show up and sit in tonight but her daughter had a little
thing (nothing serious) so Amanda had to pass. Here were Arnie's WMDs, a
Taylor, a Martin, and a Godin.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHWTU4x1VV82jZ7Vh48eHF_vKfbi5ClLFRj0sEoxUoJvxrTZ2fMqcfVaL3uF9VYL5Paf6LbfHhieR5QQ1jcvb45WhP3GsyxwI2rFcWa9do00OgiQeYRhYbi3V8Z7_niTaRKaofV4F_1RS/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHWTU4x1VV82jZ7Vh48eHF_vKfbi5ClLFRj0sEoxUoJvxrTZ2fMqcfVaL3uF9VYL5Paf6LbfHhieR5QQ1jcvb45WhP3GsyxwI2rFcWa9do00OgiQeYRhYbi3V8Z7_niTaRKaofV4F_1RS/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We did some of our new Chet tunes and other acoustic-y instrumentals.
The crowd loved the Merle and Johnny stuff too. Please don't think any
less of me because I was drinking a Coors Light. The best thing about
this beer was that it was free.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAsUEvOUw6Fp-mOC7hMNrE04h6anDXzhQW6xaEikqcoXZkv_WztjCU5BDjBQfiqIG99HuOSKN_ji3OIpoVaLd6FC217imIFskHSm46WX8UVLdPLv9NCKQYZQnOLR_l0PtLOLKhOJsxtBO/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAsUEvOUw6Fp-mOC7hMNrE04h6anDXzhQW6xaEikqcoXZkv_WztjCU5BDjBQfiqIG99HuOSKN_ji3OIpoVaLd6FC217imIFskHSm46WX8UVLdPLv9NCKQYZQnOLR_l0PtLOLKhOJsxtBO/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-016.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Dave does an excellent job in this combo. He doesn't feel like he has to play lead drums.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqCYN456WYd3qE25hlql7WOFS7yNqZROmvJhtkckV4ACnDWE8kOuGllhWsN8bEhs_fOjx4MTJzhI180pLVWh3vofuWGwQHsKuzJp0XBK8-ogYIF7W0ktldrf-fEOm8MwWhtLN6hgzneHR/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqCYN456WYd3qE25hlql7WOFS7yNqZROmvJhtkckV4ACnDWE8kOuGllhWsN8bEhs_fOjx4MTJzhI180pLVWh3vofuWGwQHsKuzJp0XBK8-ogYIF7W0ktldrf-fEOm8MwWhtLN6hgzneHR/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-017.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The crowd is starting to fill in as we start. It turned out to be a very pleasant evening.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMKJ8ODxbGiy4djmPMswKjV9g8RDJOEmFUJ49-KeSU4kEYw2b-VyDuT-rddmVpqPbNufDfeRVQbxFzggz8vQrsLu2D9rDLOjcad_X2t8b4I4O3jUB_J65VEaMd7D7dB0kAWNz3AE-stkY/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMKJ8ODxbGiy4djmPMswKjV9g8RDJOEmFUJ49-KeSU4kEYw2b-VyDuT-rddmVpqPbNufDfeRVQbxFzggz8vQrsLu2D9rDLOjcad_X2t8b4I4O3jUB_J65VEaMd7D7dB0kAWNz3AE-stkY/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-019.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />As Arnie likes to say, "Back here on vocals, drums, and cymbals, we have Mr. Dave Terry!"<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWaWc4GUp3pql85l1oU4eeIv3-9Zu16bsVTOmE6z0-9bTFnxDC-aNuoqbeuvGM8tUbo5uiaKOveDmYC7yB9mWesQe27jfbY8Qqt9W2L9Qq5GOvxdYTz-S7sbJMukYfBrdBcVnKB4_Rze9/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWaWc4GUp3pql85l1oU4eeIv3-9Zu16bsVTOmE6z0-9bTFnxDC-aNuoqbeuvGM8tUbo5uiaKOveDmYC7yB9mWesQe27jfbY8Qqt9W2L9Qq5GOvxdYTz-S7sbJMukYfBrdBcVnKB4_Rze9/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-018.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Dave says, "And don't forget cowbell!" After it got dark Arnie broke out
the LEDs and John found a fan hanging out on his keyboard. That mantis
stayed there for a couple of sets. I guess he liked what he heard. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UZEdEcMW0bULVQEtTPTo4k6I9oPGWk5Dn6Bx9hy33HkSF0zBwYfRRqbg4_8J5keWDRRWvf0asPn8b8yxj90lQb9eLxLYX5lsacJ-ICp-or2IKW_b5okuOOsCi5TxrSNb3dE8zPPLyiz3/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UZEdEcMW0bULVQEtTPTo4k6I9oPGWk5Dn6Bx9hy33HkSF0zBwYfRRqbg4_8J5keWDRRWvf0asPn8b8yxj90lQb9eLxLYX5lsacJ-ICp-or2IKW_b5okuOOsCi5TxrSNb3dE8zPPLyiz3/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-021.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Just before the last set it was taco time. Yay band!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsvUBu-S0t4I74h5WFmcC4o20PmqvYtERENACjO3lhPfzR4tEMT3OQXeGzQvszK0vJYka9EgJh27uCsP93G-XBROgtv07QRRNkISTVJFSnSbFOKGzrIO1L4KvAvT_cOOTulrCeZzyH257/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsvUBu-S0t4I74h5WFmcC4o20PmqvYtERENACjO3lhPfzR4tEMT3OQXeGzQvszK0vJYka9EgJh27uCsP93G-XBROgtv07QRRNkISTVJFSnSbFOKGzrIO1L4KvAvT_cOOTulrCeZzyH257/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-022.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />After the audience enjoyed their supper and had a few glasses they were
ready to party. No one danced in front of the band but they would bust a
move right next to their tables.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvvbYYYqMO7XhDd3aNuh1c2KLqUyNDYmI7JMSvTecOwm8vnrqw-nNHET1BshVkmPqO0JaDxZH6aG-Z8xmJef-4fsqBvj85IyBi2IYC_UiNSmeMjSCYxxXZo3UEoGXVqJQM0-3dSNzPwyF/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvvbYYYqMO7XhDd3aNuh1c2KLqUyNDYmI7JMSvTecOwm8vnrqw-nNHET1BshVkmPqO0JaDxZH6aG-Z8xmJef-4fsqBvj85IyBi2IYC_UiNSmeMjSCYxxXZo3UEoGXVqJQM0-3dSNzPwyF/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-023.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMo-ba6m85NMTr7qEt42wtOvPIuytrf2Fmn8fKY2UZLGRlKdglXXUbwwuJo3o3Erez7C6E8UI0mHoneW_FAQGPpJ-NpU96Eh1I005nSDvFTQSrdmyToE7YX63WFSpDMak1Il1v9fmB3_R/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMo-ba6m85NMTr7qEt42wtOvPIuytrf2Fmn8fKY2UZLGRlKdglXXUbwwuJo3o3Erez7C6E8UI0mHoneW_FAQGPpJ-NpU96Eh1I005nSDvFTQSrdmyToE7YX63WFSpDMak1Il1v9fmB3_R/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-024.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />We played three seemingly quick sets and then it was time to do the
roadie thing. Everyone had a great time, even the band, until it was
time to strike the stage.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjXPa8-uD-A2-86Nd5zvOArNRUnFusuLPZuYpzK9q5_XTtPHRG-JOEtRBIpxy45j3FAyDQwYeHcSLzCcHIIwg9Ic_ZRZL4OLCXFJpmQH99hdaSHpWF2UZDq5mBS45rprPuhNdfJ79VTH0/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjXPa8-uD-A2-86Nd5zvOArNRUnFusuLPZuYpzK9q5_XTtPHRG-JOEtRBIpxy45j3FAyDQwYeHcSLzCcHIIwg9Ic_ZRZL4OLCXFJpmQH99hdaSHpWF2UZDq5mBS45rprPuhNdfJ79VTH0/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-025.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Several people told me how much they appreciated us and how much they
realize they miss live music. I hope and pray we are all better people
after we get through this. I know this time has made me more grateful
and thankful for a lot of things I have taken for granted in the past.
One thing I am grateful for is good beer. After drinking that other
stuff I had to stop on the way home to pick up one of my Lagunitas favs.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Mv5mcsAALMZzHTBcvqoS_t-vXGH65TH3EcckeWoSYSuVElZm_AJjY3Gnz_UwfMAuROJ7X8_RU4cYg8-1f4uJsUF-gKTjfj6aNN7a9di_vzyfJvgCiSMTFcuEKM8_sd6JS2MxBtr5Spok/s1280/ANB-Giracci-091820-026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Mv5mcsAALMZzHTBcvqoS_t-vXGH65TH3EcckeWoSYSuVElZm_AJjY3Gnz_UwfMAuROJ7X8_RU4cYg8-1f4uJsUF-gKTjfj6aNN7a9di_vzyfJvgCiSMTFcuEKM8_sd6JS2MxBtr5Spok/w640-h480/ANB-Giracci-091820-026.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br />And that was my little winery gig on a Friday night. Next week the hairy legged boys and I will be backing <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.thebarclay.org/buy-tickets/2020-2021-season-events/irvine-global-village-true-willie-and-the-boys.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>True Willie at a drive-in concert at The Barclay in Irvine</b></a>. That will be a first for me. Arnie will be filling in for Guitar Mike so we will include a few Merle tribute songs too, <a href="http://basscliffgigs.blogspot.com/2020/02/granbury-opera-house-granbury-tx-117.html" target="_blank"><b>like our show in Branbury TX last January</b></a>. It should be a real hoot.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and checkout out my little gig. And thanks for
sharing yours! We're gonna make it gang! Keep the faith! Be cautious, be
courteous, be kind, be not fearful.<br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-79401555695823036622020-11-05T10:52:00.006-08:002020-11-05T10:55:47.228-08:00Rockin' R Ranch Horse Rescue Benefit 10/10/20<p> Howdy Buckaroos!<br />
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Saturday night the hairy legged pickers and I, along with Amanda Kate and Claire, performed at the <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/RockinRRescueTxCa/about/?ref=page_internal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Rockin' R Ranch Horse Rescue.</b></a>
It was a benefit to help out with the farm animal rescue here in the OC
and in Texas. The owner, Cole, owns both ranches where he takes care of
abandoned and neglected horses and other farm animals. It was a great
evening and we got to play for friends we haven't seen in months.<br />
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It was a pretty normal gig with a mundane commute down to the OC on
freeways without much traffic at all, even with the widening project
going on near my part of town. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqO39ZuIFAVYZeoT4VEKDckrJadCxCdqTwd0sY4aFA6FsErtK0rSaGvspC1khy6iE4kUHSOfSNboRGH7qKXslYV1if36EVM9hUIwG3vkkenzHRW5bVfbRnXDyGkaee0wUqpaz2JCifMEf9/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqO39ZuIFAVYZeoT4VEKDckrJadCxCdqTwd0sY4aFA6FsErtK0rSaGvspC1khy6iE4kUHSOfSNboRGH7qKXslYV1if36EVM9hUIwG3vkkenzHRW5bVfbRnXDyGkaee0wUqpaz2JCifMEf9/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I turned into the ranch and pulled right up to the stage in front of the
"livery". Cole has lots of facades sitting around here. They really
added to the atmosphere.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCahlbHaNwtmsrcwgHOfYFnDl_Qgq9iAqQ2WbAps9t6N63-QJBhrM037e9E-0e20OE8Ry_iOe225AZkKsyNu8Af9wf-gzIY9aPaRv5ZMCOwnvr8h7ITvOPxI0tZ7fxSzIw6RAL4NPDCRNr/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCahlbHaNwtmsrcwgHOfYFnDl_Qgq9iAqQ2WbAps9t6N63-QJBhrM037e9E-0e20OE8Ry_iOe225AZkKsyNu8Af9wf-gzIY9aPaRv5ZMCOwnvr8h7ITvOPxI0tZ7fxSzIw6RAL4NPDCRNr/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />These facades would be moved later to surround the spectator area. You also see a few of the residents here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfP_auPExLOKUq0z7OeFon5xajpiwcDh0hLvqKPyXVYtDDKAkObY6uSRdibHPCulZNhwAbPkrBQPccSPPwQM6NT9D0l7kAlxFTer4z1B5NBLcRqDwEA0BNEA0EKodI32tzbNcHexXA-HG/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfP_auPExLOKUq0z7OeFon5xajpiwcDh0hLvqKPyXVYtDDKAkObY6uSRdibHPCulZNhwAbPkrBQPccSPPwQM6NT9D0l7kAlxFTer4z1B5NBLcRqDwEA0BNEA0EKodI32tzbNcHexXA-HG/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There were some nice tractors on display today. Pretty cool.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8Szg42-XR0f5VegQOBAgWSIQ_-k6GW_CRKbbwQDPSmsjEMILbvE_E4KvyMZdK1C_EEPfwYUJjg252lR3CyjBJsQjq9ArdlSwjIeXZG48xk4p29iIcldzE1RVT4SCEvKhTC2Wkw0bFfO0/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8Szg42-XR0f5VegQOBAgWSIQ_-k6GW_CRKbbwQDPSmsjEMILbvE_E4KvyMZdK1C_EEPfwYUJjg252lR3CyjBJsQjq9ArdlSwjIeXZG48xk4p29iIcldzE1RVT4SCEvKhTC2Wkw0bFfO0/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'll bet you could really plow a field with this Ford tractor.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatsH1ff1fs0RU6zw_TQGlZrw-DnZaIYkTXhQuGDSW5nw0bBmQop-ojfz5E-DL3e3NRZgUKLfC4HNaPgJh-AxASWUfEaK5BuFNR6zNAYNCNmWdtNHhIgW0AVDgIZG9NXMbRXAyn6Wv1weC/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatsH1ff1fs0RU6zw_TQGlZrw-DnZaIYkTXhQuGDSW5nw0bBmQop-ojfz5E-DL3e3NRZgUKLfC4HNaPgJh-AxASWUfEaK5BuFNR6zNAYNCNmWdtNHhIgW0AVDgIZG9NXMbRXAyn6Wv1weC/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The stage was just big enough for our eight member band tonight. Jed was
working sound for this gig and was not on stage. The setup dance is in
full swing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vXwuUvHN-_BVnNRZ0sxz_Y-EbTLsPEzEu2uNKUy6qKmVCtIYzFaVITOxiNjLqQ_vkLamKMAyCq0vWMmriiXHx4gqSGUyo9Exmc7ZLSd6WFsNZzawHG_-tN0JLZtrhAExUhJ-YdQI97jM/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vXwuUvHN-_BVnNRZ0sxz_Y-EbTLsPEzEu2uNKUy6qKmVCtIYzFaVITOxiNjLqQ_vkLamKMAyCq0vWMmriiXHx4gqSGUyo9Exmc7ZLSd6WFsNZzawHG_-tN0JLZtrhAExUhJ-YdQI97jM/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />While the band is setting up, Kevin is driving the Bobcat and smoothing out the "dance dirt".<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJbEZQLEElV_vRSZ_HCdldPCZO4WztMkE1T6bYCWIqYkSKNegDRjeSHWNIFm1EdzaPRuYI-HCNRaeMse17huiptxmnYQEmvw7LsQA1da8oyQM1EkZLl5kyB68H7s_cznMjnHcuWJhv0H5/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJbEZQLEElV_vRSZ_HCdldPCZO4WztMkE1T6bYCWIqYkSKNegDRjeSHWNIFm1EdzaPRuYI-HCNRaeMse17huiptxmnYQEmvw7LsQA1da8oyQM1EkZLl5kyB68H7s_cznMjnHcuWJhv0H5/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We maintained proper distance from the horses.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20xhq-zo40zmOlkulKtkmMf04rzbXVOIiQTZj1J-prIooe3wLzbqwA9104gpQY17eQXzHJ53_fNS2lsaVWySIFbhXXfXh7_y_fZN4HR_H90wnoZ1i6m-ieNLUTH34qyeKhNOGm9qRP0nG/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20xhq-zo40zmOlkulKtkmMf04rzbXVOIiQTZj1J-prIooe3wLzbqwA9104gpQY17eQXzHJ53_fNS2lsaVWySIFbhXXfXh7_y_fZN4HR_H90wnoZ1i6m-ieNLUTH34qyeKhNOGm9qRP0nG/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Just before soundcheck Amanda arrived with some refreshments. I like the Sam Adams Octoberfest. Thanks Amanda!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXav7CQ0dXvrk8qeoKYgp8quZQ_ph99aVQOtsiPEQmWkWY6zj4yeGYb936LYVu-O6LTwiqiTV0vSSXT0e7a6VGCXD1YZQstLYmg_32CYCWfMB597sOjv_fDsbNt3uv5Z2_sk_pV78iM9Aw/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXav7CQ0dXvrk8qeoKYgp8quZQ_ph99aVQOtsiPEQmWkWY6zj4yeGYb936LYVu-O6LTwiqiTV0vSSXT0e7a6VGCXD1YZQstLYmg_32CYCWfMB597sOjv_fDsbNt3uv5Z2_sk_pV78iM9Aw/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Johnny Magic Fingers and I wait our turn to sound check. It's running a bit late due to power problems but we'll be OK.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Fi9ib-WgYOPw-3OBjAcrO9mRVRsD3xHSAauG0TAJ5UEul3Jf2emUoCAo4XoZ-R6KkKNADQwK7747eEOtUnxPexbxCp_QT71XytzJNlc_AfCKJJ8GAUEzeDtU20nnTM4xl9wkZNwS1Xij/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Fi9ib-WgYOPw-3OBjAcrO9mRVRsD3xHSAauG0TAJ5UEul3Jf2emUoCAo4XoZ-R6KkKNADQwK7747eEOtUnxPexbxCp_QT71XytzJNlc_AfCKJJ8GAUEzeDtU20nnTM4xl9wkZNwS1Xij/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-018.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The food truck arrives while we sound check. <a class="externalLink" href="http://www.babysbadassburgers.com/Burger-Babes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Baby's BadAss Burgers</b></a> would be excellent!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisya3XWYhahCi_FmJQATvnVE2GuYcwnsMYQrsXonqQCw0yJ8GAhd3wD62Qxb-gng8_KgkAI0VwPzOh9RnUDpZFoJELwo7EWo51yzg2Hr2HiG1JHpQbu-hpeUz9_8vsC1wmr0UXG5vs4eYJ/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisya3XWYhahCi_FmJQATvnVE2GuYcwnsMYQrsXonqQCw0yJ8GAhd3wD62Qxb-gng8_KgkAI0VwPzOh9RnUDpZFoJELwo7EWo51yzg2Hr2HiG1JHpQbu-hpeUz9_8vsC1wmr0UXG5vs4eYJ/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-024.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /> <br />Jed is still running lines and trying to find good power. We had to find a couple of stable circuits.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvqPlSlCpn_uW-_MWPWfI3B2yXlUflcccNUvuAMbplMX-6UG5tmXdJLjFnYzgWynXKb0GOStci3yuGduX3Psi3UWZZgBFYOIxYMAudp35JzxvRW-BlJ6wGY-vA5oVQ0xPqC2vDvSH9hHEg/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvqPlSlCpn_uW-_MWPWfI3B2yXlUflcccNUvuAMbplMX-6UG5tmXdJLjFnYzgWynXKb0GOStci3yuGduX3Psi3UWZZgBFYOIxYMAudp35JzxvRW-BlJ6wGY-vA5oVQ0xPqC2vDvSH9hHEg/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-019.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />OK, after a lot of hard work on Jed's part we finally we get to soundcheck. Jed steps out front to twiddle the faders.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZ9iWEBlYdblDgDFSn8NJWDHx95cjUcKr6_UmZR0uPPEPzX03P6OHEuCuIxE8jRpPFCX6rUxcSMfn7NefUn6MoO5vpu1mP1QSVwNpv2cugHmDAqTpjjjUxwphLXAFSZBO9GgClvifwTlR/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-029.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZ9iWEBlYdblDgDFSn8NJWDHx95cjUcKr6_UmZR0uPPEPzX03P6OHEuCuIxE8jRpPFCX6rUxcSMfn7NefUn6MoO5vpu1mP1QSVwNpv2cugHmDAqTpjjjUxwphLXAFSZBO9GgClvifwTlR/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-029.jpg" width="640" /></a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Claire needs a little extra attention to get her IEMs working right.
Amanda is in good form this evening. Paul joins us on pedal steel and
Daniel handles the fiddle.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4msUduWFM0Oz39NcB7R4FSzd-fTjx40aog0o0UnNFArgEN2BfBe-O0L1qNq9DNv9Na-sJ4cCaG4_Z1X4sW62hTpMWSc1ZlFZH3yRKlmYJ4eev7u4CUmVnBM7JlphFR27MHBc6Ln6ob8J/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4msUduWFM0Oz39NcB7R4FSzd-fTjx40aog0o0UnNFArgEN2BfBe-O0L1qNq9DNv9Na-sJ4cCaG4_Z1X4sW62hTpMWSc1ZlFZH3yRKlmYJ4eev7u4CUmVnBM7JlphFR27MHBc6Ln6ob8J/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-026.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jason puts on his mask for this picture, just in case his wife sees it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVku7UOl_4RR-ZNWIf3TXb1nmllD8S-mGCz7WKSO_kPTOYcuiVq94s-BXc3DCj-X9vBHEFuahFNlI-lw5DdxT4lDf1Dcc160sIjE0OqIQiOy1q8HgYhA7cTm0w6EjTLugA_wzm3F8f1o2Y/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVku7UOl_4RR-ZNWIf3TXb1nmllD8S-mGCz7WKSO_kPTOYcuiVq94s-BXc3DCj-X9vBHEFuahFNlI-lw5DdxT4lDf1Dcc160sIjE0OqIQiOy1q8HgYhA7cTm0w6EjTLugA_wzm3F8f1o2Y/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-028.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Johnny is happy now that he has power, even though he's powering only two keyboards.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pgy5RrDMGqJ3tf_ZaKQOZ5VwJ7Vxm7hLZ5W4_59ZpQO9XHejfB_bWHtrEDsuCFd3TQQfqYKFphuaiSDl4BLJ4OgJqJlHj9a3ZJBCkDRE2xYasi-xIuCKM22fxOTqxZbxEJywZaVzGnco/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pgy5RrDMGqJ3tf_ZaKQOZ5VwJ7Vxm7hLZ5W4_59ZpQO9XHejfB_bWHtrEDsuCFd3TQQfqYKFphuaiSDl4BLJ4OgJqJlHj9a3ZJBCkDRE2xYasi-xIuCKM22fxOTqxZbxEJywZaVzGnco/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-030.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hay! We must be in the country! I've got my cowboy clothes on. We are probably getting close to downbeat.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdhQqYf6VqTI-ulrxv19NWMlZNmZXn6XTw0bB0WrrnWMNQFLDm1SZhCaDkHcloxh6WSZ90zq4aw1DOGgKxVJcSiCcUvjXuQirCbWl-vf6_QFOJz15encGgX6lVVv4dABhaHGEDpkD3cL0/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-034.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdhQqYf6VqTI-ulrxv19NWMlZNmZXn6XTw0bB0WrrnWMNQFLDm1SZhCaDkHcloxh6WSZ90zq4aw1DOGgKxVJcSiCcUvjXuQirCbWl-vf6_QFOJz15encGgX6lVVv4dABhaHGEDpkD3cL0/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-034.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Old Glory was flying in front of the ranch above the Rockin R Ranch flag.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJiBh4uT2sx3dhwCKGGWJ0gRGMq3K5Mbdw6kxHlTKZQiFrUw1Jw7An2rpcotJhEcInxajleKRLI6qIAd2DZwqpVcUPJiBaMsbh8qJu8i8Q8hBS44I5dbS6XP-OOtYuV-bLtXRpL_X-Cs5/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJiBh4uT2sx3dhwCKGGWJ0gRGMq3K5Mbdw6kxHlTKZQiFrUw1Jw7An2rpcotJhEcInxajleKRLI6qIAd2DZwqpVcUPJiBaMsbh8qJu8i8Q8hBS44I5dbS6XP-OOtYuV-bLtXRpL_X-Cs5/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-011.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Here's the front gate to the barn where we usually play these benefits but protocols moved the gig outside.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGcDYft_uopwBkIx3am4LFPBG6mqaGXD3hdn-zbld3XvbHENXuOW9arwyEr9N9EMiQQkKXEVLzZ6B5Gd-6dd-Ws9AgEoQnBBD44RTv-KKdIoMLQ7b_UxMzRkrQLtAZv1h5UPSFkli8BTz/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGcDYft_uopwBkIx3am4LFPBG6mqaGXD3hdn-zbld3XvbHENXuOW9arwyEr9N9EMiQQkKXEVLzZ6B5Gd-6dd-Ws9AgEoQnBBD44RTv-KKdIoMLQ7b_UxMzRkrQLtAZv1h5UPSFkli8BTz/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-012.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />We saw lots of friends tonight. Here are Beth, Gladys, and Jefte as we order our burgers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis74blTkSMu7_9NNsEUX9guiqhcDyt0K5zCRLHXqgX9HdsOCWAT0cVBMd46uogupHAhq4CWaISM6Sxg_bMt5r5jzQbKCVI0R0sYvj0nonKBYVDfKkRz3OtFdBbN65Okm-wDaVaML2zqZsk/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis74blTkSMu7_9NNsEUX9guiqhcDyt0K5zCRLHXqgX9HdsOCWAT0cVBMd46uogupHAhq4CWaISM6Sxg_bMt5r5jzQbKCVI0R0sYvj0nonKBYVDfKkRz3OtFdBbN65Okm-wDaVaML2zqZsk/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-001.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I decided to dine on the Baby Blue with sweet potato fries, and I don't regret it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSPHKB6QBdke-nKhlU8K3chOuA4VRYCYyfmQeFbcwETI02FYF6nALrWMLHY5Rc3f5oXtCd5H80RFVMl7Zygvgc5GAcR-Mlz-r0GSPS7NEoTaUJFyRcCzdFK8Y-3X4NB6KfltjhuNaAKYt/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSPHKB6QBdke-nKhlU8K3chOuA4VRYCYyfmQeFbcwETI02FYF6nALrWMLHY5Rc3f5oXtCd5H80RFVMl7Zygvgc5GAcR-Mlz-r0GSPS7NEoTaUJFyRcCzdFK8Y-3X4NB6KfltjhuNaAKYt/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-037.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bill (my friend in Jersey who loves the food shots),
will you look at that! It's a half pound of Angus ground beef, lettuce,
tomato, sauteed onions, bacon, and ranch dressing. The sweet potato
fries were perfect.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxA6sPTeTLbnrw3sZ6Q5nGY92nebMoXNndLwFu-fqsQvklPCIhaS3SpUbEAyC0lh8mV7485awCIrvNlCOwj283HC5UqmOypBzcHN7ucaJVrMKU_iO-cLgeLoaZCnfC2DbcB-Xt9qQi-4Zb/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxA6sPTeTLbnrw3sZ6Q5nGY92nebMoXNndLwFu-fqsQvklPCIhaS3SpUbEAyC0lh8mV7485awCIrvNlCOwj283HC5UqmOypBzcHN7ucaJVrMKU_iO-cLgeLoaZCnfC2DbcB-Xt9qQi-4Zb/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-039.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I had to dine quickly because downbeat was looming. I chased it down
with another October Sam. Our crowd is just beginning to arrive.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZwHk7DiVwI8HlTZ8AzrShXhmzh_rnxQYNGdMIggU2leNQPOe2loSivQJRKhDRIzTOAGyXMS9LBMn7egvz10xm3r9nBWOtJilc9l3Ar1QD1R1TyZNJzgV07tfGjb6BXhm5ls81LJvUHuX/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-036.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZwHk7DiVwI8HlTZ8AzrShXhmzh_rnxQYNGdMIggU2leNQPOe2loSivQJRKhDRIzTOAGyXMS9LBMn7egvz10xm3r9nBWOtJilc9l3Ar1QD1R1TyZNJzgV07tfGjb6BXhm5ls81LJvUHuX/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-036.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Our friends wait patiently while we tune up. We'll start after the break music plays one more song.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilqHuZRnlNAK6I69jUFFZWw6aDHWVQASCXGRkUO_Hs5q2vu1CunRdVmufLzmbcidcYoB5eP2DpDsL6zin4FYeffaNQYJ_vL0Z4HIj1EuiPDTFaiCk_TSYPouo57VcLpFa9BudYYOT1mWnJ/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-047.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilqHuZRnlNAK6I69jUFFZWw6aDHWVQASCXGRkUO_Hs5q2vu1CunRdVmufLzmbcidcYoB5eP2DpDsL6zin4FYeffaNQYJ_vL0Z4HIj1EuiPDTFaiCk_TSYPouo57VcLpFa9BudYYOT1mWnJ/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-047.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />We saw lots of friends and fans from The Ranch as they enjoyed the contents of their coolers and ordered from the burger truck.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnvSYeId0CayJqy5pBUgtNZ0Lii9WASc_R7RAOh1chv9uAs-vsAAWRd4xyk34SUrWIULQw17WP5Jbl_tiHU9R49PH4c_DHAtcYyiSaJqfLIJu9Zb8_wrv_BX5rf-I8Z45hiG87hzZI_07c/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-042.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While we wait for a real photographer to show up, Amanda and Arnie join me in a selfie.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqaQwbHv_Ags2sICKuYzOKEzh-6v3XJbf9qIUC7MZ5WbDh5IWHNNe5Ou2umpPgprgJ24HveJyr2YEWwq1dCVzEJhWQIsBmIouPzZ6kXYxYl-Ledj8H9ldQHNjP57HkpCN0y58K4xL5jdq/s1036/ANB-RockinR-101020-040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="894" data-original-width="1036" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqaQwbHv_Ags2sICKuYzOKEzh-6v3XJbf9qIUC7MZ5WbDh5IWHNNe5Ou2umpPgprgJ24HveJyr2YEWwq1dCVzEJhWQIsBmIouPzZ6kXYxYl-Ledj8H9ldQHNjP57HkpCN0y58K4xL5jdq/w640-h552/ANB-RockinR-101020-040.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />It looks like Arnie's in tune, let's get going!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNXIVpcwegmHHKBfBXUqgI8aOOngdzMofxw9smURsiVv1J86MEIw05hDGyRM5TXUWPam21oxpC5c7Lip3ecb_0Ig2y5Y4qAXroSCDE7KXpiiBsSwsEcx3p1gBsLZaTIGQZuAFxEJKWS6B/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNXIVpcwegmHHKBfBXUqgI8aOOngdzMofxw9smURsiVv1J86MEIw05hDGyRM5TXUWPam21oxpC5c7Lip3ecb_0Ig2y5Y4qAXroSCDE7KXpiiBsSwsEcx3p1gBsLZaTIGQZuAFxEJKWS6B/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-046.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Amanda says "Howwwdeeeeee!" to the audience.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYK14C4rf6jE06Knyo2momxGQfGjsJReZ-ePmHh9pwIwBeZrjKDQDD3oMjbdt5hfnaUgXR2EHHHJpyFxHchoE56n0iOLsJRjZeVQsDy7BZp6iG2MKohW5ztR2X4RuMjQoirJsbDrT-muSr/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYK14C4rf6jE06Knyo2momxGQfGjsJReZ-ePmHh9pwIwBeZrjKDQDD3oMjbdt5hfnaUgXR2EHHHJpyFxHchoE56n0iOLsJRjZeVQsDy7BZp6iG2MKohW5ztR2X4RuMjQoirJsbDrT-muSr/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-048.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />We had a few dancers but it was mostly a listening crowd. You have to be really dedicated to dance in the dirt.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkyHeZJaVN5KPYA__eLMVLqIFurqX_TzFBNRIwwZCFkEraGtC5679EpqZwbxd__d15TvRjW0l3hhmrYM3E_L-jTyqQ3tddLlEHI5lAzYq00kx0i5Z-409iE9Ug5mg1adSzPAZGPrZkwNsk/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkyHeZJaVN5KPYA__eLMVLqIFurqX_TzFBNRIwwZCFkEraGtC5679EpqZwbxd__d15TvRjW0l3hhmrYM3E_L-jTyqQ3tddLlEHI5lAzYq00kx0i5Z-409iE9Ug5mg1adSzPAZGPrZkwNsk/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-050.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Yeah, we could use better lighting. At least the crowd could see us.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAA-v5dN52xNBPJdXiLZtvqHmGw7dzp9bONIudxhGY7dDFEqgAP9uhoQ2OBdrxmuQVqLIm7Pnd1VfPBesS_xMv3GsU2BafYyTG2IDlzKkzmKd3WAYcME0wUJZtRVCD25vEPlfkMFs8hc8/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-051.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAA-v5dN52xNBPJdXiLZtvqHmGw7dzp9bONIudxhGY7dDFEqgAP9uhoQ2OBdrxmuQVqLIm7Pnd1VfPBesS_xMv3GsU2BafYyTG2IDlzKkzmKd3WAYcME0wUJZtRVCD25vEPlfkMFs8hc8/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-051.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Hey! Looky who's here! A bunch of ladies from The Ranch are visiting the dress shop, Kathy, Stephanie, Jen, Sonia.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwGSVWWs8kb8X-7fC9JEjhUTy3H96SLM1emNIaO62kyALle7t-b4NVn_1EYjyxkWIL5UeaGAnlouZQ5VsVclUkOHwVWl3HQ59uS3oWusYfxBW59Ibh3opW7RkdaPDvpr4TXB1_3HAs6a_z/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-053.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwGSVWWs8kb8X-7fC9JEjhUTy3H96SLM1emNIaO62kyALle7t-b4NVn_1EYjyxkWIL5UeaGAnlouZQ5VsVclUkOHwVWl3HQ59uS3oWusYfxBW59Ibh3opW7RkdaPDvpr4TXB1_3HAs6a_z/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-053.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p> It was a nice evening for a benefit.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgL6J0g1nCb9XdXlh3Lph_2VjHPPhVEocnvtOeOcKZF9ThTQY0eX9Y55TmPiuogkfbsiGfyIjfSo4Z0D4W6OlrLXntQ3ljWpVPYbRl4JQEbvI2ZxqBknK8JP-bMPnjnfIgWTgJyVDjqTH/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-057.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgL6J0g1nCb9XdXlh3Lph_2VjHPPhVEocnvtOeOcKZF9ThTQY0eX9Y55TmPiuogkfbsiGfyIjfSo4Z0D4W6OlrLXntQ3ljWpVPYbRl4JQEbvI2ZxqBknK8JP-bMPnjnfIgWTgJyVDjqTH/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-057.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />A rustic but functional stage. We took one break in between two 90 minute sets.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIrXM6u1MC3LMuVYeOqy9dC6QRLFIXOuSsX_F9EIU9FnfpNhiZiTBAxAVYnvUM3x7q1OTA-UTdf5zsIfcIy0msO2dR2kEE6JsuIQ_cjH59heLlvSm7OzyBAmgpNRphqpJKVO884q8m2kER/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-055.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIrXM6u1MC3LMuVYeOqy9dC6QRLFIXOuSsX_F9EIU9FnfpNhiZiTBAxAVYnvUM3x7q1OTA-UTdf5zsIfcIy0msO2dR2kEE6JsuIQ_cjH59heLlvSm7OzyBAmgpNRphqpJKVO884q8m2kER/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-055.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here we are, back for the second set!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_VXfwU0mrZRsKTLvZMHoHDfZRPIKXWJ_GLTJVc74Qrpgr9oNpEANUDissskLVn7WIcSfU_0arZljhlGG0I54y4wmRbgb8hl2RnuBqQs_8ZCvxvHJ4JiPHZ96x80rox7INNBwPt8BoGaY/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-067.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_VXfwU0mrZRsKTLvZMHoHDfZRPIKXWJ_GLTJVc74Qrpgr9oNpEANUDissskLVn7WIcSfU_0arZljhlGG0I54y4wmRbgb8hl2RnuBqQs_8ZCvxvHJ4JiPHZ96x80rox7INNBwPt8BoGaY/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-067.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We have dancers! We had a few line dancers too.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECFngd-Glv3vg-okfc-haDNQ4pkHOVwDiqIMDUgfLkyetz-Eeou_scJKblsqjyqq8Q18-8ym_0io_2WO3M9DQo8lEfa-S-VSREZjpitObwg_JA43jO3tjk7RbNv-JMX6K8RsJL2tkj7LH/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-061.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECFngd-Glv3vg-okfc-haDNQ4pkHOVwDiqIMDUgfLkyetz-Eeou_scJKblsqjyqq8Q18-8ym_0io_2WO3M9DQo8lEfa-S-VSREZjpitObwg_JA43jO3tjk7RbNv-JMX6K8RsJL2tkj7LH/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-061.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Daniel steps up to the mic and does his big hit, "Devil Went Down To Georgia".<br />
<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92n9WoBMzb9efKz9TrAoYIfqy-T9TnXOVNppODL1MReESjX_-dT3rm2c2E_2wXyw1_bS6pbSrmDAA-cLNaMjjTVcHZywC-bZccwNG-MNUZHybSE1okFiFGQzz0IDwSNqQqH9TqDAEe35s/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-069.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92n9WoBMzb9efKz9TrAoYIfqy-T9TnXOVNppODL1MReESjX_-dT3rm2c2E_2wXyw1_bS6pbSrmDAA-cLNaMjjTVcHZywC-bZccwNG-MNUZHybSE1okFiFGQzz0IDwSNqQqH9TqDAEe35s/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-069.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Ranch ladies put on a line dance exhibition.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlzn9N_lJbZ5LuqaZCNagy3N10CF3lym8R6sG9PUDU8xpzcWKpBmPvnXcR3kKeQGmoAPkvoo3C7JnPiRDPDWTW1Djoa3vqjsAwN64nvitL7ckrv1D_CZP3_qtod6-0SMjzk7HJuF4MwGS/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-054.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlzn9N_lJbZ5LuqaZCNagy3N10CF3lym8R6sG9PUDU8xpzcWKpBmPvnXcR3kKeQGmoAPkvoo3C7JnPiRDPDWTW1Djoa3vqjsAwN64nvitL7ckrv1D_CZP3_qtod6-0SMjzk7HJuF4MwGS/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-054.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />At the end of the night we played a couple of encores, "Sweet Home
Alabama" and "Don't Stop Believing". Yes, folks still like those songs.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_KDrWfnOYqaKf3EuIxNQiGOr8rMcmmT0nel-l09UpXCIuy-bdAh6CDggOSor_WmXZwDdWCkQgsfl0_LL4sH2BHorS0iElsCYGPKHkfih5kLxz5B8uSSYCiJGrW-kw6BJ-g7Hj4wqQbmG/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-070.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_KDrWfnOYqaKf3EuIxNQiGOr8rMcmmT0nel-l09UpXCIuy-bdAh6CDggOSor_WmXZwDdWCkQgsfl0_LL4sH2BHorS0iElsCYGPKHkfih5kLxz5B8uSSYCiJGrW-kw6BJ-g7Hj4wqQbmG/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-070.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />My set lists.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGztdTa4jSgZo0Z-ktAo42lGCJ0IW77R4D_nUdMZAqEQ26h48gH3s0BL839StC9fSSrdXi9SJBXPUK3A5_RoGhW7D8j0ohnx64ta9psymYZCu5U7UqLz66Vwvg1lfgf_sC1DAasBhWZHgR/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-059.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGztdTa4jSgZo0Z-ktAo42lGCJ0IW77R4D_nUdMZAqEQ26h48gH3s0BL839StC9fSSrdXi9SJBXPUK3A5_RoGhW7D8j0ohnx64ta9psymYZCu5U7UqLz66Vwvg1lfgf_sC1DAasBhWZHgR/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-059.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And a parting shot. I'm all loaded up and get to roll my cart across the
dirt to the arena next door where we parked. It's easier than pulling
my truck around.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoFlX8zXJ0qdCm7FggxvRkT0OvH2HFZxBf2ZYL9Rm1bpCSweNgE6JYJN3L7iJ_GbO-M8p7L7S-6zCs6dratggCVIb1RXhJ4SVtP597msUkauvkqFJL_mMjdAS4aYLLzw3BVaYkpGkp1oD8/s1280/ANB-RockinR-101020-071.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoFlX8zXJ0qdCm7FggxvRkT0OvH2HFZxBf2ZYL9Rm1bpCSweNgE6JYJN3L7iJ_GbO-M8p7L7S-6zCs6dratggCVIb1RXhJ4SVtP597msUkauvkqFJL_mMjdAS4aYLLzw3BVaYkpGkp1oD8/w640-h480/ANB-RockinR-101020-071.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br />And that's it. You've pretty much seen it all. There's talk of doing this event once a
month for a while, as long as the weather holds, and as long as the Covid madness is managed. Cool! Thanks for
sharing the fun with me.</p><p></p><p>Before I go, here's a little fan video from the gig. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7m50-cUbpg8" width="320" youtube-src-id="7m50-cUbpg8"></iframe></div><br /><p><br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
</p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-71397490594886460962020-09-29T16:56:00.003-07:002020-09-29T16:56:40.150-07:00Gilley's Las Vegas, 9/4-6/2020<p><span class="arrow"><span></span></span>
Greetings ladies and gentlemen, friends and neighbors, boys and girls, in-laws and outlaws,<br />
<br />
The Country Club Band is back at Gilley's, on the strip in Fabulous Las
Vegas. The last time we were here was in February just a couple weeks
before the virus madness struck. It's good to be back.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsUTDmzoRjSKL8ObDcxMTJvnpH3LEVALkVQdkt9VR0Uvvqf6NAo84aTnbQlG60Jyg2TYFYRBVdunRf8XYPwQyUb9agfM1gl33s-nP-ha_05whs3iTWznh3I05zW3FxeHG1df9HchiURYr/s960/ANB-Gilleys-LaborDay-Flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="670" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsUTDmzoRjSKL8ObDcxMTJvnpH3LEVALkVQdkt9VR0Uvvqf6NAo84aTnbQlG60Jyg2TYFYRBVdunRf8XYPwQyUb9agfM1gl33s-nP-ha_05whs3iTWznh3I05zW3FxeHG1df9HchiURYr/w446-h640/ANB-Gilleys-LaborDay-Flyer.jpg" width="446" /></a></div> <p></p><p>We had a rehearsal on Wednesday at Arnie's place to knock the dust off
and learn a couple new tunes. I think Dave is excited to be working with
us this weekend. Paul is also with the rest of us hairy legged pickers
as the utility guy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeGvmabYP5PKLIeKrVZckWFcmTHq8UkdR2pYHjqR5VRSRbz7h-owIZVKCw-N20rnAR0H0XNEunlPMVwSBTM1YL8pFMRUE9toA9QparbOD2rjPq2s1MqAp04Y9akGBb0nmyqH4PEM5ZNEY/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeGvmabYP5PKLIeKrVZckWFcmTHq8UkdR2pYHjqR5VRSRbz7h-owIZVKCw-N20rnAR0H0XNEunlPMVwSBTM1YL8pFMRUE9toA9QparbOD2rjPq2s1MqAp04Y9akGBb0nmyqH4PEM5ZNEY/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigWupAul3yxcccKvxu_3NUumHYr9BFhUTP2jFqhHyy76TKvvnmzQDjgPcjuprRjL1OZ1uW6uIim5XPPOyK5uADbEEEdukiYNJAl8twGg7wq3Gih85W0NHLk2ChiyuE1VptrFdkdH1XQwBz/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigWupAul3yxcccKvxu_3NUumHYr9BFhUTP2jFqhHyy76TKvvnmzQDjgPcjuprRjL1OZ1uW6uIim5XPPOyK5uADbEEEdukiYNJAl8twGg7wq3Gih85W0NHLk2ChiyuE1VptrFdkdH1XQwBz/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I normally go amp-less at this gig so I tossed a few basses, my
suitcase, and a little practice amp (because we're going to rehearse
some more new material) into the back of Big Betsy.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFfaHV1VvDIjG7_kG04ywTXSSUiipemTEra8y1BaFD7Gub9kq1erf-mzKIeNVwx2sEWVKMwJ8dIHiFR0cnpi2KUYzoeTiT4zLIdwl79pcCFiY12wIaoZDc42Cj9Ns3ZqGUudhsKxpCiWYE/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFfaHV1VvDIjG7_kG04ywTXSSUiipemTEra8y1BaFD7Gub9kq1erf-mzKIeNVwx2sEWVKMwJ8dIHiFR0cnpi2KUYzoeTiT4zLIdwl79pcCFiY12wIaoZDc42Cj9Ns3ZqGUudhsKxpCiWYE/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I put my hanging clothes (stage clothes) on the hanger in the back seat
and climbed in for the four and a half hour drive. Sometimes it's only
four hours but there was more traffic getting out of town than I
expected on a Thursday night.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZEt-HmrETQ8PSdB6vWk1OhJnWFZZ05ngwS-x6eYUZsxxWAX-vkmA-l0KSH7izLGwtoLjNTYoliHshV8gYaU-NSrTNrT1xuROAiDojaeKf8FoMSUM45mD2Aux_WrdZnU84Lfp_NmVT0ME/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZEt-HmrETQ8PSdB6vWk1OhJnWFZZ05ngwS-x6eYUZsxxWAX-vkmA-l0KSH7izLGwtoLjNTYoliHshV8gYaU-NSrTNrT1xuROAiDojaeKf8FoMSUM45mD2Aux_WrdZnU84Lfp_NmVT0ME/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />As I pull into Vegas I notice that the new Raiders stadium is looking pretty much complete.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioANHjeVlTPaoqpSMGeLsIROGSLvlrA1iSLLEmMQRi_wkf8H8PEf_y-pwY1Rky1EF0ztWhBlQ_9cDNm0ThtNmJ2KxrOfJdx-QMhnkYn_QeatfVLV9sLOVw6dN-t9YYFg6Q0JLB5nMtwcJg/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioANHjeVlTPaoqpSMGeLsIROGSLvlrA1iSLLEmMQRi_wkf8H8PEf_y-pwY1Rky1EF0ztWhBlQ_9cDNm0ThtNmJ2KxrOfJdx-QMhnkYn_QeatfVLV9sLOVw6dN-t9YYFg6Q0JLB5nMtwcJg/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Johnny also drove up on Thursday, a little earlier than I, and we met up to hit the town a little bit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJ60sunAKNFnHSyyRNqvgjsxXVbC1941F6U0W5yce3kKNrYiy0iU-PN_1vj0wITCo4RcwS8gsae75kpGy5U1GVGMrckVWCMmAHJBdWrTDhzB2MNOTSU8bAsShn3tClmqU6H9_BpiJO2km/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJ60sunAKNFnHSyyRNqvgjsxXVbC1941F6U0W5yce3kKNrYiy0iU-PN_1vj0wITCo4RcwS8gsae75kpGy5U1GVGMrckVWCMmAHJBdWrTDhzB2MNOTSU8bAsShn3tClmqU6H9_BpiJO2km/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />John and I both have birthdays in the same week so we decided to have a
small celebration while we're out of town, cigars and drinks at a spot
across the street.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPk-AjLNKKpjqB4kjybvtJvSrek4USxQ_Y54qMOKBQbYJveiBLcvmbICrrTVhaV7J-Uk-To7zl9hBSnv7MViT4i0Hq47rwSMY-GKgL_pk9F2GXDZ8P0Nc6GF6soiH25MR0Sfhi8O6nShj/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPk-AjLNKKpjqB4kjybvtJvSrek4USxQ_Y54qMOKBQbYJveiBLcvmbICrrTVhaV7J-Uk-To7zl9hBSnv7MViT4i0Hq47rwSMY-GKgL_pk9F2GXDZ8P0Nc6GF6soiH25MR0Sfhi8O6nShj/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> If you're wondering who took that picture, it was our lovely hostess, Ashley. She was very nice to these two old guys.<br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBvTKbNppFoN9c3j7mWh7IQKBnr9ByMBAXiSgXQbTAjKLgVoGQa9nCvS55Ieog5HY1EZzXgyoXFsdkyCssTndYUwhnSLGstv4dJ67Abmm5Z0_0kLXApVV-C8SxBVo2cnCDu_JHStQv5j8/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBvTKbNppFoN9c3j7mWh7IQKBnr9ByMBAXiSgXQbTAjKLgVoGQa9nCvS55Ieog5HY1EZzXgyoXFsdkyCssTndYUwhnSLGstv4dJ67Abmm5Z0_0kLXApVV-C8SxBVo2cnCDu_JHStQv5j8/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-011.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />We closed the place at 1am, the party was over. I headed back to my room
on the 4th floor. Since we've been gone the hotel has resurfaced almost
everything, new wallpaper, paint, carpet, new furniture, etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBvTKbNppFoN9c3j7mWh7IQKBnr9ByMBAXiSgXQbTAjKLgVoGQa9nCvS55Ieog5HY1EZzXgyoXFsdkyCssTndYUwhnSLGstv4dJ67Abmm5Z0_0kLXApVV-C8SxBVo2cnCDu_JHStQv5j8/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh264CzUTeW03xr9Hvw5zbC3IIBLnftw6-17iaPY2lPfMfmuY2br3ob6wE5ks8V1MYn1r_PYENtPD0FEIxeyhSOHatvt63Yo1s-xqxJgC8S-FjNdgjuiYFgipBOyE96W1pgcrNuHFv0FNA5/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh264CzUTeW03xr9Hvw5zbC3IIBLnftw6-17iaPY2lPfMfmuY2br3ob6wE5ks8V1MYn1r_PYENtPD0FEIxeyhSOHatvt63Yo1s-xqxJgC8S-FjNdgjuiYFgipBOyE96W1pgcrNuHFv0FNA5/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I've got a pretty good view even though it's only the 4th floor. We're looking south down the Strip.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDDBCQ_gsl9Eue7NSgYq3LwS5RBGNTW2EHScmkQXU-OqiVxC3pAqT8a4w8fkQCC0MW9UDTxoLhEgvKYXd9Db0IpL8LV49OVYvM2m7TfHJ40KvSdQn5fMqRQhDutHHCh5baS-dWNbjADKy/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDDBCQ_gsl9Eue7NSgYq3LwS5RBGNTW2EHScmkQXU-OqiVxC3pAqT8a4w8fkQCC0MW9UDTxoLhEgvKYXd9Db0IpL8LV49OVYvM2m7TfHJ40KvSdQn5fMqRQhDutHHCh5baS-dWNbjADKy/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />I filled my fridge with essentials, good beer and energy drinks.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSQ2-oabjB-Xt0cPI8p4r1_BqETo8LzKfVUx_hqq5Pj4xVoge34Io_LWYZprI5gP-mRTvW0gvQLJ86iqBDc95KAJ1ylg-upSSzKd38R7zamzOW8pb0vXQMurToPkFpEiK1DVqNUvp3VZMM/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSQ2-oabjB-Xt0cPI8p4r1_BqETo8LzKfVUx_hqq5Pj4xVoge34Io_LWYZprI5gP-mRTvW0gvQLJ86iqBDc95KAJ1ylg-upSSzKd38R7zamzOW8pb0vXQMurToPkFpEiK1DVqNUvp3VZMM/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-012.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />After stocking up on cold ones I let Johnny talk me into playing some
stadium blackjack. I'm a lousy gambler but I stuck $20 into the machine
anyway. I made only $1 bets and won only a few hands. But my money
lasted long enough for our server to deliver two vodka martinis. Twenty
bucks for two well "martinis" is not that great of a bargain. I shan't
gamble any more this trip, or probably ever.<br /><br /></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8Fj3eBNYzNVrJ2pi3RwqMsxp2YhOgJfOGW0lkmiSevWueY0DG8dxBImvsbQf5DT9koD0Xkqpqkw82ZZOMdGqauZoJHyKbVLtx1-RJkw-DVbqUux4jRtXyaUxtDVkUqHNeD6W9ta_jdYG/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8Fj3eBNYzNVrJ2pi3RwqMsxp2YhOgJfOGW0lkmiSevWueY0DG8dxBImvsbQf5DT9koD0Xkqpqkw82ZZOMdGqauZoJHyKbVLtx1-RJkw-DVbqUux4jRtXyaUxtDVkUqHNeD6W9ta_jdYG/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After losing all that money we were hungry so we wandered down to the
"Sad Cafe" for a late meal. It's different in the employee cafeteria
now. All the tables are distanced and the chefs have to serve your plate
as you go through the line. You don't get to help yourself to the
buffet any more.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfQFhSmTIzohQcyra9r4zRM5XeBL124BVeDpyEhi6ZiQN39JIJa5DGk_KQ6aRefPC35pIUKu5NuhPKImVTzvP4vtiEYEzs691CsFS5VyeTAfkWF4BdnbyAuniDkxh6t7EC7fpjnXYJjss/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfQFhSmTIzohQcyra9r4zRM5XeBL124BVeDpyEhi6ZiQN39JIJa5DGk_KQ6aRefPC35pIUKu5NuhPKImVTzvP4vtiEYEzs691CsFS5VyeTAfkWF4BdnbyAuniDkxh6t7EC7fpjnXYJjss/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-018.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I opted for a bunch of protein and a few vegetables. The sausages were great. The chicken and fish were just OK.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgytTbblEf9wShz0VcfT2jSKZmnduMAmi0XV94oARrzGXnWeKzL28HP78TE6vHTQy0pD_biRt4TKNNxZFLvo2fG8lxFi_VDUq3qGxv9NML8_PkyY6V8xzatyK-eyLVMy5eadtQSBvy_SOz8/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgytTbblEf9wShz0VcfT2jSKZmnduMAmi0XV94oARrzGXnWeKzL28HP78TE6vHTQy0pD_biRt4TKNNxZFLvo2fG8lxFi_VDUq3qGxv9NML8_PkyY6V8xzatyK-eyLVMy5eadtQSBvy_SOz8/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I slept really late on Friday and rolled into soundcheck a little after
3pm. You see the honky tonk now has tables on the dance floor which are
properly distanced according to the local protocols.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhybJKqhFPDMAV7Ps6kBmxVA3oHFOkQAaTlG7zboPkon9dOykn8BUdcvUq4xYTgTryBwi6ZL1kM2RfK1ainX1WArdsF24zJI8YZ1XXAX4C-jA2SMGKFnCnZI0EKjD9zBwFG6-Z7nUjA4AG4/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhybJKqhFPDMAV7Ps6kBmxVA3oHFOkQAaTlG7zboPkon9dOykn8BUdcvUq4xYTgTryBwi6ZL1kM2RfK1ainX1WArdsF24zJI8YZ1XXAX4C-jA2SMGKFnCnZI0EKjD9zBwFG6-Z7nUjA4AG4/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-019.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The area off to stage left is also distanced and the mechanical bull is closed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwcc5w51k-dHfK69cMuJEYSD6CnFeNuFZlD4GU4E6SvLwtmGFPpZBnlF8mYLMTXeFEHL5CywASYC8W-xFN5mlmAD6ru5yi5ta3VIhPGDJFuT2hjr6bnzulfjqH5W0lbUqIjp9CTZcEszw/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwcc5w51k-dHfK69cMuJEYSD6CnFeNuFZlD4GU4E6SvLwtmGFPpZBnlF8mYLMTXeFEHL5CywASYC8W-xFN5mlmAD6ru5yi5ta3VIhPGDJFuT2hjr6bnzulfjqH5W0lbUqIjp9CTZcEszw/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I just found out that there is now a backline here on the stage at
Gilley's. But I'm not going to use this SWR rig. We're supposed to be,
more or less, "ambient" music for the drinkers and diners. Besides, I'm
all IEMs anyway.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJrflb3Rag5nQkcdJpEj0YvDTQd74KaEdNzPCA6GPqoudWzv8LIh_xrfFlTn9yi2km73vnEePeTaO9tHO4bxaNfG495RtyMwG117z1-zoEV3oTuXHsaidOYMvCg22UX9p-f0CfFaIHqRD/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJrflb3Rag5nQkcdJpEj0YvDTQd74KaEdNzPCA6GPqoudWzv8LIh_xrfFlTn9yi2km73vnEePeTaO9tHO4bxaNfG495RtyMwG117z1-zoEV3oTuXHsaidOYMvCg22UX9p-f0CfFaIHqRD/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />On the left is Daniel, our soundguy. He's working alone because Bob has
been furloughed since this virus madness started. Daniel is always super
nice and takes care of everything we need. It just takes him a little
longer now that he's working solo. Dave brought his own snare and brass
to put with the house kit. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRuhDZ1drfmJeQ1v6DOQTueYyWNn5iEniKJzPdNuORH2mbX1OJ5RIqjF8DT1jvld5fUNjDzfRcif5YTseNfK8GdLpq3kuQ4MqqNhQEg7XOBR8kzSq8rba1R1z0swF-1DKUmyGxy3_1jjJ/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRuhDZ1drfmJeQ1v6DOQTueYyWNn5iEniKJzPdNuORH2mbX1OJ5RIqjF8DT1jvld5fUNjDzfRcif5YTseNfK8GdLpq3kuQ4MqqNhQEg7XOBR8kzSq8rba1R1z0swF-1DKUmyGxy3_1jjJ/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-022.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />OSHA and other governing bodies require us to be masked up unless we're
singing, eating, or drinking. Johnny Magic Fingers and I are smiling
really big, just because we're glad to be here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMahYYYPTqrf4IhJb4Zeo92FCEQoN3ORHp-BxoOMZuLo4fUtmaIZeoAKP04_lnD14QOXmwwTZhjv-5ezErHAGgGye2AktD_SodQbwxuomJLAWFW_fYC5KLA_s1sERxrWz39MSaCXAakJAF/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMahYYYPTqrf4IhJb4Zeo92FCEQoN3ORHp-BxoOMZuLo4fUtmaIZeoAKP04_lnD14QOXmwwTZhjv-5ezErHAGgGye2AktD_SodQbwxuomJLAWFW_fYC5KLA_s1sERxrWz39MSaCXAakJAF/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />As we continue our soundcheck, here are the WMDs I brought. I will
mainly play my Fender Kingman since this is a mellow, acoustic, dinner
music kind of show. I'm even sitting on a stool.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlI7_JNHns3m07hPTL2SsVrWH9OXolZAVH9hmkCFDUiMU3XdipKdRqVFneOLRkhCrY22Qu5uJi6_MiWB05tr3PD19R6bWddDi0h5pw-wom4RSfn-XQROGYBkfd5kBn2lvuYloSUIifEws/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlI7_JNHns3m07hPTL2SsVrWH9OXolZAVH9hmkCFDUiMU3XdipKdRqVFneOLRkhCrY22Qu5uJi6_MiWB05tr3PD19R6bWddDi0h5pw-wom4RSfn-XQROGYBkfd5kBn2lvuYloSUIifEws/w480-h640/ANB-Gilleys-090420-027.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Making its debut at a live performance is my Kala U-Bass. I like using this for our bluegrass tunes. What do you think, Tony?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfbhA7aMi2sBFVsIQB6bFQ-PhexXFYkPKvlu6Kdim7PtH0eMycdiJWIK8a9zDvBjORoUvOLJ5RO6BIx6ru8bJbRC9cG7TCrfla4K2TAfKhCL6CqojWymSjOPaiQd2DJJEdCqJ0gCqK8F7/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfbhA7aMi2sBFVsIQB6bFQ-PhexXFYkPKvlu6Kdim7PtH0eMycdiJWIK8a9zDvBjORoUvOLJ5RO6BIx6ru8bJbRC9cG7TCrfla4K2TAfKhCL6CqojWymSjOPaiQd2DJJEdCqJ0gCqK8F7/w480-h640/ANB-Gilleys-090420-026.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />My PB5 is actually here just for backup this weekend.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jl34U6EsTyIr1UKmNf8ckVddfkcEGv6U5JAvrPXsidVNqO1NG7ESltmRC_lhw-HFRQzwRJKBukp61lx-XlIGJb-Yp99STP61AlH5ceFwufVrsBG7ryAfLbjwqRD123oat5w0aEQcIlor/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jl34U6EsTyIr1UKmNf8ckVddfkcEGv6U5JAvrPXsidVNqO1NG7ESltmRC_lhw-HFRQzwRJKBukp61lx-XlIGJb-Yp99STP61AlH5ceFwufVrsBG7ryAfLbjwqRD123oat5w0aEQcIlor/w480-h640/ANB-Gilleys-090420-025.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Yes Mr. Soundman, I'm ready for my soundcheck.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxN6Cm_zQRkKP56tl-Li6SB71FI6ikpAwebqGxfrcbgiP9XmBY3c2OU127FkM0EGf5KvqyL12VAZhinjJKCNQslHje8SfCFAzVqtrZMi-nEkaqnaziKaSg7KzA9ARbfaEfwDcPrs1q1NN/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxN6Cm_zQRkKP56tl-Li6SB71FI6ikpAwebqGxfrcbgiP9XmBY3c2OU127FkM0EGf5KvqyL12VAZhinjJKCNQslHje8SfCFAzVqtrZMi-nEkaqnaziKaSg7KzA9ARbfaEfwDcPrs1q1NN/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie and Paul are taking their turns, getting their levels, tweaking their IEM mix, etc.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rT2ieP_g9rurPaxjg15Mo_9M0HrNtYg-OL9EjBlByYXQWdZZTnPmIz95Ur9jzw5Sg7vEfSk_4ROVfV6t-u1eWk5rhhPV_2Z_modSjP1wckYp22w7lIvbaklUMK5sEm3RZCKYmUOMmsS6/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rT2ieP_g9rurPaxjg15Mo_9M0HrNtYg-OL9EjBlByYXQWdZZTnPmIz95Ur9jzw5Sg7vEfSk_4ROVfV6t-u1eWk5rhhPV_2Z_modSjP1wckYp22w7lIvbaklUMK5sEm3RZCKYmUOMmsS6/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-031.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />John is jus' chillin', waiting for his turn. He brought only two keyboards this weekend.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAiVo1dd6-FGEytpJ3UlVhJKltkeYtq4x-qlDOGYjujjv6uk9KR6qBaSjuXmrpH0994PWArIKotO_UDIWXv2b4POEszH0_PMOWkeyaKqrFAkbgsQOxqxUy7sKnFYZm8HOqD5O5Zw9W5_0Q/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAiVo1dd6-FGEytpJ3UlVhJKltkeYtq4x-qlDOGYjujjv6uk9KR6qBaSjuXmrpH0994PWArIKotO_UDIWXv2b4POEszH0_PMOWkeyaKqrFAkbgsQOxqxUy7sKnFYZm8HOqD5O5Zw9W5_0Q/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-032.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Dave is happy the drum riser is level. Dave does not overplay so he does not have to be caged.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZJ-4Uv2C99XZAOu1Hs1QDRhK8Q8oX34aM-UaDxe9TVUyLHkGx8-Fb5FP-xs9_Kd6ZVGHLxba7HMD-eIxXMfQQVL1pWM8kGza9qIKqpzBHlDA4ZrXSVOfWhRBN8iU8K2qOQ67QR7B-SLo/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZJ-4Uv2C99XZAOu1Hs1QDRhK8Q8oX34aM-UaDxe9TVUyLHkGx8-Fb5FP-xs9_Kd6ZVGHLxba7HMD-eIxXMfQQVL1pWM8kGza9qIKqpzBHlDA4ZrXSVOfWhRBN8iU8K2qOQ67QR7B-SLo/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-034.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After our soundcheck we have a quick band meeting. Who was that masked band?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrXSCwe6eCDVMayocT4vUJpdlYR2H-8irYwagSQMVmG2V5Y6op5VKC_3N8ljC_zXleqKS0hRXmH5RrrYM0wxY8rYavHy4uZU11h74eyaqbvpRL4xmlN-k_d387EJBXycUSbSXcfCmtGgb/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrXSCwe6eCDVMayocT4vUJpdlYR2H-8irYwagSQMVmG2V5Y6op5VKC_3N8ljC_zXleqKS0hRXmH5RrrYM0wxY8rYavHy4uZU11h74eyaqbvpRL4xmlN-k_d387EJBXycUSbSXcfCmtGgb/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-035.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I noticed during soundcheck that the D string on the Kala bass was a bit
weak. When I got back to my room I worked on the piezo pickup, trying
to get the bridge to make consistent contact all the way across. I
sanded the underside of the bridge a little bit and it seemed to even
out the volume across all four strings.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRgfe18Uj054IXZgXvAw3wbIGyNFx_pcqB_kcAvE3WpQmHhXpsbopF34L1hxSky6w3_95lZtjoTg4olaDfeDbkEXPKAXAjRdLY7BJA8tZxI_omiSoNBD3dDk-iZuPbjoQn0qQ3bsi-lvR/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRgfe18Uj054IXZgXvAw3wbIGyNFx_pcqB_kcAvE3WpQmHhXpsbopF34L1hxSky6w3_95lZtjoTg4olaDfeDbkEXPKAXAjRdLY7BJA8tZxI_omiSoNBD3dDk-iZuPbjoQn0qQ3bsi-lvR/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-036.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Arnie brought three different acoustic guitars.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0uH8mjw2zoJpzrLwIRga-6hGjj091xkqAbVHxLZHjfQ2Qa1kLkq4qngL-A-EuUS6U1jzLKRzRf86CHI1Xc936fZSEwsxovjESIuAb-0pHihW_cq4jZu5a2MrqIhYJQquuOZGqhbZvA5i/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0uH8mjw2zoJpzrLwIRga-6hGjj091xkqAbVHxLZHjfQ2Qa1kLkq4qngL-A-EuUS6U1jzLKRzRf86CHI1Xc936fZSEwsxovjESIuAb-0pHihW_cq4jZu5a2MrqIhYJQquuOZGqhbZvA5i/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-037.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Paul and I take the stage selfie. We're just about to get started.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhmRsySpAMHbXjSvnbvQo-F9qePLLyENUS09FOWNe7tjgv_SADEcB9_VqjeUkrziZOoB7yTYUcBaup1hHQks2lXzPBniXc-1XcSTctzEjiOPNj7faF-P-Z8j1dtrB70W9VH-P163GGhkH/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhmRsySpAMHbXjSvnbvQo-F9qePLLyENUS09FOWNe7tjgv_SADEcB9_VqjeUkrziZOoB7yTYUcBaup1hHQks2lXzPBniXc-1XcSTctzEjiOPNj7faF-P-Z8j1dtrB70W9VH-P163GGhkH/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-041.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Paul brought four instruments this weekend, his pedal steel, dobro, banjo, and fiddle.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylIVUVIIIaWjXVwdv1_pjAkKNJD0khTA6eQQGJhOqw7TZSurNx7SvKzfcVrpA2A9JVcwRiWZ3cJKhW1EYaey60ruHUiQPVMlm4L9ly6z8evSKawdMEo4w3sPL4Yb3KHMFupiHy4WmfCuf/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylIVUVIIIaWjXVwdv1_pjAkKNJD0khTA6eQQGJhOqw7TZSurNx7SvKzfcVrpA2A9JVcwRiWZ3cJKhW1EYaey60ruHUiQPVMlm4L9ly6z8evSKawdMEo4w3sPL4Yb3KHMFupiHy4WmfCuf/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-040.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Here's the view from my mic just before we start. It's a little slow but
it will pick up. My mic stand is full of my sheet holder and the iPad
for my IEM mix.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-cjPh1G-KrV6BBEAshyphenhyphenjQ3Kfwcze2nR5HRzqIbHJQ53i6WWMtadbKeEZHRmfbZOR9Bpx7Fs5si5rESSYmz9Bgh_jerrJmJtRivRMCD3FEOo2PqaslLyWSCMfNbG4f9SpRO5trZ5qwTEc/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-cjPh1G-KrV6BBEAshyphenhyphenjQ3Kfwcze2nR5HRzqIbHJQ53i6WWMtadbKeEZHRmfbZOR9Bpx7Fs5si5rESSYmz9Bgh_jerrJmJtRivRMCD3FEOo2PqaslLyWSCMfNbG4f9SpRO5trZ5qwTEc/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-043.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Arnie points to his favorite bass player on this stage.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X-cG0q-wTsCAVtWcjQz3zCphQiQVAHBsIggjEpev_UvyqDsorPieZs1Z5Eo0WpOOVZScq9sltwT0xZA53EgWsSQquu-y7yLriKKJnoBOb6O8jwIYdqk8Sy_zVIZM72VqbzbbQrNBxvvR/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X-cG0q-wTsCAVtWcjQz3zCphQiQVAHBsIggjEpev_UvyqDsorPieZs1Z5Eo0WpOOVZScq9sltwT0xZA53EgWsSQquu-y7yLriKKJnoBOb6O8jwIYdqk8Sy_zVIZM72VqbzbbQrNBxvvR/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-044.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dave gives me the "stick eyes".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X-cG0q-wTsCAVtWcjQz3zCphQiQVAHBsIggjEpev_UvyqDsorPieZs1Z5Eo0WpOOVZScq9sltwT0xZA53EgWsSQquu-y7yLriKKJnoBOb6O8jwIYdqk8Sy_zVIZM72VqbzbbQrNBxvvR/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPc5YQd4TxaS9InTqN6p27wwUGP_RWtzdbh3-PSbMyQWrrrC2MBLWv9IicHVeitA4Njlf8y3XhBdSqSdla1Uy-AeJyKrNDxs0pSFnR2D0WIKX0C5nToEMfIFqGb9JSwPRArq2I7-ZX8OG/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPc5YQd4TxaS9InTqN6p27wwUGP_RWtzdbh3-PSbMyQWrrrC2MBLWv9IicHVeitA4Njlf8y3XhBdSqSdla1Uy-AeJyKrNDxs0pSFnR2D0WIKX0C5nToEMfIFqGb9JSwPRArq2I7-ZX8OG/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-045.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X-cG0q-wTsCAVtWcjQz3zCphQiQVAHBsIggjEpev_UvyqDsorPieZs1Z5Eo0WpOOVZScq9sltwT0xZA53EgWsSQquu-y7yLriKKJnoBOb6O8jwIYdqk8Sy_zVIZM72VqbzbbQrNBxvvR/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I caught John chillin' again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQaAOtzeYl8SYONfuTBiFP5q7d_5rVxDhH2_Zz1OlvEdeWfmw970z29UXTsw-xa6sDfbt2wP2lJo1ifH56UqKvsbocnKbhky0nqXFleLl_9K_FbWxcwiygRv0Q0Gr-mmmT7TsEwqUiVaYQ/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQaAOtzeYl8SYONfuTBiFP5q7d_5rVxDhH2_Zz1OlvEdeWfmw970z29UXTsw-xa6sDfbt2wP2lJo1ifH56UqKvsbocnKbhky0nqXFleLl_9K_FbWxcwiygRv0Q0Gr-mmmT7TsEwqUiVaYQ/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-046.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Hi! I'm Cliff! I'm your bass player!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCV93TZpErusdfl_sTqtyrM0pImeaHXQI2dn6y18tsNqKTW2me6EKLxiEoDSl7zloCo4eiULJN5weKxDeuMnNWFGcvIX_5IETBoOX9GN0mEXJOxzdQRu2V9ged0PEY0mr9hMk1w-AQsV2u/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCV93TZpErusdfl_sTqtyrM0pImeaHXQI2dn6y18tsNqKTW2me6EKLxiEoDSl7zloCo4eiULJN5weKxDeuMnNWFGcvIX_5IETBoOX9GN0mEXJOxzdQRu2V9ged0PEY0mr9hMk1w-AQsV2u/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-047.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We started making live music in front of warm bodies. Even though there
was no dance floor, and supposedly no dancing, as long they were wearing
their mask while not sitting at the table, customers could dance right
next to their table, a little bit. Mark and Cristy and their friends came up from the OC to see us this
weekend. We'll have even more friends coming out Saturday night. I hope I
can reserve a table for them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-z8UqlVPe5B5FMqqcMeYntdwXnIVQM5zwYO36BQqnq3hBJzUWLcY0IZdNSlMmrHF00N7If9tIvXFbYtFEgUSPbFBQm6xt5rF6irPBj5di10DUfFa-1c7OYW1zks5OkfZqs-hvPz9IfyX-/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-z8UqlVPe5B5FMqqcMeYntdwXnIVQM5zwYO36BQqnq3hBJzUWLcY0IZdNSlMmrHF00N7If9tIvXFbYtFEgUSPbFBQm6xt5rF6irPBj5di10DUfFa-1c7OYW1zks5OkfZqs-hvPz9IfyX-/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-050.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The crowd was into the scene but they were not overly rowdy. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PF91IaVxXKzS-PsVCINsAT4M8N7bPXgJKV0-JC9pS2Rg3j1ro5k7MA5GCeCzGBQcGJC5btRdAtGNCeDqCYgvGgnGFUR0iKTdJAYCNoCGkJOnAgBpqYa3NVasUEL2RtO8SueQG91W0zCQ/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PF91IaVxXKzS-PsVCINsAT4M8N7bPXgJKV0-JC9pS2Rg3j1ro5k7MA5GCeCzGBQcGJC5btRdAtGNCeDqCYgvGgnGFUR0iKTdJAYCNoCGkJOnAgBpqYa3NVasUEL2RtO8SueQG91W0zCQ/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-049.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are a couple of shots of the stage while we're on break. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9WbnLzBVOCHb_RZxNUw_T5cEBmBDydMYsXWG6Vis24_8khLpMXXqwqZ9paEWBXAz2Bf3rxXJ6E8xXlBtfkgVA_UGpyq9ghQ57ftMaMSIJ6QmPYRmGkyvZgG6IV9m3Tuxj42rxti3RhtO/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9WbnLzBVOCHb_RZxNUw_T5cEBmBDydMYsXWG6Vis24_8khLpMXXqwqZ9paEWBXAz2Bf3rxXJ6E8xXlBtfkgVA_UGpyq9ghQ57ftMaMSIJ6QmPYRmGkyvZgG6IV9m3Tuxj42rxti3RhtO/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-048.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPByr5VLl8KH_N7TRxWdX6Wgho-rXhmbjiIfDLkGosIO8HabavMULAsHn33apazfVPQhlyDa22a732xcyMEk9RVskCH8NKlDFj4VadeIv3EisUGIn1NGpkVKBGhdu2ixziUbCikX9p9ida/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPByr5VLl8KH_N7TRxWdX6Wgho-rXhmbjiIfDLkGosIO8HabavMULAsHn33apazfVPQhlyDa22a732xcyMEk9RVskCH8NKlDFj4VadeIv3EisUGIn1NGpkVKBGhdu2ixziUbCikX9p9ida/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-051.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These four ladies decided to do a little line dancing next to their table. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6BVUYQYLyOVjXgaLmNYr9rZ4IMBL0DIbgJ71Bof6BDQDRC4IURZ6cnPThuMb85PcmIHfx-ejrEe9ZvIDWB-AZhcHVU1dXHI5CfzcJgT6y5QtRISEqg-iKa8EtcJBg8dXmlYk2knj1V76/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6BVUYQYLyOVjXgaLmNYr9rZ4IMBL0DIbgJ71Bof6BDQDRC4IURZ6cnPThuMb85PcmIHfx-ejrEe9ZvIDWB-AZhcHVU1dXHI5CfzcJgT6y5QtRISEqg-iKa8EtcJBg8dXmlYk2knj1V76/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-052.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All the tables in front of us filled up. Most to our left were full too.
They will only let as many people into the place as their are seats at
the tables. Gilley's is trying very hard to comply to guidelines so they
can stay open without being fined. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X-cG0q-wTsCAVtWcjQz3zCphQiQVAHBsIggjEpev_UvyqDsorPieZs1Z5Eo0WpOOVZScq9sltwT0xZA53EgWsSQquu-y7yLriKKJnoBOb6O8jwIYdqk8Sy_zVIZM72VqbzbbQrNBxvvR/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiD5M_xgzhfWuLEyy4oZDqYK97HkD9jaSt4v7ZHLR1yOSeUFLOZmI6PJETfr_XJYjMbns0q4SD6k3xAHANDqEW8viLvhGsc_OcnxqKcFOt2MaiYZDFdjevaZPsi8VlLSDyfm7X4IG6gDx/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiD5M_xgzhfWuLEyy4oZDqYK97HkD9jaSt4v7ZHLR1yOSeUFLOZmI6PJETfr_XJYjMbns0q4SD6k3xAHANDqEW8viLvhGsc_OcnxqKcFOt2MaiYZDFdjevaZPsi8VlLSDyfm7X4IG6gDx/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-053.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXc2-PgeWl3URamV2-6xXYjFxxTkaQBEW2dZaVLlnFM_hyphenhyphen1NHGNHTHyfKRey-EwaB9bkJUQoIxTrlzabQOuBfCLJNBt24I3Po1Dp4gyUQ3_r_FaALbg5QV5xHnwWeJWszd0saWookYotZa/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420-054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXc2-PgeWl3URamV2-6xXYjFxxTkaQBEW2dZaVLlnFM_hyphenhyphen1NHGNHTHyfKRey-EwaB9bkJUQoIxTrlzabQOuBfCLJNBt24I3Po1Dp4gyUQ3_r_FaALbg5QV5xHnwWeJWszd0saWookYotZa/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420-054.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>All weekend we'll be playing from 9pm-12:30am, just three sets. At the
end of the evening I thought I'd better get the gig report started. Here
I am editing pictures and enjoying a local brew that I had brought from
home. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHLC3UGhHNnfBgw2RZ7rQW33l9oQbVN1dHcDj75Am785QiaK6mcedprWVCSty-sdIz7hZzu5FxSPsRggwNkeSGAwMh-oZHgbgwDoNOF72yPqq3X1GDNUYfvEihkyXFMs42pbvxkcUfyy-/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHLC3UGhHNnfBgw2RZ7rQW33l9oQbVN1dHcDj75Am785QiaK6mcedprWVCSty-sdIz7hZzu5FxSPsRggwNkeSGAwMh-oZHgbgwDoNOF72yPqq3X1GDNUYfvEihkyXFMs42pbvxkcUfyy-/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>When I say local I mean right on the other side of the hill from my
work. This is the Innovation Brew Works American Brown Ale. It's brewed
at Cal Poly Pomona where they also have a restaurant. I've been there a
few times for lunch and a glass of suds. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWsOczWU2J4vIzOoEq1ODJQF4C3ECJiet70UPrO1P381tBtQyNP1I59xh6z4lwzDdoKKnQtNShb12n3TSingXB178_YZpGkdeMmlzq_b3g7iwnfpygI6iDdwbhl30yc4zKymRB5UY6TWm/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWsOczWU2J4vIzOoEq1ODJQF4C3ECJiet70UPrO1P381tBtQyNP1I59xh6z4lwzDdoKKnQtNShb12n3TSingXB178_YZpGkdeMmlzq_b3g7iwnfpygI6iDdwbhl30yc4zKymRB5UY6TWm/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Unfortunately this brew does not have the body I like in a dark beer.
The barley flavor is nice but it seems watery, almost like a "lite" dark
beer. I'm not complaining. It was a gift. But I'll probably not buy
this brew. There are others at that brewery that I really like. <br />
<br />
There you have it, you're all caught up with the happenings as of Friday
night. Hopefully we'll have a few TB members in the house tomorrow and
we're planning to get together for a meal on Sunday. I'm looking forward
to getting caught up with all my Las Vegas friends. It's been too long.</p><p> On Saturday Arnie, Paul, and I had to make a run to pick up some supplies. We drove past where Tony works, <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.mccarran.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>McCarran Airport</b></a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHHy4fGV5kPn16cC0wjiVaTtwLQs4OXYczpwMCJfUYKzrxyRQ7LM-bhGDZ-WZzIsE5kmPrbrXI42TwjNFqMXoATfH-3m7kJxyE-G3ayQCdKUWoziwjsvTFZ4sWDP5NvKk1QhDhiH41Ps-/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHHy4fGV5kPn16cC0wjiVaTtwLQs4OXYczpwMCJfUYKzrxyRQ7LM-bhGDZ-WZzIsE5kmPrbrXI42TwjNFqMXoATfH-3m7kJxyE-G3ayQCdKUWoziwjsvTFZ4sWDP5NvKk1QhDhiH41Ps-/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>We ended up at the Las Vegas Guitar Center. It was actually a pretty
nice store. The people who work here seem to care. I'm squinting because
it was bright and REALLY HOT this weekend. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikArgQJwYCmsTN5zjez1XJzXmkJFP9BL1V02l0q_DNNqniG8FlQx0Ud47bbYhKiHuMlypifGV_voPAXBVRm1-79Em5ur-clYMscY89D9xT0iFBUp-eW2M3M3xmOsxcsl539DGhFrMYjz0G/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikArgQJwYCmsTN5zjez1XJzXmkJFP9BL1V02l0q_DNNqniG8FlQx0Ud47bbYhKiHuMlypifGV_voPAXBVRm1-79Em5ur-clYMscY89D9xT0iFBUp-eW2M3M3xmOsxcsl539DGhFrMYjz0G/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I had to take a selfie in front of the bass wall and this old Kustom 300 PA setup. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp04UMeB_kFcmSuGi3mCtL1Rq10im5aTiurQhYV-AjdTJKRKbXB5Jl9Vkw4BQWXCx43ff0FFgzD_1wCuAMupDliHr9xPTP5SxBuAg_j5iobadvQRq18Z6Hff_KP-LKCo2yvq_kq3GQqZb2/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp04UMeB_kFcmSuGi3mCtL1Rq10im5aTiurQhYV-AjdTJKRKbXB5Jl9Vkw4BQWXCx43ff0FFgzD_1wCuAMupDliHr9xPTP5SxBuAg_j5iobadvQRq18Z6Hff_KP-LKCo2yvq_kq3GQqZb2/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>We were like kids in a candy store but I got out of there buying only a 1
foot patch cable and a couple of 2032 batteries. Arnie needed strings
and Paul bought an analog delay pedal. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbe2_mIoymcpWFmT1JVFBPpgvMnL8vjOrJ3CuTX13bgHCvHapMPwIe1gUopJ-R6LD6ghIjrRsyX9Q76QMxqqVcT3krEG9YtZ9yqFnN38z1_M1YYDVKlPrDpRM6ta5ZCFLVPfKNx5Bi8s1/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbe2_mIoymcpWFmT1JVFBPpgvMnL8vjOrJ3CuTX13bgHCvHapMPwIe1gUopJ-R6LD6ghIjrRsyX9Q76QMxqqVcT3krEG9YtZ9yqFnN38z1_M1YYDVKlPrDpRM6ta5ZCFLVPfKNx5Bi8s1/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>When we got back to the hotel I was really hungry so I immediately went
to the Sad Cafe. The Thai chicken and spicy catfish were really good
today. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoYyJquqj0fJRLb1LYDCrBRg7XktIZlWmycH6uYPrn7mUafT5m5XC5nywIDp-9AZECoYS8I79u6PklW80vnoeeIxtRc6abnWhFBwJE6RptvcEiwRaS0r6B07UeahBxU9KcfrsZ2ixkjn3/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoYyJquqj0fJRLb1LYDCrBRg7XktIZlWmycH6uYPrn7mUafT5m5XC5nywIDp-9AZECoYS8I79u6PklW80vnoeeIxtRc6abnWhFBwJE6RptvcEiwRaS0r6B07UeahBxU9KcfrsZ2ixkjn3/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The crowd started off pretty good Saturday night and got better as the night progressed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBVZHuklo4aBXrZamY6LYlHzfaujOeJ1CFT-8wzVAMLkzUPHxwsx_0AR6ztF13UHKdkbv9yzuC37RKiYRs8peXbq7C9Yhow2qWNYQiNBr6VnAF7SNoWs2qKDdfVFDj0XHDVJRIZr7PYQS/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJ0Mp7JtU2ZBjXrY-corSrih0ew9e2Hg871aiyXqF5FDl_qYGcSHFJVC74RSBGLvVx8sBwUnEEdDpsUuNhnsfwh2n9R1aC-zoJ853QoBb52LgLxkOyxgR0QHxksiSsRu1PBxamNaQky4E/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJ0Mp7JtU2ZBjXrY-corSrih0ew9e2Hg871aiyXqF5FDl_qYGcSHFJVC74RSBGLvVx8sBwUnEEdDpsUuNhnsfwh2n9R1aC-zoJ853QoBb52LgLxkOyxgR0QHxksiSsRu1PBxamNaQky4E/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the rhythm section for tonight's festivities. Dave's had a ton of material to lean and he did a fine job. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBVZHuklo4aBXrZamY6LYlHzfaujOeJ1CFT-8wzVAMLkzUPHxwsx_0AR6ztF13UHKdkbv9yzuC37RKiYRs8peXbq7C9Yhow2qWNYQiNBr6VnAF7SNoWs2qKDdfVFDj0XHDVJRIZr7PYQS/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-009.jpg" width="640" /></div><p></p><p>Arnie says, "Pull my finger."</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGy7MtJvqKfEvKTykTZRZl8bI6pMWUCjA47WHz9HDsT38JNUYqzaWNmzZfPW-ed_H3bhUoYvBkHIt98WQroWBC1S6qcz6xKw-X7HhF9r4X56l7uAfxUZPFySd7sSgLiJS-1uE43g3MfF1C/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGy7MtJvqKfEvKTykTZRZl8bI6pMWUCjA47WHz9HDsT38JNUYqzaWNmzZfPW-ed_H3bhUoYvBkHIt98WQroWBC1S6qcz6xKw-X7HhF9r4X56l7uAfxUZPFySd7sSgLiJS-1uE43g3MfF1C/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>My good friend Tony
was in the house with his lovely girlfriend Kris. I got to play the
U-Bass he gave me while they were in the audience. I like using the Kala
U-Bass on the bluegrass tunes we've worked up. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGEGrC0_rMc_HKkp0_zYdHe9IUtSJLaz5ugdqfgc3f3ErcN2PXy-2ioyZI_Yig6PXNsdSZ3QoeuZxH51wDzfjcWKGBGNyCfAvcDAof4Ln50IhMQ0pCWKUTYC8t6e_rYFuxcyb6GWbYZgF/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-011.jpg" width="640" /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The crowd stayed pretty full all night long. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdL5zZwgznuhGyvNrFZxj8gBw6A_wHi_BbcdeXoKJm4lLvVjRuuSGXn4T9OGq48tofc1nFTqCd3eNrijFJ59YuncTBfcQ-quME6tDLS_OHHZtAr5Jsb6qswVl7KdSiYTZlztM5DZlnyW_v/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-013.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This must be the end of Saturday night. Johnny's already got his boards covered.<br /><br /> </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lC3EXzMvCnfSpU-X0pnPovG5YZZ0n1tUbGH9FYK5mMnZHFiEts6cJgdX9syHQoF_lDZduwAZ4134du-9dGIXPnqbjSPmbs2lNYkdzIjW0CZrGSL5I7O0UEye_VS9avfWSX2PUVZhxXjR/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-012.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After our last set we decided to spend our tip money at the bar. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrUkf8bDtCnzoQcmsHJN8WGyjum9FHj67rfJLK4bgoL9ITYATKgk1bNmsgeypvY4Z2_WR7WxbAK-TtFaenyfD58OuBloBL7Eq83n2DcrJhPA5XQspS3MgWMDG0Fy2oNyr9MyXyGtJ3zfo/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrUkf8bDtCnzoQcmsHJN8WGyjum9FHj67rfJLK4bgoL9ITYATKgk1bNmsgeypvY4Z2_WR7WxbAK-TtFaenyfD58OuBloBL7Eq83n2DcrJhPA5XQspS3MgWMDG0Fy2oNyr9MyXyGtJ3zfo/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>The lovely Melba joins me for a selfie, mask off. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc7tEFh0I9uIIi2mnAVuV-sP9HHXHlqF57meZ16f0TttCsITdMTQX2HtWhF6z6OkPy9wTIWKeBKKmI2b1uuZGJ5QdSjTQO2ygug8TiH_5qdFUYTsyAOFLqj2Q7PvpRsmmOau0P2ZQXSm0P/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc7tEFh0I9uIIi2mnAVuV-sP9HHXHlqF57meZ16f0TttCsITdMTQX2HtWhF6z6OkPy9wTIWKeBKKmI2b1uuZGJ5QdSjTQO2ygug8TiH_5qdFUYTsyAOFLqj2Q7PvpRsmmOau0P2ZQXSm0P/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This is how we left the stage Saturday night.<br /> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONoEDxabeoLwyVanYmQ3fcRqcOuvWNYVV3HRrB-MmyYcW7bBhIQi_HmvMO2PMgNnVLTMZVd4unMf_SOPFYOzvvtLlBfdj-9IMoTKowG5Eg7V0sqh9dG09ItIwLwLRP7CnNE30HxvLao3D/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONoEDxabeoLwyVanYmQ3fcRqcOuvWNYVV3HRrB-MmyYcW7bBhIQi_HmvMO2PMgNnVLTMZVd4unMf_SOPFYOzvvtLlBfdj-9IMoTKowG5Eg7V0sqh9dG09ItIwLwLRP7CnNE30HxvLao3D/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Back in my room I enjoyed one more cold one. Lagunitas makes some good
brews. This one is wheaty, hoppy, has a dry finish, and with 7.5% a
couple will do you good.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiG8VsTb0fXm87NGhxJHwr5s7ZgieFQjiq8OBhZWVYErsO_OLDzsS5vGpj4FCzjO2pM-Nxd_CG0-3-rnRlerETf_EZvN_OHkXJocNvsHrkj1cz0OqKEjiAH94YSOjdinO0ebMTfhjI6_Hy/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiG8VsTb0fXm87NGhxJHwr5s7ZgieFQjiq8OBhZWVYErsO_OLDzsS5vGpj4FCzjO2pM-Nxd_CG0-3-rnRlerETf_EZvN_OHkXJocNvsHrkj1cz0OqKEjiAH94YSOjdinO0ebMTfhjI6_Hy/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090420b-017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Sunday was a real treat. I visited Tony
and he showed off his collection. This guy has more instruments than I
do. He had a really nice Glarry (that $65 P-bass that is just a steal)
and the cutest little Squire mini P-bass that is just to die for, the
red one you can just barely see hiding between the full-sized
instruments. He even had a two string bass.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoENZIDOYc3uutne0ikFzeYSWBxQdhuAlfzvkC09BJn_R6D8ACfydYm03bBBKMXgy63HEQh9iv9nzJEkazZMCcIpqrBBOqpv_x9kOjlsmFOSkwzgnYdaiiRaGVNLaJryYbzdOpyK1_d-Eu/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090620-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoENZIDOYc3uutne0ikFzeYSWBxQdhuAlfzvkC09BJn_R6D8ACfydYm03bBBKMXgy63HEQh9iv9nzJEkazZMCcIpqrBBOqpv_x9kOjlsmFOSkwzgnYdaiiRaGVNLaJryYbzdOpyK1_d-Eu/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090620-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tony and I had a nice visit and made plans for the next time I'm out
this way. Here I am back at the casino following Gov. Sisolak's
guidelines.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4L_b_IGpWWUol1rwHrnB5WQHd0wi6nzLsxxjB4sy3OWym1iv4pylps5EMorh3V0AAVOcWK93ML4yKzSwgHz8jtbr5fuvB9xdh9RZWVhGQ5s_y-qtYh4TMWMNAmk4gE5OIE3dWwo8eI5M/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090620-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4L_b_IGpWWUol1rwHrnB5WQHd0wi6nzLsxxjB4sy3OWym1iv4pylps5EMorh3V0AAVOcWK93ML4yKzSwgHz8jtbr5fuvB9xdh9RZWVhGQ5s_y-qtYh4TMWMNAmk4gE5OIE3dWwo8eI5M/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090620-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Sunday night in the honky tonk our friend Andy
and his beautiful wife Cindy came by for a visit. Andy told me tales of
woe and agony with all the rooms being closed in the area. But he and
his band will be back at Gilley's a couple weekends next month so I
guess things are starting to look up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2rpDzA6PwGerXC06D_9-QirrsaCi3nS60DfPfwTTyyhTYYptVWMV_rownbBGtv2tRE2sO78siEh-6uBD2Cbo47fIvS1La_7UwoBO6FK8Rjp3WiwJ8feXDEzsaDULNhmDM8Xd5u36VIhM/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090620-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2rpDzA6PwGerXC06D_9-QirrsaCi3nS60DfPfwTTyyhTYYptVWMV_rownbBGtv2tRE2sO78siEh-6uBD2Cbo47fIvS1La_7UwoBO6FK8Rjp3WiwJ8feXDEzsaDULNhmDM8Xd5u36VIhM/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090620-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Sunday night was a nice crowd. It's not your normal crowd but there were
as many people in the place as state mandates would allow. It's
actually nice to have people sitting in front of you, paying attention,
and groaning at all my dad jokes. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbodMa6KxCISoNEgPrreUUwpE4BVJp8CpB2hObc7MYJYq04QjyTMrYYuY6fi3vuEL59UgWKMqwGS-iW6AZSxOpMZLmOgQqgl8JAqlGdIYBA1TVWQ1AYMDCBFjlDE9LPWW05NshymmkR4U/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090620-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbodMa6KxCISoNEgPrreUUwpE4BVJp8CpB2hObc7MYJYq04QjyTMrYYuY6fi3vuEL59UgWKMqwGS-iW6AZSxOpMZLmOgQqgl8JAqlGdIYBA1TVWQ1AYMDCBFjlDE9LPWW05NshymmkR4U/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090620-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Johnny Magic Fingers was magic tonight. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgelCRFWAzE2GPJ7N9mHxNr2o2dEt6wMfLvpladOQYASsDrj4nAW_WEDz8yQyLyLy7dQ3HHImhSY7CNtAKitHOQnF0NCD0UTiOUt5NgYkTxHCaQV6E0ehn7mXVLVD1Ob5nzx_brGxM4IaPZ/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090620-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgelCRFWAzE2GPJ7N9mHxNr2o2dEt6wMfLvpladOQYASsDrj4nAW_WEDz8yQyLyLy7dQ3HHImhSY7CNtAKitHOQnF0NCD0UTiOUt5NgYkTxHCaQV6E0ehn7mXVLVD1Ob5nzx_brGxM4IaPZ/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090620-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Arnie and Paul played like they never played before. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjI3GROwHYFMeSGBh36ibK7vD4T_aS2IJ4GFXHCCKd428YAMIPqKpPeYzWXdQA8S7m0rXDfYXru0xt8h8TSsjFEMLRQJEoE20W2mX1CBWaBIZdHz6fPBIfM6W3pmy6Sqk35F5J49QZNRHx/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090620-007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjI3GROwHYFMeSGBh36ibK7vD4T_aS2IJ4GFXHCCKd428YAMIPqKpPeYzWXdQA8S7m0rXDfYXru0xt8h8TSsjFEMLRQJEoE20W2mX1CBWaBIZdHz6fPBIfM6W3pmy6Sqk35F5J49QZNRHx/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090620-007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was a really good weekend. Now I'm going to finish my beer and get
horizontal. After breakfast tomorrow I've got a long drive home. I just
hope the traffic isn't too bad with everyone going home after the
holiday weekend. <br />
<br />
I'm not sure when we'll be back here but I'm hoping we'll get at least
one more weekend before the end of the year. We had a ton of fun playing
real country music for real people. <br /><br />Just to tie a ribbon on this gig let me tell you about my trip home. But first, I want to thank the Las Vegas TalkBass crew, Tony, Andy, and Charles
for always being such good friends, hanging out, and treating me way
better than I deserve. You guys are the best and I'm proud to call you
my friends and bassmigos. Charles, I missed visiting your church this
weekend. Hopefully next time everything will be more opened up. <br />
<br />
Here are all my instruments and suitcase ready for the bellman. It's
worth it to tip they guy $5 and let him carry all my gear down to my
truck at the valet. I've gotten to know a few of the staff pretty well
since we get up here so often. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgzNh1J11As8YbggeLBd4DITzxWfj85AD3vXnmWxlwlIDIViDKzQS31kBP-ev109jyvwrilqAelNFqTmELLndI4kgc_fiV5sRyBfGaFxBeWshVNqcACQcr057oywKNwmGyUs75-AlyXW-w/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090720-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgzNh1J11As8YbggeLBd4DITzxWfj85AD3vXnmWxlwlIDIViDKzQS31kBP-ev109jyvwrilqAelNFqTmELLndI4kgc_fiV5sRyBfGaFxBeWshVNqcACQcr057oywKNwmGyUs75-AlyXW-w/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090720-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>One last look down the Strip. It's very smoky today here in Las Vegas due to all the fires in California. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJiH8CiR7ChhDc5-g7iy1v2aGIgvyUU1P-HZElACFE5lW7Bc0buVoSZXcRR6YxSha9gKqIjm43v_zsWeqBRQRSS7tSnlUMH_mSDtncPbK9v9jznX8SpyUpQRFq74xtb6zM5v2ZQZ6dhAy/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090720-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJiH8CiR7ChhDc5-g7iy1v2aGIgvyUU1P-HZElACFE5lW7Bc0buVoSZXcRR6YxSha9gKqIjm43v_zsWeqBRQRSS7tSnlUMH_mSDtncPbK9v9jznX8SpyUpQRFq74xtb6zM5v2ZQZ6dhAy/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090720-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>On the way out of town I met Charles at a place called Egg Works. He really enjoyed his Peruvian sausage breakfast, eggs over VERY hard.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tMYQ8THe48Idh12VJRldwVCgA9VGLY3bcgvfcFA4eCmW6Io9CbBmdTlRcxbKt8fU2-LZ9CzjX2w4ii3qmGSuZxBQ7ForxzGJvtVQQbpGDQkrqZaGQyF5wX2_ZJFRO0GJn8jMKHOeTdVR/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090720-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tMYQ8THe48Idh12VJRldwVCgA9VGLY3bcgvfcFA4eCmW6Io9CbBmdTlRcxbKt8fU2-LZ9CzjX2w4ii3qmGSuZxBQ7ForxzGJvtVQQbpGDQkrqZaGQyF5wX2_ZJFRO0GJn8jMKHOeTdVR/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090720-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Charles was very kind and treated me to an omelette with the works. I
love an omelette with everything in it but the kitchen sink.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9x4DNtnGDLGFL-G03qRGvEkW-7miiSikM1eTTqkqgR7cg2PkDXtK3gabMJi4MYrn236RvcmDyoMlHXjYL-utjOc00Q6jFj2oBqoqC_M7b_6Ufq_F7WKbiOdhBQynM66SV_W_Lwaq4ZTXd/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090720-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9x4DNtnGDLGFL-G03qRGvEkW-7miiSikM1eTTqkqgR7cg2PkDXtK3gabMJi4MYrn236RvcmDyoMlHXjYL-utjOc00Q6jFj2oBqoqC_M7b_6Ufq_F7WKbiOdhBQynM66SV_W_Lwaq4ZTXd/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090720-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>After Charles and I finished breakfast I stopped for gas and hit the road. This sign was no joke. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3JxFjA14O68llBagKQyL8XYQFp9KrZK-6M76QIPoP7cRsRImjFRFjpqf2BTC-EXHd6Nyi6-yn-Eq5aHqQhWo_S_W_SMMvq4TUMz0ohYF8Rwde1a3_99j1Oh_FdXUrv-DUmCanVgRsJU4/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090720-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="1280" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3JxFjA14O68llBagKQyL8XYQFp9KrZK-6M76QIPoP7cRsRImjFRFjpqf2BTC-EXHd6Nyi6-yn-Eq5aHqQhWo_S_W_SMMvq4TUMz0ohYF8Rwde1a3_99j1Oh_FdXUrv-DUmCanVgRsJU4/w640-h422/ANB-Gilleys-090720-006.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There were a few spots where the highway opened up. I was saddened to see all the smoke from the California fires. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5yDZ8plMKsjSC_WhlrUveWMLJy3xrqbpHo2KllBQvRa-walnz6qB1EA8OqVR-Z0loE_49bzfOc9buUg1YWEwGzFVTdd9i3n86ckmXlcDUGItGGIRbDGPQDLLd-o-weQtXJigmB5RVCPp/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090720-007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5yDZ8plMKsjSC_WhlrUveWMLJy3xrqbpHo2KllBQvRa-walnz6qB1EA8OqVR-Z0loE_49bzfOc9buUg1YWEwGzFVTdd9i3n86ckmXlcDUGItGGIRbDGPQDLLd-o-weQtXJigmB5RVCPp/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090720-007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />At any little population center along the way there were bottlenecks.
There was so much traffic after the holiday weekend it took me seven
hours to get home. It's normally a four hour drive. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7FPBC0eSXoOqkpz1LLwcjdRT5IXPbvqi6Qd_Q3lqrVc9YzZR0Jg-EJJj-2FIfkhf6j_vHxUyLlFstFkBulxhP0MdMsFeEvLIwGVv8VG6NWApeKLCGvpOECanLmbzTssvSgxtLvNZX8_Y/s1280/ANB-Gilleys-090720-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7FPBC0eSXoOqkpz1LLwcjdRT5IXPbvqi6Qd_Q3lqrVc9YzZR0Jg-EJJj-2FIfkhf6j_vHxUyLlFstFkBulxhP0MdMsFeEvLIwGVv8VG6NWApeKLCGvpOECanLmbzTssvSgxtLvNZX8_Y/w640-h480/ANB-Gilleys-090720-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />But it was a terrifically fun weekend! The shows were more intimate and
laid back. The crowds were engaged and receptive. We pulled off some new
material and dusted off some old favorites to put in the "unplugged"
show. It was a fine outing and we're all looking forward to the next
one. Thank you all for coming along with me. I just got word that we'll be back on Dec. 18-19. Until then, thanks for looking! <br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p> </p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-27828750120500889792020-09-20T20:56:00.002-07:002020-09-20T20:56:24.749-07:00Screaming Sally's Saloon 8/22/2020<p> Hey, howdy, hey! <br />
<br />
It happened! A real gig! It was a long, hot, dry day outside but it was a
tonne of fun. This was the first show that our friend Nate, who owns
Affordable Productions as well as Screaming Sally's, has put on since
March. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlWmxTEK_eOlsO6E8sFqOpqUu2vgci5hNtGjjO7icz0IVfmDIFtcQn6cfN2lM-Zv1ffz1NzgSx80A0kon_-7CaBCghsVtCQZ0OILTsYw5mWK_n3E7fO_DBkg55sbonkeLt-kEc95WE8Fh/s1067/facebook_1597559498742_6700650195812452497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1067" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlWmxTEK_eOlsO6E8sFqOpqUu2vgci5hNtGjjO7icz0IVfmDIFtcQn6cfN2lM-Zv1ffz1NzgSx80A0kon_-7CaBCghsVtCQZ0OILTsYw5mWK_n3E7fO_DBkg55sbonkeLt-kEc95WE8Fh/w640-h360/facebook_1597559498742_6700650195812452497.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>The "opener" is a newly formed band, Cross County Line, put together by
Jed and Claire. They don't really have a guitar player yet so Arnie was
helping them out today. You might remember Hal on the keyboards. Hal and
I have worked together with Kelly Rae. It was good getting caught up
with Hal. Steve on bass and Justin on drums are worship musician friends
of Jed and Claire, both fine, solid players and good people. <br />
<br />
It was an early call time, 10:30am load-in, so I backed up the truck to
garage about 9:15 to load-er up. Did I tell you I "fixed" my MB500 that
went out at my last gig? (Temple City, 7/1/20) That's why I brought my
GK 800RB as a backup, just in case. Since we were outside I also brought
the big GK Neo410. </p><p><br />
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-WJo3uU0CvsgmJPwXPgqJEp46Qq9BF_K1tENWYC3qgr6q-DEdpVO9df53g3CPacwHIVPjHPPDW555cmwKI25X0YTS_ZI6wzM52YuUWap7lk7uLTbF2EiypRv6vGkjFCYJkKHVsRjk6d6/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-WJo3uU0CvsgmJPwXPgqJEp46Qq9BF_K1tENWYC3qgr6q-DEdpVO9df53g3CPacwHIVPjHPPDW555cmwKI25X0YTS_ZI6wzM52YuUWap7lk7uLTbF2EiypRv6vGkjFCYJkKHVsRjk6d6/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I knew I'd have to stay hydrated so I stopped by my local Dollar Store
and picked up a few energy drinks and four six-packs of bottled water.
As I left the parking lot it was alreay 91º at 9:30am. Oh boy! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjjegyPdfcwf4wGKAorf6xOk6JjOOtBsEOYM0QlxEP9JgDAoBUpbCQp8o6HY4F48E2oETk_0NMdVrM69GoHIOIob9Dqgc7z4CUM1XcbLbOG50KjPNu6O870NEj-zAX1f89Xq1RAj4i92n/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjjegyPdfcwf4wGKAorf6xOk6JjOOtBsEOYM0QlxEP9JgDAoBUpbCQp8o6HY4F48E2oETk_0NMdVrM69GoHIOIob9Dqgc7z4CUM1XcbLbOG50KjPNu6O870NEj-zAX1f89Xq1RAj4i92n/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Even though the gig was close, only about a half hour away, I'd never
seen the place. I got an early start so I could drive past it, get lost,
look up the directions, turn around, and find it again.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaUXfeDxMFP9cZoY0A4PYJFUQ9YLbzBnRKTfHDBPcrFT9tkTa0pW3MPkvxyyMebvucO7Z9uD2_0ldRBFn-gqu7h8Gh0EybWZvF7SkeNTNgpiRLWDTDL3O9A3OBwCWbbrFDYOfdeabjzat/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaUXfeDxMFP9cZoY0A4PYJFUQ9YLbzBnRKTfHDBPcrFT9tkTa0pW3MPkvxyyMebvucO7Z9uD2_0ldRBFn-gqu7h8Gh0EybWZvF7SkeNTNgpiRLWDTDL3O9A3OBwCWbbrFDYOfdeabjzat/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Screaming Sally's Chicken Saloon is located on a little side road off a
frontage road at the intersection of two major freeways at the south end
of the Cajon pass. It's a bit inconvenient to get to. I drove past it
the first time because I was looking for the big chicken on top of the
roof. I found out later that it was stolen. (Really?) Here's the place
as I pull right in the front. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7jV3KCVoCIuHcxAKqFJOULXddtIJoXQoppLi3Mg-X9Cx_6JSo2MA0JeENNvIaeVX3f-rWnEAQ6V8zQRiWa509pnBCVjCMVdg8IA8rGlq2C6GugbREtznNpCV-S-4Mt9aPE2T3VYoHvww/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7jV3KCVoCIuHcxAKqFJOULXddtIJoXQoppLi3Mg-X9Cx_6JSo2MA0JeENNvIaeVX3f-rWnEAQ6V8zQRiWa509pnBCVjCMVdg8IA8rGlq2C6GugbREtznNpCV-S-4Mt9aPE2T3VYoHvww/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Right next to that Saloon sign used to be a huge chicken on that roof.
Who would steal such a thing? But this place has a lot of personality,
like this mural on the wall. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uslepSVcus_t_h5upZTbmVyfppsooetja8h2UMVGJUj1H7NZ7nPFQWupy8KDkISVxXANhhWleMGj-G2dx5rAM7_u0ludIMYhtmUSoHdH3tWrUFmfHEfnJtRa4YVfgxvmZj3qUIZ-YCKM/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-005a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uslepSVcus_t_h5upZTbmVyfppsooetja8h2UMVGJUj1H7NZ7nPFQWupy8KDkISVxXANhhWleMGj-G2dx5rAM7_u0ludIMYhtmUSoHdH3tWrUFmfHEfnJtRa4YVfgxvmZj3qUIZ-YCKM/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-005a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I pulled around back to the stage area and found Arnie's equipment van.
Rob had also brought his truck and trailer full of gear. Rob, Jed,
Arnie, and Kevin had arrived at 8am to start setting up all the stuff. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkS_nF4tC1Y3AeWStSRj6kxAXbktMvoW1uUgQq7h57BTPNgd5J2Sum65N_HfaM7IEHR8ozsypZri0imrmUS7Eer-SdEYNizu9EQyPxOThQGrS_iyV_kxwAGinPuq-JuHXEqLot9T5U5Zx/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkS_nF4tC1Y3AeWStSRj6kxAXbktMvoW1uUgQq7h57BTPNgd5J2Sum65N_HfaM7IEHR8ozsypZri0imrmUS7Eer-SdEYNizu9EQyPxOThQGrS_iyV_kxwAGinPuq-JuHXEqLot9T5U5Zx/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's Jed and Rob showing off their handiwork. They brought out the big guns, the small arms, and all the ammo today. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtd0FeMeRV3W8eWFnSzRJ10YMHpoCJm46ZOIlLAuy3xtj6LgLKG6lPtLBFqcI7zEOX2gQjNhTqKFcTcnByrB2iqNOfD0b_tEc-aytqJPzQ9oJuKN6MEgeX7wgNw61HGMcXh5IRpRNE-m9t/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtd0FeMeRV3W8eWFnSzRJ10YMHpoCJm46ZOIlLAuy3xtj6LgLKG6lPtLBFqcI7zEOX2gQjNhTqKFcTcnByrB2iqNOfD0b_tEc-aytqJPzQ9oJuKN6MEgeX7wgNw61HGMcXh5IRpRNE-m9t/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I just tossed my rig up on stage and tried to stay out of the way until
they were ready for me. I found a patch of shade in the seating section
so I could show you the stage, dance floor, and stripper pole (the round
red stage on the left).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgafOwZz62_IU_YixiSeBmDTvzH3DIs1ixP7jlrS-mk4QWfdFsrA7IeLydKQHLag_5lvoDIfaHU8WG0x-FYVaZ2DBLmcsnYO9t4GsSjGP2UHBjVumZC0gFmkbevMeu_qsPhv2Ezb7DcVYrV/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgafOwZz62_IU_YixiSeBmDTvzH3DIs1ixP7jlrS-mk4QWfdFsrA7IeLydKQHLag_5lvoDIfaHU8WG0x-FYVaZ2DBLmcsnYO9t4GsSjGP2UHBjVumZC0gFmkbevMeu_qsPhv2Ezb7DcVYrV/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's another view of the stage from the upper patio. We did not have
anyone take advantage of the stripper pole today. Maybe that was a good
thing? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-yssouItmxigczm3X4z8qFLaQ1rztVI4qQ5u8RCBsQpC67L-sr15rnua98xw15I_Va_YGkBYgv-5Fgdeq8ltH4ErSq1WphSHg0cvWymsWXYa4OCmSTvSPwktBscyzzC4HCVx_666GgEK/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-yssouItmxigczm3X4z8qFLaQ1rztVI4qQ5u8RCBsQpC67L-sr15rnua98xw15I_Va_YGkBYgv-5Fgdeq8ltH4ErSq1WphSHg0cvWymsWXYa4OCmSTvSPwktBscyzzC4HCVx_666GgEK/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />While I waited to sound check I wandered inside the place. Just inside the patio is the pool room. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjKIJY3fAY-InLH3xX4f8TQWC-jgCXZBCl-HgAioGf7i9V3JZ4_O8bMGzD5oBYFbX8lELMvn_a25RzktPkkVPSNKefeVeY_wEBipke2icFB-7VGXXHXyLxbr3EIlQyNKo3Ab8_5_zCt0Q/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjKIJY3fAY-InLH3xX4f8TQWC-jgCXZBCl-HgAioGf7i9V3JZ4_O8bMGzD5oBYFbX8lELMvn_a25RzktPkkVPSNKefeVeY_wEBipke2icFB-7VGXXHXyLxbr3EIlQyNKo3Ab8_5_zCt0Q/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Our hosts, Nathan and his wife Amber, had a pretty good selection of
taps. I'd drink three or four of those. I limited myself to two beers
this afternoon, an 805 and a Shiner Bock. I hydrated mostly with water
today. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivX8vkF9gEpYTjUZDF6e9_Yeg_5cs0IUbP0mtqMCzRlDZsj9fxQhZzV-S5R7xjgKyOyQqopLEw_ILZwFCv-mtP2-EzSQKQ6UnsEvY1UNS43SbCowukTnKAyW9HddQnRGhHS4AqvEnGETym/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivX8vkF9gEpYTjUZDF6e9_Yeg_5cs0IUbP0mtqMCzRlDZsj9fxQhZzV-S5R7xjgKyOyQqopLEw_ILZwFCv-mtP2-EzSQKQ6UnsEvY1UNS43SbCowukTnKAyW9HddQnRGhHS4AqvEnGETym/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is more of the main room. I guess you'd call the decor "mid-century roadhouse".<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEJSvgEY5EVQ8emJoB3rI7iAIExcUhlqaCecPmGJyonLsdDrNub03B0IX-lS54dX9luSUJ0jlqte4PAp1mkU2iiBbCIs_21mkzeglgRYO4iE-X3dOjoy5lmph3XrJTaNEG7CJYkb02X04/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEJSvgEY5EVQ8emJoB3rI7iAIExcUhlqaCecPmGJyonLsdDrNub03B0IX-lS54dX9luSUJ0jlqte4PAp1mkU2iiBbCIs_21mkzeglgRYO4iE-X3dOjoy5lmph3XrJTaNEG7CJYkb02X04/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Our green room was quite charming. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGSczRZWdmUKZA8pYKCTGHWk4Pp0CUZbj6-f9w51oDF2ggr2TQ-pcyRiVO4gLlF1HIeZArfO7sAck0LfmSW7UIRnNqmwCFmbipHHJOPcuNj06Zq1nUh-seIXcJLsMd8qyi0ze4UdJzTOA/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGSczRZWdmUKZA8pYKCTGHWk4Pp0CUZbj6-f9w51oDF2ggr2TQ-pcyRiVO4gLlF1HIeZArfO7sAck0LfmSW7UIRnNqmwCFmbipHHJOPcuNj06Zq1nUh-seIXcJLsMd8qyi0ze4UdJzTOA/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br />I also brought out the big guns, GK Neo410, GK 800RB (backup), GK MB500.
It turned out that the adapter I was using to go from Speak-On to 1/4"
phono plug had failed. So I bought a real adapter cable plus a couple
new adapters as backup. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvC6mDU8JU4NxQ5o0BqvfwoS85ZFuo0KgIfOOThgvDf4o4lNrOGU_9-gBrgeqocweSY4F2_susvKyRf7U0_8tvbxtK-fte_euXhRnMzlSvzma3bUyyaR3Zmv9KmVNtQ8xDb2Snnj86f9M/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvC6mDU8JU4NxQ5o0BqvfwoS85ZFuo0KgIfOOThgvDf4o4lNrOGU_9-gBrgeqocweSY4F2_susvKyRf7U0_8tvbxtK-fte_euXhRnMzlSvzma3bUyyaR3Zmv9KmVNtQ8xDb2Snnj86f9M/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-018.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hold on, here are my two main string babes. I played the PB5 most of the
day. The LB76 was used on our last "encore" set. We played an extra
half hour, just 'cause. We had tips and requests for some rockin'
numbers. After Amanda's show we did a "power 30", stuff like "Sweet
Emotion", "You Shook Me All Night Long", "Life Is A Highway", and "Pride
and Joy". <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc45qLUWSzmRpmtrMRZFhdL6yaLOsoenZaS73OdEtaCjhmdg4XO1Nn5-sKbstrCSUcwfccpBiY67Rwy2e6A7jay_JTTTT4Xu_nFAOVeFn6eDkSBiObfCE__0T7RKsI-22N-DCgu6Yhn4fJ/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc45qLUWSzmRpmtrMRZFhdL6yaLOsoenZaS73OdEtaCjhmdg4XO1Nn5-sKbstrCSUcwfccpBiY67Rwy2e6A7jay_JTTTT4Xu_nFAOVeFn6eDkSBiObfCE__0T7RKsI-22N-DCgu6Yhn4fJ/w480-h640/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-020.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Johnny Magic Fingers looks like he's ready to sound check. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9h440DbtYooVguN42rs8MfDsggt1rlznnATg2O9sdlGWHPxLmMcAXRcnSYWDzcEm8KvgMzmp7BYTWnzP00LW96IVBRd51vjtIrTrxKtQCu67_pcq9t4X4-4dPnhgVjx7_dAOChJh-bmBf/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9h440DbtYooVguN42rs8MfDsggt1rlznnATg2O9sdlGWHPxLmMcAXRcnSYWDzcEm8KvgMzmp7BYTWnzP00LW96IVBRd51vjtIrTrxKtQCu67_pcq9t4X4-4dPnhgVjx7_dAOChJh-bmBf/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-019.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And who is this handsome old country bass player? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcw7SLy5PmPiICSXEJfjmZVWpwB1mOPvuSGcy251MK3nXhZW9liF9blf-721p3uoZhNpGSZgmelaK-CUnLdOomgHpBH1niykgcEswQm0V4GGhs_I8o6ScuQHnDtPOxK4j7qtK3SPRMg5W/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcw7SLy5PmPiICSXEJfjmZVWpwB1mOPvuSGcy251MK3nXhZW9liF9blf-721p3uoZhNpGSZgmelaK-CUnLdOomgHpBH1niykgcEswQm0V4GGhs_I8o6ScuQHnDtPOxK4j7qtK3SPRMg5W/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I just love photobombs. Claire got me pretty good. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLPVW30NsQ4DUTZlgcIWav-i3uO867leIGJKuEqZiU8wcmtv7BAw5euANvTa1cS-dkkxUx1IzqjMSXYkvzhX6M1fC3_EjjFPMj1_LdR9PNJXDvzdcLHVe15OgAmNAc-QMxCu54ji1xHL9/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLPVW30NsQ4DUTZlgcIWav-i3uO867leIGJKuEqZiU8wcmtv7BAw5euANvTa1cS-dkkxUx1IzqjMSXYkvzhX6M1fC3_EjjFPMj1_LdR9PNJXDvzdcLHVe15OgAmNAc-QMxCu54ji1xHL9/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There was a scrim covering the stage. It was still a little bit brutal in near 100º weather today. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuXkn-IxHJxh4BmLeHTOk3LKmZeqjAp2-7dBfj2En6jSJIm8jrDGO6mW5N_aBWvec4YyxGL7k4AP_AP8WX6MT8f2bIWzi4H0Nu7X4e1B0YpE5w0h7R9aZz1PL80WpUf7VLIeqZ9T6TSFV/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuXkn-IxHJxh4BmLeHTOk3LKmZeqjAp2-7dBfj2En6jSJIm8jrDGO6mW5N_aBWvec4YyxGL7k4AP_AP8WX6MT8f2bIWzi4H0Nu7X4e1B0YpE5w0h7R9aZz1PL80WpUf7VLIeqZ9T6TSFV/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />All in all, this is a pretty good outdoor place to have something
happen. It's a little rough but it has a good sized covered stage, Arnie
and the crew brought out the good sound system, there were plenty of
shady places to hang out, dance, enjoy the music and the beer, etc. <br />
<br />
Here's Rob running the board. He's getting pretty good at this stuff.
Normally he runs his medical manufacturing company. But he likes having
fun doing this on the side. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3EsoDCgHmypYaPkMqXhGg5XXf6OI44dsW-38PKc5eGS5CWcLF9Yw6RjQ0KsBUd2qbSKKtDE_YbyWg-EQMbgozbyrqYy_vaaD_s42i-ULYb8eyR3RuDul3NAOOCdV2xHUGWn6XtT8N6OYT/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3EsoDCgHmypYaPkMqXhGg5XXf6OI44dsW-38PKc5eGS5CWcLF9Yw6RjQ0KsBUd2qbSKKtDE_YbyWg-EQMbgozbyrqYy_vaaD_s42i-ULYb8eyR3RuDul3NAOOCdV2xHUGWn6XtT8N6OYT/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-026.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /> <br />Here's a rare view of Amanda Kate without makeup during her soundcheck. She's still just as cute as she can be. <br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAa_k4XAawPrQN5t5TlwfqJjZVPQ3tiE_zVIywrattisYUj2wR3F2Hhmo_3bqyXuj763FHG1CmlXHUvb_kaBh2VKUPQ-K0sqpwehJ8b9Tk9cB29tPBIxuV0s3FSHDIWZ4ds-LzLpF5d72s/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAa_k4XAawPrQN5t5TlwfqJjZVPQ3tiE_zVIywrattisYUj2wR3F2Hhmo_3bqyXuj763FHG1CmlXHUvb_kaBh2VKUPQ-K0sqpwehJ8b9Tk9cB29tPBIxuV0s3FSHDIWZ4ds-LzLpF5d72s/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-027.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Yes, you see Paul on steel (and fiddle) and Daniel on fiddle too. For
one of our encores we did "Devil Went Down To Georgia" with twin
fiddles. One of them played the devil and the other played Johnny. It
was awesomely fun. <br />
<br />After our sound check, Cross County Line got up to do their sound check.
I took a little cell pone video of these guys I'll share later. I've
also got a bit of fan video of Amanda and the ANCCB.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-QwWI9z3OtQ74k0LNDlF_pHymPQxo0zIBvFSjuS6qZS4kSy2BR6iMdPkcxLmFaDV3KWYEN0Z0sohwVMrblJZsLImeybJeHB6XVkGUQmSuHGpGG2zK69sqj7mXgK_LGSFbgTYgMszsehxS/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-QwWI9z3OtQ74k0LNDlF_pHymPQxo0zIBvFSjuS6qZS4kSy2BR6iMdPkcxLmFaDV3KWYEN0Z0sohwVMrblJZsLImeybJeHB6XVkGUQmSuHGpGG2zK69sqj7mXgK_LGSFbgTYgMszsehxS/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />During their sound check I moseyed up to the outside bar and met Destiny
and Brittany, a mother/daughter team of barly pop babes. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFhJKeDD15AL50lET6WzEPwVWBx5brRcPmOwJJDQuAsWDjc5DllE6P34tmtWosc7FjLGL-kDgWkQJaQ6w7y8RH-BKYpdnAI3A3X0v67HE438Emt3Id07Wah2tQ-zh1emn6bSHHdy96aJb/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFhJKeDD15AL50lET6WzEPwVWBx5brRcPmOwJJDQuAsWDjc5DllE6P34tmtWosc7FjLGL-kDgWkQJaQ6w7y8RH-BKYpdnAI3A3X0v67HE438Emt3Id07Wah2tQ-zh1emn6bSHHdy96aJb/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-029.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />They must've noticed I was the bass player because they charged me full boat for my 805. I didn't mind. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_8rLdBQqLsrPVJJg21e0T7IuuRIk8eYGwEtecro-TC-IYHwxVug6uV7HlTDJsDabYNa2Pa6k_a0PzD6pP-ADk2hJWG7qcJYULntdoXpXOt23IS8vE-MDbBSVDqsGSPfnvZHa6ZtxE9Gb/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_8rLdBQqLsrPVJJg21e0T7IuuRIk8eYGwEtecro-TC-IYHwxVug6uV7HlTDJsDabYNa2Pa6k_a0PzD6pP-ADk2hJWG7qcJYULntdoXpXOt23IS8vE-MDbBSVDqsGSPfnvZHa6ZtxE9Gb/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-030.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wow, it looks hot up on stage. Arnie did change clothes for the set. The
only shorts on stage today were worn by the ladies, and the drummer. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aY1oaMIsvwMzSuJR1ENxW6eESrLT3m88QN4MS2h-UIeR83LAVcJucMRTgp_DLBF44OagcbLI4AG9Ar9-7jcC5jjmKevKLxPny61gp6Takrkb5F-dhmxBlfcQzAlWDIMdtE5XF6MHTuSw/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aY1oaMIsvwMzSuJR1ENxW6eESrLT3m88QN4MS2h-UIeR83LAVcJucMRTgp_DLBF44OagcbLI4AG9Ar9-7jcC5jjmKevKLxPny61gp6Takrkb5F-dhmxBlfcQzAlWDIMdtE5XF6MHTuSw/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-031.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />While the opener was playing their set I wandered around, mingled,
worked the room, and found some friends who came up all the way from the
OC to see us. Maybe you remember Beth and Gladys from some of my other
reports. That's Terri, Arnie's wife, also getting in on our selfie. I
see some club members were thinking about photobombing us. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNfcYxrn3vAj0y_g0gzJOU_dKPCsNpuYqAwek3659wCw1mmPmbj9lFOSDIbXg2WRdrjmKF7CKR-xpPJOilvb6i2x2CxMkh6K3fo6WqUzxRJsUU4d2TO4s4mgR2TrpdLCNGMNbcaUJqfmrH/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNfcYxrn3vAj0y_g0gzJOU_dKPCsNpuYqAwek3659wCw1mmPmbj9lFOSDIbXg2WRdrjmKF7CKR-xpPJOilvb6i2x2CxMkh6K3fo6WqUzxRJsUU4d2TO4s4mgR2TrpdLCNGMNbcaUJqfmrH/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-033.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the merch table, Arnie's wife Terri and their daughter were minding the store. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCs4B6hKHLgV7HT0zVzvuYgPfikN6l8DVvj0D-2lC27YLGa3cBfeefeJYkx19uVR96Q0Lm5tsjrRxwq7byqzXWupsDoZr4VcIG_nmfM5XeBcIGcs5U-vQmhQe6YRmJSwer2xJoZOQR_6z/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCs4B6hKHLgV7HT0zVzvuYgPfikN6l8DVvj0D-2lC27YLGa3cBfeefeJYkx19uVR96Q0Lm5tsjrRxwq7byqzXWupsDoZr4VcIG_nmfM5XeBcIGcs5U-vQmhQe6YRmJSwer2xJoZOQR_6z/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-034.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cross County Line playing their set of 90s Country cover music. They've had only a couple of rehearsals and sounded terrific. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXApBSBWmWi21N38tFkSgLXOSwogFrntJyo7yRvVPmB224CozsM_Nh8yoyv5g-RZSvMn5wO_r0w8C93IBsFNpJM1Z4ngXRniFckkJDBCLEvEZuI_B7v5qdBWpaDwiHK6BYE08YeuBlQRen/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXApBSBWmWi21N38tFkSgLXOSwogFrntJyo7yRvVPmB224CozsM_Nh8yoyv5g-RZSvMn5wO_r0w8C93IBsFNpJM1Z4ngXRniFckkJDBCLEvEZuI_B7v5qdBWpaDwiHK6BYE08YeuBlQRen/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-036.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The old country bass player looks like he's been in the sun all day. I guess we're about to start our set. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeFgwCF2yO0Ri7e5MhYYQy4ZnoIVAD6mPPTdcGfYxorATGCSS7equPDj89YYc5vsGIQqRUT6_PISPwA3rM6m6INR3Anvwp_kZ_3UyKcnuITf4uJrm1-lvnHkLr4kpORzxk4BL6ifr7fFk/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeFgwCF2yO0Ri7e5MhYYQy4ZnoIVAD6mPPTdcGfYxorATGCSS7equPDj89YYc5vsGIQqRUT6_PISPwA3rM6m6INR3Anvwp_kZ_3UyKcnuITf4uJrm1-lvnHkLr4kpORzxk4BL6ifr7fFk/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-039.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Well, we're talking about starting our set. After CCL did their set, the
ANB did a set as "The Hairy Legged Pickers", and then we brought Amanda
up for her show after a short break. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHeZc6xD08sSMDUHwHBUaIY3RKx43_LR_hT8c5H6kAtpH1tk4iCnRBiExfFy10Ips0TnR3596n4wXgHLAx2apaPrgtkaQ7eCs9Xcd41OnH1WtDvOqUI7tLh7eKnMJhc1eVr4SlRfG0ROpY/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHeZc6xD08sSMDUHwHBUaIY3RKx43_LR_hT8c5H6kAtpH1tk4iCnRBiExfFy10Ips0TnR3596n4wXgHLAx2apaPrgtkaQ7eCs9Xcd41OnH1WtDvOqUI7tLh7eKnMJhc1eVr4SlRfG0ROpY/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-038.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It look like Amanda is thinking about making her way to the stage. Yay Amanda! <br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGjP77jBHb2K5XSkEwntYgOW5BIDM3LpjjYaQ-UQ3IF9Dt4pxmGZ_u-UE2SBsUAnWPm06Iq-kOZB1LCwHi-bFB1O54BTs04qmmwRL-rLTtvxhWySm3RESNy6PQSi9Yo3G0uBZv15h_8DV/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGjP77jBHb2K5XSkEwntYgOW5BIDM3LpjjYaQ-UQ3IF9Dt4pxmGZ_u-UE2SBsUAnWPm06Iq-kOZB1LCwHi-bFB1O54BTs04qmmwRL-rLTtvxhWySm3RESNy6PQSi9Yo3G0uBZv15h_8DV/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-040.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's our selfie just before we start Amanda's show. We learned a bunch
of her new material. It's really good and we had a blast playing it. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7sK87zQlI00vHsyEjrQ9Kh_lPvLM7iIpHdmr4i5Jowci4laGExhvUVRAx2C7b3xe-Aej-YpV2xbloygyEFJsd55dBqG6gwXCi5zre1OdBiHnpbByn2eT426m8gtwld-lV5WhVL4B7fza/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7sK87zQlI00vHsyEjrQ9Kh_lPvLM7iIpHdmr4i5Jowci4laGExhvUVRAx2C7b3xe-Aej-YpV2xbloygyEFJsd55dBqG6gwXCi5zre1OdBiHnpbByn2eT426m8gtwld-lV5WhVL4B7fza/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-043.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Claire and Amanda, aren't they lovely? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZoIPWsJG47jkfZCC9a961e1AnlAsXlYaVfIv9dipmqPuEYft2EhPT73OoSmGRRs9CEGtRhchZhVDektMs0qOnX4ZFXJJ_mqT6QkTJU6xmcUSbnALaRA5jbFWlnPKKCbASN0AcuVgEyli/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZoIPWsJG47jkfZCC9a961e1AnlAsXlYaVfIv9dipmqPuEYft2EhPT73OoSmGRRs9CEGtRhchZhVDektMs0qOnX4ZFXJJ_mqT6QkTJU6xmcUSbnALaRA5jbFWlnPKKCbASN0AcuVgEyli/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-044.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Amanda had fun telling the folks about her music, her Mom, and how they used to write together. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHmqPnh5Y0sx-hiWlQ5ZfvCIKaHABlLt0qdF1Vc4vi4ZKyExdkWNzBdlXE_zDhnSWUDkDxp9uRPKfBqClKY3GGpdQh9k9xxrgcBg7H-3vSUmMdR7sfl53H-yUaJlrANxGZfcRL_MNRAYrV/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHmqPnh5Y0sx-hiWlQ5ZfvCIKaHABlLt0qdF1Vc4vi4ZKyExdkWNzBdlXE_zDhnSWUDkDxp9uRPKfBqClKY3GGpdQh9k9xxrgcBg7H-3vSUmMdR7sfl53H-yUaJlrANxGZfcRL_MNRAYrV/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-050.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />"She was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean..."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjlzajMqwmycuFFjTM8gs5HnGk1wBsxV9ZxlqT11Zex7Y8QlmEerDG8LeCJ9a0mVhZ94pLYm45IireVTqQ_2wcM28xgiNWVA63mS_qCjKj8H-vjIoe_0UgWb4g8Jg0iV4A0LxsK6A2SFk/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjlzajMqwmycuFFjTM8gs5HnGk1wBsxV9ZxlqT11Zex7Y8QlmEerDG8LeCJ9a0mVhZ94pLYm45IireVTqQ_2wcM28xgiNWVA63mS_qCjKj8H-vjIoe_0UgWb4g8Jg0iV4A0LxsK6A2SFk/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-053.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yes! We have dancers! The crowd was not as populous as we would've
liked, but the owner/promote loved the show and wants to book us back
again. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggH8wIQ91QAl8Ya-97XMLgDwK80HKSv5PKUVeSjyx5nhFL95XDXgJ6pkr8Mr7XutPya-IlUfbWaZ5aAa0V8XzExz3IkLwiA3PGK96T5wzEMpZNXgO5J8Jq_5_oseAWj8jhJfss3a3SFFd8/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggH8wIQ91QAl8Ya-97XMLgDwK80HKSv5PKUVeSjyx5nhFL95XDXgJ6pkr8Mr7XutPya-IlUfbWaZ5aAa0V8XzExz3IkLwiA3PGK96T5wzEMpZNXgO5J8Jq_5_oseAWj8jhJfss3a3SFFd8/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-056.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jason was physically distanced and wearing a mask today. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLN1_km6DR3vZ9cUbgBSJEtyngmm-HqFGGwzBK-SIKXvWo-yO-J9sGb4SfumTScj0IYOFfWBhOep-73kr2Ztz-QwOB_aCD8vWfQGZkQKORwl0oZJvO4dYNloihANsdMiZe4VqEwIDf9S2/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLN1_km6DR3vZ9cUbgBSJEtyngmm-HqFGGwzBK-SIKXvWo-yO-J9sGb4SfumTScj0IYOFfWBhOep-73kr2Ztz-QwOB_aCD8vWfQGZkQKORwl0oZJvO4dYNloihANsdMiZe4VqEwIDf9S2/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-057.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />John tried to duck my picture. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwy5FUV6z1BpoBEC5I17ftpIBaTlDdJaWBabZLIg7cw5_1MKl2_JGocrlmVwea2hyphenhyphenm8RxSLinqACSLEMk5CyiaDTIk_F1cdsAEodFQ9DKyxZ4nOsn-yMzDBb28XTmhvUk85TUwVCHnBwRi/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwy5FUV6z1BpoBEC5I17ftpIBaTlDdJaWBabZLIg7cw5_1MKl2_JGocrlmVwea2hyphenhyphenm8RxSLinqACSLEMk5CyiaDTIk_F1cdsAEodFQ9DKyxZ4nOsn-yMzDBb28XTmhvUk85TUwVCHnBwRi/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-058.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> After Amanda's show we played a half hour of rockin' tunes and then
packed it up. Thankfully I have is that little pile in front of the big
pile. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTtOuF3rgwbe8x06QvSUkfAgztALMxWscEz4YpE6Ay-Z9g1HMYwb8LObZEeKKeRj9MEDbGvNTijMOJk5zYNwNmoVdFsGV_peby6kg09kHSwoY6aEoxwU9cPCmBPUvE8l0txUHGnDVT3WF/s1280/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTtOuF3rgwbe8x06QvSUkfAgztALMxWscEz4YpE6Ay-Z9g1HMYwb8LObZEeKKeRj9MEDbGvNTijMOJk5zYNwNmoVdFsGV_peby6kg09kHSwoY6aEoxwU9cPCmBPUvE8l0txUHGnDVT3WF/w640-h480/ANB-ScreamingSallys-082220-062.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was a short drive home and I was there just about dark. I was tired
and sunburned but quite satisfied with the day I'd had. I'll got some
video edited and uploaded to share. Hang on. Thanks for looking! </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hrEqb1VDKoA" width="320" youtube-src-id="hrEqb1VDKoA"></iframe></div><br /><p>
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
</p><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-2945671103560121662020-07-04T21:09:00.001-07:002020-07-04T21:09:44.132-07:00Cliff and John Drink A Beer, 7/3/20<div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mrs. BassCliff and I went to spend the evening with Johnny and Mrs. Magic Fingers on the 3rd. We made some music, BBQ'd in the back yard, and had a wonderful felloship with friends. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Johnny is really good with a grill. He plays it like a piano. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yt86pTHBKMB9FUB0-fmPIY8w1zb5AZFY2OIOggfRPkA1hViHRF0-rk9Nmh-xpLg6_B6JXdxapuPaq7mLvL99iuxEOFZ0c8gaY-QtSaCDIYaZ3xjJ-0Y1Iz9Uzmgyh1beWyIZShtzKIAc/s4032/20200703_182459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yt86pTHBKMB9FUB0-fmPIY8w1zb5AZFY2OIOggfRPkA1hViHRF0-rk9Nmh-xpLg6_B6JXdxapuPaq7mLvL99iuxEOFZ0c8gaY-QtSaCDIYaZ3xjJ-0Y1Iz9Uzmgyh1beWyIZShtzKIAc/w625-h469/20200703_182459.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Oops! Now you know his secret ingredient! <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmkVZXseJbGcQolJQNpHRe864AlC35CIfKQs1QKvwwfqh6TJ1xlUBKfDaZnhxLSoO8QzPtq4_8tueUwdvdBHRnCxfplsvwptrX3MLUWERzz1mV6bLy2ztPpdWSQq-WRO_R2yVdtOygL9Y/s4032/20200703_182517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmkVZXseJbGcQolJQNpHRe864AlC35CIfKQs1QKvwwfqh6TJ1xlUBKfDaZnhxLSoO8QzPtq4_8tueUwdvdBHRnCxfplsvwptrX3MLUWERzz1mV6bLy2ztPpdWSQq-WRO_R2yVdtOygL9Y/w625-h469/20200703_182517.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">And a good time was had by all. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ9Piy7suNMdbc6U_QoaDTizZIK-ZP7qIEpkN3p-h7BZyOqRGAd0lGxZfsnftYYqZeGqEgY72Y7dBs0fWs4tvpnxcNsspE1n0e4VuQzxRCFHSrRMc66CC3Hrq4hMC5wuE07O3RDHnrm6Cm/s2592/20200703_182651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ9Piy7suNMdbc6U_QoaDTizZIK-ZP7qIEpkN3p-h7BZyOqRGAd0lGxZfsnftYYqZeGqEgY72Y7dBs0fWs4tvpnxcNsspE1n0e4VuQzxRCFHSrRMc66CC3Hrq4hMC5wuE07O3RDHnrm6Cm/w625-h469/20200703_182651.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">A little earlier in the day, John and I got out our instruments and pointed a cell phone at us. I'd like to send out this song to all the heroes who deserve honor on this 4th of July. So many have sacrificed so much to make this country great. I'd like to honor the families of our service members and first responders for their sacrifices. I would also like to send this song out to all of you who have lost loved ones from time to time. This song has a special place in my heart because it hit the radio just at the same time my father-in-law. a thirty year Navy Veteran, was killed in a hit-and-run. We had just started to get to know each other and bond in things we had in common, his daughter (of course) and motorcycles. We both loved to ride. God bless us and God bless America! <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f8xU7Xfb7ls" width="320" youtube-src-id="f8xU7Xfb7ls"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you all had a happy and safe 4th of July. Take care of each other and be kind to strangers. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you for your indulgence,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BassCliff<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-34167025515128834462020-07-04T20:01:00.001-07:002020-07-04T20:01:10.241-07:00Temple City, 7/1/20<span style="font-family: verdana;">My dear readers,<br />
<br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">
This past Wednesday was a lovely afternoon for a concert in the park,
sans the audience and a large sound system. We played to a film crew and
just a few spectators in the Temple City Park who had to stay behind
the fence. This was the lovely pavilion in the park next to the town
hall. Oh boy! Another gazebo gig! I've actually played on this gazebo
before with the Kelly Rae Band. A couple other members of the band have played here
before with other various projects.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJk_4yCyWVvnI0PhofkUCpBjWTNLaB5F2x77_dUq81FMha8SNj0QJaFhsiX9NeniOeD_ZSM2Nt3NERcpyqpLEJ8qFnIKeIVz9v3MjxHfQVieybkGb2hTM31a2RSpzY_mtE00qbKpDhVjdh/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJk_4yCyWVvnI0PhofkUCpBjWTNLaB5F2x77_dUq81FMha8SNj0QJaFhsiX9NeniOeD_ZSM2Nt3NERcpyqpLEJ8qFnIKeIVz9v3MjxHfQVieybkGb2hTM31a2RSpzY_mtE00qbKpDhVjdh/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-001.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We were scheduled to load-in at 2pm with soundcheck at 3pm for a 6pm
downbeat. Johnny Magic Fingers, Jason, and I were a bit early arriving
even before the sound and film crews.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTppnYECETtZIP6Q74RLfZ5HPlJ11ZiMufO8YXNcnCobop5pKnv4iz4yKLGCBSlnT1v20abYEJjGRqCyKdOVvSFmg0nIuNXlhZ_VNMV9WKn3c2ICot1SU7WhXQL2dp01YecLmlZfwXqJW/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTppnYECETtZIP6Q74RLfZ5HPlJ11ZiMufO8YXNcnCobop5pKnv4iz4yKLGCBSlnT1v20abYEJjGRqCyKdOVvSFmg0nIuNXlhZ_VNMV9WKn3c2ICot1SU7WhXQL2dp01YecLmlZfwXqJW/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-002.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">There were just a few people in the park. The little playground and
picnic area were closed to the public. Gov. Gruesome had just ordered
everything locked down again. I'm a little surprised this event didn't
get cancelled altogether.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTcI5ZqkBzI_3dEMfCAChLc_njOt7RGjSb9Ri1tuhTE9DMhAAibEDvK28tlZ34HdGDtiUQp20N-5DSVR2jBZchyphenhyphen7-TJy3ssRzZYnPjzo85ynxfIYUtCn6h0ot9xge_KsbTVDm9knv_eCC/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTcI5ZqkBzI_3dEMfCAChLc_njOt7RGjSb9Ri1tuhTE9DMhAAibEDvK28tlZ34HdGDtiUQp20N-5DSVR2jBZchyphenhyphen7-TJy3ssRzZYnPjzo85ynxfIYUtCn6h0ot9xge_KsbTVDm9knv_eCC/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-003.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">But we were bound and determined to make some noise and have some fun. I
mean, look at this lovely setting. It would have been grand under
normal circumstances, even under that big soundwarp of a gazebo.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Y-9o6O1DTGlvZJtwRlHwjBpbN7gKMTBT7roVUAqDW0MF_wbi5hINQLOFQkXgq5UmtJNGyt2Q42mwSrHbbEvFgSU8lyfGNJfKxN38BQ0-sAUpU6g9VFxlG-OcEwyvAqoWJrVVI_DbUG_w/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Y-9o6O1DTGlvZJtwRlHwjBpbN7gKMTBT7roVUAqDW0MF_wbi5hINQLOFQkXgq5UmtJNGyt2Q42mwSrHbbEvFgSU8lyfGNJfKxN38BQ0-sAUpU6g9VFxlG-OcEwyvAqoWJrVVI_DbUG_w/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-004.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">There was a nice memorial in the park. I am a red-white-and-blue patriot
at heart and it brings me joy to see honor given where it's due.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShVYT8Qh3aJqOA30sSrXxKa_QZml3ZIE34CwoT3ndjg_cLY5DKUVBh_Ae4c2CAFSw_hPT8iu6TTSDyKHUhisICt9_XAEqUzIOyi0S7jk7sJMjZwEf9Z6H7i7sRYL3GiUfeKR5VpGqHiz-/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShVYT8Qh3aJqOA30sSrXxKa_QZml3ZIE34CwoT3ndjg_cLY5DKUVBh_Ae4c2CAFSw_hPT8iu6TTSDyKHUhisICt9_XAEqUzIOyi0S7jk7sJMjZwEf9Z6H7i7sRYL3GiUfeKR5VpGqHiz-/w469-h625/ANB-TempleCity-070120-006.jpg" width="469" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had parked on the street rather than in the parking lot by the city
hall. The roll was a little shorter. The other guys pulled up to the
other side of the stage to unload. I always try to park once and not
move back and forth.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBwTNXUZR8SPcoxL7ldxddmD5AFGmB03Hoxt1ixVjCv3WE46ZGq9FOAgKLeheRpTeXcNUgAEVXKyRm5TyrWTyhtXM8B7ZqpK6YtiGwx4tLKFW7iU5mmij3AEqjA-687ieiSLkRjOqvKHp/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBwTNXUZR8SPcoxL7ldxddmD5AFGmB03Hoxt1ixVjCv3WE46ZGq9FOAgKLeheRpTeXcNUgAEVXKyRm5TyrWTyhtXM8B7ZqpK6YtiGwx4tLKFW7iU5mmij3AEqjA-687ieiSLkRjOqvKHp/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-008.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's another exciting picture of my gear after rolling it up to the
stage to take in the view of Big Betsy waiting patiently on the street
for me to finish my activities.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5_h9QeTRlQ2ToH3gDg404lWLPAjlbeIIqqNAdCqMeOhXtP47hmA2BogLo925pZPyDLqd0ydiTg7cja1FJJUMVWFPjo7KhAOySGIXOizQmB5DP7QxagJ9LWCjbj470F72VKif2B3CDQMD/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5_h9QeTRlQ2ToH3gDg404lWLPAjlbeIIqqNAdCqMeOhXtP47hmA2BogLo925pZPyDLqd0ydiTg7cja1FJJUMVWFPjo7KhAOySGIXOizQmB5DP7QxagJ9LWCjbj470F72VKif2B3CDQMD/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-010.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Arnie had called the organizer of this event because we were all here
but there was no sign of a sound crew or film crew. Since it was not a
big event both crews were minimal and it did not take them very long to
set up. Plus, rather than waiting around until 6pm for downbeat we all
decided to just get started as soon as soundcheck was done. But first we
all had to fill out and sign these waivers from the city. We promised
we were healthy and the organizer took our temperatures. Mine was
96.1ºF. Seems a little cool. I'd better have my thermostat checked.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0gso3eUZ6R3bBr0j0wxZPfzlolGVvvcJMjubkY6hgvFIYMRBMMBwqg4iHS0WjkRnA9gbcoerB4UsUfAMYWKiigVNggEN2gpOX5ztaAexzG5zeyK99LB8gPl5S6XBNh6DFMdlSpdHCEhe/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0gso3eUZ6R3bBr0j0wxZPfzlolGVvvcJMjubkY6hgvFIYMRBMMBwqg4iHS0WjkRnA9gbcoerB4UsUfAMYWKiigVNggEN2gpOX5ztaAexzG5zeyK99LB8gPl5S6XBNh6DFMdlSpdHCEhe/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-014.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The band is just about set up but the sound and film crew are just
getting started. It was a little hard to get excited for this
performance. I'm glad I brought my BANG! energy drink.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQec6CZ-X4FOWFywjFwLGP_c9t69hDMlT7VNbZ3BgleKj2v584GmthN77UH8lr7UySUW4is52jlykRvcVjYRO9kv-Q6lXFWXUpVRF5cbdQ78RwxC03F_q9Z8M1d0ao7oxrEyLu9Ip9KI2g/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQec6CZ-X4FOWFywjFwLGP_c9t69hDMlT7VNbZ3BgleKj2v584GmthN77UH8lr7UySUW4is52jlykRvcVjYRO9kv-Q6lXFWXUpVRF5cbdQ78RwxC03F_q9Z8M1d0ao7oxrEyLu9Ip9KI2g/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-015.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is Walter, our FOH, and his view from the sound board. It's not a
big rig today since the crew is more concerned with the video recording.
There were only a couple of PA speakers on sticks, no subs, but five
floor wedges with five mixes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGO7jxeDrRFVwnbNFptOObOe4YdI5WISLoHHsjdMlB0UdtD7lM-k6WXbfZKPLMNhONFXN_IFWU4mmfYJepsfecHuM0N33x_A45NXNuJVtnmqOY8X7c5tQ6Z7a3TQJTv4PF-GoiPcAQh3fh/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGO7jxeDrRFVwnbNFptOObOe4YdI5WISLoHHsjdMlB0UdtD7lM-k6WXbfZKPLMNhONFXN_IFWU4mmfYJepsfecHuM0N33x_A45NXNuJVtnmqOY8X7c5tQ6Z7a3TQJTv4PF-GoiPcAQh3fh/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-019.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">That's Carlos in the view from my mic. He was the sound tech on scene.
Both of the sound crew were very helpful. They had to bring out power
from the city hall because the power outlets in the gazebo were not
working. What a hassle.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eaJ5UzInPMR6L0yV5jf25m1QO5oAAGQFAxNDbYO54DThbTbRWDlkYRU8keIkq6ig2AWfpODu1sWPu-V_IQPMsX2onWzTrFyrP2HPC2Zcs2iFu4Yg8Sy91xR2RSZM__jcb14KH8G8d7Vz/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eaJ5UzInPMR6L0yV5jf25m1QO5oAAGQFAxNDbYO54DThbTbRWDlkYRU8keIkq6ig2AWfpODu1sWPu-V_IQPMsX2onWzTrFyrP2HPC2Zcs2iFu4Yg8Sy91xR2RSZM__jcb14KH8G8d7Vz/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-023.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's Johnny Magic Mask during soundcheck. I wore my mask only when I could not physical distance from the crew.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQaPxArpzVv-OUMfOhk0bokq6KRldHsOo9oFpAPBSD2VKyrZ00QneicsTJ95j6Aj3Y6TeyGLgXcI25o5plyG-Hkus5buOEguXBcLZDoxY3ww7c268aRyZmg5_J4VG3r-co4VJYSfbDT19/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQaPxArpzVv-OUMfOhk0bokq6KRldHsOo9oFpAPBSD2VKyrZ00QneicsTJ95j6Aj3Y6TeyGLgXcI25o5plyG-Hkus5buOEguXBcLZDoxY3ww7c268aRyZmg5_J4VG3r-co4VJYSfbDT19/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-024.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I was plugging my rig into the system I discovered that my direct out
jack was busted. It would not hold the XLR cable. Drat. That's
inconvenient. So I used the crew's DI box for my bass. When I turned on
my amp it got a fault light. All it would do was fart occasionally. I
tried different cables, different basses, etc, and determined that my
"new" GK MB500 had developed a hardware error. So I put bass in my
little 10" monitor as did everyone else who wanted to hear me. At least
everyone else had 12" monitors. We all smiled and made the best of it.
Amanda is always a joy to work with.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFKasxinMb2DBpFAzELksIT-HJALNuOvvq6fO1lzhUHysCQ2CoRM3HY3P6LzCyWfxAoiDgnJJCtXYMuhq_SJDazLJaWY0k8Z79DWt1w7XbXhJNysHv4Mvig4jQz2q1_FobaLvX8DL02Gk/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFKasxinMb2DBpFAzELksIT-HJALNuOvvq6fO1lzhUHysCQ2CoRM3HY3P6LzCyWfxAoiDgnJJCtXYMuhq_SJDazLJaWY0k8Z79DWt1w7XbXhJNysHv4Mvig4jQz2q1_FobaLvX8DL02Gk/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-025.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's plugged in, but there are no electrons flowing. The amp isn't working either.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPm2AquIWHA8YbGQFgbjkLVGnX-RFiV17RMOfBgOOUh3SCp2XhvhBkIeh4I_AGEO2vKl9jryOfV3D90vHcBmUC6o5_ysKpABNrSCTHeqa7aO0NS4iZ1FWJrcT_dipSvVx7A2DutKzGHrF/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPm2AquIWHA8YbGQFgbjkLVGnX-RFiV17RMOfBgOOUh3SCp2XhvhBkIeh4I_AGEO2vKl9jryOfV3D90vHcBmUC6o5_ysKpABNrSCTHeqa7aO0NS4iZ1FWJrcT_dipSvVx7A2DutKzGHrF/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-026.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">There were five cameras placed around us. Every once in a while I would
look into the camera, wink, and blow a kiss. Hopefully I won't give the
old ladies a fainting spell. Probably not. I've always heard that the camera adds ten pounds. Since there were five cameras on me, well.... <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTtnuygJX8U3WAZN2aO34Z3xaQA8l6JWxmuovvYClHcJIVOytYj6iFTWB1csfXvnr4yW1Kz4BUNlAzQqlJo16Nl7lFEXNaMIj_TjfprzHC2wUZjEGPFWwRP16_Q3Q0K6xLEG7kkYs5K12O/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTtnuygJX8U3WAZN2aO34Z3xaQA8l6JWxmuovvYClHcJIVOytYj6iFTWB1csfXvnr4yW1Kz4BUNlAzQqlJo16Nl7lFEXNaMIj_TjfprzHC2wUZjEGPFWwRP16_Q3Q0K6xLEG7kkYs5K12O/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-027.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I think we are just about to start here. Mrs. BassCliff said I must not have gotten the plaid shirt memo. I had the only Scully. I brought a plaid shirt. I was just not in a plaid mood. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFOEKGXEbey74V9ScsKSHgCws2kHcxi93dvdnGfnt-JSthF8-815RHAIcRDc1YTGm2x9hlzbb02pTAqVDxz-O3kn7KR-UItg7cocYVwkgT3boWZwNlp91ztnA3elxB928vJLbyhJIHKwH/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFOEKGXEbey74V9ScsKSHgCws2kHcxi93dvdnGfnt-JSthF8-815RHAIcRDc1YTGm2x9hlzbb02pTAqVDxz-O3kn7KR-UItg7cocYVwkgT3boWZwNlp91ztnA3elxB928vJLbyhJIHKwH/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-028.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm not sure what John is trying to communicate here, something about beer, I think.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqilrv6uSXAXfYmiSdsSF5iwNwXc2Kw8iNC5QU-1tRQ8UNjXTSO8gno9TZ2W9t4DPHe2anyEgbQCMjflt2qwtjbBwalok3_AaxlMWlAIreuzsoquQV7YfENXhwd3m5y5UNFWDz3f3FXxZ/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqilrv6uSXAXfYmiSdsSF5iwNwXc2Kw8iNC5QU-1tRQ8UNjXTSO8gno9TZ2W9t4DPHe2anyEgbQCMjflt2qwtjbBwalok3_AaxlMWlAIreuzsoquQV7YfENXhwd3m5y5UNFWDz3f3FXxZ/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-030.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The sound crew put cables everywhere. I guess it didn't have to look
pretty. Even under the gazebo and without a bass amp, a certain drummer
would not adjust to the situation. That's why Arnie covered the kick
drum. But that just gives him an excuse to hit harder.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd931bdrdAMfFGobudFbzkGyB1PyTf7UgUmqm0Ey9gvRlpkzi6qegVWPg9LTkxjzG7OWvEI4QYKvzM8mSX6YjlR8Bki2pNBhFuxkRkMPdUwZLmAyox7hjFU3WT9WBmKqJVNd4hS3Lq0k9W/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd931bdrdAMfFGobudFbzkGyB1PyTf7UgUmqm0Ey9gvRlpkzi6qegVWPg9LTkxjzG7OWvEI4QYKvzM8mSX6YjlR8Bki2pNBhFuxkRkMPdUwZLmAyox7hjFU3WT9WBmKqJVNd4hS3Lq0k9W/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-032.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm ready for my close-up.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwRO9XjvoBnav60vYX8up_ObNzVf8C62Jz8eAT8OZO6YRgMpQJeVn3UpsZ_zW1Far7Car-vbpig0yNMIh08JckB1GvWjUtZBDrdh8q3be-bpBXYTzuVaTBevMAO0hQFa3MEr4v92qQPZQ/s1280/ANB-TempleCity-070120-038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwRO9XjvoBnav60vYX8up_ObNzVf8C62Jz8eAT8OZO6YRgMpQJeVn3UpsZ_zW1Far7Car-vbpig0yNMIh08JckB1GvWjUtZBDrdh8q3be-bpBXYTzuVaTBevMAO0hQFa3MEr4v92qQPZQ/w625-h469/ANB-TempleCity-070120-038.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's the whole gang doing our best to have a good show. It was not one
of my better performances. At least not very many people will see it. (Ha!)<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvzMGToOc1emUuhhQ1zy2JtBEQSSFMuIMmNq7AeL_JX1_dMIGI6shoLwE4nW4xajuuCT3L2WRoOM5hIPMZ3yV8c_29GFIk-kwISef7EcV66iIjwNELFBKKCev980Qiys_AX4zGWjFT2l9/s960/facebook_1593765453320_6684736815922646934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvzMGToOc1emUuhhQ1zy2JtBEQSSFMuIMmNq7AeL_JX1_dMIGI6shoLwE4nW4xajuuCT3L2WRoOM5hIPMZ3yV8c_29GFIk-kwISef7EcV66iIjwNELFBKKCev980Qiys_AX4zGWjFT2l9/w625-h469/facebook_1593765453320_6684736815922646934.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The crew said Temple City will stream this show on their Facebook,
Youtube, etc, social media outlets on the 8th of July. But the city's
website says it will be released on the 15th of July. So I just don't
know. Here's the link: <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/1228/Virtual-Concert-Series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virtual Concert Series | Temple City, CA - Official Website</a><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
And <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=3178&month=7&year=2020&day=15&calType=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virtual Concert Series - The Country Club Band</a><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
It looks like the rest of the month is cancelled. I'm going to try my best to follow some friends examples and record some more music at home to share. I like doing some pickin'
and grinnin'. I'm going over to Johnny's today to run some tunes. I'll
probably pull out my cell phone and see what happens. Thanks for
stopping by and having a look. Hang in there, my friends. Take care, be considerate, and we'll all get
through this. God bless.<br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
Thank you for your indulgence,<br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
BassCliff
</span></div>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-33490784459733593912020-07-04T12:27:00.000-07:002020-07-04T12:27:23.620-07:00Private Party, Family Reunion Fun, 6/20/20<span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello friends,<br />
<br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">
Yes! A real gig! Hauling and setting up gear and making noise in front
of people! Hearing applause! Watching dancers! Eating! Drinking! Making
merry! Woo hoo! We were hired to play a backyard private party on some
horse property not too far from home. It looks like all my gear still
fits into my truck, unlike my jeans.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2iJ5qiUfPQFlwbpZidzzVjBHEPeAAcXer7olNv4MTduHAe-GJSxAgxJA6Key_NsDJ67V_bePveUwgznw9SXuEVvLquf5qcQFNopbNywV6YZOdnh2qxDa6QjbNJ_iyAOwCIn-8D8Diqtky/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2iJ5qiUfPQFlwbpZidzzVjBHEPeAAcXer7olNv4MTduHAe-GJSxAgxJA6Key_NsDJ67V_bePveUwgznw9SXuEVvLquf5qcQFNopbNywV6YZOdnh2qxDa6QjbNJ_iyAOwCIn-8D8Diqtky/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-001.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I drove around the corner to pick up Johnny Magic Fingers and load up
half his rig. He brought only two keyboards for this gig. We found the
property and proceeded to back in to unload.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3GMj1d0C-UZ6uA1Mf7_rldlqFJVNUJC2Rb5QpBTUvGRpgk1VK6-dUPiz18rIRp4Puv_O99MAZ6sQL_KjtqlSXh-hRjnilI8A1aE8h2mwLh_BbW0F_wIJmj8Gq_2CrkfGGQ4oHnte2fZG/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3GMj1d0C-UZ6uA1Mf7_rldlqFJVNUJC2Rb5QpBTUvGRpgk1VK6-dUPiz18rIRp4Puv_O99MAZ6sQL_KjtqlSXh-hRjnilI8A1aE8h2mwLh_BbW0F_wIJmj8Gq_2CrkfGGQ4oHnte2fZG/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-003.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span> </div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">There was a small dance floor which eventually got used pretty good. The
band set up on the back porch. Arnie and Jed had arrived earlier to
setup the PA.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WevU9KLmcpq2fpiJ6BYuy-iD1CVRZzF6XDJ29_sG_6pQQPBwABAn8urAErOZ5LC-sOlS-bSsj3sJwciSaIubMVd1cJmJ2TnYeXA1HOEZBkRkacuKgQoVNf4hLIxXV7CUdvRT4ZDLKj69/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WevU9KLmcpq2fpiJ6BYuy-iD1CVRZzF6XDJ29_sG_6pQQPBwABAn8urAErOZ5LC-sOlS-bSsj3sJwciSaIubMVd1cJmJ2TnYeXA1HOEZBkRkacuKgQoVNf4hLIxXV7CUdvRT4ZDLKj69/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-004.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We were all so happy to be working again we brought the whole enchilada,
full PA, IEM rack, I even brought an amplifier and two basses. I
thought it was great our host and hostess flew Old Glory. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZDtWVToTbrMThoijM2WITO2oQIYQORfTl4qIdRRPtWTSWP53YSAo4tSD-XRhXHGmQdzb8SFOqfsfV62pxUrBRwYUncfPasNe8Q_gllBOX7LDig5OH0rGXUyX5Xw9w6W9fzeuvdrOq_nV/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZDtWVToTbrMThoijM2WITO2oQIYQORfTl4qIdRRPtWTSWP53YSAo4tSD-XRhXHGmQdzb8SFOqfsfV62pxUrBRwYUncfPasNe8Q_gllBOX7LDig5OH0rGXUyX5Xw9w6W9fzeuvdrOq_nV/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-006.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's my normal rig in all it's splendor. The pool still needs to be
finished and there are two horses in the back yard. There's also an
arena in the neighborhood and horse trails all over. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdApQ8_dL3MwzlxiPa9UhxAPifVe45GC2kf4jDNi-jxFAVH_WQOUUkT5zn0iWAMACEeFTqXGqkMLOPSmQPhtwuYmVjOkGicdrZvSO6ii4NjC2y__xMWs4WOUN1u5bb1Ctk_CohPINN9iGE/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdApQ8_dL3MwzlxiPa9UhxAPifVe45GC2kf4jDNi-jxFAVH_WQOUUkT5zn0iWAMACEeFTqXGqkMLOPSmQPhtwuYmVjOkGicdrZvSO6ii4NjC2y__xMWs4WOUN1u5bb1Ctk_CohPINN9iGE/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-010.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Arnie does a little pickin' and grinnin' while we setup and sound check. He played his acoustic on a few numbers today. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI0jFHDFbr6wEhQy5Zkx1LpovwwKbu3k1GXNtbFy1CnrbxrrADFEiQgNXGD-Bz4DCYuyCyK6bVR6Eql6Uq95E5NwKaXYK6NW6HDe0Rt_UBmh1mH8jFUgx6wvfDfBODFdxgf3JALQqulXz/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI0jFHDFbr6wEhQy5Zkx1LpovwwKbu3k1GXNtbFy1CnrbxrrADFEiQgNXGD-Bz4DCYuyCyK6bVR6Eql6Uq95E5NwKaXYK6NW6HDe0Rt_UBmh1mH8jFUgx6wvfDfBODFdxgf3JALQqulXz/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-012.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The host was able to set up an umbrella to keep the sun off of John. Now he's cool.</span></div><div> <span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7x3H2eUo4XJ83cjJcTOo0IPxWw_Qdr7CFGVyyhIHefaKGSOoGc45TseEMt3MwTskO22ij4bAr2e4eDsOfEdwpGOBe6qAHbP3RrJ07Z2H-1nL-jJJDR8HyRGBDBtpUq6AktwD6XB57JQX/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7x3H2eUo4XJ83cjJcTOo0IPxWw_Qdr7CFGVyyhIHefaKGSOoGc45TseEMt3MwTskO22ij4bAr2e4eDsOfEdwpGOBe6qAHbP3RrJ07Z2H-1nL-jJJDR8HyRGBDBtpUq6AktwD6XB57JQX/w500-h375/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-013.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hey! Looky there! I get to sing with these pretty ladies today, Claire and Amanda. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_bFA9VzE_1c3ftbbGpksCgTdg3TQ9ZQrBbFFY5Ef-7X7HMg4m2OETz8bkCJIlc7Jvq_l45Kzhkcz_JYLkwyC0j2sIcOmQJMmMhR21bLTOZd5EV6d-_z_5ziCf3gjeecpFmmkEI7f8bwx/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_bFA9VzE_1c3ftbbGpksCgTdg3TQ9ZQrBbFFY5Ef-7X7HMg4m2OETz8bkCJIlc7Jvq_l45Kzhkcz_JYLkwyC0j2sIcOmQJMmMhR21bLTOZd5EV6d-_z_5ziCf3gjeecpFmmkEI7f8bwx/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-016.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ain't they cute? Paul is also on the gig today playing steel and fiddle. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYRGZVpnvgdKMeA57iyFQZC2U3eO_8MHr4nxBph3WO6STwg7QeygKp3P_GHOOttb-ik3go29rwa4fsCYXDu1pSlWjK7u5f7rK57Yt0WABqvtgZbOBq0bkHWB2JAIVXBQZrMImiheGGS6J/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYRGZVpnvgdKMeA57iyFQZC2U3eO_8MHr4nxBph3WO6STwg7QeygKp3P_GHOOttb-ik3go29rwa4fsCYXDu1pSlWjK7u5f7rK57Yt0WABqvtgZbOBq0bkHWB2JAIVXBQZrMImiheGGS6J/w500-h375/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-017.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We learned a couple of tunes just for this gig and so we are
talking about arrangements. I think we'll keep these tunes just because
they're pretty cool, Bonnie Raiit's "Angel From Montgomery" for our hosts and I wanted to do Luke
Bryan's "Drink A Beer" just because I like it. ;-) <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh59LNgbXtP3Aq1LttqdQK68kuFAqJGiexwVkzujjvXugoQN7wZ0SEfuClCrs7L1saaTmz-MxFsEEJhn20gkBT3jmwmO5q4yc_OfnJ4Xa-0-oSajN11dsBSPxmaHy-4gAn0mak9ECTkDxmp/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh59LNgbXtP3Aq1LttqdQK68kuFAqJGiexwVkzujjvXugoQN7wZ0SEfuClCrs7L1saaTmz-MxFsEEJhn20gkBT3jmwmO5q4yc_OfnJ4Xa-0-oSajN11dsBSPxmaHy-4gAn0mak9ECTkDxmp/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-018.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jason gives us a big smile. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0dllDm2kWZsa6wkgsS26MbCVyUbN3CBjmo5uWboZVvEe84YkXC6wvlDz75BQDMzfQTa2rHO1ElkAZ9Y0uo2Mpbt8RXsidMxsEjVDCbnb4sdVqK3W_VuE2YN_2Lc-3UoVjbz_qRdj4CJT/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0dllDm2kWZsa6wkgsS26MbCVyUbN3CBjmo5uWboZVvEe84YkXC6wvlDz75BQDMzfQTa2rHO1ElkAZ9Y0uo2Mpbt8RXsidMxsEjVDCbnb4sdVqK3W_VuE2YN_2Lc-3UoVjbz_qRdj4CJT/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-019.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">When the guests arrived, mostly family with a few close friends, they were greeted with this at the entrance. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEvW8DajLiTXVFMHcdDggSn3SJIeEomzDTDE4lwtnfJe7Ncd68Ioa0s3GajD8avuf4GZjoyxGxEnemQlw71rtvgNLWJ36QrxDOnijWVzk5eZinc739hJw_0bYqNFm7M3xQjGnM8iQegNhm/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEvW8DajLiTXVFMHcdDggSn3SJIeEomzDTDE4lwtnfJe7Ncd68Ioa0s3GajD8avuf4GZjoyxGxEnemQlw71rtvgNLWJ36QrxDOnijWVzk5eZinc739hJw_0bYqNFm7M3xQjGnM8iQegNhm/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-015.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Originally the host was planning on a party for 200 but decided to pare
it down to about 50 family and close friends. So there was an over
abundance of food and refreshments. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV1AYLceTv7V_ozmcjTq-toIEZZQD-01AVwhxzt-xwYZOn2fLU51mxGZ9__tlfKSfX-paDXkFsY5dB4bo66D7s_ocyjEh7oR4sV5UgffA9_nYQ2XFsgdLyr_QYnfyuXnZp8OVQmq8JdGh/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV1AYLceTv7V_ozmcjTq-toIEZZQD-01AVwhxzt-xwYZOn2fLU51mxGZ9__tlfKSfX-paDXkFsY5dB4bo66D7s_ocyjEh7oR4sV5UgffA9_nYQ2XFsgdLyr_QYnfyuXnZp8OVQmq8JdGh/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-022.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've always been a fan of a Little Sumpin' and this <a class="externalLink" href="https://madewest.com/pages/can-releases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IPA from MadeWest</a> was quite good. I did not try the MW Light Ale. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDp_UfvSWMIOMK7ceqxe7UNm4MqbYZQTjTHQiksPbuRx_uxdWNWKANFUAGx8bPPawv7ZoQ4duTKUq1pZ0RNns0Fmv0VkKJO8ae1nrWruLF36rHhuM2a_o_Z8ybtg2DbgGUpdOojg_9NyDL/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDp_UfvSWMIOMK7ceqxe7UNm4MqbYZQTjTHQiksPbuRx_uxdWNWKANFUAGx8bPPawv7ZoQ4duTKUq1pZ0RNns0Fmv0VkKJO8ae1nrWruLF36rHhuM2a_o_Z8ybtg2DbgGUpdOojg_9NyDL/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-023.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Claire and I have one more swig of beer before we start the set.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6uQsN4eXNuy3od6TZjYuDtYyCnhnB4aEuLNqnHnMPi1VXkxnAQrMXh4BoNxLtEtzgsMKIEfArHwOIz168Ra2fq4YpezJAFz-Ck-jxq57nu1SIbWdzXeyDcMOXe8B_ndzend-p8HNwntB/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6uQsN4eXNuy3od6TZjYuDtYyCnhnB4aEuLNqnHnMPi1VXkxnAQrMXh4BoNxLtEtzgsMKIEfArHwOIz168Ra2fq4YpezJAFz-Ck-jxq57nu1SIbWdzXeyDcMOXe8B_ndzend-p8HNwntB/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-025.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">And we're off! We are playing! We are singing! We are blowing the dust out and knocking the rust off!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWz-s37RDU5eC0aBbjxV8V6gkIxOLsSUOtXMwJ9eOwlZcRoyMfzU91GLpXmbF-a_NRjJsVU3u087vdCqljho51XiR_pnacwhmFKIrqHBM-f334HGjbOyMrt1nqN7hgh8VmfHv0j1TLqqN/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWz-s37RDU5eC0aBbjxV8V6gkIxOLsSUOtXMwJ9eOwlZcRoyMfzU91GLpXmbF-a_NRjJsVU3u087vdCqljho51XiR_pnacwhmFKIrqHBM-f334HGjbOyMrt1nqN7hgh8VmfHv0j1TLqqN/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-026.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">After the first set we were invited to help ourselves to the vittles.
There was beef brisket, grilled chicken, pulled pork, BBQ beans,
mac-n-cheese, and salad. Yes! The hosts asked a restaurant owner friend
of theirs to cater this event. The restaurant has had a hard time
getting through this pandemic madness. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuFKfdj9ObkjXHIYccfCwY5lR-VCDclK3ba7oIWm95J9AYeMJ5QWBkGCsGIbrgJdQlKGm8cqggA6GWKLBT61XL8mQN1d8nOtmzCoLam6rV_Rt5BoKtFX-TjOqyV6GwnJDN_Sv1UyT3OhF/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuFKfdj9ObkjXHIYccfCwY5lR-VCDclK3ba7oIWm95J9AYeMJ5QWBkGCsGIbrgJdQlKGm8cqggA6GWKLBT61XL8mQN1d8nOtmzCoLam6rV_Rt5BoKtFX-TjOqyV6GwnJDN_Sv1UyT3OhF/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-027.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just as we began our second set, the host brought up a little something special. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ztp1fxuupmbxFIRQThb97bN2324ce0yYHsXldJgV0TPHev5D_oLPOaCmwCGNvTNLu7sJBK2WwYqKghaSaBBVFMLOMVd4XNMXvPhotvSy9tR-zlTRyE0LWjkseNeRFdAYdiGRBhpOz-zS/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ztp1fxuupmbxFIRQThb97bN2324ce0yYHsXldJgV0TPHev5D_oLPOaCmwCGNvTNLu7sJBK2WwYqKghaSaBBVFMLOMVd4XNMXvPhotvSy9tR-zlTRyE0LWjkseNeRFdAYdiGRBhpOz-zS/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-028.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I handed my phone to Jed, who was running sound for us today, so he could take a picture out front. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGV8wlACNb2lX4BLFqz2Sq7n7kQd3L1BiT_6yxO5V3jKahnT_yUusKqYQp5bWjJE0L_nKmzTstJjHMgsi1Q_uPqfRpFY_uvdvNaXXzFREYsQFRn6m7Js3tDYBKGRTFSzv8khuYT2AZCciO/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGV8wlACNb2lX4BLFqz2Sq7n7kQd3L1BiT_6yxO5V3jKahnT_yUusKqYQp5bWjJE0L_nKmzTstJjHMgsi1Q_uPqfRpFY_uvdvNaXXzFREYsQFRn6m7Js3tDYBKGRTFSzv8khuYT2AZCciO/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-031.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I returned the favor and took a picture of Jed hard at work, pushing faders on his tablet. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9gge0W6rRyp92c59_5aMVi2k0JfYDw633X8hE7HxCHL7_MtnwSze4rKV_QM6TgUy1tkqnPGAlfx5O_s5T_AGz94kVQqEbcp67rdQv6Y5v3j9reTiS6NxCu6G1YaClKaW-FjI02E2gOX7/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9gge0W6rRyp92c59_5aMVi2k0JfYDw633X8hE7HxCHL7_MtnwSze4rKV_QM6TgUy1tkqnPGAlfx5O_s5T_AGz94kVQqEbcp67rdQv6Y5v3j9reTiS6NxCu6G1YaClKaW-FjI02E2gOX7/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-036.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Amanda says "Hi y'all!" as Arnie kicks off another honky tonk song.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JyIzcasZFNRYFnDhyJ4Mp3AKV739GMLA88YuO_6wnPlMxV1vcEpD66Pm2Q6ekNfNb4JlRvjtSXVWGN_ybehFSwmVuUC6rD7k-Uvd6IgpN7iZSRNI4_v4vb1OEvlZUgvkgOZPsylL05hP/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JyIzcasZFNRYFnDhyJ4Mp3AKV739GMLA88YuO_6wnPlMxV1vcEpD66Pm2Q6ekNfNb4JlRvjtSXVWGN_ybehFSwmVuUC6rD7k-Uvd6IgpN7iZSRNI4_v4vb1OEvlZUgvkgOZPsylL05hP/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-038.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was an afternoon gig, scheduled from 3-6pm but there was plenty of shade.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SrJ7HQpAugaImatMTIVyQJfI-o4GDSgGh0hsQmv6iFnUW0ofdXJjB9W7kDHkI7V8aJb8bnE8NQMzwRmGu6Ra8GLU-7m0Gpof5UMppuCdU9JYLdfzP9b4bqWPFpjSbtLiBxAVloRLVwDy/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SrJ7HQpAugaImatMTIVyQJfI-o4GDSgGh0hsQmv6iFnUW0ofdXJjB9W7kDHkI7V8aJb8bnE8NQMzwRmGu6Ra8GLU-7m0Gpof5UMppuCdU9JYLdfzP9b4bqWPFpjSbtLiBxAVloRLVwDy/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-039.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Everyone was having so much fun the host asked us to play an extra set,
until 7pm, for a little extra scratch, of course. We were more than
happy to! The horses came up to say "Hi" to the guests and to find out
why the music stopped.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNjS_fyBugs1w-svhKxgH-mCN1e01nxY74J6_gpcBbzvr3GMNWTJ07hadkTRGL9jO4yz_QteK1zbyRC0sabLEBMCJmYCYZfRWWUtW6qsx5ZaD_SR9RiIQKRAJdcYJius_MhktRPNaoION-/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNjS_fyBugs1w-svhKxgH-mCN1e01nxY74J6_gpcBbzvr3GMNWTJ07hadkTRGL9jO4yz_QteK1zbyRC0sabLEBMCJmYCYZfRWWUtW6qsx5ZaD_SR9RiIQKRAJdcYJius_MhktRPNaoION-/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-040.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The dance floor got some dust knocked off of it too! Sorry, I didn't get a picture of the line dancing.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil7APyZD0QQgaN9L0A9sLEUw1jpRU_VgStwA8GO_kPjVTYn4giUmq2VUL-6jHadrgpr4SNgxzhXStQlHNCRKe4_oqDLMP6QLFesXLv1z7XaW6jhNMC71C4Rqz3m8R1-IYhNm6EAl_GNity/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil7APyZD0QQgaN9L0A9sLEUw1jpRU_VgStwA8GO_kPjVTYn4giUmq2VUL-6jHadrgpr4SNgxzhXStQlHNCRKe4_oqDLMP6QLFesXLv1z7XaW6jhNMC71C4Rqz3m8R1-IYhNm6EAl_GNity/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-042.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bob, the family photographer, gets a picture of the band before getting the crowd together for a family portrait.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhus5YSQn0C-lnrWZoKLJms9Lh-i738SKEwAZKBhAqTPtyu5NsNah6kOVehVf7b7XKuvBCI0CpdEnTKsGlWlWfxMZEVklulQTAVIqWSy78JeWhFwi0Tpsp0fTEBJ6947YHcII7wQoXDwy/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhus5YSQn0C-lnrWZoKLJms9Lh-i738SKEwAZKBhAqTPtyu5NsNah6kOVehVf7b7XKuvBCI0CpdEnTKsGlWlWfxMZEVklulQTAVIqWSy78JeWhFwi0Tpsp0fTEBJ6947YHcII7wQoXDwy/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-043.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It looks like the family is just about ready. There were members from Arizona, Maine, and points in between.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGwDPJno4wqoUsfruoK6wIhFCSBiVF4d9lzBugD740efPISKg3XEEqWj8PLJS0hVcbgwE1eemrOr33RmPlsGo0YIjn3Gathk4MlLfEtNw8-EAM2oKlsqMLnGjyuyH3zVdrczNlQoBwrMe/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGwDPJno4wqoUsfruoK6wIhFCSBiVF4d9lzBugD740efPISKg3XEEqWj8PLJS0hVcbgwE1eemrOr33RmPlsGo0YIjn3Gathk4MlLfEtNw8-EAM2oKlsqMLnGjyuyH3zVdrczNlQoBwrMe/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-045.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now it's time we earned our pay, i.e. become our own roadies and schlep our gear outta here.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGA038mgUIQQHuCE-KnIUaf6VVp6bpUo_5Gf5SEx1EgpMGYIR_jtZOn-xMonuHay4BiI3P5SC38hLMNJsfyDaD-X_gMmGlfcrGMZbft0K96yWme3heAuv5s97xubhPoHNqRk9wYly7YNxV/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGA038mgUIQQHuCE-KnIUaf6VVp6bpUo_5Gf5SEx1EgpMGYIR_jtZOn-xMonuHay4BiI3P5SC38hLMNJsfyDaD-X_gMmGlfcrGMZbft0K96yWme3heAuv5s97xubhPoHNqRk9wYly7YNxV/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-048.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is Tricette, our lovely hostess, and her beautiful mom, Melissa. I
asked them, "What was this party for?" They said, "Just because!"
Everybody just wanted to get out of the house and have some fun.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQm4BEP8Q4q_LaDoWC7vUuWA7NtVZKxMDpgj21DpuZLRRmGPwLUc1uuZJgrauenEukj0DoizOMLeszDLSytaMscl8NILEhFhI3fmuJX7Cps0PPRiaUPcVZsqonpOIUjosWqK17TSVdlgzG/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQm4BEP8Q4q_LaDoWC7vUuWA7NtVZKxMDpgj21DpuZLRRmGPwLUc1uuZJgrauenEukj0DoizOMLeszDLSytaMscl8NILEhFhI3fmuJX7Cps0PPRiaUPcVZsqonpOIUjosWqK17TSVdlgzG/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-049.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">And a good time was had by all. After Johnny and I are loaded up, we head for home at just about sunset.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5tFzMea8cO48OepmZsLct2QvLG1LlMuxwQMZ_-BJDiyjlXAh9PLGd33xTqIKjvJ2dgq7R62pQlg-uAiZzO_Yh9vrk5C5rqK7rjV5nFVHc62FEnOpF8vZkzR4Ravahf-plrdtzW6nLwJ1/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5tFzMea8cO48OepmZsLct2QvLG1LlMuxwQMZ_-BJDiyjlXAh9PLGd33xTqIKjvJ2dgq7R62pQlg-uAiZzO_Yh9vrk5C5rqK7rjV5nFVHc62FEnOpF8vZkzR4Ravahf-plrdtzW6nLwJ1/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-050.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I dropped John and his gear on the way back to my place. When I arrived just after dark I found a little lost kitty in my yard.<br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXS9Z5HVQgXgQfDHO4NCnKECq4_63ENvTxV9EB_35rRBwF-4bkvMbE1tSM-fwnoihpfGPo96DgnhGg9jGIHhngeG_KVk6q2K-mGjJCJmeQRh7GCAIidZkcGUGiDt57cDFV3zmVd5Y3DFW/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-051.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXS9Z5HVQgXgQfDHO4NCnKECq4_63ENvTxV9EB_35rRBwF-4bkvMbE1tSM-fwnoihpfGPo96DgnhGg9jGIHhngeG_KVk6q2K-mGjJCJmeQRh7GCAIidZkcGUGiDt57cDFV3zmVd5Y3DFW/w625-h469/ANB-StevenTrisetteDePaulaParty-062020-051.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I decided that cat could fend for itself and left it alone. It sure felt
good to work again. I was tired but happy. Now we have to prepare for a
rehearsal Thursday night.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">These next photos were taking by the family photographer, Bob, who so generously shared them with us. Thanks Bob! <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjcdfZA0nJW-ffurCUZIB9I6UYt5XzsIAZkEtsc4tM15Si3xJJcE38EUTALsXU3B-nxoxHF7cR4fv-VsjoDZgO13udmiw0M9Il2FIrBLM5Pdlo1MLlVz4fZo3Fu3G2bmyEaMraSqcRsYB/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjcdfZA0nJW-ffurCUZIB9I6UYt5XzsIAZkEtsc4tM15Si3xJJcE38EUTALsXU3B-nxoxHF7cR4fv-VsjoDZgO13udmiw0M9Il2FIrBLM5Pdlo1MLlVz4fZo3Fu3G2bmyEaMraSqcRsYB/w625-h416/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-014.jpg" width="625" /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjcdfZA0nJW-ffurCUZIB9I6UYt5XzsIAZkEtsc4tM15Si3xJJcE38EUTALsXU3B-nxoxHF7cR4fv-VsjoDZgO13udmiw0M9Il2FIrBLM5Pdlo1MLlVz4fZo3Fu3G2bmyEaMraSqcRsYB/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbs0fPIqUOxtNXwJaUPZIMykXk_gfc9TWslHrU1KoLt6E_UB_7H5veCGlrhRmmb2JD0Un1zxvSiobvSjjqH4r9SnA3iBqop1S89wEjt7ZJR6o0-LwR5AebwrULBFaOLd2jo50YLUVaBvt/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbs0fPIqUOxtNXwJaUPZIMykXk_gfc9TWslHrU1KoLt6E_UB_7H5veCGlrhRmmb2JD0Un1zxvSiobvSjjqH4r9SnA3iBqop1S89wEjt7ZJR6o0-LwR5AebwrULBFaOLd2jo50YLUVaBvt/w625-h416/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-007.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">John and Claire relax before the show starts. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzliXB1sQ0viVzvu_77y3-lhbLe1rptES_z_uk1PXN3Pux7DCBy69oz0L5HVMRGycOsZRzPzsnSt6xYYWiwsck6P7yTdrm-VUstIGDzGGX7r9qUHyIPQKJafZkaXg6Rkt0_0yGeEOULXj/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzliXB1sQ0viVzvu_77y3-lhbLe1rptES_z_uk1PXN3Pux7DCBy69oz0L5HVMRGycOsZRzPzsnSt6xYYWiwsck6P7yTdrm-VUstIGDzGGX7r9qUHyIPQKJafZkaXg6Rkt0_0yGeEOULXj/w625-h416/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-001.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Amanda and Claire gets the floor warmed up with a nice country line dance.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1M146hADOkxlGosvZoRuIMxVoOrmX2ZPFqOfQ0AakgWuxwysxyIHiSUh5r7LFKUoIAbqEEKdBBfkLW3rldZ3twcXxaS_m1yNygjIsoMdZDmyKro5K6N6ssmodtQn4AXGFTKBVTRyLmCy0/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1M146hADOkxlGosvZoRuIMxVoOrmX2ZPFqOfQ0AakgWuxwysxyIHiSUh5r7LFKUoIAbqEEKdBBfkLW3rldZ3twcXxaS_m1yNygjIsoMdZDmyKro5K6N6ssmodtQn4AXGFTKBVTRyLmCy0/w625-h416/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-009.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihLaqMsc57cmxZLFWZ5DQPIhHz4hn0zWdoTmMQa7bFAu3DoZGDacX-PjbsLVYdbWCiNatP3EMdSwfvdL6RT1JUS1XOUiuMAwnwIZuIn4xFzgYdIO1Hsn50-fQPGlRl5qgwSjLzOCYnQ6ul/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihLaqMsc57cmxZLFWZ5DQPIhHz4hn0zWdoTmMQa7bFAu3DoZGDacX-PjbsLVYdbWCiNatP3EMdSwfvdL6RT1JUS1XOUiuMAwnwIZuIn4xFzgYdIO1Hsn50-fQPGlRl5qgwSjLzOCYnQ6ul/w625-h416/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-010.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Here's a pretty good glam shot of the band after all the noise. </font><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3EF_8wNFgcdcQROXf3ALP_5oL6t-k9gnDZTFoRm3E45v49jNunM51l1EY2f6qXnkIS8_bhyphenhyphen6cRcbbDeSpjNJfD2W06XtOOmvRZOlc2UKxOm0HmyIRYok5yRjLTYu_iyG1e2MlZUHP83H/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3EF_8wNFgcdcQROXf3ALP_5oL6t-k9gnDZTFoRm3E45v49jNunM51l1EY2f6qXnkIS8_bhyphenhyphen6cRcbbDeSpjNJfD2W06XtOOmvRZOlc2UKxOm0HmyIRYok5yRjLTYu_iyG1e2MlZUHP83H/w625-h416/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-020.jpg" width="625" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our host and hostess, Steve and Tricette, join the band to commemorate the evening. These great folks know how to throw a backyard barbecue party, excellent hospitality. Thank you!</span> <br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFX6ah86mRvbBh3Gbbiv88pxqeq2luZ77ErMMEckj9aiLReKwQPuGNFYBGLCBI46FQYhDlV7wl6Vhtrt4UtgNW3PWoVSMy1NaV91kpriX3sxpurLW1OKGLlaP9US3XTjjUuuVB4eXMYP8/s1280/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFX6ah86mRvbBh3Gbbiv88pxqeq2luZ77ErMMEckj9aiLReKwQPuGNFYBGLCBI46FQYhDlV7wl6Vhtrt4UtgNW3PWoVSMy1NaV91kpriX3sxpurLW1OKGLlaP9US3XTjjUuuVB4eXMYP8/w625-h416/ANB-StevenTrisettePartyChino-062020b-022.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">From left to right; Paul(steel/fiddle), Tricette (hostess), Jed (sound), Claire (vocals), Amanda Kate (vocals), Arnie (guitar/vocals), Steve (host), Johnny Magic Fingers (keyboards), and the old country bass player. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was a little slice of "normal" and a break from all the insanity in the world. Thank you Steve and Tricette for inviting us to play for your family reunion, treating us so well, being so considerate and hospitable. We all really enjoyed ourselves! God bless. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you for your indulgence,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BassCliff</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-44589230749068863572020-07-04T11:44:00.003-07:002020-07-04T11:47:28.473-07:00Livestream Events: Gilley's Urban Cowboy 4th Anniversary Tribute, Temecula Park Concert Series, 6/13/20<span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello my dear friends, <br />
<br />
All the kids are doing it these days so we thought we'd give it a try.
Well, in fact, these two clients insisted that we livestream and record
for a future internet broadcast. A few of you saw our Urban Cowboy
tribute for Gilley's Las Vegas. Our internet streamed event for the city
of Temecula will be broadcast on the internet on June 18. If your
interested I'll try to post the link. But I must say, I was not pleased
with that particular performance for the Temecula folks. Hopefully they
have a good editor! But I thought I'd post pictures from the weekend
anyway. <br />
<br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">
Both events, the <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2637998543186822" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Gilley's 40th Anniversay Tribute to Urban Cowboy</b></a>
and the City of Temecula park concert series, were performed live at
our friend Rob's sound stage. You've seen me post about his man-cave
before. He's got a really nice setup. Here's a picture from the sound
console after we did a setup and sound check the night before. It was
supposed to be a dress rehearsal but we won't get into that. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqxTd955P1RuL9xdjvCpOFfv0yAcqflgSrYaSrPPAN25wFDCJSg1USXYYi7j9ZksnD5zRPc8QgLsV2PhcL3et1aHPbZ8-lNcdNto8BTbd16vXBIK0R1Im5T-6RWDFqz21mPu5fKXVer2t/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqxTd955P1RuL9xdjvCpOFfv0yAcqflgSrYaSrPPAN25wFDCJSg1USXYYi7j9ZksnD5zRPc8QgLsV2PhcL3et1aHPbZ8-lNcdNto8BTbd16vXBIK0R1Im5T-6RWDFqz21mPu5fKXVer2t/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-002.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">That was a Thursday night "rehearsal" and here is the commute to the gig
after my "work-at-home" shift in my home office. There sure was a lot
of traffic for a "lockdown" state. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSdNJlVvCG4vgMiKAK2p7DxY1ZqASdPsyQ9QfFmBaItIS_l4NTaoG3T9dTNNVL2LBBKKj4cjhzFNDJ0tkrScnhhzriU2F8i_gYFDrzF70Dlc-1qGktrRRtHqFdCQHb3wr_Pn48qpr37cW/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSdNJlVvCG4vgMiKAK2p7DxY1ZqASdPsyQ9QfFmBaItIS_l4NTaoG3T9dTNNVL2LBBKKj4cjhzFNDJ0tkrScnhhzriU2F8i_gYFDrzF70Dlc-1qGktrRRtHqFdCQHb3wr_Pn48qpr37cW/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-003.jpg" width="625" /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We did the Gilley's show live on Friday night and the Temecula park
concert was recorded to air on our scheduled date June 18. Here we are
getting ready for Friday night. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRR1FhIQJICNZhUWe43X7KT37U7o5S5AJPEVR2IefAfDSfysLLOt-6S8rZsKoDfooEeHTMjm_7YQPSu1EfWXyDwhk-OooXDLhiO_b5AiR7x0aHY6mjZgKdoe4OA_kxehpvGV8z-8ErUdh/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRR1FhIQJICNZhUWe43X7KT37U7o5S5AJPEVR2IefAfDSfysLLOt-6S8rZsKoDfooEeHTMjm_7YQPSu1EfWXyDwhk-OooXDLhiO_b5AiR7x0aHY6mjZgKdoe4OA_kxehpvGV8z-8ErUdh/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-004.jpg" width="625" /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rob had purchased a few cameras and a switcher for his sound stage but
they did not arrive in time. Jed and Rob figured out a way, with
Amanda's help, to use an iPhone with the mix fromt the soundboard and
pump all those electrons to Gilley's Facebook page to livestream the
concert. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEigrAHyfbU6HS1r1Ftgjj2iZEIjwBqpF7ZpODRaN8bgcq0qQBkKnXLylWkz-sZKN9vecuXG-iJGiOIPZI7O0gEeK_mWx1yF8JHTlpsiV7erO4XlxF-ULz-h649QJIjSdDPL7mVIDwystQ/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEigrAHyfbU6HS1r1Ftgjj2iZEIjwBqpF7ZpODRaN8bgcq0qQBkKnXLylWkz-sZKN9vecuXG-iJGiOIPZI7O0gEeK_mWx1yF8JHTlpsiV7erO4XlxF-ULz-h649QJIjSdDPL7mVIDwystQ/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-005.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">During the technical setup everyone was taking advantage of Rob and
Suzie's hospitality. They are such good people, partners in Arnie's CC
Production company. It looks like the stage is all set. The band must be
in the dressing room getting lubricated. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaSGqIdvGpE4Jx1mGIMDlY8G1x_xGeRjC7stsarFdKkY8666rUoMdvU6XC_OOeF9kEaWOYiA1Edgd3fdp0SmWvxQ_IjZ7odwYPjgEbRYmVIr6Fldudjx5lzdsPFRDKJspDWHyhdQb-kAa/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaSGqIdvGpE4Jx1mGIMDlY8G1x_xGeRjC7stsarFdKkY8666rUoMdvU6XC_OOeF9kEaWOYiA1Edgd3fdp0SmWvxQ_IjZ7odwYPjgEbRYmVIr6Fldudjx5lzdsPFRDKJspDWHyhdQb-kAa/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-006.jpg" width="625" /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's my "new" Kiesel (Carvin) PB5 in front of the house Ampeg practice
amp, a BA-112 or similar. I actually couldn't even hear this amp
because we were all IEM. But a couple of the guys like to hear me on
stage a little bit so I used it. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRJgEf6DY2EDsH_vrGvrVsP6waxHdljTPD1wrurV5-tkLgzHWrzf-d6fBCa9R40dTqCOInVhVWFmXHP1xr0jizm4N7sHfX6CDUj50tHqiMt3LENsAijqLAI1b71aP22jALVXNfvKZY6ys/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRJgEf6DY2EDsH_vrGvrVsP6waxHdljTPD1wrurV5-tkLgzHWrzf-d6fBCa9R40dTqCOInVhVWFmXHP1xr0jizm4N7sHfX6CDUj50tHqiMt3LENsAijqLAI1b71aP22jALVXNfvKZY6ys/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-008.jpg" width="625" /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just thought I'd share a few snacks that Suzie brought out for us while
we were livestreaming our Gilley's Las Vegas Urban Cowboy show. I
enjoyed afterwards. Sun Chips (my fave), hummus, some hummus delivery
systems, and barley pop. There was a big sandwich around somewhere. I
think I got the last piece. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6jo8awwcyQer9i0DrbCF8LL54KjVOYqj3KuCWNCDmsf7qabCvp05B_Gu4OJkzeEYZmdSP04gr2q5fXzX8MglLcjE9OIPs56XMLV49UFZmD1rYF7bI_2CuQ-uM3Nvuk6-6KwIHLUErg9ul/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6jo8awwcyQer9i0DrbCF8LL54KjVOYqj3KuCWNCDmsf7qabCvp05B_Gu4OJkzeEYZmdSP04gr2q5fXzX8MglLcjE9OIPs56XMLV49UFZmD1rYF7bI_2CuQ-uM3Nvuk6-6KwIHLUErg9ul/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-007.jpg" width="625" /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">At the end of the evening Big Betsy was waiting patiently to take me
home. I really need to give her a bath and change her oil. She's been
sitting around for so long not doing much. I was so happy, with the
freeway driving I've been doing lately, to see her mileage go back up
over 22mpg.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKi_nBWwbRvx9I1it5X3pRvvrjyXsEUzow_mVM_XpQYR1rOr2aoXxzHFLGKyE1PouAwvapXbnXItUi0CBaq3glITRNidw87ivph7a0oswCb0EJdCf3uAiuc8vX8VM0Ga3mgyA6_m0Xc4jV/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKi_nBWwbRvx9I1it5X3pRvvrjyXsEUzow_mVM_XpQYR1rOr2aoXxzHFLGKyE1PouAwvapXbnXItUi0CBaq3glITRNidw87ivph7a0oswCb0EJdCf3uAiuc8vX8VM0Ga3mgyA6_m0Xc4jV/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-009.jpg" width="625" /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We had to be back at the soundstage at 11am the next morning. I was a
little late but I got there before the Temecula city recording crew
arrived. They were a pleasant bunch. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtwsn-6Cl0TtPKm_1NcRLs969s7WdAUx-gEthhf4kcta3rg_UEn3k-4Vud0MBAp4Pcm1EsIvlKYqchyphenhyphennNAuYfNuCmlcHPtq7JTKhxj8yD4GkQcb8T2ezZuB_b3oRPgYDTPbfVWDqIWNjS_/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtwsn-6Cl0TtPKm_1NcRLs969s7WdAUx-gEthhf4kcta3rg_UEn3k-4Vud0MBAp4Pcm1EsIvlKYqchyphenhyphennNAuYfNuCmlcHPtq7JTKhxj8yD4GkQcb8T2ezZuB_b3oRPgYDTPbfVWDqIWNjS_/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-010.jpg" width="625" /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's a view of the second row. I get to be in the front row because I
sing a few songs. Paul joined us to cover fiddle and steel. Jason played
mask. Johnny brought all his fingers. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFiyp9Ei5nI5YXr5r_NT-ENIdsfw_2X63_zNpLjMT5f4VLidv3WlAc9w8TNuVn3l19TjcZG72GuF05TQx7InPfcWZfqg9rgl10hXMkz2weorvn2-cHyJb5g2ztkyE53bIOmFOQv-ioD9Z/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFiyp9Ei5nI5YXr5r_NT-ENIdsfw_2X63_zNpLjMT5f4VLidv3WlAc9w8TNuVn3l19TjcZG72GuF05TQx7InPfcWZfqg9rgl10hXMkz2weorvn2-cHyJb5g2ztkyE53bIOmFOQv-ioD9Z/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-011.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br />
Here you see Timmy from the city of Temecula. He was the M.C. and a
really nice guy. Ha ha! Claire is looking at me like, "Son, are you
takin' my pitcher?" <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHR8RePViMqAtKzGjQ-KgPC7gdHBGRiJZoA4C7mzpPsD1gJQwpgUPnBG7NRkqIvrfdhe5ji0tgTbJpLnfqVxgOmU8Dl5elPWFTQAkqReztFtyNlL-imRUvOzEAESAJjecNJZluyQjQCY8u/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHR8RePViMqAtKzGjQ-KgPC7gdHBGRiJZoA4C7mzpPsD1gJQwpgUPnBG7NRkqIvrfdhe5ji0tgTbJpLnfqVxgOmU8Dl5elPWFTQAkqReztFtyNlL-imRUvOzEAESAJjecNJZluyQjQCY8u/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-012.jpg" width="625" /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's the band, most of the band, sans the old country bass player. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMb66nPvKB-EwnLsViLQnTcmzc2vuSuo3b8oqjqG7-0uOOJ7BJARvrWasj3MvqACh-yOfQ483fFRfgeVPOU1Sr2LbgeivLCVR5S1CPn6hn5_mnmJqWpmsCPpRST4xRh49QiBw7fcRWVzTR/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMb66nPvKB-EwnLsViLQnTcmzc2vuSuo3b8oqjqG7-0uOOJ7BJARvrWasj3MvqACh-yOfQ483fFRfgeVPOU1Sr2LbgeivLCVR5S1CPn6hn5_mnmJqWpmsCPpRST4xRh49QiBw7fcRWVzTR/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-014.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just before we start the recording I took another picture from my mic.
Timmy is checking one of the cameras. That's Torrie, also from Temecula,
on the right. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigr9BADeDe1WiI-utazc_WR2PyTlVfaqH6SZv67I5zqwBim1Lx6ay4RWyKoXmgLrCdwI8QWlxj0wsqBEAeyJX43eShqcoZapw7z311-Wtv0CQiIWlYN2uiky4lmVN57ZHhacHd1gr_Hua5/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigr9BADeDe1WiI-utazc_WR2PyTlVfaqH6SZv67I5zqwBim1Lx6ay4RWyKoXmgLrCdwI8QWlxj0wsqBEAeyJX43eShqcoZapw7z311-Wtv0CQiIWlYN2uiky4lmVN57ZHhacHd1gr_Hua5/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-016.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Again, Arnie points at his favorite bass player in the room. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49JRlHIvn39_sx4-l6mVI7l73kOkalSp1aNt4EJQ8rMC69KKvXQeLXrbLUoD_AUhjye6f3di-SHLZCHbXOSk66R-pcwEWQcdQYIbRLA1SHYmY3LidkARIfl-oEMD00SUunXWEsalyaVMd/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49JRlHIvn39_sx4-l6mVI7l73kOkalSp1aNt4EJQ8rMC69KKvXQeLXrbLUoD_AUhjye6f3di-SHLZCHbXOSk66R-pcwEWQcdQYIbRLA1SHYmY3LidkARIfl-oEMD00SUunXWEsalyaVMd/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-017.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We are just about ready to shout "Action!". Claire gives me a wave as Amanda makes sure the drummer is paying attention.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mQcDn5c0_9Iaozaf7B3Kn_qU45vFkAfcPHSyuy7Jv0eatcWgGFggvibP8bWwiDGRwIE9c52HG78cEYUo4QMGK4D_8D4i2u-dLgckcvrehFvLyD1nq6IX4XJCF3MwilVb7heQ8S9B5edQ/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mQcDn5c0_9Iaozaf7B3Kn_qU45vFkAfcPHSyuy7Jv0eatcWgGFggvibP8bWwiDGRwIE9c52HG78cEYUo4QMGK4D_8D4i2u-dLgckcvrehFvLyD1nq6IX4XJCF3MwilVb7heQ8S9B5edQ/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-018.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just another gear shot of my little Ampeg amp and the Shure paddle antennae right next to me. My IEM still dropped out. Weird. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO10rO1hjpFXdaFrMWyhRV9Objvhqc5SyT6WNut9nmV_D4Dc5YSsnsg3I6mNkcLu4-UYLo3A0OcR3jfGWy3yCHeKmrC_0WREhWAZRlwNDvsj3T5bNFjWh5fPl7IZu-7k6Yxr_-twmzYEF1/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO10rO1hjpFXdaFrMWyhRV9Objvhqc5SyT6WNut9nmV_D4Dc5YSsnsg3I6mNkcLu4-UYLo3A0OcR3jfGWy3yCHeKmrC_0WREhWAZRlwNDvsj3T5bNFjWh5fPl7IZu-7k6Yxr_-twmzYEF1/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-019.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After recording the show, Suzie (Rob's wife) brought out a nice spread,
pulled pork, two kinds of slaw (one was a bleu cheese slaw that was
killer!), veggies, and a few adult beverages. <br /></span>
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIX-oiN1jinVjyB1A252AJkBcogMqYo7fHvojE3j5rzLAdYb7gkfmZwkCNUWskYbKmI6_eHzNuAKV4CmA15i5UhawoI8IOupe4eUl4jaElsoEybHcanCKENe0Vw-0p_aD7kBgqLiSxTm9P/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIX-oiN1jinVjyB1A252AJkBcogMqYo7fHvojE3j5rzLAdYb7gkfmZwkCNUWskYbKmI6_eHzNuAKV4CmA15i5UhawoI8IOupe4eUl4jaElsoEybHcanCKENe0Vw-0p_aD7kBgqLiSxTm9P/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-020.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We hung out for a while, stuffing our faces and thinking about physical distancing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINDCYN28xXC5mzKaa8Oyd7y89-j3AxqgGeSdpH0kNplAPHot5-hVLHUEa8BIpVZr2L3UCvJjxJtElzCEuAbApQw19cSjWIqisAY8xnKHriUMWCbnwtAxObQ2z6z4Ljmz6F7ePR-msu3Ps/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINDCYN28xXC5mzKaa8Oyd7y89-j3AxqgGeSdpH0kNplAPHot5-hVLHUEa8BIpVZr2L3UCvJjxJtElzCEuAbApQw19cSjWIqisAY8xnKHriUMWCbnwtAxObQ2z6z4Ljmz6F7ePR-msu3Ps/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-021.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I didn't eat much because I was taking the fetching Mrs. BassCliff out
for supper this evening. I hung out long enough to be sociable but left
soon enough to help with finishing up a puzzle. (I found two pieces!)<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrsBlzDOTe0dh0Etqe1CK4kr7Ks9bfwZvJjtPdGhydSPbILqRO05dmKfTwEPDiP4le3UCMheqU7Mr6WAcHqPSZpRsz3HtmDbPes86VDQ2av8VT72SjnisTM0d3fZodo9RD8dinbTuzVkg/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrsBlzDOTe0dh0Etqe1CK4kr7Ks9bfwZvJjtPdGhydSPbILqRO05dmKfTwEPDiP4le3UCMheqU7Mr6WAcHqPSZpRsz3HtmDbPes86VDQ2av8VT72SjnisTM0d3fZodo9RD8dinbTuzVkg/w469-h625/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-022.jpg" width="469" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I said "hello" to my space alien daughter before the missus and I left for supper. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrx-Nmfj7DIOV4CRnClou7lEuvDY4_ZMtOdUBeBTxFwz4flZptzX5YtYXN50Vkii1cMspbbRLpv378VmGqmZmRh2S_Z2zqJo5yNgsfqVUh-HfkdX_cXKok7YXApF-HbxkUiYmzZ605-EcU/s1280/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrx-Nmfj7DIOV4CRnClou7lEuvDY4_ZMtOdUBeBTxFwz4flZptzX5YtYXN50Vkii1cMspbbRLpv378VmGqmZmRh2S_Z2zqJo5yNgsfqVUh-HfkdX_cXKok7YXApF-HbxkUiYmzZ605-EcU/w625-h469/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-023.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">She was meeting friends for a <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5868326/" target="_blank"><b>Homestuck</b></a> hangout and really likes to dress the part. She makes her own costumes, horns and ears and all. <br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
All in all, it was a very fun weekend hanging with my friends and
family, playing music, enjoying company, and getting back to living life
the way God intended. I hope you and yours are healthy and happy.
Thanks for checking in on me. <br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
Next Saturday we have a private party to play for, a family reunion, in front of a real
audience at a horse property not too far from me. The host will practice some common sense and has
scaled back the party to allow for everyone's comfort and safety. But we
will enjoy playing outdoors for a live audience again. Yay band! <br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
Thank you for your indulgence,<br /></span>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
BassCliff</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-39574552370437594272020-07-03T12:45:00.001-07:002020-07-04T11:47:54.272-07:00A Rehearsal! 6/9/20<span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello friends, <br />
<br />
Yeah, I know, I know. It's only a rehearsal but it's been so long it almost felt like the first time. <img alt=":p" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie7" src="https://www.talkbass.com/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" /><br />
<br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">
We are rehearsing for the 40th Anniversary of Urban Cowboy. This show
was supposed to be at Gilley's in Las Vegas. It was rumored that Mickey
Gilley himself along with Johnny Lee were going to make guest
appearances with the Country Club Band doing the honors of backing them.
The big shutdown nixed that idea but we're playing the show on the
Facebook interwebs anyway, livestreaming. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGoplHxDyF3HwRvnMjTDJjTdUnOUzbK2MHXt3fArAE5fxm5LI2B5tmV9mCsbch0-5KGZ3yUQ2qOJfMc4SE-gLQkVBR4_CvlOjAJgYMQFusSB__wD4qgphF5cOABskz1xV8v6YFjdCmvtiM/s960/UrbanCowboyShow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGoplHxDyF3HwRvnMjTDJjTdUnOUzbK2MHXt3fArAE5fxm5LI2B5tmV9mCsbch0-5KGZ3yUQ2qOJfMc4SE-gLQkVBR4_CvlOjAJgYMQFusSB__wD4qgphF5cOABskz1xV8v6YFjdCmvtiM/w625-h625/UrbanCowboyShow.jpg" width="625" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We're not very far along into "phase 2" of opening but there was still
quite a bit of traffic on the way to Arnie's garage studio/practice
space. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOrZeSa-3zD4GWxyO1O4r6TlwLB8XrOERp-qkJ4Oo4q5sKbGslz5Gpm4wg4Ro9RKvyYj4svfbJffiKFCb7vzWgfH6s4E_BdlzstQXFmunU3MpWrYgvWJIRFAcrSaqB2lBiDG-QF5elJ9wF/s1024/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOrZeSa-3zD4GWxyO1O4r6TlwLB8XrOERp-qkJ4Oo4q5sKbGslz5Gpm4wg4Ro9RKvyYj4svfbJffiKFCb7vzWgfH6s4E_BdlzstQXFmunU3MpWrYgvWJIRFAcrSaqB2lBiDG-QF5elJ9wF/w781-h586/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-001.jpg" width="781" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We all squealed with joy because Amanda, Claire and I could take a selfie again.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRe1Zs4HqS7VXzrWSz0mo2wsQcJWYEZblsEm-FFNYvGfSJrBjFsEymQEhf2VAisLv-rryDRbP3bYOcY-vPKtwn5Il4ylfdNt6sa7of5F55FpKEvRJIz2yyin8MpPobuqXXs8ke_pZ4059C/s1024/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRe1Zs4HqS7VXzrWSz0mo2wsQcJWYEZblsEm-FFNYvGfSJrBjFsEymQEhf2VAisLv-rryDRbP3bYOcY-vPKtwn5Il4ylfdNt6sa7of5F55FpKEvRJIz2yyin8MpPobuqXXs8ke_pZ4059C/w781-h586/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-002.jpg" width="781" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jason was the only mask in the room and he didn't play too loudly. Maybe
he should wear a mask all the time? Arnie points at his favorite bass
player in the room.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv77FBRRy_n7JFXTJqTlG_6-_d8PFfyAWDc4gp_-oDif0VqW9HY0za_IJQdYs7W0PLFBeEcj7rNl4I-X6_ft0o06vCbfpZn8TdcOoG5cuue0TfJ_jvQPiJxQtjPSwCe_-pc4WWZxLHTXD4/s1024/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv77FBRRy_n7JFXTJqTlG_6-_d8PFfyAWDc4gp_-oDif0VqW9HY0za_IJQdYs7W0PLFBeEcj7rNl4I-X6_ft0o06vCbfpZn8TdcOoG5cuue0TfJ_jvQPiJxQtjPSwCe_-pc4WWZxLHTXD4/w781-h586/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-004.jpg" width="781" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Johnny Magic Fingers used the house piano. Arnie has a well-equipped studio with just about everything we need. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhqTISQK4H-VWrvy1qNVjfm9Q4CN72PE1tT6gxZzc2NsfwHmSMMJlfSQIlMScEydkDvQzn5Rbi0KTkMMCImj4dM_3NIQPxkv9tqmYPTPbx8GYcX556iHg6wEbSygLp9PPlEb0njND3vkU/s1024/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhqTISQK4H-VWrvy1qNVjfm9Q4CN72PE1tT6gxZzc2NsfwHmSMMJlfSQIlMScEydkDvQzn5Rbi0KTkMMCImj4dM_3NIQPxkv9tqmYPTPbx8GYcX556iHg6wEbSygLp9PPlEb0njND3vkU/w781-h586/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-005.jpg" width="781" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I just brought my new Kiesel PB5 and plugged into the house Rumble. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3R2mQbfbTIgANn60vfcm9ySWpU-Fea14pb2HOjQ6rbDwqM2TeI5y3M2E-pqQ1XGLoFZl3tz_1tBLN69iFP1tftmQOF0FRg3ABV5tFHmtrPE6MfnG6cIY_HId17ZBJGpTZpo1FsCFG4v6x/s1024/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3R2mQbfbTIgANn60vfcm9ySWpU-Fea14pb2HOjQ6rbDwqM2TeI5y3M2E-pqQ1XGLoFZl3tz_1tBLN69iFP1tftmQOF0FRg3ABV5tFHmtrPE6MfnG6cIY_HId17ZBJGpTZpo1FsCFG4v6x/w586-h781/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-008.jpg" width="586" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here we are, rehearsing away, singing songs, playing instruments, just the way God intended. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YpfKKh5IwdDP-dYnyiVk_z1fxPOak_Jj9dvFJlQTBFyToHjBgDASFIXSeyyPgAHIKz91tykMZvac9X7FbgZJt2zBTc4fEWZNYHnXv_BSgxi6GWbG0PPNzhFZz0i4MXYz8RO3Ab9mQpEm/s1024/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YpfKKh5IwdDP-dYnyiVk_z1fxPOak_Jj9dvFJlQTBFyToHjBgDASFIXSeyyPgAHIKz91tykMZvac9X7FbgZJt2zBTc4fEWZNYHnXv_BSgxi6GWbG0PPNzhFZz0i4MXYz8RO3Ab9mQpEm/w781-h586/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-007.jpg" width="781" /><br /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here is a portion of Arnie's collection hanging in his control room. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBoC2rD-Jmg8cGWZhCNSFq3SaeQEcRqftcJVhHbWpIR1jMdNGQQCh3PqS8uVw5AQCv5YUj3WTllMKBJlA6bY5M9c5IKIv5KaTyCXqJrkF3jyB69NJ5crL2Uj4Tru2iBQ-zHQ6TiwzFrFl/s1024/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBoC2rD-Jmg8cGWZhCNSFq3SaeQEcRqftcJVhHbWpIR1jMdNGQQCh3PqS8uVw5AQCv5YUj3WTllMKBJlA6bY5M9c5IKIv5KaTyCXqJrkF3jyB69NJ5crL2Uj4Tru2iBQ-zHQ6TiwzFrFl/w781-h586/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-009.jpg" width="781" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">And a shot of the console. One of these days he'll learn how to use all this stuff.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsTccPZIqfE5cTco6GU-gfugtMZzOlhiFWdKu_mAm9pxzuWXERNSj7wrUsmH3OPcnPM5UDftF7op9yosENT44lEuQ11vr31aRWmlQYhIaLl4m_orQyY9dc5e5Z4SHZutoY970AW1lflZz/s1024/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsTccPZIqfE5cTco6GU-gfugtMZzOlhiFWdKu_mAm9pxzuWXERNSj7wrUsmH3OPcnPM5UDftF7op9yosENT44lEuQ11vr31aRWmlQYhIaLl4m_orQyY9dc5e5Z4SHZutoY970AW1lflZz/w781-h586/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-010.jpg" width="781" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had picked up a new (for me) IPA from a brewer I like, Stone FML
Double IPA, but I didn't drink it last night. I got home too late and it
was warm. I'll try it tonight and let you know how I like it. I'm not a
big IPA fan but Stone has a couple that I actually like. We'll see how
this one goes down.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpW4Fd5R6gY0zGTUHM0AY_LYogOGAzYckjelnkByd4LtrNEjGSoni94Irgr6FSSR-J0jeNNvCN5dbxkCqNUxPngaBqi_IbbBZanMsThJK_j8KIF21yoOvbdG63YQD-HLL_PXDB6iBv2Ema/s1024/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpW4Fd5R6gY0zGTUHM0AY_LYogOGAzYckjelnkByd4LtrNEjGSoni94Irgr6FSSR-J0jeNNvCN5dbxkCqNUxPngaBqi_IbbBZanMsThJK_j8KIF21yoOvbdG63YQD-HLL_PXDB6iBv2Ema/w586-h781/ANB-Rehearsal-060920-011.jpg" width="586" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">[Note: I tried this beer a couple nights later and I was really impressed. I really enjoyed that Stone FML Double IPA. For not being a porter or a
stout, it still checked all the boxes for me. It's not grapefruit
citrus-y like a lot of IPAs but had just enough other fruit and berry
flavor to be refreshing. I liked the body, a little thick but not too.
The finish had just enough malt and a touch of bitter. It's an
all-around nice beer. I'll keep my eye out for it.]</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We have another dress rehearsal tomorrow. Our Gilliey's live stream will be Friday
night, please login and watch, heckle, and toss lots of emojis.
Saturday we are "taping" our live stream for the Temecula city park
concert series to be aired on our scheduled date that was cancelled.
That stream we are getting full pay for, nice. For the Gilliey's stream
we'll be getting "exposure bucks". Oh boy. But it will be an easy night
so we'll give'em one for free just because we like'em. Next weekend we
have a real gig, a private party (family reunion), playing in front of real live people.
I wonder if I remember how? <br /></span>
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It's good to see others posting about their gigs and rehearsals. Thanks for sharing! I'm looking forward to lots more. <br /></span>
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br /></span>
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BassCliff</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>BassCliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296727729764533010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546512501319371824.post-19416996948724302472020-04-12T17:26:00.001-07:002020-07-04T11:48:16.060-07:00The Ranch, 3/6-7/2020 <span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;">Due to the COVID-19 shutdown of the country, this will be my last "live gig" blog entry for a while. All of my gigs since this one, the first week of March, have been cancelled or postponed until late summer or fall. As I post this entry it is Easter Sunday, April 12th 2020, over a month since we played this gig. I guess I've been saving it. Even though this spreading virus has caused many changes in our day-to-day lives I still take hope, courage, and joy knowing that our Savior, Jesus Christ, has died a sacrificial death for us, and has risen from the grave to show us that He has saved us from sin and death. We will live forever in His kingdom as an heir to all that God has to offer His children. After this one, my next few posts will be some video performances of past gigs. I hope you enjoy them. For now, on with my last gig before the shutdown...</span></span><br />
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Hey howdy hey!<br />
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It's our monthly weekend at <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.theranch.com/saloon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>The Ranch</b></a>
here in beautiful downtown Anaheim. Unfortunately Amanda will not be
with us this weekend and may miss a few gigs in the future due to family
matters. So Jed's wife, Claire, will be joining us <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.arnienewman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>hairy legged pickers</b></a>.<br />
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I'm fortunate that I can take off early from work to make our load-in
time. The stadium project across the street from my office is coming
along nicely. The parking structure and other ancillary construction
will not be ready in time for the grand opening next month but we should
be able to have our <a class="externalLink" href="http://www.mtsacrelays.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>big annual track meet</b></a> in the facility. (Note: The stadium's Grand Opening has also been postponed.)<br />
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Arnie could not hear very well for some reason this Friday night. We
were jumping through hoops trying to make him happy. Mark (our soundman) set
up baffles all around John's keyboard speakers. I actually got to use
one of the bass amps in the back line, just enough for Arnie to hear
something on stage. Poor Mark didn't like that much. I don't need an amp
on that stage and I trust Mark to make it sound good out front. It's
a little more work for me but I just try to make everyone happy. I usually
end up just horking off everyone. (I think that is the bass player's lot in life.) <br />
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After sound check we retired to the green room. I enjoyed my usual, a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich sans the bun tonight, along with my favorite Heirloom Beet Salad.<br />
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The crowd started off a little light tonight but it got busier close to
downbeat. There are some other things happening in town, Blake Shelton
and others.<br />
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Johnny Magic Fingers is ready to play all the sounds on his four keyboards.<br />
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Jed and Claire are making last minute adjustments. Everyone except John uses IEMs.<br />
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It's a good line dance crowd tonight.<br />
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Here's my selfie just before we crank it up. I started the night with my new Carvin PB5 and then played the third set on my LB76.<br />
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Hey! Look who's back! It's our friends Kathy and Stephanie. I haven't seen these ladies in a while.<br />
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Everyone's favorite real estate agent, Tammi, was in tonight too but I didn't get a picture. Wait, Arnie did.<br />
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Claire geeks the camera while Jed sings an intro to "Keep Your Hands To Yourself".<br />
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Yes, that's Daniel on the fiddle over there. None of our steel players
were available this week. Sometimes I think John wishes he had four
arms.<br />
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Arnie and Jason are doing their guitar and drum thing.<br />
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We did play a short fourth set due to the light crowd. On my way home I
stopped at the 7-11 down the street and noticed a Lagunitas brew that I
hadn't tried. It turns out that it's a limited release <a class="externalLink" href="https://lagunitas.com/beer/lucky-13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Lucky 13 Ultra-Mega-Mondo Red Ale</b></a>.<br />
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I thoroughly enjoyed this brew! It's light and crisp with hints of malt,
caramel, apple, berries, not sweet but not bitter, and quite refreshing
despite the 8.8% ABV. I highly recommend these suds. According to the
website it's a seasonal brew available Jan-March of the year. I actually wrote them an email and encourage them to make it available all the time. The response I got basically said my request would be heard by the "higher ups". I guess that's something. Maybe they don't know I'm the bass player. <br />
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We're back at The Ranch again Saturday. Let's see how much fun we had....<br />
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Hello err'body!<br />
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Saturday night was a good night! Since I had left all my stuff set up
from the night before I didn't have to do a thing but let Johnny Magic
Fingers drive me to the gig and then order my supper. I had the Chicken
Tenders and a Chopped Kale Salad, Bill's favorite! Not! And, of course, my BANG energy drink.<br />
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This is John's fortress around his keyboards. It was put up to block
sound from his speakers on the floor but it actually did a great job at
hiding all the cable mess from his rig.<br />
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You see my iPad that I use to mix my IEMs there sitting on those
baffles. I generally don't have to tweak much but it's nice to have
handy just in case. We had a great crowd in the place tonight.<br />
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This is the first break when I went to the bar for a martini. DJ Leo kept the dance floor full.<br />
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Our good friend Rob and his wife Suzie were in the club tonight. You
might remember Rob and Suzie from the house concerts that they sometimes
host.<br />
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It's been a while, so before we started this set, I took a "Beauty and The
Beast and the bass player" picture featuring the lovely Claire.<br />
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Ha! I caught Claire and Jed taking a selfie.<br />
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This is toward the end of the night but the line dancers were still out in force.<br />
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I think we are just about to start the last set. It was a fun set. Arnie had just bought me a shot of tequila. It's a good thing I don't have to drive home. <br />
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What's up with this guy? Jason seems too serious. We're having fun! <br />
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Yep, definitely the last set. We're just enjoying ourselves.<br />
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I don't know what's going on here. I'm just taking pictures. Jed, Daniel, and Jason.<br />
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I think Claire enjoyed herself this weekend.<br />
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Then again, maybe not. (Just kidding.)<br />
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Jed and Claire sing a song that they wrote. We did a few of their originals tonight.<br />
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Jed and Daniel put on the show.<br />
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John is having fun behind inside his fortress of solitude.<br />
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At then end of the night, since John drove us, I helped him load up his gear and put it in his car.<br />
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My weekend did not suck. I hope your weekend did not suck too. The following Saturday we had a private
party out at a golf club in Palm Springs. That wouldn't suck either but it was the first of our gigs to be cancelled due to California's 'stay-at-home' order. I've been working my day job at home too. We are hoping and praying that life can get back to a semblance of normality towards the end of May or the beginning of June, God willing. <br />
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Until then, thanks for
looking at my electrons. You guys are great.<br />
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Thank you for your indulgence,<br />
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BassCliff
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